Partners

Business is affected daily by local government policies. Members are part of an exclusive network of 36 counties and 120 commissioners, chairs, and judges across Oregon working to foster relationships with local government to increase understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities we face in supporting Oregon’s diverse economy.

Become a partner, stay updated, gain access, share information, and enjoy invitations and discounts to AOC meetings and events. To learn more about AOC’s partner program and opportunities contact Kristen Paul.

Listed below are current AOC Partners. Counties are encouraged to consider these partners when seeking products and services.

 

Hood Partners

CIS

CIS was formed by the League of Oregon Cities and the Association of Oregon Counties to meet the risk management and employee benefit needs of cities, counties and other eligible local governments. CIS provides property/liability and workers’ compensation programs (CIS Trust) and employee benefits coverage (EBS and AOCIT Trusts). CIS also offers claims management, legal defense, risk management, loss prevention services, and Healthy Benefits.

For more information, contact Bill LaMarche.

DLR Group

DLR Group was founded as an architecture and engineering firm in 1966 and serves clients through integrated delivery of planning, architecture, engineering, interiors, and building optimization for new construction, renovation, and adaptive reuse.

For more information, contact Justin Stranzl. 

NextEra Energy Resources

NextEra Energy Resources is the world’s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and the sun with more than 21,000 megawatts of  generating capacity primarily in 36 states and Canada as of year-end 2018. In 2019, NextEra Energy was ranked on Fortune’s list of “Most Admired  Companies” and was recognized among the top 25 companies worldwide, across all industries, for innovation and social responsibility.

For more information, contact David Lawlor.

Jefferson Partners

Comcast

ComcastComcast delivers the best in TV, Internet, voice, mobile and home management, all working together to give customers instant access to the things that matter most anywhere, anytime.

Steens Partners

Aetna

Aetna is committed to enhancing health care coverage, access and coordination for those who live, work and serve the nation’s communities. With a focus on innovation in the delivery and administration of care, they are driven in their pursuit of high-quality care while containing and reducing costs. Visit their website to learn more information about how they can help your county craft a benefits package that suits your needs.

Amazon Web Services

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is committed to making a positive difference around the world. Whether it’s using technology to solve the world’s most pressing issues, or through our employees donating their time to support causes they care about, AWS is dedicated to building a world where every person has the opportunity to live a life of dignity on a healthy planet.

To make a positive impact, specifically in the regions where we build and operate our global infrastructure, we established a program called AWS InCommunities. AWS InCommunities launches long-term, innovative programs that will have a lasting impact in our regions around the world where we work, live, and raise our families. AWS InCommunities is obsessed with being good neighbors, and we start with the community and work backward to represent infrastructure communities inside AWS.

Avangrid

Avangrid is a leading sustainable energy company transitioning America toward a clean and connected future headquartered in Orange, CT, and has a footprint in 24 states with $44 billion in assets. Avangrid has two primary lines of business: networks and renewables. Through their networks business, they own and operate eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.3 million customers in New York and New England. Through their renewables business, they own and operate a portfolio of renewable energy generation facilities across the United States. 

Community Renewable Energy Association (CREA)

Community Renewable Energy Association (CREA) is an intergovernmental organization that supports and promotes the development of community-based renewable energy in Oregon and at the federal level.

Covenant Technology Solutions

Covenant is the Premier Microsoft 365 and Cloud Consulting Firm for organizations who want a secure, seamless, and user-friendly environment for their in-office and remote workers. We work with organizations of all shapes and sizes to build, migrate, secure, and manage on-premise, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft 365 Commercial and Government (GCC) Clouds.

Greater Oregon Behavioral Health, Inc. (GOBHI)

Founded in 1994, GOBHI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that is charged with administering the behavioral health Medicaid benefit, non-emergent medical transportation and community engagement in 12 rural and frontier counties in Oregon. GOBHI is a co-owner of the Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization, along with Moda Health, and also provides various direct services statewide.

Oregon State University Extension and Engagement

Extension and engagement are core to Oregon State University’s mission and integral to helping everyone across OSU create real solutions and positive impact across Oregon and beyond.

  • We engage communities in learning, identifying local needs and opportunities and problem-solving.
  • We believe in co-creation of innovation, knowledge and expertise.
  • We help connect OSU’s educational programs and resources to all people — wherever and whenever they wish to learn.

The Division of Extension and Engagement leads and supports this collaborative work. We serve to improve the health and well-being of Oregonians and communities and encourage economic development and industry innovation. We co-create and share the science and knowledge of Oregon State University and deliver access to education for learner success across the lifespan.

National Association of Counties (NACo)

The National Association of Counties (NACo) unites America’s 3,069 county governments. Founded in 1935, NACo brings county officials together to advocate with a collective voice on national policy, exchange ideas and build new leadership skills, pursue transformational county solutions, enrich the public’s understanding of county government and exercise exemplary leadership in public service.

Nationwide Retirement Solutions

NACo, in partnership with Nationwide Retirement Solutions (NRS), and state associations of counties provides county employees with a Section 457 Deferred Compensation Program. Since its inception in 1980, NACo’s Deferred Compensation Program has grown to become the largest supplemental retirement income program available to county employees. More than 360,000 county employees from more than 1,900 counties currently participate in the program, with accumulated assets of more than $8 billion.

Pacific Power

A leader in renewable energy development, Pacific Power provides affordable, reliable power to nearly 750,000 customers in Oregon, Washington, and California.

Portland General Electric

For more than 130 years Portland General Electric (PGE) has been finding new and innovative ways to provide clean, reliable energy to fellow Oregonians.  An investor-owned utility (NYSE: POR) based in Portland, Oregon, PGE serves customers in and around the Portland and Salem Metropolitan areas, delivering a new kind of energy. One that energizes lives, strengthens communities and drives enhancements that promote social, economic and environmental progress.