Business and Technical Resources

Secretary of State Corporate Division
This Division of the Secretary of State manages the operation of business in Oregon, including registration and tax filing, as well as information on business taxes for the State, and business guides.

Oregon Entrepreneurs Network
The Oregon Entrepreneurs Network is a statewide provider of information for entrepreneurs, including on how to find investors and obtain business capital.

Business Oregon Department
Business Oregon is a state agency that works with public and private partners to provide business tools, resources, and services to create, expand and attract businesses that provide living wage jobs.

Columbia County Small Business Development Center
The Columbia County Small Business Development Center offers local knowledge of business resources, information, and training for small businesses.

South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce
The S. Columbia County Chamber of Commerce provides help to businesses in the County by collaborating with city and county officials to provide the tools and resources to get your business started.

Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs
The Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs (OAME) is a nonprofit organization that promotes minority-run business in Oregon and Southwest Washington. OAME provides business information, services, and access to capital.

Mercy Corps Northwest
Mercy Corps Northwest is a Regional nonprofit organization providing classes, seminars, online resources, matches to savings, and small loans to small businesses.

Columbia County Economic Team
The Columbia County Economic Team specializes in site location and acquisition, business and economic data, public incentives and financing, and process facilitation.

RCAC Small Business Loan Program
RCAC provides training, technical and financial resources and advocacy to rural communities to promote economic development and other goals. 

Oregon Business Guide: How to Start a Business in Oregon

Consumer Affairs: How to Get a Business Loan 

Business Publications

Chamber of Commerce: How to Start a Business in Oregon

How to Start an LLC in Oregon

 
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