by Lena Prine | Oct 10, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
Original post by Josh Lehner with the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis Claudia Goldin was awarded the Nobel in economics this week. In particular it was for her research on women in the labor force. You can find the a short summary of her work here. That work is...
by Chamber Comms | Oct 10, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On October 5, 2023, attendees of our monthly Business Advocacy Committee Meeting heard from a Public Safety Panel featuring representatives from local law enforcement agencies about the key issues affecting their respective agencies and community safety. The meeting...
by Lena Prine | Oct 4, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog
New leaders must be willing to learn, develop communication skills, and adjust relationships. Transparent information sharing establishes trust and repeats important messages. Listening is a key communication skill and should be prioritized. Treat everyone equally and...
by Lena Prine | Oct 3, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Last week, the Oregon Legislature convened for Legislative Committee Days, Leg Days for short. Over three days, interim committees met and heard a wide variety of topics. Often this is a precursor to what may be considered during the upcoming Legislative Session in...
by Lena Prine | Sep 26, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
With only five days until the end of the fiscal year and no clear path forward on funding the government beyond Sunday, it is likely that a government shutdown is imminent. The United States Chamber of Commerce is working to impress upon lawmakers the economic damage...
