Clackamas County

What can $1 million in tourism investment do for a local economy?   This year, it’s helping 18 Clackamas County businesses invest in growth, improve their operations, and strengthen the visitor experiences they provide.   The Clackamas County Office of Economic Development and Clackamas County Office of Tourism, dba Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory partnered to launch the Tourism Business Grant Program, expanding access to grant funding for tourism-related businesses.   Awards range from about $4,500 to $100,000, with projects taking place in communities throughout the county.   Tourism is an important part of Clackamas County’s economy. In 2024, visitors traveling more than 50 miles to the area spent $571.8 million locally.   Learn more about the 18 businesses receiving funding and the projects this investment will support: https://lnkd.in/gAYJys8z

Our Business Development Grant Program opens September 17 at 9 a.m. for a new round of funding to help traded sector businesses grow their operations in Clackamas County.   This year, $600,000 is available, with individual awards of up to $100,000. Funding can support capital investments and workforce development projects, including equipment purchases, facility improvements, expanded production, and employee training. Applicants must provide a 1:1 match.   Since the program launched two years ago, Clackamas County has directly invested more than $1 million in 22 local businesses. Those investments have supported 262 existing jobs and created 15 new ones. The numbers are important, but the impact goes beyond them. When businesses expand, they create opportunities for workers and families, invest in their communities, and help build a stronger local economy. Applications open Sept. 17 at 9 a.m. and close Oct. 22 at 5 p.m.   Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/e2PSquVB Questions? Email 4biz@clackamas.us or call (503) 742-4BIZ (4249).

The Sunrise Community Coalition is turning community input into action by supporting workforce opportunities identified through the Sunrise Corridor Community Vision Plan. Two more opportunities are coming up for Sunrise Corridor businesses to learn how they can connect with future employees through supported youth internship opportunities.   Clackamas Workforce Partnership is hosting an in-person workshop on Sept. 16 and a virtual lunch and learn on Oct. 13. Both sessions will help businesses learn how they can host interns, access available support, and build connections with young people interested in exploring career opportunities.   Businesses do not have to navigate the process alone. Support includes: • Help creating an internship opportunity • Covered wages for participating interns • Guidance and coaching throughout the experience   In-person workshop Sept. 16, 2026 1 to 2:30 p.m. Clackamas Community College, Harmony Campus   Virtual lunch and learn Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026 12 to 1 p.m. Both events are free. To RSVP or learn more, contact info@clackamasworkforce.org.

Labor Day weekend is a great time to think about what’s next. Maybe you’re happy where you are. Maybe you’re ready for a change. Maybe it’s time for a job that offers more opportunity, stability, and room to grow. As you head into the long weekend, take a few minutes to check out what’s happening at Clackamas County. We’re currently hiring across a wide range of career areas: Health Centers Public Safety 911 Services Law Enforcement Community & Development Services Transportation Services Human Resources Risk & Safety Great career paths are available, with plenty of opportunities to put your experience to use. Good pay, good benefits, opportunities for career advancement, stability, a balance between work and personal life, and work that you can be proud of. This Labor Day, celebrate the work you have done, and then consider what you would like to do next. Take the opportunity to look at your next chance with Clackamas County now: https://lnkd.in/ewcwYGR #LaborDay #NowHiring #ClackamasCounty #CareerOpportunities #OregonJobs #Hiring #JobSearch

We’re wrapping up the first Sunrise Corridor Youth Civic Engagement Program, and we couldn’t be more excited about this group of young people. Over the past several weeks, local high school students came together to learn how civic systems work, build communication and leadership skills, explore issues affecting their community, and put those skills into practice. This program grew directly from the Sunrise Corridor Community Coalition’s community visioning process, where more than 1,500 residents, organizations, civic leaders, and elected officials helped shape a vision for the Sunrise Corridor's future. One priority the community identified was preparing the next generation to build the skills to become leaders. A special thank you to the City of Happy Valley, Oregon Youth Council for their partnership, the City of Happy Valley, Oregon Library for welcoming our students, Oregon State Representative April Dobson and Clackamas County Administrator Gary Schmidt for sharing their time and experience, and everyone who helped make this program possible. Most of all, thank you to the students who showed up, asked questions, shared their ideas, and brought their perspectives to the conversation. We’re excited to see how they apply what they learned. Learn more about the Sunrise Corridor Community Vision Plan: https://lnkd.in/gY7k8RE6

