Oregon Success Stories
Expansion of Cold Storage Facilities Results in 35 New Jobs
NORPAC and Henningsen Cold Storage will collaborate on a major expansion of food processing facilities in Salem.
Business Support Resources
Industry Associations
Associated Oregon Industries (AOI)
1149 Court Street NE
Salem, OR 97301-4030
Phone: 503-588-0050
Web site
AOI represents its members before the legislature and state agencies for issues relating to: education and workforce development, employment practices, environment and energy, health care, retail, fiscal policy and transportation.
Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Cascade Chapter
11160 SW Durham Lane, Suite 7
McMinnville, OR 97128
Web site
The association represents the views of the unmanned systems and robotics community and supports the development and advancement of UAS technology in a safe and responsible manner, while respecting existing privacy laws and ensuring transparency and accountability.
Oregon Bioscience Association
2828 SW Corbett Ave, Ste 115
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: 503-548-4432
Web site
Provide workforce development, advocacy and business services for the state's biotechnology companies, research institutions and service providers.
DriveOregon
A coalition of companies and interest groups engaged in the electric vehicle industry and transportation electrification.
Manufacturing 21 Coalition (MFG 21)
1100 SW Sixth Avenue, Suite 1425
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: 503-802-4101
Web site
A private-public partnership that advocates for Oregon and Southwest Washington's manufacturing economy.
Northwest Energy Efficiency Council
605 First Ave, Ste 401
Seattle, WA 98104
Web site
A business association of the energy efficiency industry.
Northwest Environmental Business Council
620 SW Fifth Ave., Ste 1008
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: 503-227-6361
Web site
A non-profit trade association advocating for science-based regulation.
Northwest Food Processors Association
8338 NE Alderwood Road, Suite 160
Portland, OR 97220
Phone: 503-327-2200
Web site
Represents the interests of food processors in Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN)
29751 SW Town Center Loop W.
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Phone: 503-682-5089
Web site
A non-profit trade association that represents more than 1,400 individual nursery stock producers, retailers, landscapers and related companies serving the nursery and greenhouse industry.
Oregon Creative Industries
Promoting sustainable growth and business development for companies and individuals working as part of Oregon's Creative Economy.
Oregon Forest Industries Council (OFIC)
PO Box 12826
Salem, OR 97309
Phone: 503-371-2942
Web site
A trade association representing Oregon forestland owners and forest products manufacturing-related firms.
Association of Oregon Loggers
P.O. Box 12339
Salem, OR 97309
Phone: 503-364-1330
Web site
A trade association providing business services to contract logging firms and related businesses.
Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP)
20175 NW AmberGlen Court, Suite 100
Beaverton, OR 97006
Phone: 503-821-1300
Web site
OMEP helps Oregon manufacturers reduce costs, increase sales and create jobs by becoming more competitive and productive in the global marketplace.
Oregon Small Wind Energy Association
11124 NE Halsey
PMB 634
Portland, OR 97220
Web site
A non-profit organization poised to become the leading advocate for the small and distributed wind energy industry in Oregon.
Oregon Small Woodlands Association
187 High Street NE, Suite 208
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: 503-588-1813
Web site
A member-based association that represents small woodland owners in Oregon
Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association (OSEIA)
PO Box 14927
Portland, OR 97293-0927
Phone: 503-853-5804
Web site
State trade group exclusively focused on the solar energy cluster
Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET)
PO Box 8626
Portland, OR 97207-8626
Phone: 503-224-1966
Web site
Part of the Oregon InC portfolio, OWET is a nonprofit public-private partnership whose mission is to support the responsible development of wave energy in Oregon. OWET emphasizes an inclusive, collaborative model to ensure that Oregon maintains its competitive advantage and maximizes the economic development potential of this emerging industry. Work includes stakeholder outreach and education, policy development, environmental assessment, applied research and market development.
Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition
PO Box 92154
Portland, OR 97292
Phone: 503-344-6618
Toll Free: 888-701-PNDC
Web site
PNDC is the association of Northwest defense and security industry businesses. PNDC focuses on strengthening members' business growth, our region's economy and our nation's security through training, one-on-one counseling, business-to-business networking and advocacy.
Renewable Northwest Project (RNP)
917 SW Oak St., Suite 303
Portland, OR 97205-2806
Phone: 503-223-4544
Web site
Promotes the implementation of environmentally responsible renewable resources, such as wind, solar, geothermal and wave energy, in the Northwest.
Technology Association of Oregon
222 NW Fifth Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: 503-228-5401
Web site
Trade association dedicated solely to supporting the success of Oregon's software and technology industries.
Travel Oregon
319 SW Washington St, Suite 700
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: 503-967-1560
Toll Free: 1-800-547-7842
Web site
The state's lead tourism agency overseeing travel and hospitality industry organizations and programs. Headquarters are in Salem at 250 Church Street SE, Suite 100, Salem 97301.
