Albany to get marijuana processing business
An Albany business owner plans to open a marijuana processing business next month to convert medical marijuana into smokeless substances.
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Integra Telecom’s CEO resigns
Tom Casey, the new CEO of Portland’s Integra Telecom, resigned after just seven months.
Northwest farmers get creative with organic hops
Northwest farmers are working with researchers to discover new ways to grow hops organically.
Oregon Business announces 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon
Based on the magazine’s widely regarded 100 Best Companies project, the nonprofit version was created to recognize a critical business sector that employs hundreds of thousands of workers.
ClearEdge installs fuel cells at PCC
ClearEdge Power installed two fuel cells at Portland Community College’s Sylvania Campus as part of a U.S. Department of Energy grant.
Rising dairy prices affect local businesses
Rising dairy prices are impacting Oregon companies that use fresh milk and cream to make yogurt, ice cream and other products.
Pay-what-you-can Panera in Portland having problems
The pay-what-you-can Panera Cares cafe in Portland’s Hollywood district takes in considerably less money than the other two Cares cafes in Detroit and St. Louis.
Eugene won’t lift dog ban
The Eugene City Council will reject a proposal by Councilor Betty Taylor to lift the 15-year-old ban on dogs in the business district.
Applegate mine gets Superfund tag
A long-abandoned copper and cadmium mine high in the Applegate River drainage was added to the Superfund list on Thursday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Portland company to run NYC bike program
Portland-based Alta Bicycle Share Inc. has been chosen to run a bicycle sharing program in New York City.