Resources for Doing Business in Central Oregon
Below are key contacts for individuals and firms considering relocating to Central Oregon. EDCO is very knowledgeable about grants and other forms of financial assistance -- at the state and local level -- for relocating and expanding companies. Call us first and we can help you with your questions about doing business in Central Oregon and how to best coordinate the range of business services available.
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO)
Phone: 541-388-3236 or 1-800-342-4135
Email: info@edcoinfo.com;
• Comprehensive information/assistance to companies relocation or expanding
• Demographics and other statistics
• Incentive programs (grants, enterprise zones)
• Links early stage candidates with investors
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Phone: 541-383-7290
• Confidential business counseling
• Business/marketing plan development and review
• Business seminars
Oregon Economic and Community Development Department (OECDD)
Phone: 541-388-6266
• Business loans and grants
• Work force training grants
• International trade assistance
State of Oregon Employment Department (OED)
Phone: 541-388-6070
• Connection point for employees and employers
• Regional and statewide labor market statistics; see also OED's labor market website
• Oregon unemployment insurance administrators
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC)
Phone: 541-548-8163
• Business loans and grants
• Work force skills training
Opportunity Knocks
Phone: 541-318-4650
• Confidential peer-to-peer problem solving
• Business seminars
High Desert Enterprise Consortium (HiDEC)
Phone: 541-388-3236
• Learning tours
• Lean training and resources for manufacturing
• Industry roundtables
The Business Resource Center (BRN)
Phone: 541-388-3236
• Custom solutions to workforce needs
• Partnership of OED, COCC, COIC, EDCO, and Vocational Rehabilitation
You may also be interested in the chambers of commerce throughout Central Oregon and employment links.