Problems with Buy American legislation — Rerun of 2010 measure reruns same problems By John Ledger Associated Oregon Industries In a rerun of a failed 2010 measure, HB 3349 – “Buy America” got a hearing in the House Business and Labor Committee, but lack of support precluded a vote on […]

By Bill Conerly, Conerly Consulting, Businomics We are currently under-building commercial real estate, which will lead to a mini-boom. The pipeline of new buildings is thin, so as the economy improves, there will be very little additional space coming to market. Occupancy rates and rents will rise. The resulting increases […]

by David Cooke Oregon Employment Department, Throughout the state, average hourly earnings are rising in the private sector. Between November and January, Oregon’s hourly earnings rose from $21.55 to $22.03. For Portland, the increase over that two-month period was from $23.61 to $24.15. Both of these large areas saw substantial […]

EPA eyed oil and milk spills as the same hazard By US Chamber of Commerce The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was considering regulating spilled milk the same as an oil spill as part of its spill prevention regulatory program. Milk contains a percentage of animal fat, which is a nonpetroleum […]

Oregon will invest $5 million into Oregon technology startups focused on wireless, software and digital media — Oregon Growth Account Board approves new investment in Voyager Capital By Oregon State Treasurer Office, TIGARD – The Oregon Growth Account Board is continuing its efforts to invest in Oregon’s promising startups – […]

By The Oregon Prosperity Project What exactly is a health insurance “Exchange?”   Right now, the Oregon legislature is hard at work trying to create a health insurance exchange for health insurance consumers. It is contained in Senate Bill 99. But that begs the question – What exactly is a health […]

Advertising Medical Marijuana on Broadcast Stations – Is It Legal, What Will the FCC Think? Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Oregon law firm As medical marijuana has become legalized or decriminalized in many states, broadcasters have looked at advertising for the services of clinics and dispensaries as a potential new revenue […]

Startup Company Lebron Jordan files suit against Nike By Oregon Small Business Association A new customizable shoe maker called Lebron Jordan, Inc. is now suing LeBron James and Michael Jordan for interfering in their business to the tune of $150 million each. Lebron Jordan is also suing Washington County-based Nike, […]

By J.L. Wilson Associated Oregon Industries SB 301 – Connection to the Federal Tax Code for Business Tax Incentives AOI Position: Support Passage of SB 301 has been the biggest achievement of the business community in the early going of the 2011 Legislative Session. SB 301 connects Oregon businesses to […]

Unemployment Insurance Recipients in 2010 by Mary Bernert Oregon Employment Department This analysis is based on data for every UI benefit recipient who also received a 1099g from the Oregon Employment Department. The form 1099g is a tax record, like a W2 for wages which shows how much was paid […]