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.
Willamette Valley
Fred Meyer Jewelers gets certified
Fred Meyer Jewelers Inc. became the second retailer in the world to be certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council.
Portland named a “Comeback City”
The business publication Kiplinger picked Portland as one of its 2011 “Comeback Cities.”
Proposed Metro budget cuts jobs
Metro’s proposed $389 million 2011-12 budget cuts $40 million and seven jobs.
Net-zero apartment building fills up
The 18 apartments in Portland’s ecoFLATS have all been leased much sooner than expected.
Oregon behind national average in women-owned firms
Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau last week show that Oregon is far behind the national average when it comes to women-owned firms.
Grape Solar partners with Costco
Eugene-based solar panel manufacturer Grape Solar expanded its partnership with Costco Wholesale Corp. to sell its home solar energy systems online.
Downtown Bend gets new businesses
Seven new businesses have opened in downtown Bend in the first quarter of 2011.
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.
Epic Aircraft planes take off from Bend
Two kit-built planes from Epic Airport Co. will take off from Bend this week, after narrowly being saved from bankruptcy last year.