The eCon Update, EDCO's monthly email newsletter, not only provides the latest information from around the region, but also explores business and employment trends for Central Oregon, introduces the community's newest businesses, and presents EDCO's marketing efforts.
Below are eCon Update issues for 2006. If you're interested in signing up to receive the newsletter online, please go to our Home page.
Topics include: HiDEC Focuses on Manufacturing Excellence, EDCO Works Behind the Scenes to Retain Les Schwab Tires, ODS Announces Plans to Build in Bend's Old Mill District, Progress Made on Establishment of New Economic Development Program for Prinevill & Crook County, New Central OR Business Development OFficer Hired by OECDD, January PubTalk Speaker is Amy Tykeson, CEO of BendBroadband, Workforce Specialist Maryann Billington to Speak at Redmond 2007 Annual Luncheon
Topics include: New EDCO Marketing Manager Brings Wealth of Experience from Private Industry, Central OR Lands #1, #2, and #3 Ranks for Fastest Growing Counties, Ernst & Young Study Says OR's Business Tax Climate 4th Best in Nation, 2006 OR Worker's Comp Premium Rates Among Best in U.S., COCC Launches Composite Mfg. Technology Training Program, Jobless Rates in Tri-County Area Hit Record Lows
Topics include: Success of Industry Week 2006 Prompts Creation of Industry Month for 2007, Foundation Again Ranks OR as One of Nation's Best Tax Climates, OEF to Offer Workshop for New Angel Investors, FDIC Highlights Bend Among Fastest Job Growth Markets in U.S., OR Unemployment Rates Drop Further, Pacific Power Ranked as #1 U.S. Industrial & Commercial Power Provider
Topics include: EDCO Wins Top Economic Development Website for OR, 2006 Industry Week Jusdt Arouond the Corner, Snapshot of Tri-County Regional Economy, Import/Export Transportation & Customs Brokerage Workshops Available, Bend Venture Conference, Redmond Airport Passenger Growth Ranks Among Fastest in NW, HRACO Career Fair Billed a Success, Workforce Expert Sheds Light On National & International Trends, Mfg. Training Grant Announced
Topics include: Bend Venture Catalyst Pilot Program Announced, WSJ Recognizes Bend as Top Emerging Inventive Towns, September PubTalk Speaker is Ken Chmiel - Former TYCO VP, Bend Venture Conference to Award $100K Prize, Workforce Breakfast Sold Out, Economic Shift Felt by Region's Employers, New Central OR Career Fair Slated for Sept 23, Export Strategies Seminar Sept 26
Topics include: National Site Selector Visits Bend, Workforce Housing Emerges as Key Issue for Economic Development, Horizon Flights to LA Debut Tomorrow, Delta Travel Bank Nears Final Quarter, Bend Gets More National Press, Credit Suisse and The Oregon Investment Fund Come to Bend, Workforce Training Resources Available to Traded-Sector Employers, New Light Industrial/Mixed Employment Lots Available in Sisters
Topics include: New Commercial Air Service Options Available To and From Central OR, EDCO Joins OR Delegation on Trade Mission to Korea and Japan, Workforce Training Resources Available for Traded-Sector Employers, Oregon Economic Development Association Holds Spring Workshop in Bend.
Topics include: Events & Membership Manager Joins EDCO, Inc. Magazine Names Bend in Nation's Top 20 Small Cities, Lenders' Roundtable, Industrial Land Sales Brisk in La Pine and Madras, Local Firms to Purchase City of Redmond's Industrial Land, Destination Resort Activity Heats Up in Tri-County Area, Commercial Real Estate Conference Focuses on Sustainability
Topics include:Jefferson County Awarded New Enterprise Zone, OR Ranks Among Lowest in Per Capita Taxes, Affordable Housing Key Issue at April Board Meeting, Paper Indicates Vibrant Economies Driven by Young Professionals, OR Among Nation's Top Business-Friendly States, Pending Projects
Topics include: Aerospace/Aircraft Industry Roundtable Taragets FAA Bottleneck, 2006 Central OR Job & Career Expo a Hit with Employers, OED HOlds Job & Career Fairs, Central OR Business Trade Fair, Redmond Hits a Home Run in Business Recruitment, Delta Airline Travel Bank Still in Effect, Deschutes Co. Mentioned in Newsweek, April PubTalk Features Carolyn McKnight of PSU
Topics include: Horizon Air Announces New Non-Stop Service to LA & Eugene, 2006 Central OR Job & Career Expo Mar. 16, EDCO Annunal Luncheon Draws Record Crowd, Redmond Economic Development Annual Luncheon a Success, Milken Institute Ranks Bend Among Top Performing Cities, Kiplinger Sites bend as One of Best Start-Up Locations, COHRA to Conduct Workforce Housing Survey, OSU-Cascades Student Business Plan Program Seeks Businesses
Topics include: Eric Strobel selected as new Business Development Manager, EDCO Annual Luncheon to feature national speaker, Delta Travel Bank Near End, Construction Opportunity in Madras, New EDCO URL, COCC launches new business coaching program, Feb PubTalk features Donnie Castleman, EDCO attends medical device show, Harvard Biz School Michael Porter evaluates OR's economy.