Empowering Your Business
Discover the resources your business needs to thrive and find support in navigating business systems.
The EC Works Business Resource Networks (BRNs) align local business support partners to streamline outreach, reduce barriers, and better respond to the workforce and operational needs of employers. We bring together local business support organizations to make it easier for employers to access the services they need, by coordinating outreach, reducing duplication, and connecting businesses to the right resources at the right time.
Not sure where to start? Use the buttons below to visit your East Cascades region.
- North Oregon BRN serves Gilliam, Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, and Wheeler counties.
- Central Oregon BRN serves Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties.
- South Central BRN serves Klamath and Lake counties.
Support Services and Resources
Talent Recruitment
- Finding candidates
- Hiring events & job fairs
- Posting open jobs
- Navigating hiring incentives
- Filling hard-to-hire positions
Employee Retention
- Training current employees
- Leadership development
- Customized training
- Support preventing layoffs
- Workplace accommodations
- Employee advancement and upskilling opportunities
Business Operations
- Business problem-solving
- Process improvements to save money
- HR and compliance support
- Site selection and expansion
- Tax and wage incentives
- Entrepreneur and small business support
Market Analysis
- Wage and workforce data
- Industry trends and job projections
- Labor market reports
- Data to support expansion and funding decisions
Who To Contact
Kristyn Fix
Business and Community
Engagement Manager
kristyn@ecworks.org
541-816-0006