The 115 employees of Truckstop.com, a New Plymouth company, were handed sizeable bonuses last month. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell). Two dozen Malheur County residents got a surprise at work this month that put more money into their pockets. They are among the 115 employees of Truckstop.com, based in New Plymouth, who[Read More…]
Business & economy
Marshalls prepares for Ontario grand opening
The Marshalls store at 1648 E. Idaho Ave., Ontario, is prepping to open its doors next week. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell). ONTARIO – Last week, Marshalls store manager Sam Combs was busy directing his employees as they positioned merchandise and put the finishing touches on a floor design for Ontario’s newest[Read More…]
State sets new deadlines for Nyssa reload center
The state Transportation Department wants more information within the next two months regarding whether a proposed rail reload facility north of Nyssa will be viable. (The Enterprise/File). SALEM – The state Transportation Department is dialing up the pressure on a local rail reload center proposal by setting new deadlines to[Read More…]
Major Malheur County employer eyes exit if state’s carbon plan is approved
VALE – One of Malheur County’s key employers may shut down its local operations if legislators move ahead with approval of a proposal to limit greenhouse gas emissions. State Rep. Lynn Findley, R-Vale, told his fellow lawmakers Thursday that EP Minerals, a global producer of diatomaceous rock, would likely depart[Read More…]
California motorcycle accessory firm moves distribution hub to Malheur County
Bill Michaels, vice president of Pacific Powersports Inc., said he anticipates his shift to Ontario will be a good move. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell). ONTARIO – Standing in the center of the old Pepsi warehouse in east Ontario last week, Bill Michaels said he decided to come to America because needed[Read More…]
County economic development director says Union Pacific is committed to rail reload project
Greg Smith, Malheur County economic development director, gave an update on the rail reload project planned north of Nyssa Thursday. The facility is designed to ship commodities, such as onions, to markets across the United States. (The Enterprise/File). VALE – Greg Smith, Malheur County economic development director, insisted Thursday that[Read More…]
Money to construct Nyssa rail reload center delayed
State officials are expected to release about $23 million to help fund the construction of a rail reload facility north of Nyssa in March. (Graphic courtesy of Malheur County Economic Development). VALE – State money to build a rail reload center north of Nyssa, expected to be in hand by[Read More…]
Nevada mining firm expands reach for gold in Malheur County
Paramount Gold of Nevada Chief Executive Officer Glen Van Treek said his firm is expanding its holdings in Malheur County as it prepares to make a long-term investment in a gold and silver mining venture. (The Enterprise/File). VALE – The Nevada company that wants to open a multimillion-dollar mine southwest[Read More…]
Vale auto parts business opens new, 5,000-square-foot store in Ontario
CAPS of Ontario manager Garrett Chamberlain talks about his store’s auto parts selection and its STIHL chainsaw dealership. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell). ONTARIO – A Vale auto parts business is expanding its footprint in Malheur County with a new store in Ontario. Derek and Claire Chamberlain, owners of Vale’s CAPS Auto[Read More…]
Willowcreek’s landmark cafe is back in business
Todd Gregory preps a chicken sandwich order as one of the new owners of the landmark Willowcreek Store and Café. He says the cafe provides a community hub. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell) WILLOWCREEK – Outside, gray overcast skies promised and soon delivered rain, but inside the Willowcreek Store and Café Wednesday[Read More…]
