Ombudsman Program An ombudsman is an advocate, a proactive partner who works to mitigate issues between business and government concerning regulatory-related programs. Oregon City’s Economic Development staff and other City staff will serve the community’s businesses by providing timely information and supporting efforts to access development resources and information. The department will meet with businesses to direct requests for assistance and attend meetings of interest to local business leaders. By advancing a systemic method of communication, the department is advancing a positive and responsive partnership approach between the City government and the community’s business investors. Small Business Procurement Initiative With input from all of Oregon City’s municipal departments, the Economic Development Department will implement an initiative to give Oregon City’s small businesses with twenty-five or fewer employees special status to sell goods and services to the Oregon City Municipal Government. Re-Use Building Rehabilitation 2.0 The Economic Development Department is introducing a forgivable loan program within the Urban Renewal District to support revitalizing older commercial buildings. This initiative assists property owners in rehabilitating 40-year-old or older commercial structures, with eligible project costs ranging from $300,000 to $1 million. This program promotes long-term economic growth and investment in Oregon City’s commercial districts by preserving and enhancing existing buildings. 2025-2027 NEW INITIATIVES
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