South Coast Business

What South Coast Business does

South Coast Business Employment Corporation (SCBEC), operating as South Coast Business (SCB), is a private non-profit corporation founded in 1982 and headquartered in Coos Bay, Oregon. The organization is designated as one of sixteen Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) in Oregon and one of approximately 600 nationwide, and it serves as a coordinated regional hub for three rural Oregon counties: Coos (headquarters), Curry (Brookings), and Douglas (Roseburg). Its operational scope spans two principal lines: workforce development (employer services, adult job-seeker services, career training programs, rapid response for layoffs, and the Assemble The Future manufacturing sector partnership) and senior services delivered under its AAA mandate (home-delivered meals, seven congregate meal sites serving approximately 367 seniors daily, Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance, Oregon Project Independence, Veteran Directed Care, caregiver support, transportation, and options counseling). Customer segments include employers (predominantly SMBs in construction, manufacturing, and transportation), adult job seekers and dislocated workers, adults aged 60+ across Coos and Curry counties, and families with young children through the Shared Services Alliance child-development program.

SCB's core products and services are delivered via a field-based, in-person model rather than a proprietary technology platform. Workforce offerings include the TALENT LINK certification program, the MyWorkSource online portfolio portal (www2.myworksourceportfolio.org), a free Business Services Center with phones, fax, copiers, and a computer lab, and on-the-job training subsidies delivered through regional manufacturing, trucking, and healthcare partnerships. Senior services include daily nutrition programs (approximately 19,000 meals/month during COVID), in-home care coordination, SHIBA Medicare counseling, Elderly Legal Assistance, home modifications, and transportation assistance. No proprietary software, AI/ML systems, or patents were disclosed in the input data.

The organization's revenue model is grant- and public-funding-based rather than fee-for-service. SCB operates as a private non-profit dependent on government grants (Older Americans Act and state pass-throughs through Oregon Department of Human Services), Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funding, community awards, and donations (PayPal donation link on website). All workforce and adult services are delivered at no cost to eligible participants, and senior services are free to individuals aged 60+. Disclosed supplemental grant funding includes two Wild Rivers Coast Alliance awards totaling $55,000 in October and November 2020 for the senior meals program. The primary go-to-market motion is community-embedded and field-based, supported by referrals from partner organizations (Social Security Administration, VA, ADRC, Oregon DHS, housing authority, local nonprofits), social media presence (Facebook, LinkedIn), and community outreach through meal sites.

Name

South Coast Business

Legal name

South Coast Business Employment Corporation

Website

https://southcoastbusiness.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

South Coast Business Employment Corporation (SCBEC) is a Coos Bay, Oregon–based non-profit founded in 1982 that delivers workforce development services for employers and job seekers, and serves as the designated Area Agency on Aging providing nutrition, in-home, transportation, and benefits programs to seniors across Coos, Curry, and Douglas counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services and Workforce Development

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAF

Elder Services & Aging Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Area agency on aging
• Senior nutrition programs
• Job training programs
• Community social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Coos Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Grant and Public Funding Revenue: South Coast Business operates as a private, non-profit corporation dependent on government grants, public funding, and community awards. Revenue supports workforce development programs, senior nutrition services, and Area Agency on Aging operations. No fee-for-service revenue model is described; all core services are delivered at no cost to clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

South Coast Business is a non-profit organization that coordinates workforce development and senior services across three rural Oregon counties. It operates as the regional Area Agency on Aging, providing senior nutrition, in-home care, transportation, and health insurance counseling, while also delivering job training, recruitment assistance, and employer support services through WorkSource centers. All services are provided at no cost to eligible participants and funded by government grants and public awards.

