Trade commission endorses SolarWorld’s case against China
The U.S. International Trade Commission voted unanimously in favor of SolarWorld in its case against China.
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Small business hiring stalls
Small business hiring stalled for a second month in Oregon in November, despite nationwide job gains.
Asian solar firms eye Lane County
Another solar company, S-Energy, is checking out Lane County as a possible site for a solar plant.
Intel offers retirees incentive to work for nonprofits
Intel is launching an encore fellowships program to encourage its U.S. retirees to use their professional skills in community work.
Whiteaker neighborhood a hotbed for new businesses
Previously known as a bad or just plain weird area, Eugene’s Whiteaker neighborhood is becoming a hub for new businesses.
Reser’s Fine Foods buys Orval Kent
Beaverton-based Reser’s Fine Foods bought competitor Orval Kent, the company’s second acquisition in two months.
Bleak state forecast expected
Even before lawmakers hear Thursday’s quarterly economic forecast, the Oregon Legislature’s three chief budget writers are preparing for the likelihood of even smaller tax collections that could lead to cuts in already-approved spending for the current two-year cycle.
State gives outsiders huge contracts
The state of Oregon has forced furlough days on its workers and cut services to the poor, but it remains a cash cow for private contractors who charge as much as $300 an hour for their services, an investigation by The Oregonian shows.
College enrollment climbs
Enrollment at Oregon’s public universities hit an all-time high this year, passing 100,000 for the first time.
Regulators didn’t question Regence payout
State regulators approved a 12.8% rate increase for Regence BlueCross BlueShield five months after the insurer paid a $56 million dividend to its holding company, some of which was used to launch a subsidiary.