Business
Marketplace aims to gird up new, emerging businesses, local economy
published: 12/4/2012 4:01:07 PM
Since the opening of the Main St. Marketplace Nov. 14, the interior of the building that was formerly the longtime home of Newberg Steel & Fabrication has been virtually transformed.
‘Walkabout Wednesday’ promotion back in town
published: 12/4/2012 4:00:57 PM
A popular initiative of the Newburg Downtown Coalition has returned this year, with a new, alliterative name and a more robust steering committee.
Dec. 5 - Business in Brief
published: 12/4/2012 4:02:11 PM
‘Christmas on Our Corner’ on tap again The businesses on and near the intersection of Highway 99W and Villa Road will once again band together to offer “Christmas on Our Corner” from 10 a.
First-place finishes aplenty for Briar Rose
published: 12/11/2012 3:26:28 PM
The Dundee-based Briar Rose Creamery made a splash at the 2012 American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA) competitions in Boise, Idaho, this year, continuing to raise the profile of the three-year-old artisan cheesemaking operation.
Newberg Graphic site now mobile-optimized
published: 12/11/2012 3:26:14 PM
Now, you can take The Newberg Graphic with you. The Newberg Graphic now has a mobile-optimized site that can be accessed by smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices while riding in a car, bus, train or just about anywhere else.
Dec. 12 business briefs
published: 12/11/2012 3:26:02 PM
Mail for Santa accepted until Thursday Letters for Santa may be dropped off until Thursday at the following locations: Abby’s Pizza, the Chehalem Aquatic Center, Chehalem Park and Recreation District offices, Dundee Fire Station and Newberg Public Library.
Here’s a few smart tips on charitable giving
published: 12/11/2012 3:25:48 PM
This is the season of good will to all, a time when people take time to think of others. In addition to giving gifts and planning holiday get-togethers, that means many people are also dipping into their pockets to make donations to worthy charities.
Dec. 26 business briefs
published: 12/24/2012 9:47:35 AM
First Federal hires community coordinator
McMINNVILLE — First Federal on Northeast Third Street has announced the hiring of Pam Watts as its new community relations coordinator.
Dec. 26 Dollars & Sense column: Taking a trip over the fiscal cliff with Congress
published: 12/24/2012 9:49:20 AM
The term “fiscal cliff” has become a popular phrase among politicians and pundits over the past several months, but what does it mean? If the United States goes over it, will you be affected?
The so-called fiscal cliff actually refers to two separate sets of economic events that take place starting Jan.
Goodwill donations spike in December
published: 12/24/2012 9:52:26 AM
’Tis the season to be looking for that last-minute tax deduction, fa la la la la, la la la la.
According to a representative of Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette — which includes the newly opened store in Newberg — far-and-away busiest week for donations all year is the last week of December.
Climax finds success with overseas distributors, rental depots
published: 12/24/2012 9:55:02 AM
Many companies around the world have suffered in recent years from the recession in the United States and, more recently, the financial crisis in Europe, but Newberg-based Climax Portable Machining & Welding Systems has cut a path of continued success in the highly specialized world of portable machine tools during that time, pursuing an aggressive plan of global expansion and enjoying double-digit increases in sales over the past eight years.
Jan. 2 business briefs
published: 12/31/2012 3:18:38 PM
GFU football coach featured in chamber forum Jan. 14
Chris Casey, who will be George Fox University’s head football coach when the program returns in the fall of 2014, will speak during a forum luncheon at noon Jan.
Jan. 2 Dollars & Sense column: Six ways to teach kids about sensible spending
published: 12/31/2012 3:20:40 PM
Have you talked to your children about the value of money and the importance of managing it wisely? All parents hope that their children will grow up to make prudent use of their money, yet few actually spend time talking to them about how to accomplish these goals, a new study has found.
Music store closes following Dec. 13 fire
published: 12/31/2012 3:22:08 PM
The Dec. 13 fire on First Street might have dealt its most severe blow to the Critter Cabana, but the pet store was not the only downtown business affected by the blaze.
State’s wines make inroads in 2012
published: 12/31/2012 3:25:10 PM
It may be a bit early to call 2012 a great year for Oregon wines — with the vintages still months from being released — but it’s safe to say it was a great year for Oregon wineries.
