Sony opened a Springfield disc manufacturing plant in l995. Hyundai opened a large computer chip factory in Eugene in 1998. These expansions are not without controversy in the community. Many people are concerned about the impact on the environment, community infrastructure and population. The area's major employers are the hospital and the institutions of higher education.
Residents are well educated and there is intense competition for professional openings.
Many residents take jobs that would pay more elsewhere. So the country girl put on her best smile. But he wanted to know how much she loved him. She put on red lipstick. So she put on a tight skirt.