Business
Feb. 8 business briefs
published: 2/7/2012 3:30:46 PM
Ace Hardware debuts happy hour Newberg Ace Hardware has begun offering a “happy hour” every Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m., with special discounts announced ahead of time via the business’s Facebook page.
GFU alum new advancement VP
published: 2/7/2012 3:33:01 PM
George Fox University will cash in this month on the gift development experience of an alumnus when Brian Gardner assumes the post of vice president for university advancement at his alma mater.
O’Reilly Auto Parts will replace Blockbuster
published: 2/7/2012 3:36:52 PM
O’Reilly Auto Parts will open a store in the former Newberg Blockbuster location in the coming weeks, company officials confirmed this week.
Feb. 15 business briefs
published: 2/14/2012 3:18:18 PM
Insurance agency adds agent The Ben Jaquith agency of American Family Insurance recently hired a new business policy specialist, Jane Morlan.
Area home sales increase, properties listed drop
published: 2/14/2012 3:19:17 PM
Home sales increased slightly and listing inventory dropped by more than one-fourth over 2011 in the Portland metro area, according to end-of-the-year statistics recently released by RMLS, the multiple listing system for the region.
Bill would have been boon to flagging paper industry
published: 2/14/2012 3:20:20 PM
A bill recently considered by the House Business and Labor Committee could have had a direct impact on paper mills such as Newberg’s SP Newsprint — it would have required public agencies to give preference to recycled paper made in Oregon whenever they purchase paper.
New car wash will replace Coyote Joe’s
published: 2/14/2012 3:22:21 PM
Newberg’s easternmost car wash, the former Coyote Joe’s, is being rebranded and upgraded and will open under the name of Easy2Wash next week.
Feb. 22 business briefs
published: 2/21/2012 3:50:32 PM
Oregon Employer Council presents seminar McMINNVILLE — Yamhill County’s Oregon Employer Council will hold a seminar Thursday at 334 N.E. Norton Lane in the DHS Conference Room.
A-dec will host ‘operational excellence’ training program
published: 2/21/2012 3:51:25 PM
The Institute for Operational Excellence will team with A-dec Inc. in April to offer a two-day operational training program in Newberg. “The Office that Grows Your Business,” an open enrollment program on operational excellence, will take place April 17-18 at A-dec.
Get free help on your taxes at senior center, GFU
published: 2/21/2012 3:52:38 PM
AARP Foundation is sponsoring two free tax help locations in Newberg in the coming weeks. A center at George Fox University, 414 N.
Friendsview hires leader from within
published: 2/21/2012 3:55:10 PM
Friendsview Retirement Community didn’t have to look far for its new executive director — he was already in the building. Last month, Todd Engle assumed the mantle vacated by Dennis Russell, who left to become a vice president of Goshen, Ind.
Learn to cook in wine country fashion
published: 2/21/2012 3:58:15 PM
In a studio above Red Hills Market in Dundee, Wendy Bennett began sharing her art with the public last month with the launch of Wine Country Cooking Studio, which offers hands-on cooking classes for individuals of varying ages and skill levels.
Feb. 29 business briefs
published: 2/28/2012 3:27:48 PM
New U-Haul opens in town Steve’s Auto Service, 112 N. Meridian St., opened a U-Haul dealership this month. The location offers trucks, trailers and moving supplies.
Tina’s celebrates 20 years with new focus
published: 2/28/2012 3:28:52 PM
DUNDEE — Tina’s is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a new focus on vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free cuisine and the launch of a dinner series to benefit YCAP.
Work continues at furious pace at ‘VAC’
published: 2/28/2012 3:31:22 PM
Some big changes are in the making on the George Fox University campus in order to fill the needs of the upcoming doctor of physical therapy (DPT) program beginning next fall.
Child care subsidy cuts attacked
published: 2/28/2012 3:32:48 PM
When state legislators agreed to a budget plan last week, fixing a gaping budget hole through cuts to various state programs, the Employment Related Day Care program was one of those that felt the pain.
