If you're contemplating a business move to Oregon, you can find the best information to help you make your decision, as well as ways to advertise your arrival, from Oregon newspapers. Not only can Oregon newspapers give you an idea of the state's attitude toward new businesses and economic standing, Oregon newspapers can also help you get the word out so you'll have new business waiting when you arrive.

Your newspaper search can be as targeted as you want, with many local community newspapers offering up plenty of insight on what it's like to live in their locale. Or, for a bigger picture of Oregon news, you can check out more all-encompassing newspapers. As you begin your search:

1. Use OR newspapers to research different areas of the state and help determine a good location for your move.
2. Utilize newspaper websites that offer very useful information such as real estate listings, classifieds, exclusive content and other pieces of general information by locale.
3. Research the ways in which Oregon newspapers can help you advertise your business or service.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Scout out Portland newspapers

Just inside the rocky northern coast lies Portland, one of Oregon's best metropolitan areas. Newspapers in Portland can help you get a grasp on this popular area, full of quaint cobbled streets and independent shops.

I recommend: The Oregonian is one of the largest of the Portland newspapers, while The Bee has a great business section full of Portland news that can help your virtually tour the locale.

Check out advertising opportunities in Oregon newspapers

Newspapers in OR will help you announce your business' arrival to the area. Across the Willamette Valley, on the coast or further east, a number of newspapers in Oregon can help you achieve your business goals.

I recommend: Post your classified ad in The Register-Guard, reaching readers in the Eugene, OR area. The Statesman-Journal in Salem is an Oregon newspaper that features a comprehensive classified section, including a separate directory for business space for lease.

Check out online Oregon newspapers

Many newspapers in Oregon supplement their print products with great online features and news that give out-of-state readers a view of life in their communities from many different angles.

I recommend: The Mail Tribune, "southern Oregon's news source," is an OR newspaper with a great business webpage neatly divided into easy-to-read categories, from Today's Business News to hot classifieds listings. The News Guard is a local paper that features an easy online form that enables you to pitch the arrival of your business as a news story.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Most OR newspapers list staff contacts on their site. While they might be a little tricky to find, they're likely in 'About Us' sections or more clearly labeled toward the bottom of the websites. Never hesitate to call up an editor or business reporter and pitch your business as a potential news story. The worst they can say is no.