Brokers speculate about second SoloPower lease
SoloPower just leased a facility in North Portland, but the company says it isn’t done looking at space in the Portland metro area.
Willamette Valley
Grand jury indicts Portland gold and silver peddler
A federal grand jury indicted Portland-based U.S. Gold & Silver Investments owner Larry Heim in a $1.7 million fraud scheme.
Mt. Bachelor invests in solar
Mt. Bachelor is investing $3.5 million in upgrades, including its first renewable energy source in the form of a solar array.
Multnomah County may go BPA-free
Multnomah County Chair Jeff Cogen wants to enact a countywide ban on selling most plastic products containing bisphenol A, or BPA.
Lane County gravel mine causes controversy
A gravel pit north of Cottage Grove is causing conflicts over land use and noise levels.
Heat boosts waterfront businesses
Warmer temperatures meant more customers for Portland waterfront businesses this weekend.
Veteran Nike designer opens footwear design school
Former Nike and Jordan Brand shoe designer D’Wayne Edwards started The Pensole School of Footwear Design.
Call center adds Lane County jobs
Royal Caribbean’s Springfield call center is adding 100 jobs, welcome news in a county with more than 17,000 people out of work.
Commercial solar dries up along with BETC
With state tax incentives for installing solar energy systems mostly gone, commercial solar companies are being forced to shift their strategies for the Oregon market.
Oregon gets $16.5M small business credit help
Oregon’s State Small Business Credit Initiative of $16.5 million announced this week doubles the cash on-hand for three funds to help grow small businesses.