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From the vibrant cities to the lush forests, Oregon is a place where innovation flourishes. With TikTok’s support, thousands of businesses across the state are making their mark and thriving.
Small business owners in Oregon are upping their game. TikTok is helping them to increase sales and capture investment opportunities.
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Burnpile Design
Grants Pass, OR
Since 2015, David Thomason of Burnpile Design in Grants Pass, Oregon has been creating exceptional pieces of art out of reclaimed wood. After one of his TikTok videos garnered over 500K views, his inbox was flooded with new business inquiries. Now, with multiple videos with over 1M views and a new and thriving customer base, David was able to move his business out of his garage and into a workshop and purchase a business car and new machinery. He credits TikTok for helping him reach customers all over the country, quadrupling sales, and saving his business during the pandemic.
- young entrepreneur
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Ember Glow Apothecary
Myrtle Creek, OR
The Body Bar provides luxury beauty and health services in a rural area where these types of experiences aren't often accessible. Owner Nicole Dobson, who uses TikTok to showcase her journey as a salon owner, credits the platform with helping clients find her services, increasing job oppurtunities, and helping her hit six figures in revenue.
- woman owned
- minority owned
- young entrepreneur
Oxford Economics and TikTok surveyed 1,050 small- to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and 7,500 TikTok users to learn how businesses and users interact with the app and leverage it as a tool to grow their business, stay connected, and contribute to their local economies.