AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCraft Brewing: Hood River’s Full Sail Brewing has been acquired by spirits giant Sazerac, which says the brewery’s production capacity will support its wider business. The Hood River pub has closed, and staff were laid off. Agriculture: Oregon hazelnut farms are getting relief through a $22 million USDA purchase, as the state’s hazelnut sector heads toward a second consecutive record crop. Water and Farming: Oregon has detected invasive hydrilla for the first time, in private ponds in Jackson County. The weed can clog irrigation systems and damage fish habitat; officials are treating the ponds and surveying nearby waters. Textiles: A Korean trade group brought 14 companies to Portland’s functional textiles show, where exhibitors met 190 buyers, including representatives from Nike and Columbia Sportswear. Small Business: Columbia Bank ranked first in SBA 7(a) lending in Oregon and Washington, and 15th nationally. Manufacturing: Central Oregon Community College has broken ground on an expansion of its Redmond manufacturing facilities.
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