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Business Insights & Info
Oregon Economic and Revenue Forecast — September 2023
The economy continues to be in an inflationary boom. Growth is outpacing expectations. Now, the good news is inflation has slowed considerably in the past year. The consensus of economic forecasters is now that the economic soft landing is the most likely scenario.
July Central Oregon Economic Indicators
Over the last 12 months ending in July, Oregon’s total nonfarm payroll employment grew by 1.8%, adding 35,200 jobs. In Central Oregon, total nonfarm payroll employment was up by 780 jobs year-over-year, with most employment gains taking place in Deschutes County (780).
Survey: Impacts of Tourism and Wildfire Smoke on Your Business
The OSU Sustainable Tourism Lab in Bend is surveying our business community about the impacts of tourism and wildfire smoke on their businesses. This one-minute survey is part of a larger project to better understand the costs and benefits of tourism across the globe.
Central Oregon Employer’s Council Paid Leave Oregon Seminar
September 21 | 7:45am-12pm
$50 for Everyone
Oregon’s Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance program is a broad paid family and medical leave system funded by employer and employee contributions in the form of payroll deductions, beginning on September 3, 2023.
2023 Impact Conference
October 31 | 7:30-12:15pm
$70 Members | $100 Non-Members
The 2023 Impact Conference will focus on our regional and national economic outlook and give an in-depth look into the real estate, hospitality sectors and, new this year, policy and growth topics.
