When the Oregon Lottery® was established in 1984, the state was in dire need of an economic jump-start. Oregonians needed solutions, so they authorized Lottery profits to help fund economic development. Today, 23% of Lottery funds are allocated for job creation and economic development, providing assistance for a variety of Oregon’s industries such as: manufacturing, high-tech, agriculture, fisheries, solar, medical, tourism, as well as small businesses. Lottery dollars play a vital role in helping support thousands of projects across the state that keep Oregon the place we all want to live, work and play.
Featured Lottery Funded Projects >>
NOAA >>
Lottery dollars bring NOAA to the Port of Newport.
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Mercy Flights >>
Lottery funds help Mercy Flights take off!
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Ft. George
Brewery >>
Lottery dollars help brew jobs in Astoria.
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Murphy Company >>
Helping Produce Plywood and Paychecks in Rogue River. [
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Apex Drive
Laboratories >>
Developing technology that triples performance for electric motors.
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Crystal Clear
Technologies >>
Developing systems to help keep our water healthy.
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DesignMedix >>
Helping to improve and save the lives of millions.
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Trillium Fiberfuels >>
Clean, easily replenished liquid fuel from straw.
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Voxtel Inc. >>
Pioneering innovations in flexible solar cells.
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Past Lottery Funded Projects >>
2008 - 2009
Working to Keep Oregon Working - [more info]
Lottery funds support jobs and economic development.
Agri-Plas - [more info]
Reclaiming oil from plastics.
Pacific Albus - [more info]
Turning sustainable trees into sustainable jobs.
Biofuels - [more info]
Nation’s first all-Biofuel station in Eugene.
Solar Energy - [more info]
Nation’s leading solar manufacturer in Oregon.
2006 - 2007
Rogue Ale - [more info]
Jobs are brewing in Newport.
Royal Caribbean International - [more info]
Cruise ship docks in Springfield.
Molecular Probes - [more info]
Creating jobs at the molecular level.
Smoke Tower - [more info]
Lives on the line.
Movie Making in Oregon - [more info]
Lights, camera, jobs.
- 2005
Astoria’s Fishermen - [more info]
Faster from the sea.
OMSI - [more info]
Lottery helps OMSI pave the road to science.
OSU Veterinary School - [more info]
Restoring a program back to health.
Oregon Coast Aquarium - [more info]
Passageway to the wonders of the sea.
Willamette Valley Vinyards - [more info]
A billion dollars and growing.
Economic and Community Development - Loan and Grant >>
If you would like more information about the process to apply for Lottery funded business loans, business support services and grants for community development projects log onto the Oregon Business Development Department website at:
http://www.oregon4biz.com or call 503-986-0123.
Small Business Development >>
All business owners are encouraged to visit their local Small Business Development Centers for assistance in starting and growing a business. SBDCs are supported by Lottery funds to provide assistance to business owners in or near their communities statewide. Visit
http://www.bizcenter.org/ to learn more about starting a business in Oregon.
Business Development Offices >>
For more information about other local Business Development assistance, visit
http://www.oregon4biz.com or call the number of the
Business Development Officers listed in your county.