Oregon Secretary of State Corporation Division

Oregon Economic & Community Development Department

General Information
The Oregon Economic & Community Development Department works in partnerships with Oregon communities and businesses to create better career options for Oregonians and to maintain the quality of life that makes each region in the state unique. Services include providing information on economic development services available to businesses starting up, expanding or locating in Oregon. These services reflect the global shift to an information, science and technology driven economy. "New Economy" businesses that rely on high-capacity telecommunications, science and research-driven manufacturing processes and knowledge transfer are critical to Oregon's success in making this transition.

The department offers information and a directory of primarily public sector sources to help customers with business plans and ideas about where to start looking for help. Those interested in doing business in Oregon should investigate private sources of assistance as well.

Oregon Economic & Community Development Department
775 Summer Street NE, Ste. 200
Salem, OR 97301-1280
503-986-0123 (voice/TTY)
http://www.oregon.gov/OBDD/index.shtml

Business Development Assistance
Business outreach services are a primary focus of the Oregon Economic & Community Development Department. This department works with private, non-profit and government sources to foster an environment that encourages growing companies from start-up to success as strong and competitive entities in our global economy. It primarily focuses on four strategic areas - networking and awareness, capital, education and public policy and taxes. For more information, call 503-986-0198, http://www.oregon.gov/OBDD/index.shtml.

Small Business Assistance
The Oregon Economic & Community Development Department works with the Governor's Council on Small Business, as well as with entrepreneurs and small businesses in Oregon to increase their potential for success. The department coordinates with venture funds, entrepreneurial organizations and service providers by helping them to access different sources of equity capital. It facilitates improved communications and linkages among various providers of services, including small business development centers, government contracts, marketing, minority business and other small business organizations. For information, call 503-986-0192, http://www.oregon4biz.com/Grow-Your-Business/Business-services/Small-Business-Financial-Assistance/.

Business Retention Services
The Oregon Economic & Community Development Department provides professional consulting services for companies in transition to strengthen their operations and to save jobs. The department partners with financial institutions to invest, provide advisory services for staff and to provide advice on other public and private financing alternatives, including debt and equity options. For information call 503-986-0123, http://www.oregon4biz.com/Grow-Your-Business/.

Access to Markets
Linking Oregon companies with business opportunities here in Oregon, across state lines or around the world is done through a collaborative effort of economic development professionals in state and non-profit organizations. Important contacts for companies are:

Exports of products and services: 503-229-5221.
U.S. Government contracts: 541-736-1088.
Oregon state government contacts: 503-378-4642.
Getting started in international trade: 503-274-7482.
Exports of agricultural products: 503-872-6600.

Access to Capital
Creative ways have been developed to enhance the potential financing from traditional financing sources. Fixed asset and working capital loans are available through regional and local economic development organizations, the Small Business Administration, the Economic & Community Development Department and other state agencies. For more information, please call:

Small Business Administration loans and guarantees: 503-326-2682.
Oregon business loans, guarantees, Revenue Bonds and referrals: 503-986-0172.

Business Development Offices
For help accessing resources in your community, contact Oregon Economic & Community Development Department's Regional Development Offices.

Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook Counties
OECDD Astoria Office
800 Exchange Building, Suite 400
Astoria, OR 97103
503-388-4473

Marion, Polk, Yamhill Counties
c/o SEDCOR
745 Commercial St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
503-485-9806
Fax: 503-588-6240

Wasco, Sherman, Wheeler, Gilliam, Clackamas, Hood River Counties
9101 SE Sunnybrook Blvd.
Clackamas, OR 97045
503-353-4411
Fax: 503-353-4272

Lincoln, Benton, Linn, Lane Counties
1401 Willamette Street 2nd Floor
Eugene, OR 97401
541-242-2380
Fax: 541-686-2325

Jefferson, Deschutes, Crook Counties
20380 Halfway Rd, Ste C
Bend, OR 97701
541-388-6266
Fax: 541-389-1391

Lake, Klamath Counties
409 Pine St., Ste 200
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
541-882-9600
Fax: 541-882-7648

Baker, Union, Wallowa, Umatilla, Morrow Counties
PO Box 1092
409 Fir Street
LaGrande, OR 97850
541-963-8676
Fax: 541-962-7089

Grant, Harney, Malheur Counties
50 East Main Street, Suite 102
John Day, OR 97845
541-575-1050
Fax: 541-575-1054

Josephine, Jackson Counties
332 West Sixth Street
Medford, OR 97501
541-944-2920
Fax: 503-581-5115

Regulatory & Natural Resources Advisor
775 Summer St, NE Ste 200
Salem, OR 97301
503-986-0158
Fax: 503-581-5115

Douglas, Coos, Curry Counties
Port of Coos Bay
125 Central, Ste 300/PO Box 1215
Coos Bay, OR 97420
541-267-4651
Fax: 541-267-6704

Business Development Assistance
775 Summer St, NE, Ste 200
Salem, OR 97301
503-986-0198
Fax: 503-581-5115

Other contacts:

Business Finance - 503-986-0172

International Trade - 503-229-5221

Telecommunications - 503-508-00178