Economic Development

The Town of Oakland is dedicated to Economic and Community Development.

The town has opted to utilize the Oakland Regional Chamber and its Economic Development Committee to spearhead the efforts of community development and growth. Their mission is to support and enhance the economic environment and quality of life for its citizens and provide resources needed for its businesses.

The Oakland Regional Chamber, www.oaklandthchamber.com, is committed to using its resources to promote and support economic and community development and growth, provide a positive leadership role to ensure the highest quality of life for present and future generations of area residents, and to encourage visionary leadership and partnership with government, educational, civic and community organizations for the betterment of Oakland and Fayette County.

Through the Economic Development Committee, Oakland services include:

•  Confidential Assistance
•  Business Start-Up Assistance
•  Site Selection Assistance
•  Customized Research
•  Demographic and Labor Market Analysis
•  State and Local Incentives Assistance
•  Workforce Development
•  Introductions to Corporate and Community Leadership

The Economic Development Committee’s efforts are focused on bringing households and jobs to the community through smart growth plans and new business attraction. This private/public initiative is focused on the needs of its citizens and business throughout the local area. For more information, please call 901-466-0286.