Oregon Ranks High on Recent Innovation Index
9 Dec 2019
A recent Innovation Analysis ranked Oregon as highly successful in building an innovation-based economy. The research, performed by Business Oregon, measures the state’s innovation economy and pinpoints opportunities to further increase competitiveness. It places Oregon as 3rd out of all 50 states. Economic growth, higher wages and greater standards of living are by-products of states who rank high in innovation.
For more market opportunities as well as faster growth and improved revenue, Eastern Oregon is the place to be. The state’s biggest strengths include invention, translation and economic prosperity. To read the article and more news like this, click here.
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