Start a new journey in rural Oregon.

Starting a business alone is tough. We can help you.

Our partnerships with the region's many local connections allow entrepreneurs to expand their resources and gain free access to business knowledge, support, grants and capital.

• Oregon Secretary of State Office: Official state of Oregon business registration website, where you can also renew, reinstate or find a business. Visit Oregon Secretary of State
  
  
• RAIN Catalysts: Features a team of entrepreneurial ecosystem-builders (venture catalysts) that help entrepreneurs connect with key resources and work with partners to fill gaps to elevate the entire ecosystem.
  Visit RAIN Catalysts
  
  
• Oregon Entrepreneurs Network: Assists entrepreneurs start up and scale up by connecting them to peers, funding and training.
  Visit OEN
  
  
• Small Business Development Center: Provides advising, training, online courses and resources for businesses throughout our state.
  Visit Small Business Development Center
  
  
• Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments: Advocates for, supports and coordinates regionally significant economic development activities in the region and has lending available.
  Visit OCWCOG
  
  
• Corvallis Benton County Economic Development Office (EDO): Helps businesses innovate, grow and thrive in Benton County.
  Visit Corvallis Benton EDO
  
  
• Business Xpress: Offers extensive resources for navigating all the phases of your business. Here you can find guidance on the first steps of planning your business from information to licensing applications.
  Visit Oregon.gov