Archive for July 2019
Benton County’s Unemployment Rate at 3.2 Percent
PATRICK O’CONNOR, REGIONAL ECONOMIST Benton County’s unemployment rate was 3.2 percent in May, essentially unchanged from its revised rate of 3.3 percent in April. Oregon’s statewide unemployment rate in May was 4.2 percent, essentially unchanged from its revised April rate of 4.3 percent. Benton County’s employment gains in May were more than normal; total nonfarm…
Read MoreLeisure and Hospitality Hiring Boosts Payroll Job Count
GUY TAUER, REGIONAL ECONOMIST Coos County total payroll employment rose by 430 jobs over the month. Local government education saw the largest gain among published industries, up by 200 jobs. Two other industries saw typical seasonal increases in employment with leisure and hospitality adding 70 jobs and construction employment up by 40. Food manufacturing, retail…
Read MoreRetention and Engagement in the Modern Workplace: 4 Flexible Work Arrangements to Consider
In the age of rapidly advancing technology and constantly evolving work-life balance priorities, workers expect more flexibility than ever before. And, given the current talent crunch many businesses are facing, companies that do not embrace at least some flexibility may end up a casualty of the talent war. In a recent poll on RefreshLeadership.com, the…
Read MoreA Proposal in Paradise
Paradise burned in November, last year. Luke and Cassie lost their home and everything in it. So did all of their neighbors. Eighty six lost their lives. It was historic in a way no one wants to be a part of history. Healing had to begin before the fire was even out. And so it…
Read MoreOregon and South Central Oregon Unemployment Rates
Seasonally Adjusted, May 2014 – May 2019 The unemployment rate remains little changed over the past year for both Klamath and Lake counties DAMON RUNBERG, REGIONAL ECONOMIST Seasonal hiring this spring was stronger than typically expected as businesses ramp up for the busy summer season. The unemployment rate remains little changed over the past year…
Read MoreData Beginning to Clear the Way for a Rate Cut
Central Takeaway If You Don’t Have Any Time This Morning: The Fed hastily delivered a soothing message last week by promising to act appropriately to maintain the expansion. It was hard not to read that as dovish. That combined with the employment data puts a rate cut in play this summer. Things That You Should…
Read MoreAviation Board awards $1.5 M to support $3.2 M in commercial air service projects
By Mary Buell Grants of up to $500,000 were approved by the Oregon State Aviation Board for projects that will assist commercial air service to rural Oregon. On April 4, 2019, the Oregon State Aviation Board approved funding for three grants totaling $1.5 million to support $3.2 million in projects that will assist new or…
Read MoreOSU launches The Global Hemp Innovation Center
The Global Hemp Innovation Center will be based in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences with research taking place across the state and world. STORY BY: Heidi Happonen,541-737-9180, heidi.happonen@oregonstate.edu SOURCE: Alan Sams, 541-737- 2331, alan.sams@oregonstate.edu; Jay Noller, 541-737- 2821, jay.noller@oregonstate.edu Oregon State University launches largest, most comprehensive hemp research center in the nation CORVALLIS, Ore. –…
Read MoreSupport your county fair. It’s good business.
Be sure to visit county fairs this summer. Did you know that the county fair is a key economic driver is Oregon? Below is a list of all county fairs in Oregon from oregonfairs.org
Read MoreA Must-See Tour of Oregon’s Southeastern Corner
GREG HENDERSON Steins Pillar is about 17 miles east of Prineville. A moderate four-mile hike takes you to the base of the 350 foot pillar named for Major Enoch Steen, though misspelled “Stein” in a few historical documents. Major Steen was a leader in the U.S. Army who led battles against native residents in much…
Read MoreEnergy Trust invites public input on draft 2020-2024 Strategic Plan
SUZETTE RILEY C+C PORTLAND, Ore. — June 26, 2019 — Energy Trust of Oregon welcomes public comment to inform its draft 2020-2024 Strategic Plan. The strategic plan builds on the organization’s successful 17-year history serving Oregon residents and businesses with clean energy solutions. Once adopted, the strategic plan will help Energy Trust achieve its goals…
Read MoreHow stories from Aviation can make us better Managers
THE LEARNING CURVE, GARY ANTHES In this, the fourth installment of our six part series, we look at the role of Delivery in business value creation and examine, through the lens of lessons learned, an example of delivery from the field of aviation. The picture of Boeing’s iconic 737 airliner represents a culmination of aviation…
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