Prices for farm products increase
Farmers have been getting more for their goods. The July 2011 price index for all farm products was up 31% over 2010, with crops up 41% and livestock up 18%.
Oregon economic indicators as of June 2011
All “latest” numbers are for June 2011 unless otherwise noted. Latest Month Previous Month Previous Year Annual Change EMPLOYMENT/BUSINESS LISTINGS Total employment State of Oregon, thousands (July) 1,824.8 1,811.4 1,785.4 2.2% Total unemployment State of Oregon, thousands (July) 189.5 194.3 210.6 -10.0% Unemployment rate Ore. civilian labor force, seasonally adjusted (July) 9.5% 9.4% 10.7% … Read more
Private sector shapes education reform
Oregon’s business community scored a triumph in education reform this session, an effort that spotlights how the private sector — sometimes controversially — is shaping education reform and funding.
Carpenters union attacks wage fraud
As jobs remain tight, competition stays fierce and Hispanic labor grows, a carpenters union attacks fraud in the construction industry with controversial tactics.
Ashland’s new age economy
From Jackson Wellsprings to Pacific Domes, businesses built to serve a higher purpose and make a buck are moving into Ashland.
Powerlist: Staffing firms
This month’s powerlist ranks staffing firms by full-time staff in Oregon.
NYC startup BankSimple moves headquarters to Portland
Brooklyn-based financial services startup BankSimple plans to move its headquarters to Portland.
Oregon breaks ground on solar highway project
Portland General Electric and the Oregon Department of Transportation broke ground on a $10 million solar array on Interstate 5 south of Wilsonville.
Oregon lawmakers head to China for trade mission
17 Oregon legislators are traveling with their family members to China for a two-week trade and goodwill mission.
Beaverton cuts economic development position
The city of Beaverton eliminated its economic development director position, laying off longtime Director Gary Brentano.