Oregon allowed to ship blueberries to Korea
Oregon is the first state allowed to export blueberries to South Korea, beginning this summer.
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ShopIgniter lands $8M in venture capital
Portland-based ShopIgniter landed $8 million in venture capital to expand its social media storefronts.
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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.
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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.
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Farmers begin planting Monsanto beets
Farmers in Eastern Oregon have begun USDA-mandated training in order to grow Monsanto-made Roundup Ready beets.
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Capital gains taxes under fire
Oregon lawmakers are again considering several proposals aimed at cutting taxes on investment income.
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Activists endorse Icahn's nominees
Casablanca Capital withdrew its Mentor Graphics board nominees, instead endorsing the nominees set out by Carl Icahn.
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Fred Meyer to add EV charging stations
This summer, six Portland-area Fred Meyer stores will add electric vehicle charging stations in a partnership with Ecotality.
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