LEADERSHIP MATTERS A LETTER FROM LYDIA SALVEY, EDITOR IN CHIEF
Let’s keep it going and stay #SouthernOregonStrong!
I n this month’s issue of The Business Review we are covering the economy. A publication on the topic of economy, during a pandemic, is a tough topic to address because there is still so much that is unknown. The global economy, the economy of our nation, of our state and of our county are all sitting in circumstances no one could have predicted. Consumerism, wages, jobs, housing, assistance, food, and general cost of living as we know it are all different now than what a lot of us feel we have ever perceived or dealt with before. In the following pages you will find articles on the prediction of this year’s Black Friday, an update on our local fire level, how Jackson County’s two largest toy drives are coming together to prepare families for the holidays, as well as the most recent economic forecast for the State of Oregon. I would encourage all who are seeking information on our current financial state of affairs to take a look through the executive summary published here and then through the full report available on the Office of Economic Analysis website. Also in this issue of The Business Review, we discuss this month’s Forum, a virtual program sponsored by Rogue Credit Union, featuring Tom Donohue, Chief Executive Officer for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Donohue presented a national update on what’s going on in the nation’s capital, informed attendees on what to expect for the upcoming election, and how the business community should come together for an economic recovery. If you missed this month’s program, be sure to have a read through this article for his insights, and be sure to catch next month’s program where we discuss the future of energy. If you would like access to the upcoming Forum programs, please check out our website for the dates and details on how to participate. We look forward to continuing to bring presenters to speak on matters that are important to our business community during our 101st annual Forum season.
THE CHAMBER OF MEDFORD & JACKSON COUNTY IS A CATALYST • CONVENER • CHAMPION
Know of a compelling story that relates to business conducted in Southern Oregon? Email us at businessreview@medfordchamber.com
Lydia Salvey Editor in Chief/Vice President of Communications and Programs The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County
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The Business Review | October 2020
October 2020 | The Business Review
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