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Oregon Solutions – Solving community problems in a new way..
“I believe that to meet the challenges we face today it is essential to engage businesses, government, non-profit organizations and citizens in collective action. Oregon Solutions creates the place to come together and provides the means to reach community agreements that connect Oregonians in solving these challenges, in communities across the state.”
– Theodore R. Kulongoski
Governor, State of Oregon
Chair, Oregon Solutions Network
Germany-based SolarWorld Group Selects Oregon for Nation’s Largest Solar Production Facility
A region that attracts highly skilled technology workers located within a state that rewards companies that adopt environmental initiatives, were two of the primary reasons Germany-based SolarWorld Group selected Hillsboro, Ore., as the location for its newest manufacturing plant.
County is better risk to venture capitalists. New businesses – Portland and Multnomah County officials repeal taxes to try to attract more venture funds
Robert Ward, managing director of Capybara Ventures, said the tax has driven several venture capital firms to move from the county to Beaverton or other nearby cities. "It’s a huge deal," said Ward, whose fund is rare in being based in Portland. Ward said he’s spoken with at least one firm that is considering moving back to Portland with the tax change, though he declined to say which one.
Take Another ‘Big Look’ In Oregon
Planners and politicians are calling for a revival of Oregon’s "Big Look" — a broad effort to refresh the state’s urban growth and land use planning policies.
Icebreaker relocation heats up apparel scene in Portland. Company is leaving Ketchum, Idaho
"It’s not easy to build a high-talent team in a town with only one flight in a day," said Icebreaker CEO Jeremy Moon of his decision to relocate U.S. headquarters from Ketchum, Idaho.
Shhh, Don’t Share This News About Portland
After a New York Times real estate article points out that on top of being one of America’s most livable cities it is also one of its most affordable, there could be mass migration to Portland.
Startups step out of the shadows in Oregon
Record cash – Venture capitalist investments in Oregon companies are their highest since the dot.com flame out
Silicon Forest is stunted, Oregon’s wellspring of homegrown technology business is drying up.
More worrisome is that few high-tech companies have sprung up to take their place.
A record gift for the University of Oregon: $74.5 million for science research and teaching
Lokey, who was born and raised in Portland but never attended UO, has given a total of $132 million to the university in the past four years. He said in an interview that giving to UO is his way of giving back to his home state.
Oregon Introduces Tax Credit to Donors Supporting University Research
“This tax credit is one of a kind,” Oregon State Treasurer Randall Edwards said. “No other state has a program where donors can receive such a generous tax credit in return for helping move research from lab to market,”
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