Both towns
Forest Grove and Cornelius each run their own city hall.
- Forest Grove City hall, city council and the city manager, plus a business license and a starting-a-business page.
- Cornelius City hall, city council and city administration, plus small business support and a business license.
The monthly luncheon meets on the fourth Monday.
The two city halls
Each city runs its own site, and each issues its own business license.
Forest Grove
City of Forest Grove
The city runs its own economic development office, and its director sits with us as a Community Liaison.
Cornelius
City of Cornelius
The City Manager office and the Community Development Department work together on the economic base, business growth, the administration of services and regulations, and private investment.
County, region and state
The county, the regional government and the state offices you may need.
Washington County
Regional
Community Liaisons
Both mayors, both city managers, a city councilor and the school district.
City of Forest Grove
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Malynda Wenzl
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Jesse Vanderzanden
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Angel Falconer
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Miles Glowacki
City of Cornelius
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Jeff Dalin
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Peter Brandom
Forest Grove School District
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David Warner
Who to call for what
A business license comes from your city, not the county and not us.
- A business license The city you trade in, not the county and not us.
- Permits, zoning and site selection The city. In Forest Grove, the economic development director.
- Registering the business itself The Oregon Secretary of State, for the name and the entity.
- Help working out which of the above you need Our Business Center, 1370 N Adair St, Cornelius, OR 97113, 503-438-9457, in English or Spanish.
- An introduction to a city Call the chamber office on 503-357-3006.
- Council agendas and minutes Each city publishes its own. We do not hold copies.
Where the two cities sit down with us
