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Meet the makers, dreamers, and doers growing right here in Clackamas County. Our new video series spotlights local businesses — some powered by county business grants — that are expanding, innovating, and strengthening our local economy. Catch a new story each month and see how small businesses help our community thrive.

Check out some of the businesses that make Clackamas County a growing and bustling place to work and live!

Forklift lifting wood in Clackamas Business

Why Choose Clackamas For Your Business?

Our diverse landscape has something for everyone, including a competitive business environment.

A Vital Community

Clackamas County has remained vital and continues to grow. 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.

Clackamas County is actively engaged in the recently launched Metro Export Initiative (MEI) and the Greater Portland Export Plan.

Ensuring a safe and vibrant built environment by providing permitting, plan review and inspection services.

From historic main streets to rural countryside and Mt. Hood, there are many reasons you should film in Clackamas.

Our mission is to create prosperity by fostering balanced economic development in Clackamas County through a close partnership with government and the private sector.

Sustainability practices benefit businesses.