Molalla Oregon Economic Development

 

 

*Demographics  *Incentives  *Work Force Training  *Transportation and Logistics   

    Advantages...

Molalla is one of the fastest growing communities in Clackamas County.  Located just 27 miles southeast of Portland and 25 miles northeast of Salem, Molalla provides a rural setting with urban amenities. 

Molalla’s close proximity to OR 213 and easy access to I-5 and I-205 provides many business advantages, including: 

  • ·        Affordable Industrial Land
  • ·        Available and Skilled Workforce
  • ·        No Business Tax
  • ·        Grant and Workforce Assistance
  • ·        Stream-lined Building Permit Process  

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    Demographics...

        Read the entire Molalla Retail Market Analysis here (PDF-Adobe Reader required)

 

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    Incentives...       

Businesses relocating or expanding in Molalla may be eligible for tax and financial incentives.  

TEAM provides assistance to businesses in identifying what incentives best fits their needs.

 These incentives include:

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    Work Force Training...

  • Workforce Investment Council of Clackamas County (WICCO): Serves as an advocate for businesses in workforce development within Clackamas County. With a majority of the board from private industry, they represent an effective partnership between businesses and workforce service agencies. It oversees a responsive one-stop workforce system giving the businesses and workforce easy access to training and support services. 503-657-6958 x5271

 

  • Oregon Employment Department (OED): Offers business recruitment, screening and referrals from a statewide applicant bank and statewide local labor force information. 503-657-6814 www.employment.oregon.gov

 

  • Clackamas Community College (CCC): Offers professional/technical certificates and degrees, college transfer degrees, literacy/basic skills programs, continuing education and business training. 503-657-6958 www.clackamas.edu

 

  • Oregon Institute Technology (OIT): Offers bachelor degree programs in computers, healthcare, electronics, and manufacturing engineering technology and industrial management. OIT also offers continuing education, professional development programs, workshops and short courses, and small business project assistance through senior research classes. 503-725-3006 www.oit.edu

 

  • Sabin-Schellenberg Center: Offers high school students professional and technical training in a variety of program areas. More than 250 businesses work with the center which provides advice on curriculum and providing work-based learning opportunities for students. 503-653-3812 http://sabin.nclack.k12.or.us

 

  • Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition (PNDC): Provides services designed to increase the revenue and efficiency of companies engaged in defense industry work. 503-542-7646

 

  • Clackamas County Business Alliance (CCBA): A proactive organization working to influence decisions on policies and  regulations that impact the economic viability of Clackamas County. 503-528-4063 www.ccba.biz

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    Transportation and Logistics...

  • Located less than 30 miles from Portland, 25 miles from Salem
  • Easy access to I-5 and I-205
  • Port of Portland Mulino Airport 5 minutes away
  • Portland International Airport 35 minutes away
  • Local highways - Hwy 213 and Hwy 211    
  • Local bus service

 

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