About SEDCOR- WoodburnBolstering the
Mid-Willamette Valley Economy
Where preparation and opportunity meet
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SEDCOR: The Region’s
Economic Development Leader
Focus: Mid Willamette Valley
Marion, Polk & Yamhill Counties
Founded in 1982
Structure:
Private 501(c)6 nonprofit
400 members
Funding: Public and Private
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Mission: Add Traded Sector Jobs
Business assistance
Coordinate public & private resources
Access to capital
Tax incentives
Trade and export assistance
Recruitment
Supply chain
Workforce training and certification
Manufacturing advocacy
Information & referral resources
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Four drivers of SEDCOR
Retain and Grow the Traded Sector
Recruit the Traded Sector
Tell the Region’s Business Story
Grow the Business Network
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Traded Sector: Focus on Jobs
Multiplier effect: From 2.5 – 15
Wages: Average 21% higher
Technology & innovation: 72% of all private sector R&D spending
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Retain & Grow Business
Business Retention & Expansion in ten communities
Over 800 traded sector employer visits this year
29 Certificates of Origin; international trade event
Make It In Willamette Valley manufacturer outreach
CTE Program and work with 9 school districts; 1,200 students exposed to trade jobs
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Recruit Business
Host multiple site selectors
Site Link: Connect with site selectors in Oregon
Large Lot initiative - direct company outreach
92 responses to requests-for-proposal in the last two years
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Tell the Region’s Business Story
Consistent new look and feel for SEDCOR
All-new sedcor.com
Press and media outreach
2,000 Enterprise magazines delivered to business leaders
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Grow the Business Network
Business referrals daily
2,000 business leaders networking:
Industrial Site Tours
Governor’s Reception
Ag Breakfast
Golf Tourney
Honors Lunch
Economic Business Forums
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Key strategies in 2015-16
Build and recruit through Make it in the Willamette Valley connections
Leverage web and new technology for stronger member engagement, recruitment
Bolster local community networks with business through BR&E.
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Questions?
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