ClearEdge lands $73.5M
ClearEdge Power Inc. landed $73.5 million in what is likely to be its last round of investment before a planned initial public offering of stock.
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Pop-up restaurants gain popularity
Pop-up restaurants are joining food carts as a growing trend in the restaurant industry.
Facility could bring food-waste collection to Portland
If Recology Inc.’s Nature’s Needs plant in North Plains passes a smell test this summer, it could open a new chapter of food recycling for Portland residents.
UpWind Solutions raises $10M
Medford-based UpWind Solutions Inc. has raised $10 million of what is expected to be a $18.8 million round.
Wine kegs go recyclable
The trend of delivering wine to restaurants in kegs to be more sustainable is getting even greener, with the introduction of recyclable wine kegs.
Greenhouse gas goals could increase driving costs
Oregon is adopting rules requiring an overall reduction in motor vehicle emissions, which could result in higher driving costs.
Regulators approve Qwest’s sale to CenturyLink
Oregon regulators gave conditional approval to Qwest Communications’ $22 billion sale to CenturyLink.
Farmers begin planting Monsanto beets
Farmers in Eastern Oregon have begun USDA-mandated training in order to grow Monsanto-made Roundup Ready beets.
Nike profits up, stocks down
Nike posted a 7% increase in profit, to $523 million, during its fiscal third quarter, yet its stock has dropped nearly 9.5 percent.
Immigrant tuition bill stirs controversy
Senate Bill 742, which would allow students to pay in-state tuition rates regardless of their immigration status, is drawing both passionate supporters and opponents.