Supporting Business Growth and Economic Development

To foster business growth, creating an innovative environment and investing in infrastructure

Supporting Business Growth and Economic Development

To foster business growth, creating an innovative environment and investing in infrastructure

Our community is a business-friendly environment that is committed to economic development. We strive to cultivate a deep understanding of what it takes to support and sustain today’s economy, both for ourselves and future generations.

This invaluable knowledge has established a strong foundation for supporting a growing range of diverse industries. Our economic development team is passionate about promoting partnerships and propelling business growth in Independence.

A Prime Location for Employers

Our highly skilled workforce, combined with a high-speed fiber telecommunications infrastructure and close proximity to Interstate 5, makes Independence an ideal location for a broad range of employers.

Marketing Mondays

Visitor Resources

2040 Vision Plan

Community Demographics

Utility Providers

Economic Development Director

Shawn Irvine

  • (503) 837-1191

  • 555 South Main Street
    Independence, OR 97351

  • Office Hours: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
    Monday-Friday (Closed Holidays)

Our community is a business-friendly environment that is committed to economic development. We strive to cultivate a deep understanding of what it takes to support and sustain today’s economy, both for ourselves and future generations.

This invaluable knowledge has established a strong foundation for supporting a growing range of diverse industries. Our economic development team is passionate about promoting partnerships and propelling business growth in Independence.

A Prime Location for Employers

Independence is home to over 350,000 residents, all living within a 30-minute drive and filling over 214,000 jobs. Our highly skilled workforce, combined with a high-speed fiber telecommunications infrastructure and close proximity to Interstate 5, makes Independence an ideal location for a broad range of employers.

Marketing Mondays

Visitor Resources

2040 Vision Plan

Community Demographics

Utility Providers

Economic Development Director

Shawn Irvine

  • (503) 837-1191

  • 555 South Main Street
    Independence, OR 97351

  • Office Hours: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
    Monday-Friday (Closed Holidays)