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2023-2027 Rural Economic Alliance Strategic Plan

Our 2023 Strategic Plan is available to download and viewing. Please click here to download our Strategic Plan!

Our Mission

Build a thriving business economy throughout our rural communities.

Rural Economic Alliance (REAL) was created by rural cities in Linn and Benton counties to create a competitive advantage in attracting, growing and retaining business and investment in the Willamette Valley region.


Our partnerships with the region's many local connections allow entrepreneurs to expand their resources and gain free access to business knowledge, support, grants and capital.

Adair Village

Brownsville

Halsey

Harrisburg

Monroe

Lebanon

Philomath

Sweet Home

Tangent

Linn and Benton counties are located between Portland and Eugene on the I-5 corridor. The largest city in the area is Corvallis, home of Oregon State University.

Start and Grow Here

Why do business in rural Oregon?

Central Location

The Willamette Valley is an ideal location for regional businesses that serve Northern, Central and Southern Oregon, as well as Northern California.

Strong Community

When you do business in Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley, you can feel the difference. It’s a community where people feel like they belong.

Motivated Workforce

Three higher education institutions call this region home. A knowledgeable and dedicated workforce is ready to put their skills to use locally.

Endless beauty. Endless possibility.

The Willamette Valley is rich in nature. From the lush forests and beautiful rivers to fertile farmland, the surroundings offer stunning beauty and adventure. Linn and Benton counties are an ideal place to live, work and play.

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