Central expansions and coastal closings

This week our Around the State business announcements contain good news from the central part of the state. Expansions and new openings include:

NEW Corp., a call center in Klamath Falls, will add about 300 workers to its workforce this year, bringing the total number of employees close to 1,000. Herald and News, 2/1/2011

TeleSource Center, a telemarketing company that relocated to Bend in September, moved to new office space and expects to expand its workforce by two or three people. The Bulletin, 2/1/2011

Yo Wild, a self-serve frozen yogurt shop, opened in Redmond. The Redmond Spokesman, 1/26/2011

Brothers, Hawn & Coughlin LLP, a law firm, opened in Bend. The Bulletin, 1/21/2011


Unfortunately the announcements in the coastal region were quite opposite:

St. Mary Star of the Sea School, a Catholic school in Astoria, will close at the end of the school year. It employs 10 full-time and two part-time teachers. The Daily Astorian, 1/25/2011

Pier 11 Seafood and Steak House and Guido's Pizzaria in Astoria closed. The Daily Astorian, 1/20/2011

CoastMedia Graphics in Newport will close this spring. It employs three people. News-Times, 1/12/2011


Other notables from Around the State this week include plans to break ground on a $5-million headquarters in Rogue River, several restaurant openings, and 20 jobs associated with the opening of a Maverik gas station in Baker City.

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