About Oregon's Economic Development Districts
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The Mission of the Oregon Economic Development Districts is to "provide a cohesive network for effective, efficient delivery of economic development services benefiting healthy and sustainable communities and businesses."
• Bylaws (to be posted soon)
• Officers (to be posted soon)
Oregon Economic Development Districts Have Statewide Impact
Oregon's 12 Economic Development Districts cover the State's 36 counties, 297 municipalities (which include cities, towns and tribes) and 3.7 million residents. This statewide network of Economic Development Districts is part of a broader national network of 369 economic development districts designated and funded by the US Economic Development Administration.
Oregon Economic Development Districts Invest in Communities
During 2007 and 2008, we managed or implemented 285 federal grants and contracts for our local governments with investments totaling $55.3 million. Since 2003, we have invested nearly $14 million from the Regional Strategy Lottery Funds in just over 300 investments, generating over 3,000 new jobs throughout the state.
Oregon Economic Development Districts Partner with the Economic Development Administration
Investments from the United States Economic Development Administration to our districts' regions total nearly $24 million for job creation and retention initiatives.
Oregon Economic Development Districts Support Small Businesses
Through various loan funds, we have made more than 870 loans that have helped create or retain over 5,600 jobs since 2003. These loans exceed $308 million and have leveraged an additional $281 million in private sector investments.
Oregon Economic Development Districts Manage Resources Efficiently
With combined staffing of only 66 employees, our Economic Development Districts managed and implemented more than 285 projects with over $55.3 million in federal investments and $25 million in leveraged state, local and private resources during the past two years.
Oregon Economic Development Districts Are Available to Assist
Contact us to learn how our Association of Districts can help you.