Resources

Business Oregon works to create, retain, expand and attract businesses that provide sustainable, living-wage jobs for Oregonians through public-private partnerships, leveraged funding and support of economic opportunities for Oregon companies and entrepreneurs.

Community LendingWorks is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides access to capital, and asset building services that help people work their way toward financial stability. They  pair consumer and small business loans with technical assistance to ensure our borrowers are successful. 

RAIN Eugene is a network connecting entrepreneurs, investors and resources to grow the startup ecosystem in the Eugene-Springfield area.

Lane Small Business Development Center offers business Development & Employer Training Services

Cottage Grove, Oregon
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Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce
Business Information, Community Profile, and Events

City of Cottage GroveOfficial website for the City of Cottage Grove, Oregon

Travel Lane County – Cottage Grove
Visitor and Relocation Information

Lane Community College offers a wide variety of instructional programs including transfer credit programs, career and technical degree and certificate programs, continuing education noncredit courses, and customized training for local businesses.

Lane Workforce Partnership is the local Workforce Investment Board for Lane County. It meets the workforce skill needs of employers and helps individuals gain the knowledge and skills to find a first, new or better job.

Bureau of Labor Statistics – Databases, Tables & Calculators 
BLS data retrieval tools by subject and area.

Center for Law and Entrepreneurship
Provides legal services for small business owners, market feasibility and assessment studies on emerging patentable technologies, and offers business courses and symposiums.

City of Creswell Demographics
City statistics and local sources.

The Kauffman Index of Growth Entrepreneurship: Metropolitan Area and City Trends
The reports present trends in Growth Entrepreneurship in the 40 largest metro areas relying on three composite indicators to look at business revenue and job growth: Rate of Startup Growth, Share of Scaleups and High-Growth Company Density.

Lane Council of Governments – Demographic Analysis
Census Bureau data as well as a host of federal, state, and local demographic and economic data sources.

Lane County Community and Economic Development
Supports Lane County development that is compatible with community values to promote vital and sustained economies that lead to job creation opportunities.

Livability Lane Consortium
The Consortium brings together regional leaders to build upon the region’s successes and to further integrate livability into plans and strategies.