SAVE THE DATE! Join us at the Running Y Ranch and Resort in beautiful Klamath Falls this October 6-8 for OEDA's Annual Oregon Economic Development Conference! Additional details will be posted soon. Sponsorships available! Contact info@oeda.biz for more information.
"What You Need to Know About the Oregon State Legislature: A Primer for Advocates" Join us virtually for this valuable learning experience! Learn how to become a stronger advocate for your community from experts and leaders in the Oregon State Legislature. Thursday, April 25th, 2024 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am Topics will include: Overview of the […]
The Oregon Certified Economic Developer Program (OCED) is a formal professional development program aimed at ensuring Oregon’s economic development professionals receive the most current and relevant training in topics pertaining to the practice of economic development in Oregon.
Join us in person on July 29th, 2024, to learn the fundamentals of marketing and branding from a robust team of consultants, marketing and economic development professionals, and successful industry practitioners in our OCED Course, "Marketing & Branding for Economic Development". In-person OCED Courses are held approximately twice per year. These are 1-day training events, […]
EVENT DETAILS OEDA is thrilled to bring you our key summer event, the Higher Education & Economic Development Collaboration Summit. The 2024 Collaboration Summit will focus on Oregon's Higher Education and Economic Development practitioners and leaders, highlighting innovative programs, courses, and collaborations that support economic growth and equitable prosperity in Oregon. The Collaboration Summit is […]
Join us on October 6th, 2024 to learn the Fundamentals of Economic Development in Oregon in this next OCED Training Course, "Economic Development: 101". Learn from consultants, economic development professionals, and successful industry practitioners about the basic tools, processes, and metrics that drive economic development in our state. In-person OCED Courses are held approximately twice […]
CONFERENCE DETAILS Each year, the state’s economic development community gathers at the Oregon Economic Development Association’s (OEDA) Annual Conference. --> CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE EVENT AGENDA <-- Attendees gain knowledge of the latest tools, programs, and connections to drive economic resiliency and growth in their communities. This year's conference will focus on "Building Bridges: […]
February 25th & 26th - OCED: Entrepreneurship & Innovation Ecosystems We are excited to bring you the first OCED Training Program course of the new year, "Entrepreneurship & Innovation Ecosystems!" Join us on February 25th & 26th, 2025 to learn the Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in this next OCED Training Course, "Entrepreneurship & Innovation Ecosystems". […]
OEDA's Professional Development Committee is proud to bring you the next course in our OCED Training Program series, Economic Development Finance! Join us IN PERSON on May 2nd, 2025, to learn the fundamentals of financial processes, metrics, and tools from a robust team of consultants, economic development professionals, and successful industry practitioners in our OCED […]
June 24th & 25th - OCED: "Business Recruitment & Lead Generation" We are excited to bring you our VIRTUAL Summer Course, OCED: "Business Recruitment & Lead Generation"! Join us on June 24th & 25th, 2025 to learn the fundamentals of Business Recruitment & Lead Generation in this next OCED Training Course. Learn from site selectors, […]
Attendees gain knowledge of the latest tools, programs, and resources to drive economic growth and prosperity in their communities.
Join us for OEDA's 2025 Annual Conference at the Oregon Coast! Each year, the state’s economic development community gathers for the Oregon Economic Development Association’s (OEDA) premier event, the Annual Conference. Attendees gain knowledge of the latest tools, programs, and resources to drive economic growth and prosperity in their communities.