AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGroundwater Settlement: Lamb Weston agreed to pay $25 million to settle claims tied to nitrate pollution in Eastern Oregon’s Lower Umatilla River Basin; the company denies wrongdoing, and the deal awaits court approval. Company Results: Willamette Valley Vineyards’ third-quarter sales rose 6.6% to $8.9 million, but it still reported a net loss of about $1.05 million. Investment & Jobs: Blackstone-backed Rowan secured $1.5 billion in financing for data-center projects, including in Oregon. Patriot Pumps moved its headquarters to Texas but says its Salem operation and 30-plus employees will remain. Central Oregon Business: Carhartt opened its first company-owned Central Oregon store in Bend, and locally owned Obsidian Boardshop is preparing to open. Mt. Bachelor also launched a wood-fuel facility that heats five West Village buildings using locally sourced forest material. Eastern Oregon: Prairie City’s new Iron Spur Bar & Grill is adding a dining and entertainment option for residents.
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