Category Business & economy

Major new housing development planned in Ontario

A 70-unit townhouse project is set to be completed on property behind the Motel 6 in northeast Ontario. (The Enterprise/Rachel Parsons). ONTARIO – A plan to build a 70-unit townhouse complex in the northeast part of Ontario received a big boost earlier this month when…

Rancher takes up reins of county Cattlemen’s Association

Local rancher Laramie Stipe was chosen to be the next president of the Malheur County Cattlemen’s Association earlier this month. Stipe operates his own ranch and is a loan officer at Columbia Bank in Ontario. (Submitted photo) VALE – Willowcreek rancher Matt Rockwell was running…

Developer eyes Vale lots for new homes

The potential homes would be built on the three lots that developer Riley Hill acquired on the west side of North 14th Street, adjacent to the Vale BLM. (The Enterprise/Joe Siess) VALE – Developer Riley Hill is considering building three homes in Vale.  Hill, mayor…

Vale council OKs land sale to produce firm

VALE – Jamieson Produce Inc will be able to expand on a seven-acre parcel along Hope Street following a decision by the Vale City Council Feb. 11. In a unanimous vote, the council agreed to sell the city-owned parcel to the local onion packing firm…

Be merry, and other seasonal business tips

A Christmas ornament means it is that time of year. (The Enterprise/File) The Christmas business tradition, which goes back at least 200 years, accounts for over $1.3 trillion or 25% of U.S. annual retail income, according to the National Retail Association.   As a business…