Business Resources
USDA Rural Development
USDA Rural Development’s Business & Cooperative builds cooperative financial partnerships with rural Oregonians. Their staff administers a variety of Federal loan guarantee, direct 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.
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Industrial Land & Building
Located less than 50 miles south of Portland, the Mid-Willamette Valley is a dynamic location for business expansion and relocation. The areas cost competitive sites, close to major population centers in the Northwest have access to a well-trained labor force, enterprise zones and pro-business city governments. read more »
SEDCOR maintains a listing of industrial land and buildings in Marion and Polk Counties on OregonProspector.com.
SEDCOR Programs
SEDCOR Construction Alliance
The SEDCOR Construction Alliance is dedicated to serving the needs of developers, companies and investors involved in the Mid-Willamette Valley's construction industries; through providing value-added construction services by creating a successful partnership network. Training and education promote best practices and improves competitive opportunities. read more »
Regional Data, Demographics
& Community Profiles
Marion and Polk Counties lies along the western side of the northern part of the Cascade Mountain Range. The climate of the Valley is relatively mild throughout the year, characterized by cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers.
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Oregon has NO sales tax!
Learn more about: Oregon taxes, Housing & Real Estate, Schools & education, local economy.
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SEDCOR Events
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2012 Annual Honors Luncheon – Thursday, June 7, 2012
SEDCOR Honors Luncheon Recognizing the Outstanding Work of Our Members Title Sponsors Save the Date Date: Thursday, June 7, 2012 Time: Noon until 1:45 pm … read more »
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SEDCOR Economic Business Forum-Wednesday, May 2012
Wednesday – May 9, 2012 (Please note date change to Wednesday) Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill 1313 Mill Street SE - Salem, OR 12:00 – … read more »
Events
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SCE 36th Annual Golf Tournament
Date: Friday June 8, 2012 Registration: 12:00 P.M. Salem Golf Course – Four Man Scramble Sign Up Now! Event is limited to 120 Players. Price $90 per … read more »
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International Road Show – World Trade Week
May 14 – 18, 2012 – Business Oregon (OBDD), along with local partners, will host an International Road Show in Portland, Bend, Eugene, and Medford May 14-18, 2012. … read more »
News
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Steve Nass Joins Willamette Valley Bank’s Commercial Loan Team
Steve Nass has joined Willamette Valley Bank as Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer. Steve has worked in the Salem area banking community for more … read more »
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Bank of the Cascades Appoints Lee Chief Credit Officer
Terry Zink president and CEO of Cascade Bancorp announced that Daniel Lee has been appointed to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer … read more »