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Thanks to its key characteristics – it’s lightweight, insulative and environmentally benign – perlite promises to serve markets that have yet to emerge.
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A new report by ECONorthwest shows that manufacturing contributes $33 Billion to Oregon’s GDP and employs more than 214,000 people, and the opportunities from growth in this diverse and innovative sector are enormous. For example, a 10% growth in manufacturing would create 66,000 more jobs and provide $800 million more in resources for state and local governments. As Oregonians face growing supply chain issues and the country continues to grapple with the importance of domestic manufacturing, Oregon Business & Industry (OBI) and the Oregon Business Council (OBC) released a report conducted by ECONorthwest on behalf of OBC and OBI’s Education and Research Foundation on the state of manufacturing in Oregon. Read the full report here and view a slide deck about the report’s findings here.
The Manufacturing Council of Oregon is a strong voice of manufacturing and related industries in Oregon. We are a diverse community of makers and innovators dedicated to providing opportunities, removing barriers, and creating the jobs that fuel Oregon’s economy and quality of life. We are proud to be the official state affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers and our goal is to build and enhance a healthy business climate for manufacturing in Oregon. Still curious about the Council? We’ve answered some of your most pressing questions in a FAQ.
OBI initiated a new tradition in 2022 by conducting its first annual Manufacturing and Innovation Roadshow. The inaugural roadshow visited nearly two dozen manufacturers across the state from Aug. 3-17, introducing legislators, local government officials and civic leaders to this diverse and economically powerful industry sector. OBI will continue to highlight the work of Oregon’s manufacturers through similar tours tied to Manufacturing Day, which takes place on the first Friday of October.
Check out a video recap of the 2022 roadshow here.
In 2015, Oregon ranked second among states for the percentage of gross domestic product attributed to manufacturing, 25.2 percent. Only Indiana at 29.1 percent was higher. Oregon also ranks high in terms of the number of manufacturing jobs. In fact, since 1991 Oregon’s manufacturing job growth has exceeded the U.S. average each year – growing more in up years and shrinking less during the recession. The average manufacturing wage in 2014 was $64,000, compared with $46,500 for all jobs, according to the Oregon Employment Department.
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