AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSmall Business: Oregon bakery Ocemiam opened its first permanent kiosk at Washington Square in Tigard, expanding sales for a brand already stocked at more than 30 Portland-area grocery stores. Business Support: Klamath Community College SBDC director Estella Woodley won a statewide award; under her leadership, the center increased clients served, business starts and capital access by 50%. Investment: Genentech broke ground on a $750 million Hillsboro expansion expected to add 250 manufacturing jobs and 200 construction jobs, with operations planned for 2031. Jobs: A Medford delivery facility closure will eliminate 170 jobs. Infrastructure: Two state-backed Oregon rail projects costing more than $70 million remain mostly idle, raising questions about the return on public investment. Health Costs: Two insurers are leaving Oregon’s health market, while remaining carriers are raising rates by 22%.
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