Prineville/Crook County Economic Development

07/28/2026

Leadership starts with people who are willing to get involved.

Applications are now open for the 2026-27 Leadership Crook County class! This program is a great opportunity to build meaningful connections, gain a deeper understanding of our community, and grow as a leader alongside others who are passionate about Crook County's future.

If you know someone who would be a great fit, encourage them to apply or share this post with your network. Whether they're an emerging leader, a business owner, a nonprofit professional, or simply someone who wants to make a difference, Leadership Crook County offers an experience that leaves a lasting impact.

📅 Application deadline: August 15
📍 Learn more and apply: crookcountyfoundation.org/leadership

Spots are limited, so don't wait!

Serving Crook County since 1998, our vision is for a vibrant and engaged Crook County where people learn, work, play, and prosper.

02/10/2026

Central Oregon enters 2026 with steady momentum and Prineville is right in the mix, with a balanced labor market, diverse industry growth, and local projects helping fuel the region’s resilience and opportunity.

(Graph courtesy of EDCO) Jon Stark, CEO — Economic Development for Central Oregon 1) Reflecting on What Came True First, I’d like to acknowledge and thank Cascade Business News for once again inviting Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) to contribute our perspective to its annual Cent...

05/20/2025

04/14/2025

Congrats to all of this year's Meta Community Action Grant recipients and thank you to the Prineville Data Center for their community partnership in addressing non-profit needs across Prineville and Central Oregon!

04/14/2025

EDCO RELEASES LARGEST EMPLOYERS LIST FOR CENTRAL OREGON EDCO - Economic Development for Central Oregon

"This year the top 50 private companies collectively employ 23,764 Central Oregonians, or roughly 21.4% of the region’s February 2025 annual average total non-farm employment of 111,110. St. Charles Health System tops the list again, employing 5,188 people regionwide, an 8.29% increase since last year at the same time."

EDCO Releases Largest Employers List for Central Oregon

03/12/2025

Business Oregon is excited to announce that the second round of Child Care Infrastructure Funding will be opening March 26th, 2025!

This round will consist of $15,000,000 in grant funding for infrastructure projects that further the wellbeing of children and families in Oregon.

The application will be posted and available on Business Oregon's webpage until the closing date, April 30th, 2025. The updated Guidelines and new RFGA are currently being translated and will be posted in the coming weeks.

Eligible Project Types:
• Minor Renovations/Repairs ($20,000 - $100,000)
• New Construction or Major Renovation ($100,001 - $2,000,000)
• Real Property Acquisition ($20,000 - $2,000,000)

This fund is open to more than just current childcare providers – municipalities, school districts/ESDs, tribes, businesses/nonprofits, and colleges/universities are also encouraged to apply! In addition, they will have another $25 million round coming later this year.

07/24/2024

Oregon’s Department of Administrative Services is bringing “Connect 2 Oregon” to COCC’s Redmond Campus on Wednesday July 31st. Registration is free and lunch will be provided!

This is a valuable educational event to support small businesses in the Central Oregon region, with various agencies providing expert guidance and networking opportunities. Be sure to participate in a morning of business-related workshops, where you can build stronger relationships with municipalities and government contracting experts, and find out what is available locally with City, State & Federal government agencies.

Register for Central Oregon’s “Connect 2 Oregon” below!

Join us at Central Oregon Community College where we will provide valuable resources, expert guidance, and networking opportunities to help your business thrive!

07/02/2024

In this webinar, you'll learn from industry experts about the diverse applications of AI, from improving customer service to optimizing your marketing strategies. We will guide you through practical, prompt engineering techniques, ethical AI use, and strategic insights to boost your branding and drive future growth.

Title: Boost Your Business with AI - Simple Tools for Success
Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time - New York
Duration: 60 minutes
SCORE Mentors

06/13/2024

Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP) is offering a Supply Chain 101 course around the state at no charge to employers. Central Oregon's initial session will take place in Bend on July 8th, 9am-12pm, followed by seven virtual sessions. Topics include inventory management, procurement, warehousing, distribution, negotiating with suppliers, and supply chain technology.

Register here.

Are you looking at your supply chain from a strategic perspective? In partnership with CIRAS (Iowa MEP), we’re launching a new eight-part cohort series ca ...