Eugene businessman opens third green auto shop
Eugene businessman George Rode specializes in green auto repair shops, and he has just opened his third location near the University of Oregon.
Portland
Jet Clothing expands, creates Portland jobs
Portland-based Jet Clothing is expanding its in-house production with plans for continued expansion and job creation.
IDT sells Hillsboro chip factory
Integrated Device Technology has a deal to sell its Hillsboro computer chip factory to a Bermuda company for $26 million.
News company seeks Chapter 11 reorganization
Western Communications, which owns The Bend Bulletin and other properties, has filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in a dispute with its biggest lender.
Jive Software files for $100M IPO
Onetime Portland-based Jive Software wants to raise $100 million in an initial public stock offering, some of which will benefit Oregon.
Wind vs. water goes to court
Eight Northwest power companies have filed appeals challenging the Bonneville Power Administration’s controversial Environmental Redispatch Policy.
Oregon breaks ground on solar highway project
Portland General Electric and the Oregon Department of Transportation broke ground on a $10 million solar array on Interstate 5 south of Wilsonville.
Beaverton cuts economic development position
The city of Beaverton eliminated its economic development director position, laying off longtime Director Gary Brentano.
Energy Trust offers cash incentives
Energy Trust of Oregon announced bonus cash incentives to businesses looking to improve the efficiency of lighting and building operations.
Oregon loses $35M yearly to college student failure
About 40% of college students in Oregon drop out before earning a degree, costing the state about $35 million in lost income and taxes yearly.