Productivity Depends on Business Climate

A host of conditions influence how productive and competitive Oregon businesses can be. Transportation infrastructure, regulatory policies, health care costs, energy prices, and taxes are among the factors that can make or break Oregon’s ability to attract, retain, and grow businesses.

We looked at such factors in the productivity quadrant, and examined which of them needed improvement to enhance investment, business growth, and job creation. Initial concerns here included highway and bridge improvement, air access, Columbia River channel deepening and water cargo access, regulation and permit streamlining, energy cost and availability, telecommunications infrastructure, health care costs, and tax policy.

Read about all of the four Ps for prosperity.

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