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- [Opinion: Oregon’s Business Exodus Was Inevitable After Years of Policy Failure](https://saveourcities.org/opinion-oregons-business-exodus-was-inevitable-after-years-of-policy-failure/) - Opinion: Oregon’s Business Exodus Was Inevitable After Years of Policy Failure By Tyler JamesAug 01, 2025 Over the past decade, Oregon has earned a reputation—one not built on innovation or resilience, but on slow decline. What began as subtle warning signs has become a full-blown unraveling of the state’s economic foundation. From Portland’s empty storefronts
- [Intel’s potential exit from advanced manufacturing puts its Oregon future in doubt](https://saveourcities.org/intels-potential-exit-from-advanced-manufacturing-puts-its-oregon-future-in-doubt/) - Intel’s potential exit from advanced manufacturing puts its Oregon future in doubt By Mike Rogoway | The Oregonian/OregonLiveJuly 29, 2025 If Intel stops making advanced chips, the company says the decision "may be effectively irreversible." Intel has been the driving force in semiconductor technology for nearly all its 57 years, setting the cadence for advances
- [Investment attractiveness and perception bias hits all-time low…](https://saveourcities.org/investment-attractiveness-and-perception-bias-hits-all-time-low/) - Investment attractiveness and perception bias hits all-time low… April 3, 2025 2025 STATE OF THE ECONOMY Portland made significant strides last year, with local and state governments working together with the business community to deliver results on livability issues through the Governor’s Portland Central City Task Force. As conditions stabilized in 2024, attention began to
- [Portland’s newest skyscraper, home to Ritz-Carlton, turned over to lender](https://saveourcities.org/portlands-newest-skyscraper-home-to-ritz-carlton-turned-over-to-lender/) - Portland’s newest skyscraper, home to Ritz-Carlton, turned over to lender By Jonathan Bach | The Oregonian/OregonLiveJuly 23, 2025 A 35-story high-rise that brought the storied Ritz-Carlton brand to Portland has gone back to the lender. Ready Capital announced the long-expected transfer Tuesday evening, saying it had taken possession of Block 216. All parts of the
- [Mass layoffs at Intel will mean less revenue for Oregon, even as the semiconductor industry remains a major economic driver](https://saveourcities.org/mass-layoffs-at-intel-will-mean-less-revenue-for-oregon-even-as-the-semiconductor-industry-remains-a-major-economic-driver/) - Mass layoffs at Intel will mean less revenue for Oregon, even as the semiconductor industry remains a major economic driver By Kyra Buckley (OPB) and Holly Bartholomew (OPB)July 18, 2025 Experts studying Oregon employment and the semiconductor industry expect Intel to survive its current troubles, but will emerge a slimmer company with fewer workers in the state. Timber was
- [Intel now expected to lay off over 2,000 Oregon employees](https://saveourcities.org/intel-now-expected-to-lay-off-over-2000-oregon-employees/) - Intel now expected to lay off over 2,000 Oregon employees By Matt RawlingsJuly 11, 2025 PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Intel layoffs are expected to be much greater than initially expected. According to a WARN notice released on Friday, the semiconductor manufacturing corporation is going to lay off 2,392 employees at these four Intel locations
- [Oregon’s business reputation tanks in national rankings, hits all-time low](https://saveourcities.org/oregons-business-reputation-tanks-in-national-rankings-hits-all-time-low/) - Oregon’s business reputation tanks in national rankings, hits all-time low By FOX 12 StaffJuly 10, 2025 PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Oregon has dropped 11 spots in CNBC’s annual “America’s Top States for Business” rankings, falling from 28th place to 39th in 2025, it’s lowest score in the history of the rankings. The state now sits 22
- [‘Things aren’t good’: Prominent Portland businessman says Intel layoffs will impact all of Oregon](https://saveourcities.org/things-arent-good-prominent-portland-businessman-says-intel-layoffs-will-impact-all-of-oregon/) - ‘Things aren’t good’: Prominent Portland businessman says Intel layoffs will impact all of Oregon by: Ken BoddieJuly 08, 2025 A prominent Portland businessman says mass layoffs at Intel will have ripple effects throughout the entire state. Jordan Schnitzer says it could have a big impact on his company Schnitzer Properties, one of the West Coast’s Top
- [Intel will lay off 529 Oregon workers in initial cuts: Here are the positions being eliminated](https://saveourcities.org/intel-will-lay-off-529-oregon-workers-in-initial-cuts-here-are-the-positions-being-eliminated/) - Intel will lay off 529 Oregon workers in initial cuts: Here are the positions being eliminated By Mike Rogoway | The Oregonian/OregonLiveJuly 08, 2025 Intel plans to eliminate 529 Oregon jobs by July 15, according to a notice filed with state workforce officials, the first of sweeping job cuts that will eliminate several thousand positions across
