More business openings than closings in Oregon in last decade, despite economic stigmaBy Alex Baumhardt (Oregon Capital Chronicle )April 11, 2026 1 p.m.Far more businesses have opened than closed in Oregon during the last decade, according to analysis from an Oregon State University economist.📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up