The February 2022 Douglas County Economic Indicators are out now and also available at this qualityinfo.org link. Employment decreased by 180 jobs in January in Douglas County on a seasonally adjusted basis, after gains of 200 and 140 in the previous two months. Growth over the year was 480 jobs, a rate of 1.3%. We’ve recovered 66% of the jobs lost in March and April 2020. The largest over the year gain was in leisure and hospitality with 420 jobs added. Professional and busi

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3.11.22 SOWIB is seeking innovative and creative solutions to build on our existing workforce programs to meet the needs of both employers and job seekers. SOWIB is looking to invest in a variety of new programs and delivery models to ensure we are equitably serving all Oregonians. RFP 22-510 Service Provider is posted on the SOWIB website at: https://www.sowib.org/rfp

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