Mcminnville Economic Development Partnership

Developing and maintaining relationships with regional and statewide economic development organizations and resource partners. Vital information is gathered about what is going on in other parts of the state, and what resources - regional and statewide - are available for McMinnville area businesses to access. Having this information directly helps area businesses in their planning for retention and expansion activities.

One-stop information, referral and assistance center for new and existing businesses. This activity includes fielding phone calls regarding a variety of information requests from area businesses, prospective businesses, other economic development organizations and the City of McMinnville. Information is sent to requestors as appropriate and appointments with business executives are conducted via telephone and in person with occasional travel outside the area to meet prospective leaders interested in moving to the area.

Research and data collection in the local area in order to have detailed knowledge of what is going on in the business community. Knowing what is going on with area businesses helps MEDP better target available resources in as timely a way as possible to assist in retention and expansion of businesses.