Economic Development Administration Center (EDA)

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The mission of the University of Oregon (UO) Economic Development Center is to link UO resources with communities for the purpose of enhancing regional sustainable economic development. The primary emphasis of our program is providing technical assistance to distressed communities throughout the state of Oregon. The focus of the program is creating sustainable local economies through capacity building, applied research, and partnerships. The program is a partnership between the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA), the University of Oregon, state and local government, and private industry. The UO EDA center is a program of the Community Service Center.

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    EWEB McKenzie Basin Agriculture Producer Survey
    (2011-01) Parker, Robert; MacFarland, Kate
    The Eugene Water and Electric board is interested in learning about perceptions of agricultural producers—farmers, ranchers, and other growers—in the McKenzie Watershed. The University of Oregon's Community Planning Workshop (CPW) administered and analyzed a survey of selected producers in the watershed.
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    2010 Silverton Community Survey
    (2010-08)
    This survey is to gather information from Silverton residents regarding their thoughts and feelings on the quality of life in Silverton, job creation and economic development, city services and local government, parks and recreation, public participation, emergency prepardness, the Silver Falls School District, and Silverton Hospital.
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    Mt. Hood Territory Website Evaluation
    (2010-07) West, Amanda; Tosuntikool, Neil; Kribs, Tracy; Berumen, Daniel
    An evaluation of current CCTACA website through the eyes of potential visitors, partners and staff of the organization
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    Douglas County Economic Development Forum Summary Report
    (2010-12)
    This report is an analysis of Douglas County’s current economic development efforts. The project includes the following elements: (1) an inventory and evaluation of economic plans in Douglas County; (2) a list of major organizations involved in economic development activities in Douglas County; (3) a review of stakeholder perceptions about the effectiveness of economic development activities; and (4) a community economic development forum to discuss the research findings and future actions and opportunities.
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    Pivotal Leaders Network Formative Evaluation
    (2010-09) Parker, Ro; Malone, Erin; Otwell, Claire
    The Pivotal Leaders Network engaged the University of Oregon’s Economic Development Center to conduct a formative evaluation of the Network. Members of the Pivotal Leaders network have been recognized by their peers as persons who have the knowledge, skills, motivation and business acumen to lead successful clean technology companies in the Northwest in the next 5 years.
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    Oregon Biogas Facility Permitting Guide
    (2012-07-02) Parker, Robert; Howard, Michael; Steckler, Becky; Fisher, Julie; West, Amanda; Ellis, Sharon; Koenig, Kristina; Mild, Courtney; Peters, Nicole
    Biogas, derived from anaerobic decomposition of organic matter, is a small but growing source of energy in Oregon. Given Oregon’s strong agricultural sector, there is the potential to close the loop on the nutrient cycle while increasing energy production through development of biogas projects within the state. However, there are a number of challenges, such as permitting, financing, and neighbor opposition that can hinder development of biogas facilities. The purpose of the Biogas Facility Permitting and Siting Guide (the Guide) is to provide agricultural developers, farmers, third party energy developers, or anyone interested in developing a biogas facility with the information they need to do so in Oregon.
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    Oregon Statewide Economic Development Needs Assessment: A Survey of Economic Development Specialists
    (2012-07-02) Parker, Robert; Osboda, Tom; Smith, Megan; Margerum, Richard; Young, Robert; Turnoy, Scott; Steckler, Becky
    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.