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City of Milwaukie Economic Development Brochure

Welcome to Milwaukie - a thriving small city with big plans, and the commitment to make them happen.

Milwaukie is next to the growing urban metropolis of Portland in Oregon's lush Willamette Valley. Our location gives us a unique advantage: easy access to big city infrastructure without the heavy costs. Our goal is to actively assist existing Milwaukie companies, and also support those seeking to locate or expand in Milwaukie. Our team can help solve problems and find the business resources you need to grow. The City is committed to making Milwaukie a better place to live and work. Why should your business call Milwaukie home?

  • Strategic Location: Located at junction of Highways 99E and Highway 224 and next to Interstate I-205; only 9 miles to Portland International Airport
  • Tax Incentives: Enterprise zone property tax abatements available
  • Lower Cost of Doing Business: No sales or inventory tax; No City of Milwaukie business income or payroll tax; No county business income tax. Oregon has an excellent business tax structure according to recent rankings by Forbes and The Tax Foundation.
  • Educated Workforce: Educated, 300,000+ labor force within a seven-mile radius; ten Colleges and Universities nearby
  • Business Development Partners: A network of state, regional and county resources aiming to assist your business
  • Business Friendly Local Government

Whether you're relocating or expanding your business let the Economic Development staff of Milwaukie lend you a hand.

For general market/demographic information, click here.

For more information on downtown, including a recent market analysis, visit the Main Street Milwaukie page.

Kenny Asher
Community Development and Public Works Director

Phone: (503) 786-7654
Email: asherk@ci.milwaukie.or.us



 

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