Slowdown ahead; ‘R’ word isn’t likely

State economist, professor says transition won’t be easy

By Anna Sowa / The Bulletin
November 8, 2007

Bend is heading for a “painful transition” as the local economy cools from a run-up fueled by housing, an Oregon economic consultant and professor said Wednesday, although the region should avoid a recession.

Tom Potiowsky spoke at the Bend Chamber’s Economic....

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