Oregon Frontier Chamber among recipients of rural opportunity grant

“Inspire Oregon” Tackles Rural Housing Crisis

By Madilynne Clark The University of Oregon’s Institute for Policy Research and Engagement is home to Inspire Oregon, which organizes summits to discuss and develop policies for Oregon’s challenges. In late October, Inspire Oregon hosted more than 50 people for their Rural Housing Policy Incubator which included policymakers, local administrators, and industry leaders in drafting recommendations for the 2026 Oregon Legislative Session. Most disc…

Oregon Frontier Chamber among recipients of rural opportunity grant

Business Oregon announced this week that $1,945,000 in Rural Opportunity Initiative (ROI) grants were awarded to 18 organizations, dedicated to strengthening entrepreneurship and economic resilience across Oregon's rural communities. Among this year's recipients, the Oregon Frontier Chamber of Commerce stands out for receiving critical ROI support to power its Rural Ambassador Program-a...