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Economic Opportunities Analysis
Tigard�s Economic and Employment Future

On May 24, 2011 the City Council adopted the Tigard 2011 Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA). The EOA is used to plan for and accommodate future employment growth in the next 20 years. It describes the current employment base, forecasts future employment land needs and recommends ways to accommodate jobs. Open the file and get all the details here.

For More Information:
Contact City of Tigard Redevelopment Project Manager Sean Farrelly at 503-718-2420 or sean@tigard-or.gov.

Other Reference Material
Tigard 2027: Comprehensive Plan

Tigard Economic Activity Resources:

Tigard Information
	Downtown Tigard Urban Renewal
	Business License Information
	Current Bids and Proposals
State Resources
	Oregon Prospector Access to a State-wide industrial and commercial land and building inventory, and data for "permit ready" sites in cities and counties throughout Oregon.
	Oregon Business Development Department Information on state and local programs that assist the private sector to expand employment.
	Oregon Labor Market Information System (OLMIS) Economic information from the Employment Department for employers, job seekers, and others.
	Business Energy Tax Credits Information on tax credits for those who invest in energy conservation, recycling, renewable energy resources and less-polluting transportation fuels.
	Oregon Statewide Planning Goal 9: Economic Development To provide adequate opportunities throughout the state for a variety of economic activities vital to the health, welfare, and prosperity of Oregon's citizens.
Federal Resources
	Small Business Administration The homepage for the local office of the SBA.

Business Associations
	Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce The local chapter holds events and promotes a positive business environment.
	Westside Economic Alliance A member-based, non-profit association that advocates for a healthy economic climate on the Westside of the Portland metropolitan region, which includes Tigard.
Small Business Resources
	SCORE The local chapter of an organization that provides free counseling and low-cost workshops for current or future entrepreneurs.
	Oregon Microenterprise Network (OMEN) A statewide association of microenterprise development programs and their supporters. These programs provide training, lending and other enterprise opportunities to entrepreneurs with limited access to economic resources.
Demographic Resources
	American Fact Finder View Tigard's demographic information from the US Census site.