Economic Development

Established in 1912, the City of Donald is a small town nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley strategically located 27 miles north of Salem and 24 miles south of Portland. It was once home to the Oregon Electric Railway, Oregon’s first electric railway, and is best known for being in close proximity to Champoeg State Heritage Park.

Economically, the City of Donald is primarily agricultural where most of the World’s hazelnuts are grown but also has a variety of other traded-sector industrial companies within its boundaries. Some of these traded sector companies include the Hazelnut Growers of Oregon, Pacific Lumber, Valley Agronomics, and Capital Lumber. The city’s local economy is assisted by the North Marion County Enterprise Zone as well as its accessibility to necessary amenities along with its strategic location. Partnering with its neighbors and working regionally as well as locally, Donald is continuously working to ensure the success of its business community.

To experience Donald is to experience the essence of small-town charm and strength in community. In the sprit of our agricultural roots and by what many others have already been witness to, it is a great place to grow.

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A Small City With Big Opportunity

The City of Donald at a Glance

The City has a rich history in agriculture, industry, business, and family. Sometime during the period of 1840 to 1860 Donald was first settled by farmers and loggers from the Midwest. By the early 1900’s Donald was a main station for the Oregon Electric Railway. From its railway heritage is how the city’s name came about. The City was named after R.L. Donald who was an official of the construction company that built the railway. The railroad in Donald is heavily used today.
Population: 1,123 est.

Cost of Doing Business

The City of Donald enjoys the lowest composite tax rate in the State of Oregon with a rate of 12.2594. This means that your money goes further in Donald.

Other Business Related Fees

New Business Registration: $125
Business Registration Annual Renewal: $75
Business Registration Temporary (less than 6 weeks): $20
OLCC License Application, Renewal, or Transfer: $20
Pre-Application Conference (for land-use applications) $600
Utilities

Primary Donald Industries

Manufacturing
Retail Trade
Healthcare/Social Assistance
Construction
Public Administration
Transportation

Why the City of Donald?

Strategically Located

Lowest Tax Rate in Oregon

Available Workforce

Enterprise Zone

City of Donald, Oregon