Portland, Oregon Economic Trends

Want to check up on what is happening to the very exciting Portland economy? I am enjoying this opportunity to catch up on what is happening in Portland and other parts of Oregon.

Here is a very helpful report to help you do just that. Get it here: Portland Briefing Paper

A couple points on high tech growth:

- Portland Metro region is the center of Oregon’s high-tech industry with approximately 78% of the state’s high technology employment.

- The computer and electronics industry accounts for 40% (48,200 employees) of Portland’s manufacturing employment. These high technology jobs are in the following categories: computer and electronic product manufacturing; software publishers, and computer systems design and related services.

- High-tech jobs have increased 13% between 1995 and April 2005, adding 5,700 jobs.

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