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MEDP Spark Q3 '26 - The Business of Building Community in McMinnville, Oregon

Jul 23, 2026

MEDP Q3 - 2026 Spark Newsletter, read the full e-newsletter at this link.   A Letter from ...

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Launch Mid Valley Summer Road Trip Series Kicks Off at Century Cafe

Jul 21, 2026

Entrepreneurship thrives through connections, shared experiences, and access to the right resources. ...

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McMinnville MADE Mayor's Tour Series Celebrates Innovation During Two Milestone Anniversaries in 2026

Jul 20, 2026

McMINNVILLE, Ore. — As the City of McMinnville celebrates its 150th anniversary and ...

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McMinnville Showcases Circular Economy Innovation During Pacific Northwest Industrial Symbiosis Conference Tour

Jul 10, 2026

McMinnville welcomed attendees of the inaugural Pacific Northwest Industrial Symbiosis Conference on ...

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A New Chapter for EMPWR: McMinnville Manufacturer Joins Vitamin Well Group 

Jul 2, 2026

When the McMinnville Economic Development Partnership (MEDP) talks about supporting business growth, ...

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McMinnville Landing Moves From Planning to Possibility

May 27, 2026

Momentum continues to build for McMinnville Landing as the project transitions from long-range planning ...

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Building Connections to Capital in McMinnville - Q2 2026 Business Forum

May 13, 2026

Building Connections to Capital in McMinnville  On May 7, 2026, business owners, entrepreneurs, ...

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Opportunity Zones 2.0: Positioning McMinnville for the Next Wave of Rural Investment

Apr 24, 2026

As communities across the country prepare for the next evolution of Opportunity Zones, McMinnville ...

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MEDP Spark Q2 '26 - The Land of Opportunity: McMinnville, Oregon

Apr 24, 2026

MEDP Q2 - 2026 Spark Newsletter, read the full e-newsletter at this link.   A Letter from ...

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💥 From Ideas to Impact: 2026 Launch Mid-Valley Startup Bootcamp Recap & Winner Highlights!

Apr 1, 2026

🚀 Launching What’s Next: 2026 Launch Mid-Valley Startup Bootcamp Re-Cap & Celebrating ...

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Q1 2026 Business Leader Forum: McMinnville's Business Climate: Alignment. Action. Impact.

Feb 23, 2026

Updated: April 2026 Strengthening Communication Between the City of McMinnville & the Business Community Following ...

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Launch Mid-Valley Startup Bootcamp Returns March 27–29, 2026 to Empower Growth-Focused Founders

Feb 24, 2026

The McMinnville Economic Development Partnership (MEDP) is proud to partner again for the Launch Mid-Valley ...

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MEDP Spark Q1 '26 - Entering 20 Years of Partnership and Progress

Jan 23, 2026

MEDP Q1 - 2026 Spark Newsletter, read the full e-newsletter at this link.    A Letter from ...

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Building Momentum: Incentive-Based Tools Strengthening Yamhill County's Business Economy: C-PACE

Jan 23, 2026

4/24/26 Unlocking New Investment: MEDP Brings C-PACE to Yamhill County  Through steady ...

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Calling on our Business Leaders for 2026 Strategic Plan Input: Business Advisory Survey

Jan 21, 2026

Hello McMinnville Business & Industry Leaders, MEDP is setting priorities for the year ahead, ...

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McMinnville's Workforce: Signals, Shifts, and the Path into 2026

Jan 9, 2026

Image, MEDP 2025 Annual Report   McMinnville’s workforce data continues to reflect a community ...

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When Students Run the Company: A WIN for Manufacturing

Dec 2, 2025

🏭 Ready or Not… They Ran the Company! The Inaugural Yamhill County Student MFG Experience: ...

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Launch Mid Valley Recognized in Statewide Small Business Support Award

Nov 14, 2025

LMV Recognized in Statewide Small Business Support Awards, Strengthening MEDP Partnership Through Launch ...

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Celebrating Our 2025 McMinnovators: Innovation, Leadership, and Community in Action

Nov 14, 2025

McMinnville, Oregon showed up in full force this month to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and ...

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Oregon Trade Mission Strengthens Global Links — and McMinnville’s Steel Industry

Nov 14, 2025

Governor Kotek Meets the New Owners of McMinnville’s Steel Mill  Governor Tina Kotek recently ...

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