Oregon by the Numbers

Oregon's Economic Data
Making informed choices requires sound analysis and quality information. Please explore the data resources provided by Business Oregon. If you are unable to find what you need or you have a question, just ask our economist.

Strategic Plan, May 2009
Business Development Department goals, meant to drive economic growth in Oregon over both the short and long term.

2009 Commission Annual Report
The commission’s annual report prepared each December.

2008 Commission Annual Report
The commission’s annual report prepared each December.

Incentive Programs and Funds Report
A report on agency incentive programs and funds prepared for the state Legislature; November 2008.

Annual Performance Measures Report
The agency’s annual measure of its performance submitted to the Oregon Progress Board and the Joint Legislative Audit Committee.

2009 Innovation Plan
The latest Oregon Innovation Council recommendations for public investments to stimulate the state’s economy.

2009 Innovation Index
The annual update of economic indicators.

2008 Innovation Index
The annual update of economic indicators including the Composition Score Methodology .

2008 Performance Report
This Oregon Innovation Council report includes key milestones, updates and program descriptions.

2010 Incentives Benchmarking Report
This independent report was conducted by Peake Consulting and Austin Consulting for Business Oregon. The report reviews Oregon's state and local incentive programs for businesses, analyzing how they help attract companies to the state, and comparing not only Oregon incentives to similar programs in other states, but also interstate costs and other factors that shape business location decisions. The report also explores how Oregon's current incentive package could be improved.