OEDA News and Events

The OEDA Annual Conference is the premier event for Oregon’s economic development community. Each year, we gather for three days of insightful sessions, unparalleled networking, and a celebration of excellence in economic development.

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Join Business Oregon for an educational webinar on how Oregon’s newly enacted HB 4084 is reshaping the Enterprise Zone program—modernizing designation eligibility, refining performance requirements, and expanding exemption peri...

This in-person training will cover key marketing topics such as Developing a Marketing Plan, Branding Strategy, Using Data to Make Your Case, and more, featuring expert instructors from across the Marketing and PR spectrum.

OCED Training: Building in Oregon

Join us VIRTUALLY May 6th & 7th to learn the fundamentals of Building in Oregon. Our team of expert instructors will guide you through lessons on Critical Building Components, Zoning Designations and Permitting, Statewide Planning Tools, Key Customer Service Elements, Understanding the Development Process, and more.

The Oregon Collaboration Summit is designed to unite professionals and leaders across workforce, higher education, economic development, industry and beyond. The Summit creates space to connect, learn, and build lasting partnerships while highlighting innovative, collaborative projects from across the state.

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Join us for the second session in Oregon’s Opportunity Zones 2.0 webinar series. This live event will provide an in-depth look at the local nomination process and Oregon’s approach to selecting eligible tracts for designation.

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  What's New in Opportunity Zone 2.0? Oregon’s Opportunity Zone 2.0 program is designed to unlock long-term investment in communities that need it most. Building on the success of the original Opportunity Zone initiative (Opportunity Zone...

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Oregon’s Opportunity Zone 2.0 program is designed to unlock long-term investment in communities that need it most. Building on the success of the original Opportunity Zone initiative (Opportunity Zone 1.0 or OZ 1.0), this updated program offers ...

Our robust team of expert instructors will guide you through lessons on Real Estate Cycles, Elements of a Ready Site, Tools for Site Readiness, and more.

2026 OEDA Board President by Executive Director...