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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.
McMinnville Maker of the Year
2024 - EMPWR Nutrition, Stefan Hoonhoud, President EMPWR USA
Manufacturer and Maker of the Year
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2023 - APT Applied Physics Technologies |
2011 - NWUAV 2010 - World Class Technology 2009 - Meggitt Polymers & Composites 2008 - Cascade Steel Rolling Mills 2007 - Amerson Precision Sheet Metal |
Kelly McDonald Business Leader of the Year
2024 - Harold Washington, Washington Roofing, McMinnville Industrial Promotions
Business Leader of the Year
| 2023 - Pat Crowley, Chapul Farms 2019 - Bill Mackie, APT 2018 - Deven Paolo and Keath Paolo, Solid Form Fabrication 2017 - Heather Harris, NW Rapid Mfg. 2016 - Shon Holyfield & Shahab Emrani, TTR 2015 - Rolf Hagelganz, World Class Technology 2014 - Peter Kircher, Golden Valley Brewery Restaurant 2013 - Jeff Dyck, Cascade Steel Rolling Mills 2012 - Jeremy Lodge, Meggitt Polymers & Composites |
2011 - Dave Miles, UFP/D Stake Mill 2010 - Chris Harris, NWUAV 2009 - Betty Lou Carrier, Betty Lou's, Inc. 2008 - Lori Payne, BASi 2007 - Sherl Hill, Freelin-Wade Co. |
Board of Directors Award for Outstanding Partner of the Year
2024 - Chemeketa Community College, Paul Davis and Holly Nelson
| 2023 - Arthur Chaput, Business Oregon 2020 - City of McMinnville and McMinnville Downtown Association 2019 - MEDP Staff: Heather Hadley Blank and Lacey Dykgraff Mays 2018 - James LaBar, State of Oregon Regional Solutions 2017 - Chemeketa Community College 2016 - Gary Conner, OMEP 2015 - Linfield College Career Development 2014 - The McMinnville WORKS Steering Committee 2013 - Climax Portable Machining and Tools |
2012 - Business Oregon 2011 - Industrial Park Fiber Extension Project Team 2010 - Incite, Inc. 2009 - Business Oregon's Regional Business Development Officer: Tom Fox |
Start-up of the Year
2024 - Phenix Solutions, Mark Zimmerman, President and CEO
2023 - Cutting Edge Metals, Lori Robertson
2020 - Sustainable Rituals, Haley Queen
2019 - Mac Market, Diana Riggs
Innovator of the Year
2024 - News Register, Jeb and Ossie Bladine
2023 - Solid Carbon, John Mead
2020 - Buildable, Max De Lavenne
2019 - NW UAV, Chris Harris
Workforce Partnership Award
2024 - Willamette Valley Medical Center, Anna Hilts and Michael Mulkey
2023 - McMinnville Water & Light and the McMinnville High School CTE Pathways:
Emergency Water Filtration Trailer Project
2020 - SwedeMom Center of Giving
2019 - Online NW, Kathy Tate
Distinguished Service to Economic Vitality in our Community
2024 - Ron Noble, past State Representative
2023 - Dave Haugeberg, McMinnville Community Foundation, Grandfather of the Bypass
2022 - Kelly McDonald, MEDP Founding Board Member and Board of Directors since 2005
2022 - Scott Hill, City of McMinnville Mayor for 30 Years of Leadership in our Community
2019 - Carol Granger, MEDP and McMinnville Industrial Promotions Founding Member of the Board of Directors
Launch McMinnville - Mid-Valley Regional Innovation and Launch Mid-Valley
2024 - HelloCare, Helen Anderson
"McMinnville, Oregon is a great place to raise a business and raise a family because it has a great combination of an amazing sense of place and an amazing sense of community without losing the focus upon business. It straddles the great combination that businesses, active community members. and family members are looking for."
– James LaBar, Regional Solutions Coordinator, Oregon Governor's Office
Looking for more information? Give us a call at 503.474.6814
McMinnville Economic Development Partnership
503.474.6814
info@McMinnvilleBusiness.com
231 NE 5th Street
McMinnville, OR 97128
