Advanced Research and its employees are active in our community.

Oregon Coast Community Forest Association (OCCFA)

Oregon Coast Community Forest Association (OCCFA) is a tax exempt, nonprofit organization. Their mission is to acquire, protect, restore and manage forest lands in Lincoln County for the long-term benefit of local communities and the natural world.

Wil Black is a Board Member of OCCFA

Newport Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals

Young Professionals (YoPros) is a newly formed group of the Newport Chamber of Commerce which comes together via social networking events as well as civic & community driven activities.

Wil Black is a member of the YoPros.

Lincoln County Technology Solutions Alliance (LCTSA)

Their mission is to foster the development and use of technology in Lincoln County and support community and economic development and education.

John Lavrakas is a founder and current chair of this organization.

Local High School Internships

Advanced Research brought a Newport High School student in to our Pacific Fish Trax Kiosk Project to help in design, and has coordinated with Waldport High School students on the development of an enclosure for a GPS/GLONASS antenna.

ASPIRE at Newport High School

John Lavrakas volunteers at Newport High School, advising high school students on career choices for life after high school.

Yaquina Bay Economic Foundation

John Lavrakas is a member of the Yaquina Bay Economic Foundation, a local group of community leaders who support initiatives increasing the quality of life in the Yaquina Bay region.  This foundation was responsible for the establishment of the Oregon Coast Aquarium, and played a key role in the development of the Oregon Coast Community College.