By Alyssa Williams, BIZ Reporter Well, we sure know what Americans are doing to ease their troubled minds from the worsening economy – eating. And eating cheaply at that.  Lower-priced chocolate and fast food profits are on the rise, much to the dismay of nutritionists around the country. Hershey Co.’s […]

By Ken Niezgoda, Biz Reporter With a growing number of his patients losing their jobs, and consequently their insurance coverage, Beaverton chiropractor Dr. Ted Forcum is discounting his service to help those struggling financially. Forcum increased to 20 percent the discount he offers to patients who pay at the time […]

By Associated Oregon Industries, Legislative Update, AOI tells legislators that “bonus depreciation” is critical for business investment and recovery. Oregon businesses watched capitol proceedings closely last week as legislators figured out how to deal with the federal economic stimulus legislation being considered in Congress.  Legislative leaders were worried that such […]

By Bill Conerly, Businomics, Conerly Consulting New home sales were down in December, the headlines say, but that misses the good news: we’re continually whittling away at the inventory of new homes:

By Portland Metropolitian Association of Realtors, A new national survey by the Pew Research Center’s Social & Demographic Trends Project finds that nearly half (46%) of the public would rather live in a different type of community from the one they’re living in now – a sentiment most prevalent among […]

More than 90,000 donors contribute to scholarships, faculty, programs and facilities. University of Oregon – Despite beginning and ending during serious economic recessions, the most ambitious fundraising campaign in state history soared past its $600-million goal to raise $853,120,266, more than three-quarters of a billion dollars, University of Oregon President […]

Excerpts from University of Oregon Index of Economic Indicators™ Economic Index drops 2% “The University of Oregon Index of Economic Indicators™ continued its slide in December, falling 2 percent to 87.7 (1997=100). Compared to six months ago, the UO Index is down 10.8 percent (annualized). Weakness was widespread; six of […]

Wyden, Crapo and Walden Introduce Legislation to Improve Patient Access to Hospitals in Rural Oregon Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems . Washington, D.C. – Eliminating bureaucratic barriers that made it harder for rural residents and veterans to receive health care, Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and […]

By Dr. Eric Fruits Econinternational I have been asked by several people for my thoughts on the proposed stimulus package.  At the national level, the Wall Street Journal’s coverage is unsurpassed.  At the state-level, the Oregonian editorial board best sums up the challenges of the stimulus package: “But it’s folly […]

José Pinomesa, President Oregon Independent Auto Dealers Association The Legislature is in session and some come out the eccentric new ideas to create revenue.  You might have already heard but within the Governor’s Plan registration and title fees will be greatly increased and a one time vehicle surcharge put on […]