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Seattle shops are shuttered. Portland business owners have gone under. San Francisco businesses aren’t renewing expensive leases. High real estate prices, COVID-19, protests and uncertainty are a few of the many reasons that retailers and small businesses have chosen to close their doors either temporarily or permanently. Very often thes...
With companies and entrepreneurs looking to leave major west coast cities like Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles, Eastern Oregon communities need to prepare for site selector requests. Typically, site selection consultants and executives expect a fast turnaround time so if you are not prepared to present your community, yo...
Eastern Oregon boasts of shovel-ready commercial sites and existing buildings that are ideal for businesses looking to escape the high cost, conjunction and unrest found in many of the west coast’s major cities. From Seattle to Bellevue to Portland to San Francisco, west coast cities have been home to som...
In the midst of social unrest in Portland and Seattle, Eastern Oregon provides options for West Coast residents in search of a peaceful family-friendly community with access to outdoors recreation.
COVID-19 has led many city dwellers to reconsider their living situation. Those living in the Seattle area were already dealing wit...
Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative Positions Harney County for Economic Recovery with Virtual Tour
Jul 13 2020Visitors Can Explore Their Next Vacation Destination, Business Venture, or Family Relocation With PlaceVR Technology
BAKER CITY, OR -- Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative is making sure that Harney County is one of the choices that people remember when travel restrictions due to COVID-19 relax. They’ve just launched a 360-degree video tha...
Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, San Francisco, and Portland are just a few of the Pacific Northwest communities hit hard by COVID-19 and the regulations put in place to prevent the spread of the virus. In the region’s urban cities restrictions have been severe and the economic losses high. In the wak...
PlaceVR Technology by Golden Shovel Agency Takes Viewers on a Virtual Tour
Travel concerns due to the COVID-19 public health crisis aren’t going to stop people from getting a taste of all that Union County, Oregon has to offer. A new 360-degree video has been launched by Oregon Trail Electri...
Electric Cooperative Uses PlaceVR Immersive Technology to Attract Future Visitors with Virtual Reality Tours
BAKER CITY, OR -- When you experience the opening of the new 360-degree video released by Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative to promote economic development in Baker County, your brain is going to think that you’re sitting i...
Eastern Oregon is recreation abundant with plenty of space for lovers of the outdoors. Thousands of acres of public land in Grant County alone provide access to backpacking, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, horseback riding and scenic road trips.
The Strawberry Mountain Wilderness area in Grant County boasts miles o...
The recreational opportunities in Eastern Oregon are endless. Golf is a popular activity for many residents. Eastern Oregon is home to seven golf courses. Grant County alone has three popular golf courses, one located in John Day, one in Seneca and one in Dayville. Baker City boasts the Quail Ridg...
The attractions and recreation in Eastern Oregon make it a great place to live and work. Living in the region could even lead to a healthier and more active lifestyle since there are four seasons worth of outdoor activities to enjoy. Driving in Eastern Oregon alone is an exciting endeavor...
The climate of Eastern Oregon is ideal for year-round outdoor fun! The region’s seasons each have their own special appeal, with all of them bringing new adventure. Winter welcomes plenty of snow for the ski and snowmobile enthusiasts. Spring brings lovely, moderate temperatures in the fifties and sixties, perfect fo...
Higher Education is Attainable in Eastern Oregon
Apr 20 2020Eastern Oregon University (EOU), an acclaimed four year university located in Eastern Oregon, has a wide variety of educational programs. In addition to Associate’s, Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs, the college offers online classes, military programs, certificates and workforce training programs. EOU also accepts transfer credits from other schools. Affordabl...
Education Matters in Eastern Oregon
Apr 13 2020Education in Eastern Oregon is focused on helping children thrive mentally, emotionally and physically. The school system encompasses K-12 and hosts a variety of opportunities for growth. The educators have a sincere interest in the needs of each student and are passionate about growing the next generation into well-rounded, intelligen...
Small Businesses Can Find the Resources They Need on the Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative Website
Apr 6 2020The Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative Website is a valuable resource for small businesses. Eastern Oregon is the ideal location for starting or expanding a business. The supportive and collaborative community atmosphere welcomes new businesses and professionals moving from nearby Boise, Bend, Portland and other cities. In addition, the low cost...
Videos Utilize Golden Shovel Agency’s PlaceVR Technology to Fill a Gap and Save Lives
(Baker City, Oregon – April 06, 2020) The Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative is furthering their public safety training with the launch of a training video in 360-degree format. When accessed with virtual reality goggles, viewers are abl...
WorkSource Oregon, a network of public and private partners, offers high quality services to individuals and businesses that results in job attainment, retention and business advancement. The organization provides access to information about local careers and industry profiles, tax credits, incentive programs and economic statistics to assist individuals and businesse...
Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative partners with the economic development agencies and municipalities and County leadership of Baker County, Grant County, Harney County and Union County as well as other community members to provide technical assistance that grows the economy and enhances life for residents of Eastern Oregon.
These partnerships with economi...
Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative offers low-cost energy to local businesses. Additional regional incentives make transitioning business to the area a positive move all around. Area economic development agencies and city and county governments in the region offer a long list of grants, funding, rebates and temporary tax exemptions to foste...
The state of Oregon encourages the building and expansion of businesses through several incentive programs. Local property tax exemptions, tax credits for hiring individuals from target groups, solar energy development incentives, media incentive programs and loans for the expansion of small manufacturing businesses are only a few examples of th...
Eastern Oregon is home to a wide variety of successful industries. The region has been defined by mining, timber, manufacturing and tourism historically, but these industries and more still thrive today. New startups are moving to Eastern Oregon every day, finding a supportive community and a low cost of livin...
La Grande, OR -- Each fiscal year, the La Grande Urban Renewal Agency (URA) has a limited amount of funding to allocate toward public/ private development projects within the Urban Renewal District. For the 2020-2021 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, the Agency will be accepting applications for project fundin...
A family-friendly environment, easy access to an assortment of outdoor activities and affordable living make Eastern Oregon the ideal place to relocate. Educational opportunities abound, providing residents with a supportive school system from kindergarten through college. Small towns and cities make growing a tight-knit community simple. The cost of livin...
Community theatre productions, festivals, fairs and other celebrations provide the opportunity to attend events in the region year-round at almost any given time. Live performances take place regularly at Eastern Oregon Regional Theater and the Elgin Opera House. Alder House Museum, Baker Heritage Museum, The DeWitt Museum and the Nationa...
