Business Resources
USDA Rural Development
USDA Rural Development’s Business & Cooperative builds cooperative financial partnerships with rural Oregonians. Their staff administers a variety of Federal loan guarantee, direct loan, and grant programs designed to create and retain jobs, support business and cooperative development, and promote sustainable economic progress in Oregon’s rural communities.
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Industrial Land & Building
Located less than 50 miles south of Portland, the Mid-Willamette Valley is a dynamic location for business expansion and relocation. The areas cost competitive sites, close to major population centers in the Northwest have access to a well-trained labor force, enterprise zones and pro-business city governments. read more »
SEDCOR maintains a listing of industrial land and buildings in Marion and Polk Counties on OregonProspector.com.
SEDCOR Programs
SEDCOR Construction Alliance
The SEDCOR Construction Alliance is dedicated to serving the needs of developers, companies and investors involved in the Mid-Willamette Valley's construction industries; through providing value-added construction services by creating a successful partnership network. Training and education promote best practices and improves competitive opportunities. read more »
Regional Data, Demographics
& Community Profiles
Marion and Polk Counties lies along the western side of the northern part of the Cascade Mountain Range. The climate of the Valley is relatively mild throughout the year, characterized by cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers.
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Oregon has NO sales tax!
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SEDCOR Events
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SEDCOR Economic Business Forum – Thursday, February 9, 2012
Marion County – State of the County Presented by: Commissioner Sam Brentano Commissioner Janet Carlsen Commissioner Patti Milne Willamette Heritage Center at … read more »
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SEDCOR Construction Alliance
General Meeting Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry - 2nd Floor 8:00 am – 9:00 am Agenda includes: Measuring Progress SCA Branding … read more »
Events
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Keizer Art Gala – Hearts and Arts
Saturday, February 11th Keizer City Hall Tickets are on sale for Hearts and Arts, the Mayor’s Invitational Art Gala and Winter Art Sale set for … read more »
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Silverton’s 41st Annual First Citizens Banquet
Saturday, February 11 “We Treasure Our Volunteers” Silverton’s First Citizen Banquet is set for Saturday, February 11 starting at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $35 per … read more »
News
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Small Business Financial Resources
Mid-Willamette Valley Guide to Small Business Financial Resources – December 2011 MERIT, a program of the Small Business Development Center, has recently published and distributed … read more »
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Peter Truitt Receives Bounty of Oregon Award
On Nov. 18, 2011, Peter Truitt, one of the co-founders of Truitt Brothers, Inc., will receive the 2011 Bounty of Oregon Award at the fifth … read more »