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WHO WE ARE &
WHAT WE DO

Rogue Business is a collaborative group of organizations focused on enhancing economic development and support within their region. Our team works together to uplift local businesses, promote economic vitality, and encourage innovation. The team provides a range of services, including strategic partnerships, workforce development, and support for entrepreneurs, all aimed at creating a sustainable and prosperous local economy.

Business
Oregon

Contact

Marta Tarantsey
Regional Development Officer

(503) 856-2693
Marta.tarantsey@oregon.org

Illinois Valley Community Development Organization

Contact

(541) 592-4440

Oregon Employment Department Communications and Economic Research

Contact

Guy Tauer
Regional Economist

(541) 816-8396
Guy.R.Tauer@employ.oregon.gov

Worksource
Rogue Valley

OMEP

Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Regional Solutions Team

Contact

Jessica Laberge
Southern/South Coast Regions Coordinator

(503) 580-8309
Jessica.laberge@oregon.gov

Rogue Workforce
Partnership

Contact

Tyler Worthley
Sr. Business Services Manager

(541) 842-2579
Tyler@rogueworkforce.org

SBDC

Small Business Development Center

Contact

Ruth Swain
Director – Grants Pass

(541) 946-7494
sbdc@roguecc.edu

Marshall Doak
Director – Medford

(541) 552-8300
doakm@sou.edu

SOREDI

Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development, Inc.

Contact

James Tadlock
Business Development Manager

(541) 829-9061
jaymes@soredi.org

Living
Opportunities

Contact

Blaine Lindsey
Business & Donor Relations

(541) 499-5281
blainel@livingopps.org

Vocational
Rehab

Contact

Misa Olsen
Workforce & Business Coordinator

(541) 610-3293
Misa.a.olsen@odhsoha.oregon.gov

SOU Career
Connections

Contact

Stacey Westrum
Director of Career Connections

(541) 552-8820
careerconnections@sou.edu

ODHS

Contact

James Rose
Community Partnership Coordinator

James.r.rose@odhs.oregon.gov

Project
Youth+

Contact

Tobin Mikels
Work Experience Program Manager

(541) 476-8146
tobin@pyplus.org

City of
Grants Pass

Contact

Dana Pearce
Economic Development Manager

(541) 450-6014
dpearce@grantspassoregon.gov