BANDON CHAMBER

City of Bandon
Request information on zoning, building and sign regulations, city utilities, and more.

555 Highway 101
Bandon, OR 97411
541-347-2437

Oregon Secretary of State
Registration, resources, and data for businesses and nonprofits
1-844-469-5512

Business Oregon
Oregon’s economic development agency, providing increased access to US and international markets, business expertise at local, state, and federal levels, access to capital for business financing, such as loans, loan guarantees, and incentive programs

Oregon Business Express
Comprehensive review of plans for start-ups and growth strategies

Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Providing confidential no-cost business advising services on topics such as marketing, accounting, global trade, starting a business, business planning, business management

Coos Curry Douglas (CCD) Business Development Corporation
Fostering economic development on the Southern Oregon Coast through business and project financing, technical assistance for grants, loans, marketing, and professional services including legal, accounting, website, and graphics

South Coast Development Council (SCDC)
The South Coast Development Council’s mission is to help relocate businesses to Coos and western Douglas counties.

Southwest Oregon Workforce Investment Board (SOWIB)
Coordinating workforce development initiatives by identifying high demand industries, addressing skills gaps, developing/implementing training programs for family sustaining employment, fostering regional collaboration among businesses, educational institutions and industry partners

Oregon Employment Department (OED)
Offering workforce and employment services

Worksource Oregon
Helping businesses find talent by providing hiring assistance, payroll taxes and contributions, appeals process for employers, and incentive programs

CONSULTING, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

South Coast Small Business Development Center
Find classes or workshops, or request consulting on business planning.

Southwestern Oregon Community College, Coos Bay
541-888-7182

OSU Extension Sustainable Tourism Program

The Extension Tourism program with Oregon State University Extension and Oregon Sea Grant has expanded with the recruitment of Extension Tourism specialist Miles Phillips serving the south coast region.

COMPLIANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES

Bureau of Labor and Industries, Oregon

Find answers to questions about employee wages, hiring, workplace safety and more. BOLI protects employment rights, advances employment opportunities, and ensures access to housing and public accommodations free from discrimination.

Free Management Library
Find information on business and nonprofit insurance, plus many other articles on business management.

OTHER RESOURCES

Oregon Coast Visitors Association
OCVA promotes tourism on the Oregon Coast. Contact OCVA about cooperative advertising for Bandon Chamber members.

SOUTH COAST BUSINESS RESOURCES

Business Oregon
Oregon’s economic development agency, providing increased access to US and international markets, business expertise at local, state, and federal levels, access to capital for business financing, such as loans, loan guarantees, and incentive programs

Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Providing confidential no-cost business advising services on topics such as marketing, accounting, global trade, starting a business, business planning, business management

Coos Curry Douglas (CCD) Business Development Corporation
Fostering economic development on the Southern Oregon Coast through business and project financing, technical assistance for grants, loans, marketing, and professional services including legal, accounting, website, and graphics

South Coast Development Council (SCDC)
The South Coast Development Council’s mission is to help relocate businesses to Coos and western Douglas counties.

RURAL OREGON GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Small businesses and organizations in rural Oregon are invited to apply for program and business-building grants facilitated by groups in the Pacific Northwest and across the country. Explore funding opportunities from various grantors, including Business Oregon and the Oregon Community Foundation, Northwest Farm Credit Services and the USDA, Hatch Oregon’s Business Accelerator and the Murdock Trust.

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION RESOURCES

Nonprofit Association of Oregon

The Nonprofit Association of Oregon is the statewide nonprofit membership organization representing and supporting charitable nonprofits of all sizes, geographic locations and missions across Oregon. NAO serves the needs of the nonprofit sector through our work in advocacy, convening, disseminating Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence, capacity building and thought leadership.

Coos Curry Are You Ready?
The Coos County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management publication, “Are You Ready?” covers preparedness for all disasters relevant to the Coos and Curry County area. You can download the Coos Curry “Are You Ready?” booklet or pick up a printed copy at the Bandon Chamber of Commerce.

Bandon CERT
Bandon CERT, a chapter of Coos County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), strives to empower all citizens to be prepared for disasters and emergencies through education and example. All CERT members are part of Coos County Sheriffs Office of Emergency Management.

Coos County CERT volunteers are trained in a consistent, nationwide approach to support emergency responders with Fire Safety, Light Search and Rescue, as well as Basic First Aid during disasters. CERT also provides educational training to the community on preparedness.

Please call 541-396-7790 for more information on becoming a member of CERT or to inquire about speaking engagements.

Everbridge Emergency Notification System
Your safety is our top concern – that’s why Coos County wants to make sure you know about emergencies and incidents as they happen.

Sign up with the Coos County Emergency Mass Notification System through Everbridge or call 541-396- 7790 for assistance.

Tsunami Awareness
Tsunami Maps from for the Bandon, Coos Bay area, Hauser, and Lakeside can be picked up at the Bandon Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center or downloaded from the State of Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI).

American Red Cross

Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety