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February 2020

2020 State of the Economy

This is the longest economic expansion in U.S. history. The concern of a recession began in late 2018, but confident consumers have fueled continued growth.

February 2020

2020 Housing Affordability report

This report takes a closer look at housing affordability across the greater Portland region. The demand for housing has outpaced new supply, and prices of homes and rents have increased, most acutely in the greater Portland region.

July 2019

Why USMCA matters for Oregon

Trade is critical to the state of Oregon. Not only does our trading relationships help keep prices lower for consumers, it also directly supports Oregon jobs. In fact, 154,000 jobs […]

June 2019

2019 International Trade Report

Oregon’s State of Trade This report, produced by the Portland Business Alliance, Pacific Northwest International Trade Association (PNITA) and the Value of Jobs coalition, with research conducted by ECONorthwest, tracks the […]

June 2019

505,700 Oregon jobs are connected to trade, report finds

Today, the Portland Business Alliance, Pacific Northwest International Trade Association (PNITA) and the Value of Jobs coalition, with research conducted by ECONorthwest, released the 2019 Oregon State of Trade report, […]

March 2018

2012 Land Availability Report

2012 Land Availability – Limited Options The Value of Jobs Coalition believes that quality of life begins with a good job and that a thriving economy creates the foundation […]

March 2018

2017 Economic Check-up: Prosperity and Productivity

Prosperity & Productivity Report Home // Portland’s Story // Prosperity & Productivity // Opportunity & Affordability // Workforce & Investment Climate // What This Means This category of economic indices measures output and productivity, income […]

February 2018

2018 Economic Check-Up: Opportunity and Affordability

Opportunity & Affordability Report Home // Portland’s Story // East Multnomah County // Prosperity & Productivity // Opportunity & Affordability // Workforce & Investment Climate // Why This MattersThis […]