What's Going On Around Portland And The Northwest

Here are some interesting news stories that I have come across that I thought I might share with everyone:

• ReVolt Technology, a company that makes zinc based batteries that are used to extend the range of electric cars has chose Portland as there US based headquarters and will hire 250 people.
• Downtown Portland has been hit hard by the recession and the number of jobs that available are lowest since 2002.
• Here is the forecast for Oregon's economy and as the article states, it will be a slow recovery.
• Oregon's State Government is wasting $200K on unnecessary phone charges.
• Evans Glass is hiring for sales reps in the Portland Area.

So Portland, what's going on in your area? Please share your new stories in the comment section below.