It's Easier to Do Business in McMinnville, Oregon.

Starting, locating, or expanding a business in McMinnville means working with a city, community, and businesses who collaborate and pursue economic success for all.

At the McMinnville Economic Development Partnership (MEDP) we have gathered the resources both new and existing businesses need to prosper. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, give us a call. We’re here to answer your questions.

Why do business in McMinnville?

Flourish away from the crowds.

• You’ll find the same amenities as you would in big cities here while enjoying our sense of community.
• Enjoy becoming a part of our robust business community with a lower cost of doing business.
• Through local colleges and universities, we have access to a large workforce pool.

It's easier to do business here. 

• In McMinnville and at MEDP, we embrace continuous improvement and connect our businesses to the best resources.
• Oregon has lower taxes for businesses.
• We have the resources to help educate your workforce.

You can make a difference.

• We believe manufacturing is essential for a prospering community.
• Our community welcomes you and your ideas with open arms.
• There is room to expand and develop in our urban renewal area, industrial park, and along Highway 18. 

We have a culture of cooperation.

• Our community is focused on bringing prosperity to all.
• Peers are willing to connect and collaborate to build something new.
• We work with towns throughout the region and state to find the best solutions.

MEDP’s Annual Awards

Since 2007, the MEDP Board of Directors has recognized the outstanding companies and individuals that have contributed to the growth of our local economy through workforce development, best practices, and a positive company outlook. Nomination considerations are open for the following categories:

The McMinnville Maker of the Year
Traded sector companies nominated for the Maker of the Year Award should be located in McMinnville and have completed something in the past year that has created a beneficial impact internally or externally. Examples could include completing a recent project, such as demonstrating company growth through expansion, showcasing operational excellence by conducting a LEAN Manufacturing analysis, highlighting innovation in technology integration or sustainability practices, leadership in talent management by creating a better company culture, and demonstrated corporate community service engagement, among others.

Start-up of the Year
Companies nominated for the Startup Award must be located in McMinnville, be a for-profit entity, have been in business for less than five years, and have fewer than 50 employees. They should demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit, fortitude, and their business should demonstrate the potential for beneficial impact upon our local economy.  Companies from any industry will be considered for this award.

Kelly McDonald Business Leader of the Year
In honor of founding MEDP Board Member and area businessman, Kelly McDonald, this award is given to individual/s nominated for the Leader of the Year award should be located within McMinnville’s traded sector business community.  They should be individuals who exemplify qualities of great leadership, whether it be as a pioneer in their field, putting innovative business practices or workforce development programs into place, through their commitment to the McMinnville community, and more.  The recipient leads a business with the highest ethical standards defined by:

• Leadership demonstrated
• Dedicated commitment to positive community involvement.
• Demonstrated business excellence.
• Development of a desirable workplace culture and enviable place to work.

McMinnville Maker of the Year

2025 - Precision Analytical, Mark Newman, Founder, President, Creators of the DUTCH Test

Manufacturer and Maker of the Year

Kelly McDonald Business Leader of the Year

2025 - Carson Benner, Owner, Cellar Ridge Construction, City of McMinnville Economic Vitality Leadership Council

Business Leader of the Year

Board of Directors Award for Outstanding Partner of the Year

2025 - Anja Taylor, President, Kinesis

Looking for more information? Give us a call at 503.474.6814