The Legislative Assembly declares that it is the policy of the State of Oregon:

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(1) Working with private firms, industry associations and others, to encourage cooperative sector-based strategies to promote industrial competitiveness.

(2) That programs to develop particular industry sectors of this state’s economy, to the maximum extent feasible, include firms of all sizes. To promote that policy, the Oregon Business Development Department shall undertake efforts as are necessary to encourage representative participation by small firms under ORS § 285B.280 to 285B.286.

(3) To emphasize industry development in those sectors of the economy in which Oregon firms face national and international competition.

(4) To provide an adequate supply of industrial and traded sector sites that are available for immediate development. [Formerly 285.767; 2003 c.800 § 22; 2009 c.830 § 81]