AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorkforce: Amazon delivery contractor Rainforest Routes plans to close its Medford facility on Dec. 7, eliminating 170 jobs; the company also operates in Tualatin. Public Investment: Two Oregon-backed rail projects costing more than $70 million remain largely idle, with one unfinished and the other dormant despite promises of lower shipping costs and emissions. Semiconductors: Intel and Applied Materials are expanding research on advanced chip integration, including work at Intel’s Hillsboro campus, targeting future processors and AI workloads. Food Manufacturing: Ashland Dehydrated Foods bought two dehydration machines and licensed the technology, adding capacity for snacks, meals and pet food. Consumer Finance: Oregon regulators say they have recovered nearly $33 million for consumers since 2023, handling cases involving mortgages, banking, insurance and other financial services. Restaurant Growth: Papa Murphy’s signed three franchise agreements to pair its pizza shops with Pinkberry, aiming to share space, labor and operating costs.
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