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Creating a competitive advantage in attracting, growing & retaining business in the Willamette Valley

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.

07/10/2026

Come on out to the Philomath Frolic Rodeo today! Corey with Wild Soul Brand will be representing REAL with his outdoor products!

06/20/2026

Come on out to the Brownsville Pioneer Picnic this weekend! Lots of great vendors, activities for kids, they had a spelling bee, and pioneer fashion show. Lots more activities Saturday and Sunday. Visit the REAL booth while you are out!

05/14/2026

Come out to Monroe Oregon for the Chamber Business Expo! Rural Economic Alliance REAL

04/24/2026

Congratulations to Melody Jordan of MJ Media Productions in Lebanon, known by many as the “musical photographer lady.” Melody is proud of building a business that blends her creative passions—music, photography, and her podcast, while supporting other local businesses and community events with their multi-media needs. Her grit and determination to share her talents across the region have made her a familiar and valued part of the Lebanon, and surrounding creative community.

Check out her music event schedule here!
https://www.melodyjordanmusic.com/event-list

Congratulations to Carl and the team at Dirt Road Brewing in Philomath as they continue to grow a place where the community comes together. Carl says, what makes Dirt Road special isn’t just the great b**r and talented bartenders—it’s the people of Philomath who make the place thrive. They’re excited to expand again this summer with a new patio space that will make room for outdoor music and even more community gatherings.

Go see Dirt Road Brewing's menu and amenities here:
dirtroadbrewing.com

03/12/2026

🌟 Halsey Highlights: Farmer’s Food Shack 🌟

Halsey Highlights is a new program designed to share information about local businesses and promote them within our community. This month, we’re excited to spotlight Farmer’s Food Shack, a newly opened café located at 80 W. 2nd Street, just south of the Highway 99E and Highway 228 intersection.

🥞 Fresh Breakfast & Lunch Options
Farmer’s Food Shack is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., serving a variety of homemade breakfast and lunch favorites. Menu items include biscuits and gravy, breakfast burritos, soups, wraps, and more.

☕ In addition to hearty meals, the café offers coffee (including several sugar-free flavors), energy drinks, and smoothies.
You can view the full menu on their page — be sure to follow them for daily specials and updates!

⏱ Short on time? Call ahead to place your order: 541-369-2626

🌱 A Dream Realized
Owner Becky Freitag, a small-town native and farmer’s daughter, has long dreamed of creating a welcoming gathering place in Halsey where people can enjoy a home-cooked meal and a great cup of coffee. With the opening of Farmer’s Food Shack, that dream has become a reality. Becky credits her family and the Halsey community for their support in helping bring her vision to life.

📣 Let Us Highlight Your Business!
Are you a Halsey business owner who would like to be featured in Halsey Highlights? We’d love to hear from you!

📞 Contact City Hall at 541-369-2522 or visit the Business & Economic Development page on the City of Halsey website for more information.
https://halseyor.gov/services/business___economic_developments/index.php

03/01/2026

Places like Shoppe of Shalom are what make our small towns special. Rooted in tradition, family, and connection — this is the kind of business that strengthens Central Linn. Proud to support local.

02/25/2026

Lebanon was proud to host a standout Oregon business conference at the Boulder Falls Event Center, where Weldwood Marketing brought together marketing leaders from across the country for two days of practical insight and inspiration.
Speakers including New Normal Media, Luke Kostka, and Todd Radio FM, Todd Scherer emphasized that small-community businesses can thrive online by leaning into authenticity, focus, smart delegation, and sustainable growth strategies.
National expertise met strong local chamber representation—proving that rural communities can host big ideas and build even bigger momentum.

02/01/2026

Jake is the Founder and Owner of Weldwood Marketing and recently opened a top-of-the-line podcast studio in Lebanon designed specifically for local business owners. What started as an in-house tool has quickly become a shared community resource—giving entrepreneurs access to professional-quality audio, video, and production support without needing to travel or invest in expensive equipment. Jake sees the studio as a way to help businesses clearly tell their stories, build credibility, and create media assets they can actually use—podcasts, interviews, and short-form content that strengthens their brand and reach.

That same business-owner-first mindset is driving the Oregon Business Conference happening this month, in Lebanon.

https://oregonbusinessconference.com/

Built by a business owner for business owners, the conference is intentionally practical—focused on real decisions, real constraints, and real tools that help companies grow. Instead of theory or hype, attendees learn directly from peers and experienced operators, with sessions on media, staffing, funding, clarity, and ex*****on. Jake’s goal is simple: make high-quality resources accessible in the Central Willamette Valley and create a room full of people who learn from each other and leave better equipped to run their businesses.

01/15/2026

Congratulations to Pami Monnette owner of County Line Flowers and their grand opening in Philomath next to Timber Towne Coffee. Pami has deep experience with supporting farm-based businesses she spent time combining her flower business with events. She is proud of the fact that her business in reality buys products from 12 plus local farms and other value add agricultural businesses in the area. There's even space in the flower shop for a variety of locally made products like pottery and wool. The open house featured w**e from the local 3 Fools W**e Company.

04/28/2025

Rural Economic Alliance REAL organization comprised of nine cities across Benton and Linn County. Click on the link below for a full listing of classes for business owners and potential business owners.

https://tinyurl.com/v8r5eew

Address

Lebanon, OR

Opening Hours

8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15412584256

Website

http://ruraleconomicalliance.com/

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