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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Oregon Business Development Department
http://www.oregon4biz.com

Oregon Economic Development Association
www.oeda.biz

Pacific Northwest Economic Development Council
www.pnedc.org

North Santiam Canyon Economic Development Department
www.growsantiam.org

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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce
415 E. Sheridan Street
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-2014
www.chehalemvalley.org

Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce
580 Main St. Suite C
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-2564
www.dallasoregon.org

Keizer Chamber of Commerce
980 Chemawa Road NE
Keizer, OR 97303
(503) 393-9111 & 1-888-218-4747
www.keizerchamber.com

McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce
417 NW Adams Street
McMinnville , OR 97128
(503) 472-6196
www.mcminnville.org

Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce
355 Pacific Ave N. Suite A
Monmouth, OR 97361
(503) 838-4268
www.micc-or.org

Mount Angel Chamber of Commerce
5 North Garfield
P.O. Box 221
Mt Angel, Oregon 97362
Phone: (503) 845-9440
www.mtangel.org

Salem Area Chamber of Commerce
1110 Commercial St NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-1466
www.salemchamber.org

Silverton Area Chamber of Commerce
426 South Water Street
Silverton, Oregon 97381
(503) 873-5615
www.silvertonchamber.org

Stayton/Sublimity Chamber of Commerce
175 E High StreetStayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-3464
www.staytonsublimitychamber.org

Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
124 West Lincoln St
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 982-8221
www.woodburnchamber.org
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EDUCATION

The Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development is pleased to announce the re-launching of the Career Pathways website. Information available on the site includes career pathways roadmaps, links to Oregon and national sites, a marketing/ communications plan, community college action plans, a pathways glossary and materials from a June 2007 Academy. The site continues to be a work in progress and will be updated regularly to reflect information gained as we continue to pursue innovations and alignment among workforce and education partners.
www.oregonpathways.org

Atkinson Graduate School of Management, Willamette University
www.willamette.edu/agsm

Cascade Employers Association
www.cascadeemployers.com

Chemeketa Community College
www.chemeketa.edu

Chemeketa Community College Center for Business & Industry
Call 503-399-5181 or 503-399-5088 or visit www.BizCenter.org and http://www.chemeketa.edu/aboutus/locations/ted/index.html

Corban College - Salem
www.corban.edu

Enterprise for Employment and Education
www.workforce-solutions.net

Marylhurst University
www.marylhurst.edu

Portland State University - Salem Program
http://www.extended.pdx.edu/degrcomp/salem/

University of Phoenix
www.phoenix.edu

Western Oregon University
www.wou.edu

Willamette University
www.willamette.edu

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EMPLOYMENT

iMatchSkills - Worksource Oregon, Oregon's newest tool for matching
Job Seekers with potential Employers by focusing on skills.

www.workinginoregon.org

Mid-Willamette Staffing Association

Mid-Willamette Workforce Network Business Services
www.work-life-success.com

Oregon Employment Department
www.qualityinfo.org

WorkSource Oregon is your source to find workers, find your next job, your next career, or get training designed just for you!
www.worksourceoregon.com

Labor Market Information
Area businesses seeking average-wage information for their industries and other regional economic information can receive free help from the Oregon Employment Department. Pamela Ferrara is the Workforce Analyst with the Oregon Employment Department for Marion, Polk, and Yamhill Counties. She assists private businesses by providing information on wages, recruitment and retention, skill set analysis, employment/unemployment statistics, regional economic information, demographic statistics, and other labor market related data.

Ferrara, is based out of the Salem field office of the Employment Department, and will meet with businesses in the three-county area. She may be reached at 503-378-4801 ext. 223, or via e-mail at Pamela.A.Ferrara@state.or.us. Ferrara is also available as a speaker, and one of a number of topics available is: “The expert at your fingertips - how to find labor market information to help your business grow.”
www.qualityinfo.org

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BUSINESS RESOURCES

USDA Rural Development
www.rurdev.usda.gov/or
USDA Rural Development delivers a variety of assistance to rural businesses and communities. USDA staff administers a variety Federal loan guarantee, 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.

EnergyTrust of Oregon, Inc., is a public purpose organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable efficiency generation. The Energy Trust’s mission is to change how Oregonians produce and use energy by investing in efficiency technologies and renewable resources that save dollars and protect the environment.
http://www.energytrust.org/

Business Gateway to Federal Resources
www.business.gov

Business Roundtable - Advocates public policies that ensure economic growth, dynamic global economy and well-trained workforce
www.businessroundtable.org

Excell Executive Leadership Exchange - brings together company owners, presidents and CEOs to share and increase their knowledge and experience. They provide the setting and process forexchange of experience, resources and solutions.
www.excelloregon.com

Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP)
OMEP works closely with regional and state economic development groups including the Oregon Economic & Community Development Department, Strategic Economic Development Corporation (SEDCOR) and others. Information is also shared with Small Business Development Centers and community colleges across Oregon, where many small manufacturers go to obtain advice or training. Since 1996 more than 500 Oregon manufacturers have benefited from our consulting expertise and unique partnerships. Being able to provide innovation and creative ideas in terms of new products and the use of research and development allows businesses to continue to succeed in the global economy.
www.omep.org

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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES

Small Business Development Center - Info on finance, tips,research and links
www.bizcenter.org

Small Business Administration
www.sba.gov

Small Business Finance
The Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments provides assistance to area small businesses with all of the commonly used government finance programs. These federal, state and local resources are designed to be used in partnership with private lenders such as banks to provide the financing needed by companies to expand or start new venture and create more jobs for the area.

