Sponsor
This report was researched and produced by the Northwest Economic Research Center (NERC) with support from Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP).
Document Type
Report
Publication Date
12-2016
Subjects
Economic indicators -- Analysis, Economic conditions -- Oregon
Abstract
The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), founded in 1988, is a network of non-profit agencies staffed by industry professionals and consultants. Historically, MEP has sought to increase the competitiveness of small to mid-size enterprises (which as a group comprise 99% of all U.S. manufacturing firms) by providing expert guidance and access to resources. In recent years, the severe economic recession sparked increased interest in the strength of the manufacturing sector, due to its longtime status as one of the major drivers of the domestic economy. Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP), the Oregon branch of MEP, works to provide data-driven analysis and consulting services within the state, improving productivity and competitiveness on both a local and international scale.
The Northwest Economic Research Center has provided three previous analyses of OMEP’s contribution to regional manufacturing, using data collected from participating firms to estimate OMEP’s impact on output, employment, and tax revenues. This fourth report carries the analysis forward into 2015. The survey data consists of firm-level estimates of OMEP contributions to sales, employment, investment, and new product development (relative to expected production levels without OMEP). NERC used the industry-standard modelling software package IMPLAN, which produces estimates of the total impact of OMEP across multiple sectors, considering both direct and indirect effects.
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/20326
Citation Details
Nguyen, Hieu; Willingham, Emma; and Hulseman, Peter, "Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership: Economic Impact Analysis December 2016 Update" (2016). Northwest Economic Research Center Publications and Reports. 27.
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/20326
Description
NERC is based at Portland State University in the College of Urban and Public Affairs. The Center focuses on economic research that supports public-policy decision-making, and relates to issues important to Oregon and the Portland Metropolitan Area. NERC serves the public, nonprofit, and private sector economic analysis. Dr. Tom Potiowsky is the Director of NERC, and also serves as the Chair of the Department of Economics at Portland State University. Dr. Jenny H. Liu is NERC’s Assistant Director and Assistant Professor in the Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning.