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Oregon and Its Economic Future
Oregon has long been a key economic center of the lumber and fishery industries of the Pacific Northwest. From its southern border to the Columbia River at the north end, Oregon is home to fruit, vegetables, and dairy agribusiness as well as the lumber and paper product industry.
Dominant Industries in Oregon
In the busy population center of Portland, the economy has also embraced the profitable high technology, fashion retailing, scientific, and tourism industries. The job market shows a heavy influence in the business operations and management, technology, health care, engineering, and education sectors. Overall, the Oregon Employment Department projects 14 percent job growth between 2006 and 2016.
Oregon and Its Economic Future
Oregon has long been a key economic center of the lumber and fishery industries of the Pacific Northwest. From its southern border to the Columbia River at the north end, Oregon is home to fruit, vegetables, and dairy agribusiness as well as the lumber and paper product industry.
Dominant Industries in Oregon
In the busy population center of Portland, the economy has also embraced the profitable high technology, fashion retailing, scientific, and tourism industries. The job market shows a heavy influence in the business operations and management, technology, health care, engineering, and education sectors.