Congratulations to the recipients of the 2022 Awards of Excellence in Economic Development!
The Oregon Economic Development Association (OEDA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Awards of Excellence in Economic Development.
The Awards of Excellence provide our community an opportunity to celebrate the positive impact of economic development work and highlight excellence in the field. The awards were presented at the OEDA Annual Conference held in the North Bend-Coos Bay area on October 9-11th.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUCCESS STORY
The Business Development Success award recognizes innovative programs in business development.
Awarded to: Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO)
Project Outline: PROJECT EXPEDITION: SherpTek / MarsXV
Browse SherpTek photos HERE
OUTSTANDING COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP
The Outstanding Collaborative Partnership award recognizes significant partnerships formed to support economic development and the results achieved by working together.
Awarded to: CCD Business Development Corp.
Project Outline: Economic Recovery Initiative (ERI) Project
View ERI Description HERE
EXCEPTIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MARKETING & PROMOTIONS
The Exceptional Economic Development Marketing and Promotions award recognizes innovative and effective marketing materials used for attracting, retaining and fostering business development as well as communications vehicles used by economic development organizations.
Awarded to: Greater Portland Inc
Project Outline: World Athletic Championships Familiarization Tour
View the World Championships Familiarization Tour Project Outline & Photos HERE
URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR
The Urban Renewal Project of the Year award recognizes a project that has helped transform or revitalize a community using tax increment financing.
Awarded to: The City of North Bend
Project Outline: A Century of Celebration: Enhance and Expand the Historic Liberty Theatre
View LTOB Project Outline & Photos HERE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LEADER OF THE YEAR
The Business Development Success award recognizes innovative programs in business development.
Awarded to: Seth Sherry, Economic Development Manager, The City of Albany