Posts Tagged ‘Oregon’
New Grant for Export Assistance
Thursday, January 12th, 2012
Oregon State Trade and Export Promotion Program
Participating in international trade shows and trade missions is among the most effective ways for companies to enter into new international markets or expand their visibility in existing markets.
Explore Opportunities and Expand into New Markets
The state of Oregon offers a new program, funded in part thorugh the Small Business Administration, to assist Oregon companies who wish to take advantage of international trade shows, trade missions or reverse trade missions to enter new markets or grow existing ones.
The State Trade and Export Program (STEP) reimburses up to 50 percent of a company’s eligible expenses up to $5,000 per trade show as well as up to $200 for costs associated with pre-approved training provided by STEP partner organizations.
Check out this flyer for more information and eligible expenditures.
Tags: expert assistance, Grant, Oregon, sba
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Oregon Ranks No. 4 Among the Most Energy Efficient States
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
Oregon is the fourth most energy efficiency state according to the annual State Energy Efficiency Scorecard from the American Council for an Energy Efficiency Economy.
Efficiency Programs
The council credits Oregon among the nation’s leaders for energy efficiency policy and program implementation and says the state spent $91.1 million in 2010 on efficiency programs.
Winners and Losers
Massachusetts took the top spot, with California and New York in second and third, respectively.
The lowest-ranking three states are Mississippi, Wyoming and North Dakota.
Tags: efficiency programs, energy efficiency, green, Oregon
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Trick-or-Treat Trail
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Come to downtown Sandy and join in on the family-friendly trick-or-treating fun!
Sandy Main Street is once again hosting its Trick-or-Treat trail for a fun safe trick-or-treating experience!
Businesses in Sandy’s downtown will be handing out candy to trick-or-treaters:
Saturday October 29th
2-5pm
You can pick up a map of participating businesses at The UPS Store at 38954 Proctor Blvd or at Chariteas at 38687 Proctor Blvd.
Bring your camera in to the UPS Store or Chariteas for a photo op with one of the Sandy Mainstreet Halloween backdrops.
Photos can be entered in a costume contest to win great prizes!
Join us!
Tags: halloween, Oregon, Sandy, trail, trick or treat
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Want to Go Green?
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
PGE is offering free EV charging stations to businesses as part of the federal EV Project. Until the end of this year, grand funding is available toward installation of free EV charging stations for businesses that are destinations, such as retail or urban centers with publicly available parking spaces.
PE is working with ECOtality, which is the government contractor selected for the EV Project, to install the charging stations at local homes and businesses. ECOtality provides the charging stations and will provide a credit toward the installation.
If you are interested in installing an EV charging station, you can email PGE at PlugIn@pgn.com. They’ll provide you with details about the program and figure out if your location is a good fit. They’ll also get you connected with the pros at ECOtality.
Want to learn more about the EV charging stations? Read more about EV charging stations at PGE.
Tags: Boring, charging station, elecric vehicle, EV, free, gresham, Oregon, PGE, portland general electric, Sandy, Welches
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Sandy Ridge Trails
Thursday, September 15th, 2011
Are you interested in biking in the Sandy Area? Check out the work that is being done on the Sandy Ridge Trails.
Tags: bike, mountain biking, Oregon, Sandy, trails, vacation
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City of Sandy’s Parking Survey
Tuesday, July 12th, 2011
The City of Sandy and Sandy Main Street are conducting a parking study to address the City Council’s goal of managing downtown parking. This survey should only take a few minutes and is intended to reveal information, that only you, a downtown Sandy user has knowledge of.
If you prefer a paper version, the survey will also be physically available at numerous locations throughout the City of Sandy, including the Sandy Public Library, Sandy City Hall, Sandy Main Street Office, the Sandy Community Center, the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce, the Sandy Area Historical Museum, the Sandy Community Action Center, Otto’s Cross Country Ski Shop, Dita’s Chocolates and Mountain Moka.
Tags: Oregon, parking, Sandy, Survey
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Biz Growth Expo
Thursday, May 26th, 2011
BizGrowth Expo
Registration Form
Don’t miss the 2011 BizGrowth Expo
This is where GROWTH happens!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Oregon Convention Center
Portland Ballrooms
BizGrowth Expo features
All day Expo with 70 exhibitors
Disney Institute Workshops on Quality Service and Business Excellence
Luncheon Keynote with Harvey Mackay, author of NY Times bestsellers Swim With the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive and Beware the Naked Man Who Offers You His Shirt.
