Living here
Nearest 4-year college39 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college37 mi
High school graduates91.1%
College graduates31.3%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Newport Community Development
Newport's Community Development Department administers the city's land use planning and urban renewal programs, including building program administration, plan reviews, inspections, and related permitting services. It provides planning, building, and development support to the City Council, Planning Commission, and the public.
state
Business Oregon
Business Oregon is the state's economic development agency. The Business Oregon Commission oversees the agency's activities to ensure a coherent, integrated approach to economic development and a continuous policy direction that can transcend changes in executive and legislative leadership.
state
Marion County Economic Development
Marion County's Economic Development page lists programs such as Business Retention & Expansion (SEDCOR), Chamber & Small Business Support, City Support, Detroit Marinas, Emergent Economic Opportunity Program (EEOP), Opal Creek Promise, Tourism Support, and Youth Employment Program. It describes current projects including expanding rural broadband connectivity, supporting traded-sector businesses, and promoting tourism and workforce development in Marion County, Oregon.
State sales taxNone
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo