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Newberg's beloved Bonnie Benedict Preschool is coming back! 🎉 @BusinessOregon's Child Care Infrastructure Fund awarded $991,935 to renovate and reopen the historic facility, expanding childcare access for working families in the Newberg-Dundee area.
More: youroregonnews.com/2026/05/2…
Small cities, big infrastructure needs. @BusinessOregon is proud to support Philomath's $23.7M water treatment plant with $8.35M in financing, helping ensure this community has reliable, clean water for years to come. More: philomathnews.com/philomath-…
#ThisIsEconomicDevelopment
In July, OR will host a delegation of South Korean aviation leaders exploring opportunities in advanced air mobility, UAS & aerospace manufacturing. We look forward to building partnerships to strengthen industry, research & workforce. Request attendance: oregonusa.org/
We are here to help! Whether you are starting a new biz or trying to grow an existing one, your local Regional Development Officer (RDO) is able to offer customized assistance. RDOs: oregon.gov/biz/aboutus/regio…
The FREE Governor's Marketplace will be held in North Bend on 8/27 & brings info about public contracting opportunities & business resources to Oregonians statewide. Session space is limited & morning refreshments & lunch will be provided at no cost. More: oregon.gov/das/Procurement/g…
We are hiring a Senior Infrastructure Policy Strategist to help lead the development, coordination, & implementation of infrastructure funding programs that make a difference for OR communities. Salary range: $6,574-$10,104. Applications due 7/23. More: oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com…
Since 1947, Hill Meat Co. has been feeding the West from Pendleton, OR. With a $400K investment from @BusinessOregon, they're adding 40 jobs, 30k sq ft, and doubling production capacity. 🥩 This is what investing in Oregon's rural economy looks like. More: oregon.gov/biz/newsroom/Page…
Join us at the International Business Growth: Export Credit Conference on 7/21 in PDX to learn how to help your biz succeed in the international market with export credit insurance. Attendees can build connections to support global biz growth. Register: eventbrite.com/e/internation…
We are now under contract with Gilliam County (covers Arlington area) for the BEAD program! 🎉
334 homes will gain access to fiber internet
Award amount: $5,515,542
Gilliam County contributes $1,838,514 in matching funds
Total project investment: $7,354,056+
#Oregonbroadband4all
The 2020 wildfires devastated communities along Hwy 22 & limited wastewater infrastructure has slowed recovery. We helped direct $50M in ARPA funds to fix that. A new treatment facility is under construction, with more work ahead for the region. More: thisisecdev.com/#restoring-t…
Through collaboration with broadband providers, the Oregon Broadband Office has successfully identified preliminary awardees to serve all eligible locations affected by initially declined awards, ensuring broadband deployment remains on schedule. More: biznews.oregon.gov/acton/rif…
Applications accepted through 9/3 for the Industrial Site Loan Fund, a $25M deferred loan program to help municipalities & private biz prepare industrial land for development. The ISLF is a result of @GovTinaKotek’s proposed legislation last session. More: biznews.oregon.gov/acton/rif…
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Join us in Denmark 9/13–19 on our OR-to-Denmark Industrial Symbiosis Study Tour to see how Industrial Symbiosis is improving sustainability & business performance in Danish infrastructure projects! 10 scholarships are open to OR private businesses. More: biznews.oregon.gov/acton/rif…
Join us at the Metro Region Innovation Hub's Startup Cafe on 7/9 for a discussion on one of the most powerful (& misunderstood) funding tools available to innovative small biz: non-dilutive grant funding through SBIR & STTR, aka America's Seed Fund. RSVP: portlandmetrohub.org/event-d…
We are conducting a CDBG Applicant Webcast for cities/counties interested in applying for CDBG funds in 2026 or for who want to learn more about it. The webcast is required for units of general local gov't who intend to pursue 2026 CDBG funding. Register: biznews.oregon.gov/acton/rif…
In July, OR will host a delegation of South Korean aviation leaders exploring opportunities in advanced air mobility, UAS & aerospace manufacturing. We look forward to building partnerships to strengthen industry, research & workforce. Request attendance: oregonusa.org/
Our staff enjoyed attending & sharing resources @ the Small Business Resource Fair @ Mt. Hood Community College! This event was sponsored & organized by the Mt. Hood Community College Small Business Development Center. More about our Biz Finance programs: oregon.gov/biz/programs/home…
🚨Registration is open for the NW Economic Development Course on 8/24-27! The course blends expert instruction, hands-on learning, & real-world case studies to equip attendees with the tools to navigate today’s rapidly evolving economic landscape. More: mystartup365.com/programs/nw…
