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Business & Economic Development
The Clackamas County Business and Economic Development Team actively works to attract new businesses as well as support existing business growth. Our purpose is to provide assistance to corporations, small businesses and manufacturers with industry growth and vitality because All Jobs Count in Clackamas County

Getting Started in Clackamas County
What it takes to do business in Clackamas County

Starting A New Business
Steps to starting your new business.

Business Assistance Toolbox
Tools for businesses in Clackamas County.

Garbage and Recycling
Find your garbage company, waste prevention ideas, recycling information for residents, businesses and schools, and links to transfer stations and recycling depots.

Clackamas County Enterprise Zone
This tax abatement program provides a financial incentive for industrial businesses to expand their facilities, invest in machinery and hire new employees.

Clackamas County Agriculture and Foodshed Strategic Plan
This Agriculture and Foodshed Strategic Plan (Plan) is a strategic analysis of the potential to expand the County and regional food system cluster.

Clackamas County Economic Landscape
Conveys economic forces that are driving Clackamas County by identifying key industry clusters and their economic output.

Clackamas County Economic Development Commission (EDC)
The EDC is a 25 member advisory committee to the Board of County Commissioners. The EDC focuses on issues affecting the economic vitality of Clackamas County.

Business Licenses, Taxes and Fees
An overview of various licenses, taxes and fees in Clackamas county.

Main Street
The Clackamas County Main Street Program, in conjunction with Oregon Main Street, will provide assistance, training, technical services, and resources to communities interested in preserving, revitalizing, and establishing their downtown commercial districts.

Expand or Relocate Here
Clackamas County continues to grow both its business districts and its communities. Businesses are flourishing here. Industry leaders can be found in Metals, Machinery, Healthcare, High-tech, Forestry, Food & Beverage Processing, Renewable Energy, Nursery/Ag, and Software Development.

Workforce
A public/private collaboration of workforce development experts and agencies that coordinates its programs and services provide for a qualified, available workforce in Clackamas County.

Spring 2012 Going Beyond Green
Going Beyond Green Newsletter

Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs
Tips for saving energy and incentives programs to help with upgrades.

fall2012goingbeyondgreen.pdf
Sustainability newsletter

Workshops
Schedule a speaker for your community group

Clackamas County Strategic Investment Zone
The Clackamas County Urban and Rural Strategic Investment Zone provides a compelling business recruitment tool designed to attract large capital intensive traded sector businesses. The program provides with consistent criteria and a streamlined approval process.

Business Recycling Awards Group
Get recognition for your waste reduction, recycling and sustainability efforts.

Recycling for Businesses
Learn about free, customized assistance to all types of businesses throughout the Clackamas area.

WE COMPOST Program
This collaboration between Clackamas County, garbage companies, commercial composters and food related businesses offers a greener alternative that converts food scraps, food-soiled paper and other waste into valuable compost for home gardens and local agriculture.

EDC Members
Economic Development Commission Membership Roster

Main Street - Exploring Downtown
For those communities that demonstrate an interest in revitalizing their downtowns and want to learn mores about the Main Street Approach?.

Main Street - Performing
For those communities who were previously certified Nation Main Street cities and those communities with advanced downtown programs following the Main Street Approach.

Main Street - Transforming
For communities who are committed to downtown revitalization using the Main Street Approach? but need technical assistance to take them to the next level.

Main Street Energy Efficiency
The Clackamas County Energy Efficiency on Main Street (EEMS) program is working with Energy Trust of Oregon (ETO) to make energy efficiency upgrades a viable and attainable option for commercial businesses in Main Street districts. We welcome you to take advantage of our resource information, EEMS rebates, and free energy walkthroughs conducted by ETO field engineers.