Area Business News Archive

Gresham, Oregon Business News Archive

Past Local Industry Updates for Gresham, Oregon

This archive holds the Local Industry Updates that have cycled out of the Gresham, Oregon area guide header. Each refresh moves the previous header item here, where it stays for roughly one month before it is removed. The newest item always lives in the area guide header.

November 4, 2026

Microchip Technology said in March 2025 it would lay off 2,000 workers globally, including employees at its Gresham fab, as it responded to a deep semiconductor downturn.

Source: The Oregonian/OregonLive, March 3, 2025

November 4, 2026

Microchip Technology has paused its pursuit of a $162 million federal CHIPS Act grant, including $72 million earmarked to expand its Gresham fab.

Source: Greater Portland Inc., July 2026

November 4, 2026

Microchip Technology partnered with Worksystems and Mount Hood Community College on a 10-day semiconductor boot camp.

Source: Portland Business Journal, April 8, 2026

Refreshed November 5, 2026

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