AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEntrepreneurship: After 11 years at Adidas, former merchandising vice president Stephanie Decker used a layoff package to open Good Vibe Gallery in downtown Oregon City, showcasing work by 50 Pacific Northwest artists. Public Investment: Two Oregon rail-shipping centers built with more than $70 million in public funding remain mostly idle, with one unfinished and the other dormant, leaving promised savings for farmers unrealized. Health Costs: Oregon regulators approved a 21.6% average increase in individual health-plan rates for 2027, adding pressure on households and employers as the insurance market shifts. Workforce: Oregon’s professional and technical services employers filed 290 H-1B petitions in 2025, down 13.4% from the year before; 281 were approved. Business Relief: The SBA is offering Oregon businesses disaster loans for losses tied to 2026 wildfires and ongoing drought. Wine Industry: Oregon’s grape harvest is underway as wine sales continue to fall.
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