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Community Guide
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City of Beaverton 2012-2013
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www.BeavertonOregon.gov
workforce administrator. Training resources
include tuition assistance, on the job
training, company-specific pre-hire training
and paid internships. For assistance with
recruiting, screening and referrals, we
also have established relationships with
numerous workforce partners throughout
the region, and can establish connections to
identify new employees for your firm.
Export Assistance
E-commerce, trade agreements, and more
trade finance options have significantly
increased access to markets around the
world making it easier and less risky for
U.S firms to export. Every year, the Ex-Im
Bank, U.S. Commercial Service and the Small
Business Administration help thousands
of companies export billions of dollars of
goods and services. The city of Beaverton
is one of only two designated Ex-Im Bank
partners in the state, so whether you’re
planning your first export sale or expanding
into additional markets, the city can assist
local businesses identify the best resources
for all their export needs.
Civic Plan Talk & Tour
The city engages in regular tours of
key industries to stay current with the
direction, challenges, and successes of
the community. These tours consist of
individual business visits and provide an
opportunity for Mayor Doyle, along with
community and economic development
staff, to respond to company needs through
a variety of valuable resources. The on-the-
ground assessment of local employers and
target industries allows for customized
industry reports on trends and forecasts,
lists of potential suppliers of materials
and services specific to the operation, and
information on public financing and low-
cost loans.
Main Street
Partnering with the Beaverton Downtown
Association (merchants, property owners,
and residents), the city is focused on the
revitalization and reshaping of downtown.
The Beaverton Main Street Program is
building community via a nationally-
recognized Four-Point Approach™
emphasizing organization, promotion,
economic restructuring and design. The
Main Street Program is working to generate
broader market visibility and build brand
identity for downtown Beaverton.
For more information on any of these
programs, please contact the city of
Beaverton’s Community and Economic
Development Departmentat 503-526-2493
or visit the city’s website at
www.BeavertonOregon.gov/econdev.
Assembly Crew at
Erickson’s Garage circa 1923.
Dean’s Drug circa 1950.
Cady & Pegg General Merchandise.
Rossi Saloon.
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