Business Resources
Working Remote/Gig Workers in Oakridge/Westfir
The paradigm shift to working outside of a traditional office setting is apparent and Oakridge has amenities to support working from home. The Chamber welcomes entrepreneurs, artists, freelancers, and professionals to enjoy the benefits of a rural lifestyle.
Year-round outdoor recreation, affordable commercial and residential property, and access to university and metro area resources 45 minutes away. Below are the connectivity options available in the community for working remotely.
- Multiple providers of internet service make possible establishing a primary and a back-up provider for consistency while working from home
- Internet speed is well above minimum of 5-8 mbps for Zoom upload
- Fiber to residential customers in Westfir, Westridge, and vicinity is expected in Spring/Summer of 2021, and to Oakridge residential customers by end of 2021
Internet Service Providers
- Emerald Broadband offers symmetrical service (same speed for upload/download)
541-363-0267, Sean Furney, Director of Business Development - Spectrum offers bundled packages for internet, wifi, phone and TV
541-297-7169, Michael Holmes, Business Account Executive - Century Link offers land line phone service and internet service
1-800-603-6000
Outdoor Meeting Spaces & Corporate Outdoor Active Retreat Sites
Oakridge and Westfir offer an array of outdoor and Covid safe meeting spaces for gatherings between 25 and 150 attendees. Recreation as part of the agenda is easily incorporated and Licensed Guides are available locally.
Pavilion at Greenwaters Park in Oakridge
Riverside covered area with picnic tables, power, wifi, seats 50, restrooms nearby, parking adjacent, level hiking trail nearby, catering and or food truck space available. Contact Oakridge City Hall for reservation information.
Salmon Creek Park
Play structure, bathrooms, parking, horseshoe pits, picnic area, adjacent to walking/biking trail along Salmon Creek.
Old Mill Disc Golf Park
Instruction and local guides available for novice players, Oakridge Disc Golf Club is a resource on Facebook.
Westfir Portal Park
Trailhead for the Alpine Trail in the Willamette National Forest, bathrooms, pump track, play structure, ample parking, covered pavilion with picnic tables, power, bike wash station, contact Westfir City Hall for rental information.