Business
and Economic Information
Curry County
Utilization of
natural resources has historically defined economic activity in Curry County.
Industries such as fisheries, timber, livestock, Easter lilies, berries, nurseries
and tourism have developed. Recently, there is interest in high-tech industries.
Shelly
Eaton, Director, Curry Economic & Community Development PO Box 746 Gold Beach,
OR 97444 Office (541) 247-4466 fax (541) 247-2718 eatons@co.curry.or.us
Douglas
County
Douglas County has more than breathtaking beauty, a mild climate
(ranked as high as sixth nationally in terms of climate livability), good schools,
and excellent medial facilities, it is also a great place to do business. Visit
our web site.
Contact Helga Conrad at the Umpqua Economic Development Partnership
at (800) 210-9032 or (541) 464-3527. Helgac@cmspan.net www.umpquaedp.org www.co.douglas.or.us.
You
can also contact the Coos Curry Douglas Business Development Corporation at (800)
452-6010 or (541) 672-6728. ccd@ccdbusiness.com www.ccdbusiness.com
Jackson
County
Livability is one of the prime reasons Jackson County is ideal for
industry, business, and the enjoyment of life. The region is one of the fastest
growing areas of Oregon and has experienced steady and stable growth for several
decades.
Contact Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SOREDI)
at (800) 805-8740 or (541) 773-8946 project@soredi.org. www.soredi.org
Josephine
County
Here’s a county that offers a vacation paradise, a rural small town
atmosphere, and an exciting new business climate that is creating new jobs and
diversifying the economy in a responsible manner.
Contact Charlie Mitchell,
City of Grants Pass, at (541) 474-6360. charlie@visitgrantspass.org www.visitgrantspass.org.
Contact Josephine County at (541) 474-5221
Klamath County
The
Klamath County Economic Development Association, a private, non profit organization
that’s been in existence since 1975, works toward specific goals like creating
good jobs, building a diversified industrial base, encouraging investment and
bringing in environmentally-friendly value-added companies.
Contact Trey
Senn, Klamath County Economic Development Association (KCEDA) at (541) 882-9600.
trey@fireserve.net www.sobusi.com
Lake County
Location, livability
and lifestyle make Lake County special. It is the third largest county in the
state. Lakeview is the largest town in the county and is the county seat. The
area offers an exceptional quality of life with a low cost of living, quality
health care, outstanding education opportunities, education services, recreation,
service clubs and organizations, churches, youth activities and business incentives.
Contact
Lake County Economic Development Department at (541) 947-6013. www.lakecountyor.org
Contact
Lake County Chamber of Commerce at (800) 947-6040. www.lakecountychamber.org
SERVICES
Evergreen
Federal Bank
Evergreen Federal Bank, Southern Oregon’s only mutual bank,
was chartered in 1934. The name Evergreen has become synonymous with community
involvement, and their style of customer service is uniquely Southern Oregon.
Offices in Grants Pass, Medford, Rogue River, Cave Junction, Brookings, and Bandon.
969 SE 6th Street Grants Pass OR 97526 (541) 479-3351 (800) 275-6148 evergreen@evergreenbanking.com
www.evergreenbanking.com
Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development
The
mission of Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SOREDI), is to
promote expansion of the employment base in Jackson/Josephine County by providing
assistance to firms considering expansion in or relocation to Southern Oregon’s
Rogue Valley. 673 Market St. Medford OR 97504 (541) 773-8946 (800) 805-8740 fax(541)
779-0953 project@soredi.org www.soredi.org
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