Venture Portland accepting applications
The nonprofit business district development organization Venture Portland is currently accepting applications for its 2011-2012 grants program.
Energy utilities
Columbia River Crossing needs $147M more from states
The Columbia River Crossing’s final environmental impact statement revealed that it will require $147.3 million more from residents of Oregon and Washington.
SoloPower lands $9.6M investment round
SoloPower landed more than $9.6 million in capital funding, weeks after signing a lease for its new North Portland plant.
TriMet fare hike begins this week
TriMet fares are raising on September 1, along with increased trips on 10 bus lines and a new “rolling” 30-day pass.
Jeld-Wen appoints president from Onex Corp.
Jeld-Wen Inc. appointed a president from Onex Corp., the Canadian company that is preparing to take control over Oregon’s largest privately held company.
Oregon lawmakers head to China for trade mission
17 Oregon legislators are traveling with their family members to China for a two-week trade and goodwill mission.
Morrison Bridge work halted
Work on replacing the deck of Portland’s Morrison Bridge has been stopped temporarily due to a faulty containment system.
Newport begins seeing NOAA dollars
Newport residents are beginning to see financial benefits from the recently completed National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration facility, albeit slowly.
Wells Fargo tries out monthly debit card fees
Wells Fargo is rolling out a new program to charge a $3 monthly Debit-Card Activity Fee for most Oregon checking account customers.
Daily deal sites affect local Portland businesses
Some small business owners in Portland feel that using Groupon and other daily deal sites often has unintended consequences for their businesses.