About Central Oregon
Located halfway between San Francisco and Seattle, in the center of the state and on the east side of the Cascade Mountain Range, Central Oregon offers short commute times and year-round high desert sunshine. The region has been ranked one of the hottest small metropolitan markets in the U.S. due to sustained GDP, job and population growth. A growing concentration of high-tech industry employment and robust broadband infrastructure continue to fuel economic opportunity.
Overview of Central Oregon
Central Oregon is pulling extraordinary talent and capital, fostering a diverse and highly entrepreneurial business ecosystem.
Our Communities
Central Oregon is divided into three counties: Deschutes (Bend, La Pine, Redmond, Sisters), Crook (Prineville) and Jefferson (Madras, Culver, Metolius, Warm Springs). Each community offers unique opportunities to move, start or grow your business.
Key Industries
Traded-sector businesses, those whose majority of goods or services are sold outside the region, play a pivotal role in stimulating economic growth by infusing new capital into the local economy, ultimately creating a ripple effect of supporting local governments, retail, service, and utility providers.
Major Employers
Each year, EDCO publishes the Central Oregon Largest Employers List, complete with breakouts of the top employers in each Central Oregon community. This data is the most comprehensive major employer list in Central Oregon. EDCO’s regional list features private (for-profit and non-profit) employers, while those at the individual community level include both private and public employers.
Economic Indicators
Whether you are evaluating communities for relocation, conducting market research, searching for regional economic data, or looking for workforce in the region, the team at EDCO is here to help. EDCO's Economic Indicators are a statistical snapshot of the regional economy with trend information about population, employment and industry mix.
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EDCO understands the unique challenges that business owners face. Whether you're looking to move, start or grow your business, our experienced professionals are here to provide free, personalized support.