- [Five on 5 – Angela Wilhelms – CEO/Pres., Oregon Business & Industry](https://saveourcities.org/five-on-5-angela-wilhelms-ceo-pres-oregon-business-industry/) - Five on 5 – Angela Wilhelms – CEO/President, Oregon Business & Industry By Joe SullivanJune 18, 2025 In this extended interview, NBC5 News Director Joe Sullivan speaks with Angela Wilhelms, CEO/President of Oregon Business & Industry. Topics include why businesses are leaving Oregon, the state’s regulatory impact on businesses, and what OBI would like to see
- [Oregon’s jobless rate hits another post-pandemic high: ‘real evidence of weakness in the state’](https://saveourcities.org/oregons-jobless-rate-hits-another-post-pandemic-high-real-evidence-of-weakness-in-the-state/) - Oregon’s jobless rate hits another post-pandemic high: ‘real evidence of weakness in the state’ By Mike Rogoway | The Oregonian/OregonLiveJune 19, 2025 The state had more than 105,000 unemployed workers in May, according to the Oregon Employment Department, the highest number in nearly four years. Oregon’s unemployment rate nudged up slightly last month to its highest
- [The Departure of Oregon Companies Speaks to a Bigger Problem for the State](https://saveourcities.org/the-departure-of-oregon-companies-speaks-to-a-bigger-problem-for-the-state/) - The Departure of Oregon Companies Speaks to a Bigger Problem for the State By Steve DuinJune 13, 2025 How much faith can one retain in the local workforce when Oregon’s fourth and eighth grade test scores for reading and writing are among the nation’s worst? This story was produced by the Oregon Journalism Project, a nonprofit
- [Huge blow for Oregon as woke state's second biggest company moves HQ to ARIZONA, with GOP blaming Dems](https://saveourcities.org/huge-blow-for-oregon-as-woke-states-second-biggest-company-moves-hq-to-arizona-with-gop-blaming-dems/) - Huge blow for Oregon as woke state's second biggest company moves HQ to ARIZONA, with GOP blaming Dems By Noa Halff for DailyMail.comJune 12 2025 An iconic coffee chain founded in Oregon has officially decided to move its headquarters from the woke state to Arizona. Dutch Bros Coffee confirmed this week that it will shift operations from
- [Dutch Bros will move HQ from Oregon to Arizona](https://saveourcities.org/dutch-bros-will-move-hq-from-oregon-to-arizona/) - Dutch Bros will move HQ from Oregon to Arizona By Mike Rogoway | The Oregonian/OregonLiveJun. 11, 2025, 10:28 a.m Drive-thru chain Dutch Bros is formally moving its headquarters from its hometown in Grants Pass to its rapidly growing office near Phoenix. The move isn’t a surprise. Dutch Bros CEO Christine Barone has worked in Arizona
- [Oregon ranks among worst states for rising unemployment claims, report finds](https://saveourcities.org/oregon-ranks-among-worst-states-for-rising-unemployment-claims-report-finds/) - Oregon ranks among worst states for rising unemployment claims, report finds By FOX 12 StaffJun. 5, 2025 Oregon is experiencing a sharp rise in unemployment claims, with last week’s filings up more than 9% compared to the previous week and nearly 34% higher than the same week in 2024, according to a new WalletHub report. The
- [A Fire Sale of Portland’s Largest Office Tower Shows How Far the City Has Fallen](https://saveourcities.org/a-fire-sale-of-portlands-largest-office-tower-shows-how-far-the-city-has-fallen/) - A Fire Sale of Portland’s Largest Office Tower Shows How Far the City Has Fallen By Peter GrantMay 19, 2025 The Once-Premier Building is now Over Half Empty, Reflecting how the Oregon City’s Downtown is Struggling with Crime and Other Quality-of-Life Issues After Digital Trends moved out of the U.S. Bancorp Tower in Portland, Ore.,
- [Best & Worst States For Business: The New World Re-Order](https://saveourcities.org/best-worst-states-for-business-the-new-world-re-order/) - Best & Worst States For Business: The New World Re-Order (Oregon drops to #44) By C.J. Prince and Isabella MourgelasApr 28, 2025 Movement in Chief Executive’s annual CEO survey of the best and worst places to do business reflects the impact of transformed global trade environment, changing regulatory frameworks and massive demographic and technological shifts
- [Study: Other States Poach Oregon Businesses](https://saveourcities.org/study-other-states-poach-oregon-businesses/) - Study: Other States Poach Oregon Businesses Garrett Andrews March 31, 2025 The report by UO researchers and commissioned by Business Oregon urges lawmakers to prioritize economic development to avoid losing thousands of jobs and billions in revenue. Oregon is gearing up for a major investment in data centers as tech companies from around the country
- [Table of Experts: Restoring Oregon’s competitiveness](https://saveourcities.org/table-of-experts-restoring-oregons-competitiveness/) - Table of Experts: Restoring Oregon’s competitiveness By K&L GatesApr 29, 2025 Portland Business Journal Publisher and President Candace Beeke convened a roundtable to talk about Oregon’s competitiveness Key players in the discussion included Shiau Yen Chin-Dennis, managing partner at K&L Gates’ Portland office and board member of K&L Gates; Angela Wilhelms, president and CEO at Oregon
- [Portland’s Weirdly High Taxes](https://saveourcities.org/portlands-weirdly-high-taxes/) - Portland’s Weirdly High Taxes By: Jared WalczakJune 25, 2024 Introduction Portland residents face some of the highest taxes in the country. City, county, regional, and state taxes on individual and both net and gross business income combine to create a crushing tax wedge, yielding some of the highest marginal rates on wage income nationwide. And after factoring
