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Invest in the future of your business, your community and the region!

Become a SOREDI member,

or renew your membership today.

SOREDI is a non-profit organization that is financially supported by membership. Because of that, we can offer complimentary business services to companies that are seeking to launch, relocate and prosper in Southern Oregon - just like you.

In 2020-2021:

SOREDI processed 10 Enterprise Zone applications that will create/retain 300 jobs and bring to the region $54.59 million in new private sector capital investment. That’s up to $825,000 in property tax abatement for those ten applicants!
SOREDI administered $6,628,286 in grants, getting emergency relief funds to 468 different businesses throughout all 15 SOREDI jurisdictions.

Our members made this possible.

Benefits of SOREDI Membership:

Networking & Community Engagement

-Access to a dynamic network of business members
-Opportunities to meet and work with a cross-section of the region's business and community leaders through SOREDI event participation
-Discounts to SOREDI regional events
-Ongoing consideration for Board/Committee member positions

Market Exposure

-Listing on the SOREDI web site Member Directory page
-Weekly electronic news alerts on economic development updates
-Participation in rotating member spotlights
-Opportunities to promote your business by sponsoring SOREDI events

Advocacy & Support

-Participation in positive activity towards job creation in Jackson and Josephine counties
-Strong advocacy for the manufacturing and distribution sectors, which positively impact the whole business community
-Access to business referrals and assistance from SOREDI staff professionals
-Policy support as SOREDI works with partner organizations to keep economic development at the forefront of our policy leaders’ minds