Reser’s Fine Foods to move production to Hillsboro
The Beaverton-based food manufacturer will begin construction on a 310,000-square-foot specialty food plant and distribution center this summer.
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WMFDP to host $56K diversity training
White Men as Full Diversity Partners is putting on a three-day diversity training conference in Welches at the foot of Mt. Hood.
EWEB drops developer
The Eugene Water & Electric Board eliminated Paradigm Properties, leaving three firms with the chance to acquire and redevelop the utility’s 17-acre riverfront property.
Attack of the Robin Sages
BY TOM COX | OB BLOGGER
Named after the 2010 experiment by Thomas Ryan, “Robin Sages” are fake social media profiles designed to encourage linking and divulging valuable information.
Intel, chipmakers, pressured to make deals
As cash reserves swell, chipmakers are rushing to find partners for industry deals.
Oregon food processor, cold storage company expand
The 90-year-old companies, NORPAC Foods Inc. and Henningsen Cold Storage Co., built a new 260,000-square-foot warehouse in Salem.
Distilleries add to Oregon market
According to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, distilleries generated $53 million in sales — approximately 12% of total liquor sales in the state in 2011.
Lloyd District hotel to close for $10M renovation
The Red Lion Hotel near the Oregon Convention Center will close September 2nd and reopen next year as Hotel Eastlund.
Vancouver to open first pot store
A recreational marijuana store, Main Street Marijuana, will open its doors on Wednesday.
Trends in business succession
BY TED AUSTIN & MIKE BAELE | GUEST CONTRIBUTORS
The Office of Economic Analysis announced that Oregon is currently enjoying the strongest job growth since 2006. While this resurgence has been welcome, the lingering effects of the 2008 “Great Recession” continues to affect Oregon businesses, especially with regard to estate planning and business succession.