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Hot United States FDI Sectors: Alternative Energy

Mark Crawford (Location USA 2012)
Across the United States alternative energy is a rapidly growing field; with federal support for green technology, more stringent environmental controls, the high cost of fuel, America’s reputation for innovative R&D, and receptive consumer markets, a number of foreign companies are locating operations here. More

Solar Panel Manufacturers Retrofitting Empty Warehouses

John K. Borchardt (2012 Directory)
Solar panel manufacturers are taking advantage of empty warehouse buildings leftover from the recession to reduce the cost of opening additional production facilities. More

Regional Report: Pacific Region Focuses on Renewable Energy

Lisa A. Bastian (July 2011)
Like many other states, those located in America’s Pacific region are focusing on energy issues to help them stay competitive, productive, and economically stable. More

Oregon Direct Financial Incentives 2011

Area Development Online Research Desk (March 2011)
Oregon's economic development, finance, and tax organizations provide a range of incentive programs to initiate new business and commercial investment. Specific programs include Oregon Investment Advantage, property tax abatements, and tax credits. More

Oregon Basic Business Taxes 2011

Area Development Online Research Desk (March 2011)
Oregon's economic development, finance, and tax organizations provide a range of incentive programs to initiate new business and commercial investment. Specific programs include single-sales factor income taxes, workers' compensation insurance, and property taxes. More

Market Report: IT and Digital Arts Revolutionizing Tech, Attracting Investment

Jennifer LeClaire  (March 2011)
Information technology (IT) and digital arts are continuing to push the envelope with cloud computing advances and aggressive investment strategies. More

New Governors' Agendas 2011: John Kitzhaber, Oregon

Area Development Magazine Special Presentation (2/24/2011)
Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber is focusing on everything from business taxes to education to ensure a sustainable economic future for the Beaver State. More

U-Haul: National Migration Trend Report

U-Haul (2/22/2011)
In its National Migration Trend Report, U-Haul names Houston, Texas, the leading U.S. city for family relocations. More
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oregon at a glance

POPULATION: 3,823,465 (2009)

LABOR FORCE: 1,596,400 (Aug. 2010)

RIGHT TO WORK: No

TRADITIONAL INDUSTRIES: High technology, agriculture, wood products

EXPANDING INDUSTRIES: Green energy manufacturing, aerospace, high-tech/semiconductors, software, wood products, biomedical technology, transportation equipment, primary and fabricated metals

COLLEGE GRADUATES: (Age 25 and over) 29.2%

BASIC BUSINESS TAXES:
Corporate Excise Tax: 6.6 percent on net Oregon income of corporations doing business in the state; 7.9 percent on amounts over $250,000

Sales and Use Tax: None Property Tax: Privately owned real estate and personal property used to produce income are subject to tax by local taxing districts such as schools, cities, and counties. Statewide property tax limitation of approximately 1.5 percent of real market value. Annual increases are limited to 3 percent

BUSINESS INCENTIVES
Enterprise zones

Enhanced enterprise zones

E-commerce zones

Commercial Properties Under Construction property tax exemption

Business Energy Tax Credit

Research Tax Credit

Oregon Investment Advantage tax exemption

Strategic Investment Program for Capital-Intensive Industries

Job Training Program

Industrial Development Bond Program

Oregon Business Development Fund

Oregon Port Revolving Loan Fund

Oregon Capital Access Program

Oregon Entrepreneurial Development Loan Fund

Oregon Credit Enhancement Fund

Foreign-trade zones

Food processing equipment exemption

Building Opportunities for Oregon Small Business Today (BOOST) program

Principal Manufacturing industries

  • Computers
    21.2%
  • Food Products
    14.2%
  • Wood Products
    12.5%
  • Fabricated Metal Products
    8.3%
  • Transportation
    6.0%
  • Primary Metals
    4.8%
  • Other Manufacturing Industries
    27.2%