Timberlab Announces New Cross-Laminated Timber Manufacturing Facility in The Mid-Willamette Valley
The facility is set to open in 2027 and create 100 manufacturing jobs.
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OSU Study: Wildfires, Drought Have Reduced the Value of West Coast Timberland By $11.2 Billion
Perceived risk, rather than direct damage, was the main driver of the devaluation over the last 20 years, which has cost Oregon timberland $4.5 billion in lost value.
Industry Veteran: Oregon Poised to Become a World Leader in Manufactured Homes
Rising West Coast demand and mass timber production make Oregon an ideal market for factory-built homes – but it needs more factories first.
What Economic Challenges Will Oregon’s Next Governor Need to Tackle?
Portland State University economist talks about Oregon’s economic present and future
What Will Close The Supply Gap?
The senior advisor of the Northwest Economic Research Center outlines the factors — including labor issues — driving supply shortages in Oregon.
Beyond the Timber Wars
Steve Zika, CEO of Hampton Lumber, discusses the effect of trade tariffs and how to manage downturns.
‘People Don’t Have To Move Here to Find Work’
Economist Thomas Potiowsky discusses Oregon’s employment prospects.
Help Wanted
Southern Oregon manufacturers, like the rest of the nation, struggle to fill key positions.
News release: First loan from new fund will support Eastern Oregon mills, create jobs
The first loan from a new fund designed to speed the harvesting and processing of Western Juniper has been issued to a wood processor in central Oregon.