EDCO’S PUBTALK RETURNS THURSDAY, JUNE 27TH FEATURING HYDRO FLASK, TERRA FRMA, ADVENTURE GURU Bend, Ore. (June 11, 2019) – Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) has announced the speakers for the next Central Oregon PubTalk at McMenamins in downtown Bend on Thursday, June 27, at 5 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and available via […]

**This position has been filled** Bend, Ore. (May 17, 2019) – Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) works to build a stronger, more stable and diversified local economy.  We are currently looking for a Sunriver/La Pine Area Economic Development Director to execute the plans and programs of business retention/expansion and recruitment for projects within the […]

EDCO’S PUBTALK RETURNS THURSDAY, MAY 23RD: THE WORKFORCE IN TECH FROM START TO FINISH Bend, Ore. (May 16, 2019) – Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) has announced the speakers for the next Central Oregon PubTalk at McMenamins in downtown Bend on Thursday, May 23, at 5 pm. Tickets are on sale now and available via […]

EDCO RELEASES LARGEST EMPLOYERS LIST FOR CENTRAL OREGON Data compiled by EDCO Shows Top Public & Private Regional Employers Bend, Ore. – May 9, 2019 – Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) is pleased to announce the 2019 Largest Central Oregon Employers, complete with breakouts of the top employers in each Central Oregon community. This […]

**This position has been filled.** We’re Hiring – Business and Event Development Intern EDCO’s currently looking for our newest (and some say most important) team member. Are you looking for an experience that’s never dull? This position will give the right candidate one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience and exposure to Central Oregon’s broad business community. EDCO produces […]

Manzama Leading the Way in Legal Software BEND, Ore. (March 5, 2019) –  Peter Ozolin, CEO of Manzama, joined Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) at the February Central Oregon PubTalk to deliver an update on the company’s recent exit. The 2010 Bend Venture Conference (BVC) winner was acquired by Diligent Corp., adding to the […]

The Moda Assist Park Improvements program is back!  With the help of the entire Central Oregon community, Redmond won the donation last year to improve Baker Park. This year, Prineville is in the running to receive the Trailblazer’s donation, which would help fund an all-abilities playground that would be an exciting place for kids to play, learn […]

Bend-based company Cv International (CvI) recently secured a $14 million contract with NATO to engineer, design and manufacture C-130 aircraft maintenance stands. This contract will allow CvI to increase fabrication and welding jobs at their Central Oregon manufacturing facility. The implementation of their Advanced Aircraft Maintenance Stands is now supporting Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed, Martin, and Sikorsky […]

Central Oregon is Hiring! Bend, Ore. (August 21, 2018) – Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) announced today the release of two video campaigns to help local employers attract qualified talent to Central Oregon. These videos, Central Oregon is Hiring and the tech-focused Reboot in Bend, are available to all regional employers in their recruitment […]

Want to use our new recruitment videos in your hiring efforts? See below for simple instructions on how to share and embed these codes directly to your website. Region-wide Video: Central Oregon is Hiring Tech Recruit Video: Reboot in Bend To share the videos: Click on the share button in the top right corner of […]