Economic Forecasts: Past, Present and Future.

Every day we look to the weather forecasts to plan events, allow extra time for the morning commute, or decide what clothing we might wear that day. For Central Oregonians, we know to pack an extra layer or two just in case that cold front reaches across the Cascade Mountains.

Have you considered checking into the latest economic forecast? Recently, Central Oregon has experienced many economic “sunny skies”, holding its position as the top-ranked fastest growing small metropolitan area for three years in a row.  Economic Development for Central Oregon’s CEO, Roger Lee, shares a three-year economic forecast in this CBN Article. Roger presents a few indications that lead to a prediction for some economic headwinds and “partly cloudy” skies coming our way. In the same way we would plan the day’s events, or decide which route to travel, Roger has some helpful suggestions for Central Oregon citizens and businesses to plan ahead for a potentially slower economic pace.