Economic Development

The Economic and Capital Development Department manages economic development programs and capital projects that support the attraction, retention and expansion of local businesses and enhance the overall economic vitality of Lake Oswego.   Working with local, State, Federal and Regional Economic Development Partners and the business community, the Department manages activities and programs in commercial areas throughout the City, including Downtown, Lake Grove Village, the Kruse Way corridor, and the Southwest Industrial Area.  The Department is also responsible for capital investment projects including facilities planning and leading the Lake Oswego to Portland Streetcar project.

You'll find a wealth of information at the websites of these city departments:

Lake Oswego Economic and Capital Development

Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency

Location

The Economic and Capital Development Department is located on the first floor of City Hall at 480 A Avenue in downtown Lake Oswego.

Business Solutions

For assistance as you start or expand your business, please refer to our business resource contacts. Our business solutions team welcomes your call:

Business Assistance: Jane Blackstone, Economic Development Manager
503-635-0243

Development and Permitting: Leslie Hamilton, Planning Business Liaison
503-675-3731

Forms and Information

Please check out new Forms and Handouts that describe Development Review processes, timelines for review, and Development Code Standards.

Contacts

Brant Williams, Director, Economic and Capital Development Department

Jane Blackstone, Economic Development Manager