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Clackamas County shares the stories of local businesses that are innovating, expanding, and creating opportunities right here in our community. Each month, we highlight a company making a difference – from small farms to growing manufacturers – and the ways Clackamas County is helping them thrive through grants, partnerships, and community support.
Because when local businesses grow, our whole community grows with them.
Growing Business. Growing Community.
Locke Buildings
March 2026 - This month's Clackamas County Business Spotlight features Locke Buildings, a locally rooted pole building company serving our region since 1997. With over 5,000 pole buildings constructed and a full line of kits available for homeowners and contractors, Locke Buildings has long been a trusted name in the industry. They used their grant funding to fast-track an extensive delivery truck upgrade, completed entirely by local businesses, adding forklift capability and significantly expanding their delivery range into Eastern Oregon and Eastern Washington. The investment eliminated the need to subcontract hauling and has directly supported job creation and increased hours for existing employees.
Allied Technologies International
Feb. 2026 - Allied Technologies International is a Wilsonville-based precision contract manufacturer serving the aerospace, orthopedic, and telecommunications industries. By relocating to Clackamas County, the company was able to double its square footage and expand operations. The company recently invested in new advanced manufacturing equipment, supported by a Clackamas County Business Grant. That investment enables Allied Technologies International to produce complex components more efficiently and expand into new markets, demonstrating how local partnerships support innovation and long-term growth.
Photo Solutions
Jan. 2026 - Photo Solutions is a Wilsonville-based precision contract manufacturer specializing in handcrafted optical encoder discs and scales for advanced camera and operating systems. After relocating to Clackamas County in 2020, the company leveraged the region's skilled workforce and strong manufacturing infrastructure to grow its operations. With support from Clackamas County Economic Development grant funding, Photo Solutions hired four additional skilled employees, invested in specialized equipment, and expanded capacity, demonstrating how local partnerships help businesses thrive.
Miles Fiberglass
Dec. 2025 - Miles Fiberglass has been part of the Clackamas County manufacturing landscape for decades. With support from a Clackamas County Business Development Grant, the company invested in a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to improve efficiency, streamline operations, and strengthen their ability to manage projects and inventory.
Watch their story in the latest Clackamas County Business Spotlight video to see how this long-standing local manufacturer continues to evolve.
Overland Van Project
Nov. 2025 - In our first feature, we visit Overland Van Project, a company that brings craftsmanship and creativity to custom van conversions. With support from a Clackamas County Business Development Grant, Overland Van Project expanded operations, brought fabrication work in-house, and created new skilled jobs in Clackamas County.
