By State Representative Tracy Cramer (HD 22-Woodburn), In 2021 (before I had the honor of representing House District 22), the Legislature passed SB 744 to suspend graduation standards that ensured kids could read, write, and do math before earning a diploma. That...
A recent report by Oregon’s Office of Economic Analysis revealed a big increase in the state’s Hispanic and Latino population over the last 50 years and analyzes how this growth helps fuel Oregon’s workforce and economy. In the report that analyzed 2020 Census data it...
While many restaurants and businesses are closing in and around Portland, Oregon some restaurant owners like Maria Garcia are bucking the trend and opening new businesses. Garcia is representative of the restaurant industry, which according to the US Census, has more...
The Oregon Hispanic Business Association recently sponsored a Progreso Hispano Financial Wellness Workshop. The September 2022 event at the Salem Chamber of Commerce Building focused on strategies for building and protecting personal financial health. Other...
The Oregon Hispanic Business Association has launched a statewide “Shop Local” campaign to encourage consumers to support local businesses. Support Your Local Economy Consumers are looking for smart ways to stretch their budgets this year with inflation...
