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We attract and guide manufacturing, high tech and other companies through the relocation process as a resource for regional data, incentives, talent, site selection and more. There are a variety of reasons for a business to move its operations to Central Oregon, including a diverse and dynamic business community, top-notch talent, some of the Northwest’s lowest operating costs, critical infrastructure, some of the lowest cost utilities in the country, and, yes it’s true, a real work-life balance.

We mentor and advise scalable young companies from concept to exit on issues such as access to capital, critical expertise and strategy. Entrepreneurship is in Central Oregon’s DNA! We are fast becoming one of the most dynamic environments for startups in the country. We have a large population of brilliant and experienced risk takers who are building their own companies while tapping an impressive pool of local talent. Innovative, robust business platforms and support programs are busy helping local startups grow smart and fast. Seasoned people are retiring here with decades of expertise in biotech, high tech, manufacturing, aerospace, and other industries, and they are actively partnering with new ventures to advise, invest in and scale companies to success.

We partner with local traded-sector companies to help them grow and expand. Local, traded-sector businesses create the job engine of the Central Oregon economy by exporting products and services out of the region and importing wealth back into the community. They provide steady employment and economic stability for current and future generations, invest and give back to our community and are the foundation on which we continue to grow and diversify the region. EDCO acts as an advocate and assists in finding financing, collaborating with local municipalities and agencies, sourcing vendors, workforce training, and recruiting employees.