Employment in Local Areas
(Graph courtesy of State of Oregon Employment Department) Employment in Central Oregon for July 21,…
Monthly Archives: July, 2026
DOR Releases Latest Personal Income Tax Statistics Report
The Oregon Department of Revenue has released the 2026 edition of its annual, Oregon Personal…
Business Owners and Veterans: Don’t Miss Your Opportunity to Grow Your Business
(Photos courtesy of COCC) Applications Open: Small Business Cohorts for Fall 2026 Running a business…
AI’s Real Workplace Debate
Unemployment Rate 4.2% Nonfarm payroll increased by 57,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate changed little…
Updating Employee Work Authorization Documentation is Now a Protected Activity in Oregon
Oregon House Bill 4111 (HB 4111) took effect on June 5, 2026, and creates new…
The Cost of Diversification
In 1748, Robert Wallace and Alexander Webster created the Scottish Ministers’ Widows’ Fund. The fund…
Don’t Take AI for Granite
Not long ago, the idea of artificial intelligence (AI) helping to design roads, bridges, and…
COCC Ask the Expert: Telling Your Story with History
Question: When does it make sense to lease or invest in an older building rather…
Beyond the Blame Game
((L-R, T-B) Window water leaks resulted in damage to drywall and carpet. Damaged roof sheathing…
Find a Fulfilling Career at the Bethlehem Inn Job Fair
(Graphic courtesy of Bethlehem Inn) Join us Wednesday, July 29 to discover the inspiring careers…