Live and Work on Oregon’s Adventure Coast
Oregon’s Adventure Coast, consisting of Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston, is truly unique. Our business and professional people accentuate individuality and character. Our retailers strike a balance between distinctively-local shops and nationally-known chains.
Whether a first time visitor, prospective new resident or business owner considering relocation, once you come here, you’ll never want to leave. Learn more in our Relocation Guide (PDF) (opens in new tab).
Thinking of Moving Here?
We love when people want to join our community. Request a relocation packet and let us help get you started. Scroll to the bottom of this page to find the relocation request form.
Moving your business?
We have many entities who are at your service for all your business needs and want to help make you successful.
Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director: Rosey Thomas
145 Central Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 266-0868 | rosey@oregonsbayarea.org
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South Coast Development Council
Regional Business Relocation and Expansion Services
Executive Director: Lexie Woodward
PO Box 3623, Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 808-7774 | lexie@scdcinc.org
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Professional Development/Employee Training Services
The Southwestern Oregon Community College (opens in new tab) (SWOCC) Small Business Development Center (opens in new tab) provides practical business information including confidential advising services, referrals to business assistance programs, affordable business training and a multitude of business resources for business success. SBDC focuses on the retention and expansion of established businesses, as well as helping businesses get started. Advising services are free and include: marketing, financing sources, growth, cash flow, record keeping, technology, customer service, business planning, strategic planning, export/import, human resources, sales skills, budgeting, market research, lender relations and much more. A free, confidential business advising session or registration for a low-cost training can be scheduled by calling 541-888-7182.
Workforce Development
Southwestern’s Workforce Development Department (opens in new tab) delivers high-quality technical and professional training in career-oriented programs that are specific to your employees’ needs. Whether your organization is for-profit or non-profit, private, public or government, they have experience in a wide variety of industry settings. Trainings can be delivered on-site, on campus or online. For more information, call (541) 888-7328.
The Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board (opens in new tab) (SOWIB) makes collaborative, innovative and effective investments of private and public resources to improve regional workforce skills, expand access to family-sustaining job opportunities, and enhance adaptability in a changing employment landscape. SOWIB creates job training, skill upgrade, apprenticeship and internship opportunities, focusing on employment benefiting the individual and the community.
Downtown/Merchants Associations
Coos Bay Downtown Association
Contact: April Keeley
Director and Main Street Manager
(541) 404-7271 | Email Us
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North Bend Main Street
Contact: Stephanie Wilson
Main Street Manager
(541) 756-4613 | Email Us
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Charleston Merchants Association
Contact: Courtney Jeffs
Email Us
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