And some business leaders say the state’s higher taxes, duplicative regulations and limited industrial land make companies susceptible to leaving. “It’s just an insane success rate for recruitment efforts,” Business Oregon Economist Damon Runberg told the Capital Chronicle. “It is remarkably easy to set up a business in Oregon relative to other states,” Parker said. Tina Kotek’s office said she is committed to improving the state’s business climate. She has also directed dollars through Business Oregon and the Governor’s Strategic Reserve Fund to support companies that create and retain jobs.