Mentor Graphics responds to Icahn
Mentor Graphics responded to a critical letter from Carl Icahn, saying that the billionaire investor doesn’t understand the company.
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Intel reports best sales ever
Intel reported its best sales ever in the first quarter of the year, in financial results released Tuesday.
MBank nearly closed
Gresham’s only locally-owned bank, MBank, nearly closed, until it found a major investor to take control.
Hi-Tec goes viral on YouTube
Hi-Tec’s video of “Liquid Mountaineering” has gone viral on YouTube, with over 9 million views, making it a cost-effective advertising strategy for the company.
Portland creates seismic retrofitting standards
Portland’s Bureau of Development Services released a detailed brochure that establishes standards for seismic retrofits in the city.
Oregon farmers embrace energy efficiency
Oregon farmers are eager to adopt energy efficient practices, but high startup costs and uncertain markets can hold them back, according to a new report.
Stanford dedicates Knight Management Center
Stanford University is dedicating its Knight Management Center, named for Phil Knight, at its School of Business Management.
Kitzhaber’s budget triage
Governor John Kitzhaber is putting his 14 years of emergency room experience to work on the Oregon budget, by prioritizing cuts.
Critics question Oregon film incentives
State film and television incentives have drawn shows such as “Paranoid Park” and “Leverage,” but critics claim they are a poor way to allocate state money.
Vestas adds 220 jobs, more to come
Vestas Wind Systems has hired 220 people in North America this year with 200 more positions yet to be filled, the company said.