In 2024, Oregon’s economy was booming, unemployment was close to all-time lows, and most Oregoners said they felt financially secure.
However, some of the state’s economic cornerstones were shaken by the year. The two biggest private employers in the state, Nike and Intel, both replaced their CEOs and lay off hundreds of workers. With no obvious way out, Intel in particular is experiencing an existential crisis.
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