BREAKOUT SESSION B

SANTIAM BALLROOM

This panel will provide attendees with an up‑to‑date overview of the state’s most important business recruitment and retention tools, including recent enhancements to the Joint Permitting Council, evolving opportunities within Oregon’s Enterprise Zone program, updates to Job Creation Tax Credits, and new strategies for preparing and positioning industrial sites within Oregon. Speakers will discuss how these programs are adapting to current economic conditions, streamlining processes for businesses, and supporting communities seeking sustainable, job‑creating investment.

The session will offer practical insights for local economic development professionals looking to better understand these incentives and leverage these tools more effectively in their regions.