Product overview

South Coast Business (SCB) is a private non-profit corporation serving people and businesses since 1982 in Oregon. The organization offers a coordinated portfolio of workforce development services for employers (Business Services Center, Workforce Connection and Recruitment Assistance, Upskill Training Program, Rapid Response Program) and adults (TALENT LINK job seeker certification, My WorkSource online portal, Career Training Options), along with comprehensive senior services through its Area Agency on Aging designation. Senior services include nutrition programs (Home Delivered Meals, Congregate Meal Sites), health support (SHIBA, Caregiver Support, Oregon Project Independence, Veteran Directed Care), legal assistance, home modifications, transportation, and options counseling. Career spotlight programs provide training pathways for Truck Driving, Community Health Workers, and Manufacturing through the Assemble The Future Program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Workforce Connection and Recruitment Assistance Recruitment service matching job seekers to employer needs through a pre-trained, pre-screened talent pool; assists employers with recruitment events, labor market information, and job descriptions. Targeted at local businesses in Coos, Curry, and Douglas counties.
• Business Services Center Equipped facility providing free business resources including meeting space, phones, fax, copy machines, computer lab, internet access, workshops, training, and an HR hotline. Designed for employer meetings, interviews, trainings, and HR support in Coos Bay.
• Upskill Training Program Workforce training program that helps businesses develop skilled employees by identifying knowledge gaps and providing upskilling pathways; covers a percentage of training costs for eligible businesses. Targeted at local employers seeking to upskill existing workers.
• Rapid Response Program Service assisting businesses facing potential layoffs or closures with on-site career counseling, resume preparation, job search assistance, and unemployment benefits support for affected employees.
• TALENT LINK Job seeker certification program that identifies work-ready candidates and enters them into a priority pool for employer job matching; certifies basic work skills and competencies for entry-level and experienced workers. Available at no cost to adult job seekers.
• My WorkSource Online portfolio platform for job seekers to manage employment tools, view and sign up for workshops, explore career goals, access learning tools, and search for jobs. Self-service web portal available at no cost.
• Career Training Options Career guidance and training assistance helping job seekers explore options including certifications, community college classes, online certificates, GED, and adult basic education.
• Home Delivered Meals Program delivering hot noon-day meals to homebound seniors with functional limitations, providing seven meals weekly in each city, two to four days per week depending on community. Free to eligible seniors aged 60+.
• Congregate Meal Sites Seven meal sites providing hot noon-day meals three days a week, serving as central points for various aging services in Coos and Curry counties. Free to seniors aged 60+.
• Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) Federally funded state program offering free, objective health insurance counseling and assistance to people with Medicare and their families through certified counselors.
• Caregiver Support Support resources for caregivers caring for loved ones, addressing the needs of the approximately half of older Americans who report having a caregiver role.
• Oregon Project Independence In-home services program helping seniors age at home with dignity and independence, supporting the preference of most older adults to remain in their own homes.
• Veteran Directed Care Self-directed care program for Veterans enrolled in VA health care who need nursing care or caregiver services at home beyond VA Homemaker/Home Health Aid Program hours.
• Elderly Legal Assistance Program (ELAP) Program providing legal assistance, information, education, and counseling services for older adults.
• Home Modification Program adding grab bars and wheelchair ramps to homes of frail older individuals to improve safety and accessibility.
• Senior Transportation Transportation assistance helping seniors maintain independence, get to appointments, stores, and visits; includes planning for driving retirement.
• Options Counseling Staff-assisted decision support helping seniors and family members sort needs and identify options, providing ongoing consultation during the decision-making process.
• Information and Assistance Screening and referral service including telephone interviews to determine service needs, face-to-face assessments, and connections to service providers.
• Truck Driving Career Training Career spotlight program for truck driving, connecting job seekers to training partners including Coast Trucking School, Umpqua Community College Truck Driver Training, and Aisling Truck Academy.
• Community Health Worker Training Training pathway for frontline public health workers who serve as liaisons between health/social services and communities, with average salary of $38,180.
• Assemble The Future Program Sector partnership with manufacturers in Coos, Curry, and Douglas counties to serve industry, support economic development, and guide workforce investments through sector strategies. Manufacturing partners include AdvanTec, Quadel Industries, SOCOMI, and Rosburg Forest Products.
• Area Agency on Aging 4-Year Area Plan Four-year planning document required of all Area Agencies on Aging outlining community age-friendly priorities, service prioritization, funding distribution, budget, demographics, and goals. Revised every four years and updated every two; submitted to the Department of Human Services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 367 seniors receive meals daily through the Home Delivered Meals and Congregate Meals programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Freeman Rock, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company in Brookings, OR that has partnered with South Coast Business since 2018 for workforce recruitment and training subsidies. SCB subsidized educational programs for commercial drivers, mechanics, and mining professionals at Freeman Rock.