The MWVCOG operates a regional revolving loan fund and it has entered into special packaging or partnership arrangements with the US Small Business Administration, the US Department of Agriculture, Cascades West Financial Services, Inc., The US Economic Development Administration, the State of Oregon, and a number of local governments that enable our loan officers to draw upon a wide variety of financial resources and programs to help small businesses.
http://www.mwvcog.org/loans/finance.asp

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Marion County
www.co.marion.or.us

Polk County
www.co.polk.or.us

City of Dallas
www.ci.dallas.or.us

City of Independence
www.ci.independence.or.us

City of Keizer
www.keizer.org

City of Monmouth
www.ci.monmouth.or.us

City of Salem
www.cityofsalem.net

  • Urban Development Department [more]
  • Downtown Toolbox [more]
  • Financial Resources [more]

City of Stayton
www.staytonoregon.gov

City of Silverton
www.silverton.or.us

City of Woodburn
www.ci.woodburn.or.us
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SALEM AND THE MID-WILLAMETTE VALLEY

Travel Salem
www.travelsalem.com

Images of Salem - Community Information, Weather, Profiles, and Businesses
www.imagesofsalem.com

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OREGON

Oregon. Things Look Different Here.
www.oregon4biz.com

Oregon Employment Department
www.qualityinfo.org

State of Oregon
www.oregon.gov

oregonprospector.com
Provides a comprehensive database of available sites and buildings by city, county, type of property and size using a powerful geographic information system. Also included are detailed community profiles and a contact list of statewide economic development professionals
www.oregonprospector.com

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IMPORT/EXPORT

U.S. Export Assistance Center (Portland)
www.usatrade.gov

International Trade Administration - US Dept. of Commerce export resources
www.ita.doc.gov

Export.gov - Online trade resources and assistance for your international business
www.export.gov

International Trade Administration - U.S. Dept. of Commerce export resources
www.ita.doc.gov

My Exports - Simple way to establish contacts and conduct
global business
www.myexports.gov

United States Mini-Portal
www.fita.org

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REFERENCE

Portland State Population Research Center
www.pdx.edu/prc

U.S. Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics with
information on wages, industry and publications
www.bls.gov
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SUSTAINABILITY (from August|September 2007 Enterprise)

Energy
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
www.epa.gov/iaq/

Energy Trust of Oregon, Inc.
www.energytrust.org

Solar Oregon
www.solaroregon.org

Energy Information Administration - Official Energy Statistics
www.eia.doe.gov

National Renewable Energy Laboratory
www.nrel.gov

Biofuel
Sequential Biofuel
www.biodiesel.com

Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance
www.sustainablebiodieselalliance.com

Construction & Development
U.S. Green Building Council
www.usgbc.org

Marion County Green Building Guide
www.publicworks.co.marion.or.us

Environmental Building News
www.buildinggreen.com

National Association of Industrial and Office Properties
www.naiop.org

Sustainability

Food Alliance
[click here for October 2008 Economic Business Forum presentation]
www.foodalliance.org

Sustainable Industries Journal
www.sijournal.com

Oregon Sustainability Resource
www.sustainableoregon.net

The City of Portland’s Office of Sustainable Development
www.green-rated.org

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
www.fsc.org

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INDUSTRIES

ADVERTISING AGENCIES

Creative Company - McMinnville, OR
www.creativeco.com

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AGRICULTURE

Agri-Business Council of Oregon - A non-political, non-profit alliance of more than 900 members from all regions, segments and commodities of Oregon Agriculture.

OSU - Agriculture and Resource Economic Dept - Assistance with
research on Oregon agriculture.

Oregon Farm Bureau - Programs, links and publications.

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service - Assists with
conserving soil, water and other natural resources.

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CONSTRUCTION

The American Institute of Architects
www.aia.org

LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
www.usgbc.org

Northwest Construction - Resource & Energy Links
www.northwestconstruction.com

State of Oregon Construction Links
www.ccb.state.or.us

National Association of Industrial and Office Properties
www.naiop.org

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FOOD PROCESSING

Northwest Food Processors Assoc. - Resources for the industry.

National Food Processing Assoc. - Represents the food industry on goverment and regulatory affairs, research and technical assistance.

OSU - Dept. of Food Science & Technology Extension Service -
Addresses concerns and problems of the food industry.

USDA Economic Research Service - Economics of food, farming and natural resources.
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MANUFACTURING

The Voice of Oregon Manufacturing

The Voice of Oregon Manufacturing is your portal for news and information about manufacturing in Oregon. It's the place to go to find out what's happening in Oregon's dynamic manufacturing sector and to get connected with resources and people from across the state. Developed as part of the Oregon Manufacturing Workforce Strategy, the site is intended to tell the story of manufacturing and the many partners working together to build this critical sector of the Oregon economy.
www.oregonmanufacturing.org

Advanced Manufacturing - online tools, research reports and articles
www.advancedmanufacturing.com

The Association for Manufacturing Technology - Industry trends and statistics, business management and resources
www.amtonline.org

National Association of Manufacturers - Statistics, news, resources
and links
www.nam.org
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TECHNOLOGY

ONAMI - Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute
www.onami.us

National Nanotechnology Initiative - Federal R&D program
www.nano.gov

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