Lane Workforce Partnership

Tough Times Keep Older Workers from Retiring

kathy — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:25:21 +0000

Don’t plan on attending many retirement parties this year: More Americans are working into their so-called golden years, and experts say a combination of economic factors will sustain this trend in the near future. Read more…

Small Business Hiring Intentions Best Since January 2008

kathy — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:46:50 +0000

More U.S. small-business owners intend to increase (22%) than decrease (8%) the number of jobs at their company in the next year, the biggest margin in four years, according to the new Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index survey. Read more….

U.S. Jobless Rate Falls to 8.3 Percent, a 3-Year Low

kathy — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:58:25 +0000

The United States economy gained momentum in January, as employers added 243,000 jobs, the second straight month of better-than-expected gains. Read more…

How can Oregon better help to stimulate the economy and create jobs?

lonnie — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:38:52 +0000

State Treasurer Ted Wheeler, legislators, the governor’s staff and state economic development officials crissrossed the state during the past six months to listen to business and community leaders. The hundreds of stories and suggestions helped to craft a multifaceted reform plan. The new bipartisan blueprint, called the Oregon Investment Act, is a keystone in the state’s effort to build a stronger foundation for job creation. Read more …

Linda Dagg

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Mike Grudzien

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Dick Sabbath

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Bob Halligan

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Janet Kehoe

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JoAnn Briesmeister

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