Vote for the Coolest Thing Made in Oregon 2025

Thank you to everyone who voted for this year’s Coolest Thing Made in Oregon! The winner will be announced on October 22 at Oregon Business & Industry’s Vision Oregon event.

Learn more about Vision Oregon here.

The winning product will be announced on October 22 at Oregon Business & Industry’s Vision Oregon event. In addition, a story will be published the day following the Vision Oregon event announcing which product won. 

The 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Oregon Top Sixteen products:

Garmin GTN 750Xi Touchscreen Flight Navigator

Daimler Truck North America Western Star X-Series Trucks

DSD Strutter Turkey Decoy

Kingsford Charcoal

Keith Manufacturing Walking Floor Truck Unloading System

Deschutes Brewery Black Butte Porter

NIC Industries Cerakote

Oshkosh AeroTech LEKTRO Electric Aircraft Tugs

Tillamook Cheese

Studson Safety Helmets

Pendleton Blankets

Kawak Aviation Technologies Cascade Helicopter Firefighting Bucket

Beaver Brand Mustard

Bullseye Glass

Kratos Fly Fitness Quest Station Flywheel Trainer

A-dec 500 Pro Dental Delivery System

About this competition

The Coolest Thing Made in Oregon is held through a partnership with Here is Oregon and Oregon Business & Industry, Oregon’s statewide chamber of commerce and affiliate for the National Association of Manufacturers.

Many states that are affiliated with the National Association of Manufacturers host their own “Coolest Thing” competitions, including Minnesota, North Carolina and New York.

This is the third year Oregon Business and Industry and Here is Oregon is hosting the Coolest Thing Made in Oregon competition.

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