Nurturing the Next Wave of Outdoor Innovation in Central Oregon Bend Outdoor Worx (BOW), Central Oregon’s outdoor industry accelerator, has unveiled the four startup companies chosen to participate in its ninth cohort. Since its inception in 2014, BOW has been instrumental in identifying and nurturing the unique potential of outdoor product companies through comprehensive discovery […] The post Discover Bend Outdoor Worxs Ninth Cohort first appeared on Economic Development for Central Oregon. The post Discover Bend Outdoor Worxs Ninth Cohort appeared first on Economic Development for Central O ..read more

Crafting the Perfect Non-Alcoholic IPA: No Compromises on Taste Deschutes Brewery has been crafting beloved beers since its inception in 1988. What began when Gary Fish established a small brewpub in downtown Bend, has grown into a family and employee-owned craft brewery that employs over 250 people in Central Oregon and sells more than 225,000 […] The post Member Spotlight: Deschutes Brewery Announces BrewVo® Technology first appeared on Economic Development for Central Oregon. The post Member Spotlight: Deschutes Brewery Announces BrewVo® Technology appeared first on Economic Development for ..read more

Nechville Musical Instruments: Harmonizing Craftsmanship and Community  of Sisters, Oregon Tom Nechville recently announced that Nechville Musical Products has wrapped up manufacturing operations in Minnesota, completing the last phase of Tom’s long-planned relocation to Sisters, Oregon. The relocation of the manufacturing operation will enable Tom to consolidate all Nechville operations in his hometown of Sisters. […] The post Nechville Banjos Announces Relocation to Sisters first appeared on Economic Development for Central Oregon. The post Nechville Banjos Announces Relocation to Siste ..read more

On Thursday, February 8, 2024, Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) hosted its Annual Luncheon at The Riverhouse on the Deschutes, drawing 780 business leaders, policymakers and entrepreneurs from around Central Oregon. This year’s event introduced the audience to the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in business and the leadership skills needed to succeed in […] The post Navigating the Future of Work: Insights from the 2024 EDCO Annual Luncheon first appeared on Economic Development for Central Oregon. The post Navigating the Future of Work: Insights from the 2024 EDC ..read more

Bend Venture Conference finalist Paul Tice has been on the forefront of 2D and 3D imaging in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry for over 20 years. In the early 2000s, he began working with clients to create 3D renderings of historic sites around the globe before they were destroyed by time or war. […] The post EDCO Member Spotlight: FiOR Innovations first appeared on Economic Development for Central Oregon. The post EDCO Member Spotlight: FiOR Innovations appeared first on Economic Development for Central Oregon ..read more

What’s Happening in South Deschutes County Beelicious has opened in La Pine with a new creative menu from one of the best professionals in restaurant management with more than 20 years of experience in cooking Thai and Asian Fusion food. Cascade Auto Glass recently opened a new location in La Pine. Since the business started […] The post Sunriver / La Pine Progress Report: Q4 2023 first appeared on Economic Development for Central Oregon. The post Sunriver / La Pine Progress Report: Q4 2023 appeared first on Economic Development for Central Oregon ..read more

BEND, Ore. – The founders of a Bend-based snowboard company will donate it to Oregon State University – Cascades to provide students a hands-on opportunity running an outdoor products company. OSU-Cascades officials are planning an innovative model, called SnoPlanks Academy, to operate the company. It incorporates leadership and management of SnoPlanks, a snowboard brand and […] The post Bend entrepreneurs will gift snowboard company, SnoPlanks to OSU-Cascades first appeared on Economic Development for Central Oregon. The post Bend entrepreneurs will gift snowboard company, SnoPlanks to OSU-Ca ..read more

EDCO’s Sisters Quarterly Business Roundtable brought together key figures from the local business community on October 25th at Sisters Bakery’s new production space. This fifth edition of the Roundtable, organized by Eric Strobel, Area Director for EDCO, showcased the spirit of collaboration and information sharing that drives economic growth in Central Oregon. Leaders from local […] The post Bringing together local business leaders to discuss experiences, challenges and success strategies first appeared on Economic Development for Central Oregon. The post Bringing together local business lead ..read more

While unemployment rates are rising ever so slowly, more so in rural areas, monthly job postings in Deschutes County have remained robust, hovering above pre-pandemic levels. The graph below illustrates year-over-year job postings and highlights a significant 23% decrease in August 2023 listings when compared to the previous year, according to the Oregon Employment Department. […] The post Message from EDCO’s CEO Jon Stark | November 2023 first appeared on Economic Development for Central Oregon. The post Message from EDCO’s CEO Jon Stark | November 2023 appeared first on Economic Development ..read more

Almost 300 people crowded Worthy’s outdoor patio for EDCO’s September Central Oregon PubTalk: The Road to BVC, where 10 Early Stage companies pitched their business ideas. The audience, along with an expert panel of judges, voted to decide which companies would advance to present at Bend Venture Conference (BVC) which takes place October 19-20th at […] The post Hundreds Voted! EDCO Announces the Early Stage Finalists Presenting at Bend Venture Conference first appeared on Economic Development for Central Oregon. The post Hundreds Voted! EDCO Announces the Early Stage Finalists Presenting at Be ..read more