OSU gets $9.8M for biofuel
The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded two five-year research grants to Oregon State University to fund biofuel research.
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Ag Secretary says Obama’s jobs plan would help Oregon
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told Oregon business leaders that President Obama’s jobs plan would create Oregon jobs.
Jeld-Wen shrinks bond issue, offers higher interest rates
Jeld-Wen Inc. plans to trim a junk bond issue and offer higher interest rates in order to attract more investors.
Year-round farmers market coming to Springfield
An indoor, year-round farmers market may be coming to Springfield, in an effort dubbed the Community Food Hub Project.
PDC mishandles Centennial Mills
The Portland Development Commission’s handling of Centennial Mills with LAB Holding, the firm chosen to develop the site, has been marked with confusion and finger-pointing. A conflict of interest may be to blame.
October 6, 2012
Pacific NW Wild Mushroom Cook-Off at the Culinary Center in Lincoln City from 11AM – 2PM. Free admission at the door with tasting-sized portions available for a small fee. FMI 800-452-2151, 541-996-1274, www.oregoncoast.org
Harry & David set to exit bankruptcy today
After over five months under court protection, Harry & David is set to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy today.
Salem-Keizer class sizes swell
Elementary class sizes Salem-Keizer School District have swelled to 27 to 30 students this year due to budget cuts, which means three to six more students per class than last year.
Bend company wins hydropower grant
Bend-based Earth by Design will receive $1.5 million from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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.