Portland pop-up shops kick off holiday season
Portland’s downtown pop-up shop program that pairs local artists with vacant storefront space is in its third year.
Natural resources
Environmental council tackles cosmetic labeling
The Oregon Environmental Council released the results of a survey showing that college women want better labeling on cosmetics and personal care products.
Alta has more bike sharing plans in the works
New York City chose Portland-based Alta Bicycle Share Inc. to create a bike share program by 2012, and the company hopes to do the same for many other cities.
Troutdale could get new gas plant
Development Partners Group LLC proposes to build a $850 million gas plant in Troutdale, competing with PGE to keep rates low for customers of Oregon’s regulated utilities.
Law allows for farmland flexibility
If counties choose to implement last session’s Senate Bill 960, it will allow farmland owners to hold up to 24 events per year on their land.
Nursery industry experiencing slump
The closure of the Oregon Coast Garden Center after 52 years of business is indicative of a larger downturn for Oregon’s nurseries.
SolarWorld advances $1B plan for Qatar factory
SolarWorld, the German company with a plant in Hillsboro, is moving forward with a plan to build a $1 billion plant in Qatar.
Eugene entrepreneur grows a sweet business
Eugene entrepreneur and former Bowtech CEO John Strasheim is switching gears and now working to expand Cosmos Caramel Corn.
Occupy Portland demonstrators strike compromise with Portland marathon
Occupy Portland demonstrators struck a compromise with Portland Marathon organizers this weekend, resulting in the biggest public demonstration since Thursday’s debut march.
Oregon companies advance in Cleantech Open
Two Oregon companies are advancing to the national round of the Cleantech Open competition.