Breakout sessions on Financing Growth; Recruit, Retain, Remove – HR Strategies for Success; Managing your Brand; Technology as a Tool
Networking
Continental Breakfast and Box Lunch included in one all day low price of $99!
Interested in being an exhibitor? Go to: http://www.portlandbusinessjournal.com/bizgrowthexpo and get all the information!
Questions about the event can be directed to: Stephanie Torres, events manager, storres@bizjournals.com or 503.219.3432.
Read more: BizGrowth Expo – Portland Business Journal
Tags: Biz Growth Expo, Financing, Growth, Harvey Mackay, HR Strategies for Sucess, Managing your brand, networking, Oregon, Oregon Business Journal
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Lack of Jobs Leads to Sobering Revenue Forecast for Oregon
Friday, September 3rd, 2010
Lack of Jobs Leads to Sobering Revenue Forecast for Oregon
Oregon doesn’t need more taxes, it needs more taxpayers
Last Thursday, as the state economist was delivering a sobering prediction for state revenues, an overlooked part of the presentation shed critical light on Oregon’s economic future. While legislators sat in rapt attention waiting for news on how much money the state would lose over the course of the biennium, the state economist delivered an economic and jobs report that should have policymakers re-doubling their efforts to make Oregon an attractive place for business, investment, and job creation.
Without critical efforts to regain Oregon’s footing as a place for business and jobs, legislators will continue to hear quarterly revenue forecasts such as last week’s with state revenues plunging once again by over $377 million – fueled by massive drops in personal income tax receipts. Projected tax receipts have dropped by over $1.2 billion since the legislature adjourned its regular session in June 2009.
In the meantime, the promises that the tax increases in Measures 66 and 67 would fix the state’s budget shortfalls have been swept away by economic realities.
On a year-over-year basis, Oregon jobs decreased in the second quarter by 1.2 percent. Oregon’s unemployment rate now sits at 10.6 percent, essentially unchanged for the past nine months. In addition, the state economist noted that Oregon is showing a “pause” in economic activity through the summer. As a consequence, the employment forecast for the remainder of 2010 is dismal. Employment in Oregon is expected to see a net decline by over 0.5 percent through the end of the year, with significant job growth not expected until the 4th quarter of 2011.
The State of Oregon DAS reports the following high-wage, private sector industries have taken significant hits this year:
• The wood products industry will see a 3.8 percent decrease in employment in 2010.
• The computer and electronic product sector will shed 1.6 percent of its workforce in 2010.
• The transportation equipment sector will have 11.4 percent fewer jobs this year.
• Employment in the metals and machinery sector will decline by 8.4 percent.
• Non-durables, such as paper manufacturing, will see employment decline by 4 percent.
• Continued job losses of 12.5 percent in the construction industry.
• Trade, transportation and utilities will see slight declines this year of 0.2 percent.
• The financial sector will see employment decline by 2.4 percent in 2010.
• Professional and business services will continue its slide with a 1.9 percent reduction in workforce this year.
While each of these industries is expected to see modest job growth in 2011, the projected job growth is not enough to level out the job losses seen this year. At this point, the Oregon legislature will have some say in how Oregon industries are able to rebound in such a tough economic environment. Legislators would do well to take note of Oregon’s employment problems and vow, at the very least, not to add to the significant burdens already faced by critical private sector industries.
One positive development is that the Oregon Business Plan, a project being spearheaded by private industry leaders and their associations such the Oregon Business Council and AOI, is already talking to legislators across the state on the need for action in three critical areas: (1) a sharp focus on the promotion of employment and income growth; (2) changing the way the state budgets so that it comports with the economy’s ability to pay for services; and (3) changing the Oregon tax code to promote economic growth and stability.
Oregon lawmakers are now at a critical juncture.
Tags: job growth, Measrues 66 and 67, Oregon, Oregon's economic future, State revenues, tax increases
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2011 Businesses of the Year
Read about the wonderful businesses that have been honored as 2011 Business of the Year recipients.
