Corvallis Benton Business Sectors
Targeted Business Sectors
Benton County has an abundance of talent and natural resources that drive our business sector strengths. Explore our business sectors to get a feel for the wide variety of the businesses in Benton County. Explore our business sectors to get a feel for the wide variety of the businesses in Benton County.
Our targeted business sectors are: Energy and Clean Tech, Food Water and Environment, Advanced Manufacturing, Innovative Materials, Healthcare, and Professional and Creative Industries.
Biort Technologies
3625 NW Deer Run St Corvallis OR 97330
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Making an Impact Across the Globe
Corvallis Benton Country has been receiving accolades about our technology innovation and quality of life. Visit our blog to learn more about our amazing community.
Contact our Economic Development Team if you have any questions about business development in our region:

Tom Nelson
Economic Development Manager.
Read more about Tom by clicking on this link.
Phone: 541-766-6339
Email: tom.nelson@corvallisoregon.com

Kate Porsche
Economic Development Officer
Read more about Kate by clicking on this link.
Phone: 541-766-6416
Email: kate.porsche@corvallisoregon.com