 

Whether
you're here for the weekend or for a longer duration, Corvallis has everything
to make your stay comfortable.
Corvallis/Benton County is a beautiful place to hold
your wedding ceremony.
An idyllic setting surrounded by beautiful countryside, it is a welcoming and
nurturing location in which to take your vows. If we can provide further information
on any of the following Corvallis services please
contact us.
Airports -- The
Eugene
Airport is 45 minutes south of Corvallis, and
Portland
International Airport
is two hours north.
Banks -- Ten banks, some with several branches. Four
credit unions.
Child-Care -- Linn-Benton Community College
Family
Connections offers useful information on more than 500 child-care
providers in the area. The service also offers other resources for children
and families.
Phone: 541/917-4899. For older children there is an excellent
Boys and Girls Club
in Corvallis
541/757-1909
Churches, Synagogues, and Temples -- More than fifty
religious organizations of a variety of faiths and international cultures
welcome you. For listings, see the religion page of the Saturday
Gazette-Times
newspaper or consult the "churches" section of the
local yellow pages directory.
Clubs and Civic Groups -- There are many clubs and civic
groups which offer community involvement opportunities.
Contact
us for a detailed listing.
Educational Institutions: Education is available to
all ages in Corvallis. There are 21 day care and preschool centers, ten
elementary schools, four middle schools, two high schools, one community
college and one university.
Employment Agencies -- For employment information and
services, contact the
State of Oregon Employment Department in Corvallis. Many private employment
agencies also operate in Corvallis. Both temporary and professional placement
agencies are available to assist you in looking for a position. Most require
a fee for permanent placement. Consult the local Yellow Pages for business
names.
State of Oregon Employment Department (SW 2nd Street, Corvallis): 541/757-4261
Hospitality Groups -- Several organizations welcome
newcomers to Corvallis.
Housing -- As a university town, Corvallis has many
rental properties available on a month-to-month basis or on short-term
leases. If you are interested in buying or renting property, you should
contact a real estate agent or a property manager for details.
Industries: Research and development are important sources
of employment in Corvallis. Sunset Research Park is home to a diversified
group of businesses from engineering, to industrial robotics, to software
and sports education.
Oregon
State University is Oregon's leading research university.
Hewlett-Packard,
an electronics firm which designs and manufactures electronic calculators
and printers, employs over 5,000 people at their Corvallis site.
Libraries -- There are three major libraries in or near
Corvallis:
Medical: For patient-physician referrals contact the
Corvallis Clinic or the Good Samaritan Hospital, both of which are located
at the top of Samaritan Drive in north Corvallis.
Newspapers
Public Transportation
- Corvallis Transit System buses run Monday through Saturday
Phone: 541/766-6998
-
The
Linn-Benton Loop System operates between Corvallis and Albany
Phone: 541/967-4318
-
Greyhound Bus
Lines travels to Portland, Eugene and other sites.
Phone: 541/757-1797
Utilities
Weddings:
Additional Services Information
We have other services information available.
Contact
us if you are interested in any of the following:
-
Relocation Boxes, which
includes a DVD of Corvallis; the Corvallis Destination Guide, the Our Town publication a comprehensive relocation
guide; and other useful relocation information, $12.
- Corvallis area telephone book which includes the Yellow Pages, $5.00
For local business information, please contact:
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