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Oregon curbs controversial tax breaks for wind and solar firms

Oregon energy officials released new rules Tuesday aimed at curbing a controversial state program that grants lucrative tax subsidies for wind, solar and other renewable power plants.

Jive Software of Portland, Oregon adds $12 million in venture funding

"We’re doing a lot more hiring! In just the last month, we have added 11 new Jivers with 10 more starting in the next two weeks."

To gain more income, Oregon universities are recruiting foreign students

The students came to OSU this fall in the first wave of a push to double the number of foreign students in five years, lure $15 million more in tuition and add more international flavor to campus.

Come Home Oregon – PRIME Project Manager – Roseburg, Oregon

Umpqua Community Development Corporation of Roseburg, Oregon, has
received a Small Business Administration PRIME grant to create a
comprehensive recruitment, screening/assessment, technical assistance,
and long-term support program for low and moderate income
entrepreneurs in conjunction with utilization of Individual
Development Accounts.

South Korean solar cell manufacturing company to buy Eugene, Oregon Hynix plant, hire 1,000

Uni-Chem representatives met with Oregon officials this week at a solar conference in Hamburg, Germany, to discuss potential subsidies, Little said. SolarWorld and other green companies have received tax credits and other government support.

Electric car help will come from Oregon – EnerG2

“It’s the rage in terms of the next generation of electric transportation,” said Chris Warner, Gov. Ted Kulongoski’s transportation adviser. “The way I look at it is the first cell phones were the size of bricks. As consumers became used to them, they got smaller and smaller.”

Portland, Oregon’s 5 Year Economic Development Strategy

A 5 year plan for promoting job creation and economic growth

Swiss-based zinc-air battery maker, ReVolt Technology, picks Portland for U.S. operations

Oregon’s success in landing the company, after a fast but rigorous selection process, bolsters the state’s status as a clean-energy hub.

Portland’s buzz with Gen Y – Greenlight Greater Portland

A group called Greenlight Greater Portland is working to capitalize on these strengths to grow a sustainable economic future here.

California Disease: Oregon at Risk of Economic Malady

California’s massive economic collapse — which has resulted in 926,700 jobs lost from July 2007 through June 2009 and an unemployment rate of 11.6 percent — is now becoming Oregon’s problem.