State moves closer to driverless car testing
A Democratic legislator is drafting a bill for the 2019 session
A Democratic legislator is drafting a bill for the 2019 session
Portland, Ore. — On Tuesday, April 2, from 8 a.m. to noon (registration begins at 7:30 a.m.), Lane Powell will team with Oregon Business magazine for a half-day seminar titled “Best Practices For Best Employers™: How to Become One of ‘Oregon’s Best Workplaces’ Starting Today!”
Work is set to begin this week on one of Portland’s worst cleanup jobs, at a former chemical plant that produced DDT and rocket fuel.
Oregon universities expect a record number of international students this fall.
Jordan Cove Energy Project, the backers of a controversial proposed liquefied natural gas terminal in Coos Bay, are seeking an export permit for the terminal.
Mentor Graphics issued $253 million in bonds, potentially making a sale of the company less attractive.
Portland International Airport’s passenger volumes are up 4.5% over last year, signaling a positive sign for the regional economy.
Umpqua Bank’s market share for deposits in Jackson County has grown to 14.78% of the county’s almost $2.8 billion in deposits.
Portland Community College is working on a $39 million expansion for its 82nd Avenue campus.
MARCH 2009: INDICATORS, THE STATE WE’RE IN All “latest” numbers are for December 2008 unless otherwise noted. Latest Month Previous Month Previous Year Annual Change EMPLOYMENT/BUSINESS LISTINGS Total employment State of Oregon, thousands 1,805.2 1,826.1 1,828.5 -1.3% Total unemployment State of Oregon, thousands 174.8 154.6 104.9 66.7% Unemployment rate Ore. civilian labor force, seasonally adjusted … Read more