Oregon Resources
Recent Project Announcements
Timberlab Plans Millersburg, Oregon, Manufacturing Operations
Daimler Truck North America Expands Portland, Oregon, Operations
Applied Physics Technologies Expands McMinnville, Oregon, Operations
British-Based Lightbox Opens First US Manufacturing Hub in Gresham, Oregon
Kelley Connect Plans Flagship in Medford, Oregon
Flexential Builds Data Center Near Portland, Oregon
Reich Brothers Reports Amazon Leases Major Distribution Facility in Salem, Oregon
Edwards Opens Hillsboro, Oregon, Semiconductor Technology Center
Amazon Expands Portland, Oregon, Tech Hub
Columbia Distributing Plans Warehouse Hub in Canby, Oregon
Wayfair Plans New Customer Service Center in Springfield, Oregon
Software Company AltSource Opens New Portland, Oregon, Headquarters
Flexential Completes $32 Million Data Center Expansion Near Portland, Oregon
Investors Expand Phantom Farms in Rouge Valley, Oregon
Recent Features
2024's Leading Metro Locations: U.S. Cities on the Rise Amid an Economic Reshuffling
Area Development’s 2024 Leading Metro Locations report reveals shifting dynamics in America’s cities.
Innovation Corridors Have Economic Assets Driving Business Growth
By actively putting together the resources needed for innovative companies to survive and thrive, innovation districts and corridors have found a recipe for success.
Mid-size Markets Competing for Business and Winning
Workforce availability with the necessary skills and local partnerships are two trends driving investment to mid-size markets.
Where to Invest in the Booming Aerospace Manufacturing Industry
The U.S. remains top-ranked globally for aerospace attractiveness, but companies must consider labor, infrastructure, and tax policy among other factors when deciding where to locate their next U.S. facility.
Contributed Content
Greater Portland: Transforming the Local Economy
A sound business climate — matched by an excellent quality of life — has attracted a range of high-tech and other businesses to the Greater Portland area.
Explaining the Emergence of Smaller and Western Metros
With fast-growing populations and diverse economies, states in the West and Mountain region are showing significant economic growth, while smaller metros are benefitting from their larger urban neighbors’ spillover effect.
2018 Leading Metro Locations: Pacific and Mountain Metros Dominate the List
The 2018 Leading Metro Locations reflect the nation’s overall economic growth as the country enjoys the second-longest economic expansion on record, with many small and mid-size metros exhibiting economic strength.
Leading Locations for 2017: West Coast "Tech" Cities Top List, Smaller MSA's Show Workforce Chops
It’s not surprising to see larger MSAs at the top of the list due to their economic diversity and advantages of scale. But, mid-size and small cities built upon clusters that are in high demand, and where a prime workforce exists, can also be economic powerhouses.
The Select Few Metros Where Wages Are Really Growing
A recent analysis from Emsi suggests that the labor market might not be as tight as the data shows — or at least not tight enough for businesses in aggregate to significantly drive up wages.
Regional Report: Varied Sectors Riding the High-Tech Wave in the Pacific States
From high-tech to clean-tech to tourism, the Pacific States are seeing economic expansion, although it’s uneven throughout the region.
