ClearEdge installs fuel cells at PCC
ClearEdge Power installed two fuel cells at Portland Community College’s Sylvania Campus as part of a U.S. Department of Energy grant.
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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.
Rising dairy prices affect local businesses
Rising dairy prices are impacting Oregon companies that use fresh milk and cream to make yogurt, ice cream and other products.
Umpqua expands green lending program to businesses
Umpqua Bank is expanding its GreenStreet lending program to businesses. The program offers loans for energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades.
Oregon firms win LEED contracts in Qatar
Interface Engineering and Green Building Services will provide sustainability expertise to a major development in Doha, Qatar.
NuScale Power nearing $30M investment deal
NuScale Power is in talks to receive a $30 million investment from Texas-based Fluor Corp, which could rescue the Corvallis-based nuclear startup from a funding crisis.
Eugene won’t lift dog ban
The Eugene City Council will reject a proposal by Councilor Betty Taylor to lift the 15-year-old ban on dogs in the business district.
Oregon minimum wage rises
Oregon’s minimum wage will rise 30 cents to $8.80 an hour next year.
Venture Portland accepting applications
The nonprofit business district development organization Venture Portland is currently accepting applications for its 2011-2012 grants program.