Intel says its Oregon payroll is at $1.8B
Intel has commissioned a new study to quantify its impact on Oregon’s economy.
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Jeld-Wen praises takeover deal
Jeld-Wen praised its completed takeover deal by Onex Corp., the Canadian firm that spent $871 million to revive the Oregon company.
Federal court clears path for NuScale sale
A federal court in Connecticut rejected a third-party’s request to delay a $30 million rescue investment for Corvallis-based NuScale Power.
OSU’s energy efficiency program to double
Oregon State University’s Energy Efficiency Center will double the size of its program with help from a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.
FBI, IRS raid office of Portland’s parking manager
FBI and Internal Revenue Service agents raided Portland parking manager Ellis K. McCoy’s office and apartment after years of allegations and complaints.
Oregon Lottery posts increase in 2011
Oregon Lottery reported a 2% increase in “sales,” the first increase in three years.
Eugene sees green building business boom
What began as a loosely knit gang of idealistic carpenters, designers and architects working in relative obscurity in Eugene has become a multimillion dollar niche market. But the local green construction market is still seeing mixed success.
Southern Oregon farmers practice sustainable grazing
Livestock ranchers in Coos and Curry counties cultivate grass by using sustainable grazing methods.
W&K launches tech incubator
Advertising firm Wieden+Kennedy is launching a technology-oriented business incubator at its Pearl District offices, joining some of its most prominent clients and some of the city’s best-known technologists.
Oregon lawmakers approve 14-bill education package
Oregon Legislators approved a 14-bill package that has the potential to remake the state’s educational system.