This episode features Oregon Chief Economist Carl Riccadonna, interviewed by Heather Graves Ramsey, owner of Coach to Brilliance, who specializes in Executive Coaching & Leadership Development. We discuss how his office forecasts state economic conditions and revenues for the biennial budget, delivering quarterly public testimony to legislators and publishing materials via OLIS and the Office of Economic Analysis website. Riccadonna highlights Oregon’s strong civic engagement, explains how national and global forces shape Oregon outcomes, and describes forecasting as “art and science” using historical economic relationships while relying on and adjusting national forecasts. He warns small businesses about persistent, elevated inflation driven by multiple factors (including energy, wages, and tariffs) and a potential shift toward higher interest rates versus the pre-pandemic era. He urges focusing on fundamentals rather than recession headlines or calendar-based cycle assumptions. Chamber CEO Liz Hartman announces a meet-and-greet for new city manager Denzel Maxwell, a candidate forum, a Tuscany 2027 trip event, the Business Leadership Program starting in January, and endorsements for three City Council candidates.
OLIS - Oregon Legislative Information System to listen to hearings and presentations
Candidate Forum - Thursday, October 8 - 7:30 am, 8 am start time - go to Lake Oswego Chamber events
Spotlight on Tuscany = Thursday, October 8 - 4:30-6 pm - click here for a reservation Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Development - Business Leadership Development - January-June - Call 503-636-3634 or go to Business Leadership Development
LO Chamber city council candidate endorsement (candidate websites)
Neil Tunmore Neil Tunmore for Lake Oswego City Council
Heather Graves Ramsey Heather Ramsey for Lake Oswego City Council
Brian Guiney Home | Bryan for Lake Oswego