- [Former Portland REI space up for auction](https://saveourcities.org/former-portland-rei-space-up-for-auction/) - Former Portland REI space up for auction By Jonathan Bach | The Oregonian/OregonLiveApr. 28, 2025 Owners of a Pearl District space formerly anchored by REI are putting it up for auction, with a starting bid of $2 million. The outdoor gear co-op occupied the ground floor of 1405 N.W. Johnson St. in Portland for two
- [Nearly 60% of Oregon counties face program cuts as budget crisis grows](https://saveourcities.org/nearly-60-of-oregon-counties-face-program-cuts-as-budget-crisis-grows/) - Nearly 60% of Oregon counties face program cuts as budget crisis grows By Bryce Dole (OPB )March 27, 2025 At least 21 of Oregon’s 36 counties are forecasting budget deficits this year. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office needed to take a drastic step.Strapped for cash, officials had cut the county’s jail capacity in half, losing 49 beds. With
- [Death Of A City: The Portland Story?](https://saveourcities.org/death-of-a-city-the-portland-story/) - Death Of A City: The Portland Story? By Bill Conerly – ForbesJan 28, 2021 How long does it take for a city to die? Downtowns across the country have emptied due to the pandemic, causing many stores and restaurants to close. Suburbs are doing much better, in many cases hardly touched by the recession. But
- [The Power of Woke: How Leftist Ideology Is Undermining Our Society and Economy](https://saveourcities.org/the-power-of-woke-how-leftist-ideology-is-undermining-our-society-and-economy/) - The Power of Woke: How Leftist Ideology Is Undermining Our Society and Economy Mises Wire • Allen Mendenhall02/22/2023 It’s an important part of society whether you like it or not,” lexicologist Tony Thorne, referring to “wokeness,” told The New Yorker’s David Remnick in January. That’s an understatement.Wokeness is poisoning the Western workplace and constraining small
- [Oregon unemployment hits highest level since August 2021](https://saveourcities.org/oregon-unemployment-hits-highest-level-since-august-2021/) - Oregon unemployment hits highest level since August 2021 By Andy Giegerich – Managing Editor, Portland Business JournalMar 26, 2025 The level easily exceeds the U.S. mark as Oregon lost thousands of construction and financial services jobs. The Oregon Employment Department (OED) reported Wednesday that the unemployment rate was 4.5 percent in February. That’s the highest since August
- [Oregon venture capital falls to 7-year low](https://saveourcities.org/oregon-venture-capital-falls-to-7-year-low/) - Oregon venture capital falls to 7-year low Jan. 13, 2025By: Mike Rogoway | The Oregonian/OregonLive Investment in Oregon’s startups continued to fade last year, dropping to the lowest point since 2017.The state’s entrepreneurs raised $555 million during 2024, an 8% decline from the prior year and a steep fall from the $2.7 billion venture capitalists
- [Population stagnation will affect Oregon’s future economy](https://saveourcities.org/population-stagnation-will-affect-oregons-future-economy/) - Population stagnation will affect Oregon’s future economy Monday, April 8, 2024 By Peter Wong | Oregon Capital Bureau More than half a century ago, a newly re-elected Gov. Tom McCall uttered the words that still are much debated in Oregon. In a January 1971 interview with Terry Drinkwater for CBS News, McCall said Oregon welcomed
- [Oregon population decline is cause for concern, say economists](https://saveourcities.org/oregon-population-decline-is-cause-for-concern-say-economists/) - Oregon population decline is cause for concern, say economists By Allison Frost (OPB)Jan. 5, 2023 4:53 p.m. Originally Broadcast: Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 The latest federal census numbers show Oregon’s population is shrinking for the first time in decades. And it’s losing residents at the sixth fastest rate. Calculating these estimates is not an exact science, says Josh Lehner,
- [High Taxes Are Hurting Portland Job Growth and Prodding Wealthy People to Leave, Report Says](https://saveourcities.org/high-taxes-are-hurting-portland-job-growth-and-prodding-wealthy-people-to-leave-report-says/) - High Taxes Are Hurting Portland Job Growth and Prodding Wealthy People to Leave, Report Says By Anthony Effinger and Sophie PeelJanuary 16, 2025 at 6:40 pm PST Services are lacking, too, as money stacks up in special funds. High taxes are hurting job growth in Portland and chasing wealthy people out of town. Despite those aggressive levies, many
- [Why Portland may be in an 'urban doom loop,' according to a new economic report](https://saveourcities.org/why-portland-may-be-in-an-urban-doom-loop-according-to-a-new-economic-report/) - Why Portland may be in an 'urban doom loop,' according to a new economic report By: Blair BestPublished: 6:01 PM PST February 20, 2025 The Portland Metro Chamber's full 2025 State of the Economy report, released Thursday, paints a grim picture of the local economy. PORTLAND, Ore. — The business community of Portland’s central city gathered Thursday

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