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Linfield, Oregon track coach’s company takes to deep-water training

The products are growing in popularity among athletic elites — golfer Tiger Woods and quarterback Peyton Manning have tried them out — but some of his biggest fans join him at the pool every Tuesday and Thursday. Killgore calls it his "breakfast club."

Elemental Technologies wins backing from Steamboat Ventures, Disney’s VC arm

The video processing company plans to announce details today of $7.5 million in venture backing led by Steamboat Ventures, the venture capital arm of The Walt Disney Co.

Solexant to build thin-film solar plant in Gresham, Oregon – will employ 100 initially

Solexant’s technique, developed at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, will enable it to use a variety of materials. Oregon economic development officials have been trying to land a thin-film manufacturer to help diversify the state’s expanding solar industry.

Oregon venture capital surged in first half of 2010

Another key factor in Oregon’s growth this year has been the emergence of a new class of startup.

Why doesn’t Intel spawn more offshoots in Oregon?

The issue is that the kind of talent that Intel produces isn’t the kind of talent that most Oregon startups are looking for. They need experience specific to their industry, not just talented managers.

Oregon Career Opportunities – Various Positions – The Portland Development Commission

The Portland Development Commission’s Vision is to be a catalyst for positive change in the creation of a world-class 21st Century city; a city in which economic prosperity, quality housing and employment opportunities are available to all.

IBM to bring 600 jobs to Oregon, most of them in Beaverton

The new jobs are expected to carry salaries averaging between $35,000 to $50,000 annually.

At Hillsboro, Oregon’s Intel, the community garden is a company perk with a purpose

The program’s goal, says Bill MacKenzie, communications manager: "Make employees feel happy and appreciated."

Home Dialysis Plus lands $50 million investment, boosting Oregon medical technology

"It’s a foundation for us where we can move forward and say: ‘Look at what Oregon can do,’"said Michael Baker, chief executive and co-founder of HD Plus.

Portland picks team to oversee $500,000 for the city’s startups – Mayor Adams pitches the potential of Portland software

Last year Portland identified software as one of four clusters key to the city’s future economic growth. Mayor Sam Adams announced in February that the city would put up $500,000 to help launch new startups through small investments.