Cultural heritage experiences major factor in traveler decisions

(Jan. 10, 2013) -- Cultural and heritage experiences are important factors in attracting travelers to visit Oregon. Once here, these cultural heritage travelers spend nearly 60 percent more than the national average for cultural heritage travelers. The Heritage Commission has created a Heritage Bulletin to assist organizations and communities in becoming more welcoming to the cultural heritage traveler.

Small business owner optimism near historic low

(Jan. 10, 2013) -- While owner optimism crept up 0.5 over November’s historically-low report, the 88 point reading was still the second lowest since March 2010. December’s poor report resulted largely from a deterioration of labor market components, and the surprising percentage of owners who still expect business conditions to worsen in the next six months.