Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Chapter 5 - The North American Manufacturing Core


The largest industries in Oregon have been the tech companies since their arrival in the 1970's.  Intel is currently the largest for-profit employer in the state, there are so many tech companies headquartered in Oregon there is a region in Portland nicknamed "Silicon Forest".  Oregon used to be a top supplier of timber but due to fires, regulations and lawsuits that industry has slowed for the state.  Oregon also currently has one of the largest salmon-fishing industries in the world.

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