Oregon's economy is driven by companies that ring up sales outside of Oregon, bringing in fresh dollars that support familes, local businesses, and government services.  We call these companies "traded sector" because they sell their products and services globally.  Traded-sector companies tend to cluster because they draw competitive advantage from their proximity to competitors, to a skilled workforce, to specialized suppliers, and to a shared base of sophisticated knowledge about their industry.

By identifying our traded-sector industry clusters and paying special attention to their needs, Oregonians and policy-makers have a way of thinking about how to grow our economy and create more high-paying jobs.  Read more.

In 2010, we asked each of Oregon's clusters to tell us their top industry-specific priorities. Click here for a summary of Oregon's top industry cluster priorities.

Join us for the next Oregon Cluster Network meeting to learn more about how you can support Oregon's industry clusters.