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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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