Event Details

Are We Experiencing a Soft Landing?

A superheated economy coming out of the pandemic lead to a surge in inflation not seen in over 3 decades. Central banks across the world increased the cost of borrowing to curb this inflation, but the fear was this would eventually lead to recession as demand for goods and services declined. However, as we move into a new year these recession fears are dwindling behind a surprisingly strong labor market, improving inflation, and a stabilization in the house market. A soft landing? It is looking increasingly likely.

Presented by: Damon Runberg, State Economist at Business Oregon

Damon supports the statewide economic development goals by tracking and analyzing economic
indicators critical to Oregon’s workers and businesses. He also evaluates the effectiveness of Oregon’s economic development strategies and incentives. Prior to working with Business Oregon, Damon was the Regional Economist with the Oregon Employment Department for the East Cascades of Oregon for nearly 12 years. Damon received his Master of Public Policy from Oregon State University (Corvallis) where he specialized in econometric analysis and natural resource economics.

Are you a Member of CORSHRM?

Sponsored by:

Mid Oregon Credit Union is the only locally headquartered banking institution, with 7 branches and 44,000 members in Central Oregon. For SHRM members, Mid Oregon offers personal banking services such as savings products, free checking, vehicle financing, investing and retirement planning, home equity loans and state-of-the-art digital banking. For businesses Mid Oregon provides low-cost operational banking and expanded financing options.

To learn more about how Mid Oregon can help you personally, your organization or your employees, please contact Wayne Hanson, whanson@midoregon.com