OREGON — A recent report from the University of Oregon is raising concerns within the state’s business community. The findings show that an increasing number of Oregon companies are being contacted by recruiters from other states.
According to the report, 25% of Oregon businesses surveyed said they had been approached by out-of-state recruiters. Of those, nearly 70% chose to expand or relocate outside of Oregon.
States like Texas, Washington, and California were commonly cited as destinations due to lower taxes, fewer regulations, and policies seen as more favorable to business…