• North River BoatsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoat manufacturing company in Roseburg, OR participating in South Coast Business's On-the-Job Training program, investing in new hires with little to no prior experience to build skilled manufacturing careers.
• Bracelin Trucking Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily trucking business in Coos Bay, OR that has benefited from SCBEC's candidate aptitude assessment services and CDL tuition facilitation to address labor shortages in the transportation industry.
• AdvanTecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing partner in the Assemble The Future Program, a sector partnership between South Coast Business and manufacturers in Coos, Curry, and Douglas counties aimed at cultivating a skilled manufacturing workforce.
• Quadel IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing partner in the Assemble The Future Program through South Coast Business, contributing to sector strategies for the manufacturing workforce in the region.
• SOCOMIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing partner in the Assemble The Future Program through South Coast Business, working to identify and remove barriers to sustaining a skilled manufacturing workforce.
• Rosburg Forest ProductsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForest products manufacturer participating in the Assemble The Future Program, a partnership with South Coast Business supporting manufacturing workforce development in Coos, Curry, and Douglas counties.
• Coast Trucking SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTruck driving training partner that provides CDL training to job seekers referred through South Coast Business's workforce development programs.
• Umpqua Community College (UCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner offering truck driver training programs that align with South Coast Business's workforce development initiatives for job seekers.
• Aisling Truck AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTruck driving academy partner providing training pathways for individuals seeking commercial driver's licenses through South Coast Business referral.
• Veterans Administration (VA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner in the Veteran Directed Care program, collaborating with South Coast Business and the Aging & Disabilities Resource Connection (ADRC) to provide self-directed home care for eligible Veterans.
• Aging & Disabilities Resource Connection (ADRC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Veteran Directed Care program alongside South Coast Business and the VA, serving eligible Veterans needing nursing care and caregiver services at home.
• Social Security AdministrationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner providing referral pathway and coordination with SCB's senior services; SCB staff assist clients with social security paperwork and accessing benefits.
• Oregon Department of Human Services / Aging and Persons with DisabilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government partner overseeing Area Agency on Aging operations; South Coast Business submits its 4-year Area Plan to the Department of Human Services and coordinates service delivery for seniors across the region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Goodwill Industries International: National nonprofit combining workforce development, job training, and social services for underserved populations. Directly comparable to SCB's workforce development mission and employer-facing services model, though Goodwill also operates retail thrift stores as a social enterprise funding mechanism.
• Easterseals: Disability and human services nonprofit offering workforce training, senior services, and community-based support. Comparable in serving vulnerable populations across rural communities with a hybrid workforce/social services delivery model.
• Meals on Wheels America: National umbrella organization supporting home-delivered meals and congregate meal programs for seniors. Directly comparable to SCB's nutrition programs (7 meal sites, Home Delivered Meals serving ~19,000 meals/month during peak).
• Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments: Regional council of governments serving as an Area Agency on Aging for Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties in Oregon. Directly comparable as a peer Oregon AAA delivering overlapping senior services (meals, in-home care, caregiver support) under the same state framework.
• Community Action Organizations (e.g., Oregon Food Bank): Community-based nonprofit addressing food insecurity and senior nutrition across Oregon. Comparable in delivering nutrition services and community-embedded support to vulnerable populations, with overlap in senior meal programs.

Broad incumbents

• National Council on Aging (NCOA): National advocacy and service organization focused on aging adults, providing benefits access, SHIBA-equivalent counseling, and workforce programs for older workers. Comparable in senior services breadth but operates at national rather than regional/local delivery scale.
• AARP Foundation: National nonprofit arm of AARP focused on low-income older adults, offering senior services, workforce programs (Back to Work 50+), and benefits navigation. Comparable in serving 60+ populations with holistic supports but at much larger national scale.

Regional players

• Worksystems Inc. Portland-metro workforce development board operating WorkSource-equivalent services for Multnomah/Washington counties. Comparable in workforce development mission and employer service delivery but serves an urban Oregon region rather than rural South Coast.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SCBEC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/south-coast-business

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