We all play a part in protecting our local creeks, the Willamette, and the Clackamas rivers. Pesticides can harm wildlife and affect our drinking water in Clackamas County and throughout Oregon. By choosing safe lawn care practices, you help protect wildlife and keep drinking water safe for everyone in Clackamas. If you choose to use pesticides on your lawn or plants, here are our recommendations: • Pick products with lower toxicity or those labeled by OMRI. You can also check the USDA’s list of allowed and prohibited substances for more information. • Use pesticides that target only the pests you want to control, instead of broad formulas that can harm helpful insects. Insects like lady beetles and parasitic wasps help keep harmful pests in check. • Apply pesticides only when the weather is calm and dry. Avoid using them on windy or wet days. • Make sure people and pets stay away while you apply pesticides and for a while afterward. • Use well-maintained equipment to prevent overapplication To find more tips, visit https://lnkd.in/gS7x4g9K

There is still time for Sunrise Corridor businesses to join an upcoming workshop focused on supported youth internship opportunities. Clackamas Workforce Partnership is helping businesses connect with future workers by providing support to develop internship opportunities, including covered wages and ongoing coaching. Join us on Aug.19 to learn how your business can participate and receive support throughout the process. Event details: Aug. 19, 2026 1 - 2:30 p.m. Clackamas Community College, Harmony Campus The workshop is free and held in person. To RSVP, contact info@clackamasworkforce.org. A second workshop will also be held Sept. 16.

You might find your next career opportunity is right around the corner. Clackamas County is looking for people to fill roles in healthcare, public safety, parks and recreation, transportation, behavioral health, planning, public works, and leadership. Whether you're looking to grow your career, take on new challenges, or bring your expertise to a mission-driven organization, we have opportunities for professionals with diverse backgrounds and experience. If you want a job that matters and a chance to build a lasting career, we encourage you to apply. Take a look at our current job openings and see which one fits you best: https://lnkd.in/ewcwYGR #ClackamasCounty #GovernmentJobs #CareerOpportunities #HealthcareJobs #LawEnforcementCareers #PublicWorks #ParksAndRecreation #Leadership

Sunrise Corridor businesses are invited to learn how they can connect with future employees through supported youth internship opportunities. Through a partnership with Clackamas Workforce Partnership, local businesses can participate in a free employer workshop to learn how they can create meaningful internship experiences for young people while receiving support throughout the process. Businesses do not have to navigate the process alone. Support includes: • Help creating an internship opportunity • Covered wages for participating interns • Guidance and coaching throughout the experience Whether your business has hosted interns before or is exploring the idea for the first time, these workshops will provide resources and guidance to help you get started. Two workshops are available: Aug. 19, 2026 - 1 - 2:30 p.m. Sept. 16, 2026 - 1 - 2:30 p.m. Clackamas Community College, Harmony Campus 7738 SE Harmony Rd. Milwaukie, OR 97222 Workshops are free and held in person. Businesses can attend whichever date works best. To RSVP or learn more, contact Clackamas Workforce Partnership at info@clackamasworkforce.org.

Clackamas County recently marked an important milestone by breaking ground on our future Recovery Campus. This new project will help more people get substance use disorder treatment, recovery services, and transitional housing. Once finished, the campus will offer 76 new treatment and recovery beds. It will provide a full range of care, such as detox, residential treatment, mental health services, medication-assisted treatment, peer support, care coordination, and on-site transitional housing to help people return to the community. This project is an important step in making Clackamas County’s recovery system stronger and making sure more people can get the help they need for long-term recovery. Construction is expected to be completed in late 2027. Learn more about the Recovery Campus, the services it will provide, and how it fits into the county's broader behavioral health and homelessness response: https://lnkd.in/ghbvkygS #ClackamasCounty #BehavioralHealth #Recovery #PublicService #CommunityHealth #SubstanceUseRecovery #MentalHealth #Oregon