Business Resources

We can help, no matter what stage of the business process you are in. Whether you’re looking for the tools to help you create a business plan, financing to get your business off the ground, or information on how to expand, we can connect you to the right resources.

APT received a $1.2 million grant from Business Oregon for an expansion project at their McMinnville facility

One-on-One Consultations

MEDP will connect you and your business to local, regional, and state resources to help streamline your project. Our team is ready to meet with you to answer your questions about our community, business environment, and property inventory.

We provide the following, confidential services:

Property Searches
Site Selector Resources
Data and Market Research Tools
Employee Recruitment and Training Connections
Financing and Loan Connections

Call or email us to set up an appointment today!

Business Planning

When you're ready to start planning your new business venture, we have the simple steps to get you started.

Step One: Research

Do some preliminary research. What type of business are you launching? Are there similar businesses in town? What is your competitive advantage?

Step Two: Planning

Start or update your business plan. Our friends at the Small Business Development Center specialize in helping entrepreneurs get started on this important step. We also have connections at SCORE, a free business counseling/mentoring service.

Use this Starting a Business Checklist to get on your way.

Looking for a startup consultation? The following organizations can help:

Launch Mid Valley
Join us for our monthly Coffee Club for Start-ups & Entrepreneurs
Learn more on our event calendar

Oregon Entrepreneurs Network
503.222.2270
info@oen.org

SCORE
Serves Northwest Oregon
Find a local mentor

Chemeketa SBDC
503.399.5088
chemeketa@oregonsbdc.org
626 High St NE, Suite 210 Salem, OR 97301

Step Three: Establish Yourself

To establish your business you’ll need to register it with the state of Oregon, get the proper license and permits (FYI: McMinnville does not require a business license), get tax numbers, and learn about employer obligations.

Business Xpress has all of this information and more in their Startup Toolkit

Step Four: Financing

See our financing section.

Step Five: Continuous Improvement

We’re happy to help you find the resources you need to improve, no matter what type of business you have. Whether it’s implementing lean manufacturing principles, seeking funds, or training new employees, call us and we can help.

Financing

When you're ready to work with a bank, we can supply you with some valuable information from data to grant programs to the Small Business Administration. If you're looking for a loan, we know the best places to start. Contact us when you want to learn more about the various financing programs we have available.

Local Resources

When you're ready to talk about financing your business, we have a referral list of community and local banks. The type and size of your business will help us determine the best possible fit. Contact us to learn more.

Regional Resources

Yamhill County Economic Development: Yamhill County may have grants available for local businesses. Find more information on Yamhill County's website.
Small Business Development Center Capital Access Team can help business owners and entrepreneurs with advice on accessing capital.
Launch Mid-Valley - a regional collaborative unearthing innovative resources to help launch startups and support growth businesses with the Mid-Valley Angel Fund.

State Resources

Business Oregon: The State's economic development organization has over 80 grants, loans, tax incentives, and other programs available for businesses in Oregon. Learn more on their website.
Oregon Department of Energy Incentives: There are various incentives available from the Oregon Department of Energy for businesses looking to invest in energy-saving and renewable energy projects.

Continuous Improvement

Whether you’ve been in business for a while and feel you need a reboot, or you’re just getting started and want to learn the most efficient way to lay out your shop floor, we know who you should contact.

MEDP Events

We care about the health of the McMinnville economy and supporting all businesses in the region. Visit our Event Page to see if we have any upcoming events for local manufacturers and businesses.

Lean Manufacturing

Lean manufacturing describes the process of eliminating waste within a manufacturing process. Not only can lean create efficiency on a shop floor, it can eliminate costs of doing business and help companies grow.

OMEP (Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership) is a non-profit organization designed to help Oregon manufacturers compete in a global market. Call us to learn more about OMEP’s programs and whether your company may qualify for a grant.

"It's an 'all hands on deck' partnership. McMinnville rolls up their sleeves and they go to bat for you. They know we're always on a time crunch, and it seems like they are always right there to help."

– John Sizemore, Vice President of Sales, Betty Lou's, Inc.

Looking for more information? Give us a call at 503.474.6814