Resources

AMEDC recommends the following links to local and regional resources. If you do not find what you are looking for, please send us an email with your specific question. 

Local Government 

• City of Albany

• City of Millersburg

• Linn County

Regional Resources

• Albany Area Chamber of Commerce

• Albany Downtown Association

• Albany Visitors Association

• Business Oregon (State of Oregon)

• Linn Benton Community College Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

• Oregon Labor Market Information

• Regional Solutions (Benton, Lane, Lincoln, and Linn Counties)

• South Santiam Enterprise Zone 

  • Application 

  • Program Information

  • Zone Boundary Map

• Workforce and Talent Development Board

Financing Referrals

• Cascades West Council of Government (COG)

• Business Oregon (State of Oregon) Financing Programs

• SBA 504 Loans

• Consumer Affairs Business Loans

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Business Supplies

• Start-Up Business Checklist

• Business Plan Outline

• Sample Business Plan - Coffee Kiosk

• Sample Business Plan - Children's Website

• Sample Business Plan - Auto Parts Store

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Business Tools 

• Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance 

• Oregon Business Xpress 

• Oregon Business License Directory

• Oregon Secretary of State Corporate Division Business Wizard

• Oregon Employers Guide

• Starting a Business in Oregon Guide

• SBA Build Your Business Plan Program

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