The Office of Minority, Women and Emerging Small Business (OMWESB) moved from Consumer and Business Services to Business Oregon as part of the agency reorganization. The office administers the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Minority Business Enterprise/Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) and Emerging Small Business (ESB) Programs.

OMWESB strives to ensure that minorities, women and emerging small businesses have equal access to contracting opportunities in both the public and private sector.

The OBDD strategic plan was presented by the agency to the Oregon Business Development Commission on May 15, 2009. The goals are meant to drive economic growth in Oregon over both the short and long term.

Certification assures that requirements are met on a site and that construction may begin in 180 days or less, thus saving businesses significant cost and production time in siting their projects.

Oregon is focused on accelerating our state's economic recovery by creating jobs and economic stability for communities throughout the state during this volatile time. The Oregon Economic and Community Development Department's (OECDD) mission is to assist existing Oregon businesses to create and retain jobs.

Governor Ted Kulongoski's approach is comprehensive, leveraging state and federal dollars and private investment to maximize efforts that deliver short-term stimulus and long-term economic prosperity. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) empowers Oregon to invest in its economy by pursuing smart, sustainable and transformational efforts—doing this "The Oregon Way."