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Oregon City is Oregon’s Hometown, the first incorporated city west of the Rocky Mountains. It is an economically diverse community with an aggressive approach to economic development.  Our economic data dashboard is designed to provide key insights into Oregon City’s economic landscape. The dashboard offers up-to-date information on industry sectors, job growth, workforce demographics, and more.

There is plenty of investment opportunity here. We encourage you to review the data to determine where you fit in the community’s local marketplace. Whether one is seeking new investment opportunities or looking for employment, Oregon City can be your home of new growth. 

The Oregon City Economic Development Department aggressively conducts the following activities:

• Business Retention and Expansion

• Business Attraction

• Entrepreneurism

• Urban Renewal

• Tourism Development

• Workforce Development

Oregon City has an educated and talented workforce. The community’s population as well as its workforce continue to grow at a steady pace. The Oregon City Economic Development Department has established a network of local and regional partners that are involved in providing the workforce needed now and for the future.

Oregon City’ s economic development plan prioritizes the following target Industries:

• Light manufacturing and assemblage

• Logistics and wholesale distribution

• Healthcare

• Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

• Tourism

Oregon City has an excellent location and efficient road infrastructure to move product to market. The community is also only 30 minutes away from the Portland International Airport. Another important transportation asset is the Amtrack passenger train service, only 5 minutes from the downtown area.

The Oregon City Economic Development Strategy encourages policies and initiatives that provide opportunity for everyone seeking entry and growth in the community’s labor force. With an emphasis on workforce development and the expansion of local childcare services, the economic development strategy supports programs and investment that mitigates barriers to entry and advancement in the workforce.

While many of Oregon City’s businesses are considered small firms (1-9 employees), the city is also home to several larger, customized manufacturing companies specializing in a range of products from metals fabrication to medical grade components. Some of our local manufacturers include:

• Benchmade Knife Company

• Tri Lett Industries

• Reed Industries

• Orchid Orthopedics

• J L Custom Inc. (Custom Tool & Manufacturing)

• ProTurn – CNC Machining & Elastomer Modeling

• Rock Hard Limited

Logistics companies include:

• ArcBest

• Transco Northwest Inc.

• TGR Logistics, Inc.

Oregon City industries and businesses rely on the community’s and region's talented workforce. The area’s diverse occupations reflect a diverse and stable economy. 

With over 1,200 employers within Oregon City, and many occupational categories below the national average of concentration, the barrier to entry for new companies is low.