Grid-scale energy storage planned in Oregon
Gridflex Energy LLC has applied to build three energy storage facilities in the Columbia River Gorge and southeastern Oregon.
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Portland named a “Comeback City”
The business publication Kiplinger picked Portland as one of its 2011 “Comeback Cities.”
Downtown Bend gets new businesses
Seven new businesses have opened in downtown Bend in the first quarter of 2011.
Women, veteran and retiree entrepreneurs increase
Eugene-Springfield area specialists who work with new business owners say they are seeing an increase in businesses started by women, veterans and retirees.
Estate sale scams
Oregon’s Department of Justice is looking into some estate sellers amid numerous complaints that they are taking advantage of elderly customers.
Shareholder sues Vestas
Vestas Wind Systems and some of the company’s key executives have been hit with a class-action lawsuit.
Eugene-Springfield home prices reach new low
The median price of houses sold in the Eugene-Springfield area dropped to $159,100 in February, the lowest since 2004.
Japan quake could affect Portland supplies
While too early to assess, industry experts worry Japan’s earthquake could affect the supply of certain foods and autos in the Portland area.
Company generates electricity from duckweed
Pacific Domes of Ashland sells BioEnergy Domes capable of generating electricity from duckweed—and then using the exhaust to grow more duckweed.
Oregon may consider four-day workweek
House Bill 2932 would have Oregon plan and implement a four-day workweek for state workers.