The City of Beaverton is committed to assisting target market companies with their efforts to grow and expand in Beaverton. Businesses located in or interested in relocating to Beaverton are eligible to apply for our Workforce Training Assistance Program. Applicants may receive $500-$2,500 per new hire, up to a maximum of $40,000 (restrictions apply; funding is set annually and not guaranteed). Contact Steve Thompson at (503) 350-4037 for more information. The electronically fillable pdf Workforce Assistance Training Application is available for download. Our focus is on companies related to the following key target market sectors:

• Electrical Equipment
• Scientific and Medical Instruments
• Software and Information Services
• Sporting Equipment and Apparel
• Food Processing

Assistance for Target Industry Businesses
Businesses in these industries may be eligible for specialized assistance, including:

• Customized reports (industry trends, forecasts, competitive market, etc.)
• Potential suppliers of materials and services
• Assistance finding public financing and low-cost loans
• Business strategy brainstorming
• Business operations assessment
• Business plan review
• Workforce training assistance
• Local demographic and business location information
• Information on other businesses in your field
• Potential business leads for expansion (local, regional, international)
• Site selection services
• Assistance finding public business education opportunities
• Workforce development referral service

For more information on Beaverton's targeted industries, contact Economic Development Manager Alma Flores at (503) 526-2456 or .