Abstract:
This
report
presents
the
results
of
a
statewide
economic
development
needs
assessment
of
Oregon
communities.
The
primary
objective
of
the
needs
assessment
was
to
better
understand
economic
development
professional’s
perceptions
of
the
following:
key
assets
and
barriers
to
local
economic
development,
the
relative
emphasis
and
perceived
effectiveness
of
economic
development
strategies,
the
extent
and
impact
of
organizational
coordination,
and
technical
assistance
needs.