/tags/economic-development economic development en-US Copyright Wed, 01 Jan 2025 19:46:46 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-01-01/thurs-9-am-how-do-city-planners-decide-what-to-put-where Central Point, Oregon is a growing city with a plan for the future. Stephanie Powers is Director of Planning and joins the Exchange. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 19:46:46 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-01-01/thurs-9-am-how-do-city-planners-decide-what-to-put-where Mike Green, Natalie Golay /labor-employment/2024-12-20/how-far-northern-california-counties-are-creating-more-jobs-for-young-people California’s northernmost seven counties have made a concerted effort to combat poverty and outmigration in their communities. Sat, 21 Dec 2024 01:43:51 GMT /labor-employment/2024-12-20/how-far-northern-california-counties-are-creating-more-jobs-for-young-people Fiona Kelliher /politics-government/2024-12-16/california-new-laws-for-2025-cannabis-cafes-and-entertainment-zones The state is allowing more on-street alcohol sales and food in cannabis lounges. Supporters say the laws will boost downtown economies. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:31:40 GMT /politics-government/2024-12-16/california-new-laws-for-2025-cannabis-cafes-and-entertainment-zones CalMatters Staff /housing/2024-11-12/coos-bay-needs-600-new-homes-by-2040-a-planned-subdivision-could-get-the-city-most-of-the-way-there Economic development officials along the south Oregon coast say a housing crunch is hindering growth. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:39:28 GMT /housing/2024-11-12/coos-bay-needs-600-new-homes-by-2040-a-planned-subdivision-could-get-the-city-most-of-the-way-there Kyra Buckley /economy-and-finance/2024-10-27/coos-bay-looks-to-shipping-as-its-future-economic-engine-after-decline-of-timber The Port of Coos Bay is planning a $2.3 billion project that would create a massive deep-water terminal where large cargo ships drop off 20 to 40-foot-long shipping containers full of goods from across the Pacific Ocean. Sun, 27 Oct 2024 15:13:50 GMT /economy-and-finance/2024-10-27/coos-bay-looks-to-shipping-as-its-future-economic-engine-after-decline-of-timber Kyra Buckley /science-technology/2023-09-29/oregons-bid-to-juice-semiconductor-activity-has-paid-off-governor-says Tina Kotek is getting ready to dole out $240 million that could lead to more than $40 billion in investments. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:15:47 GMT /science-technology/2023-09-29/oregons-bid-to-juice-semiconductor-activity-has-paid-off-governor-says Dirk VanderHart /education/2023-08-22/oregons-community-colleges-generate-billions-for-the-economy-report-says Oregon’s 17 community colleges generated more than $9 billion in annual economic impact for the state in the 2021-2022 fiscal year, according to a report released last week by the Oregon Community College Association. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:38:15 GMT /education/2023-08-22/oregons-community-colleges-generate-billions-for-the-economy-report-says Meerah Powell /politics-government/2023-06-22/oregon-lawmakers-approve-40m-towards-port-of-coos-bay-development Efforts to make the Port of Coos Bay a major shipping facility got help from the Oregon Legislature this week. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 22:55:47 GMT /politics-government/2023-06-22/oregon-lawmakers-approve-40m-towards-port-of-coos-bay-development Brian Bull /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-03-24/on-the-south-oregon-coast-the-port-of-coos-bay-aims-to-become-a-major-shipping-hub The Port of Coos Bay is the only shipping facility between San Francisco and Portland. Efforts are underway to expand its capacity and create what would be called the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:54:08 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-03-24/on-the-south-oregon-coast-the-port-of-coos-bay-aims-to-become-a-major-shipping-hub Brian Bull /science-technology/2023-02-19/oregons-semiconductor-industry-would-grow-quickly-with-state-investments-study-finds The economic study comes as lawmakers mull options for $200 million in investments to spur the semiconductor industry’s growth. Sun, 19 Feb 2023 14:12:31 GMT /science-technology/2023-02-19/oregons-semiconductor-industry-would-grow-quickly-with-state-investments-study-finds Julia Shumway