Oregon Economic Development Districts Information

Oregon Economic Development Districts (OEDD) helps to mobilize the resources, technical assistance, strategic planning and project coordination services needed to make Oregon businesses and communities thrive. Oregon's 12 unique economic development districts cover the state's 9 federally-recognized Tribes, 36 counties, 297 municipalities, and numerous unincorporated communities — all working to provide effective, efficient delivery of economic development services within their regions. OEDD brings these districts together and offers a statewide, strategic platform for cross regional collaboration, information sharing, training, and funding coordination. Economic development districts are an important part of our state's economic infrastructure — part of a nationwide network of over 380 districts across the country designated and funded in part by the U.S. Economic Development Administration. EDDs take a long-term, holistic approach to regional and community development, looking at the distinct opportunities and challenges that face each part of our state. EDDs facilitate the strategies, solutions and partnerships necessary to address needs around environmental stewardship, infrastructure upgrades, intermodal transportation systems, affordable and quality housing, workforce building, child care, small business development, and so much more.