www.oregonprospector.com

SALEM, OR— In the high-stakes world of business recruitment, Oregon has a leg up on the competition. OregonProspector.com, a website dedicated to providing detailed information on available building sites in Oregon is the number one result on Google for those searching "Industrial Buildings and Lands."

The website was developed through a partnership with the Oregon Economic Development Association, the Oregon Economic and Community Development Department, and other partners. OregonProspector.com provides a comprehensive database of available sites and buildings by city, county, type of property and size using a powerful geographic information system. Selectors can search properties by specific criteria, find certified sites, gather demographics, view community profiles, use interactive maps, and make contacts necessary to proceed towards development.

"From workforce to infrastructure, this website strengthens our ability to connect companies with Oregon communities delivering good jobs and unlimited economic opportunity," said Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski. “As Governor, I am proud that Oregon's government and private enterprise are working together to strengthen Oregon's economy through business growth. Oregon is strong and getting stronger."

The website recently received a United States Department of Agriculture grant, which will be invested in new search capabilities and other enhancements to the site. There are currently 429 land sites and buildings listed on OregonProspector.com, with 48 of
those certified through the Governor’s Certified Industrial Lands program. Oregon manages an industrial site certification program with an ample inventory of sites now declared "project-ready."

This expedites construction, with groundbreaking able to occur within six months or less for most projects. This is possible because regulatory work is all done in advance, giving more certainty for businesses in locating and developing projects quickly. The collaborative certification process brings local and state government to the table, assuring continued, responsive coordination during project development.

Oregon Economic and Community Development Department

The Oregon Economic and Community Development Department provides economic, community and cultural enhancement throughout the state. The Department administers programs that assist businesses, communities and people. Oregon's economic development system is designed to meet the state's changing economy, provide flexibility in funding statewide and regional needs, and focus on funding economic and community development services for rural and distressed communities.