 Region 5 consists of one county, Lane. It is situated on the west side of Oregon, about midway down the state's coastline. Though lumber and wood products remains the largest single component of manufacturing, it has seen a 33 percent decline in employment between 1990 and 2001.
Meanwhile, the rest of Region 5's manufacturing base has grown more diverse, with manufacture of transportation equipment and the high technology items replacing many of the jobs lost in lumber and wood products. Since it is home to the University of Oregon and a Federal courthouse, government employment helps add stability to Lane County's economy. |
| Regional Contacts | | | FOR LABOR MARKET INFORMATION | | |
Brian Rooney
Regional Economist
Lane, Lincoln, & Douglas Counties
(541) 686-7703
Mike Meyers
Workforce Analyst
Lane County
(541) 686-7670
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