“I’m shocked that your story regarding Phil Knight’s takeover of Will Vinton Studios would summarize nearly 30 years of work on the part of Will Vinton and his colleges with such platitude.”

“The largest increase in employment in and on the coast has been in the construction industry and the associated real estate, title insurance, legal and architectural entities that benefit from the “rich Californians” moving to the coast.”

“I encourage you to think about who’s driving that scary big SUV next to you. Ever try to get five kids to soccer practice in a Mini Cooper or Vespa?”

It was a strong year for overall revenue and profits, while the net number of companies remained the same and and total market value slipped.

There are a lot of good manufacturing jobs and students who need them. Let’s make the connection.

Businesses understand the value of a strong K-12 education system to their ability to recruit employees and hire a skilled workforce. They feel at a competitive disadvantage with the current quality of K-12 education, so much so they are willing to take a tax refund out of their own pocket to do it.

“I grew up in La Grande and was headed to L.A. after school when my wife said, ‘You just put that L.A. stuff aside because we’re going to Baker City.'”

Out of all the benefits besides cash with which companies can attract and keep employees, none is more appreciated than health coverage. But at a time when health care costs are rising faster than inflation, offering a high-quality plan is easier said than done.

Real estate closings in Harney County grew by nearly one-third in the first six months of 2006, according to statistics released by the county.