Economic Development
Oakridge is open for business!
For entrepreneurs, innovators, and creatives launching companies in Oakridge. Oregon RAIN's Rural Venture Catalyst program activates our region's entrepreneurial economy. Gain access to free support (e.g., mentors, workshops, navigating capital) for launching and growing your business in and around Oakridge.
RAIN Oakridge Entrepreneurs Coffee Meetup - Every 4th Tuesday of each month from 12-1pm at Mane Street Coffee (48296 E. 1st Street, Oakridge, OR)
The purpose of St Vincent de Paul’s business incubator is to provide access to an affordable facility, resources, and guidance for small businesses, particularly those run by low-income people, during their start up phase.
Tourism is a vital component of Oakridge’s economic stability. We are actively soliciting events that promote tourism in Oakridge to apply for RTMP funding. Events will be measured in part by the length of stay of visitors; county wide visitation; and return visits. These activities/events may, for example, center around recreation, sustainability, eco-tourism, cultural awareness, foraging and historical education opportunities to name a few. Oakridge is committed to the success of events that will promote Oakridge and increase our tourism economy.