an Oregon state agency
Artisan Cheese Making Returns to Bandon
The opening of the Face Rock Creamery in May 2013 means Bandon has revived its 100-plus year history of making high-quality cheeses more than a decade after the closure of the Bandon Cheese Factory.
Detailed Data by County
Regional Economic Analysis
The Columbia Gorge region is a thriving hub of recreational, industrial and diverse industries. An increasing number of breweries, clothing, outdoor gear, high tech and clean tech companies call the area home.
Read about these successful companies and projects in the region:
Business Oregon and its economic development partners work with local companies to spur job growth and retention in each region of the state.
Business Oregon
Carolyn Meece, Regional Development Officer
(Hood River, Sherman, and Wasco counties)
Ted Werth, Regional Program Manager
(Hood River, Sherman, and Wasco counties)
Regional Solutions
Nate Stice, Regional Coordinator
Economic Development
Columbia River Economic Development Corp.
Mid-Columbia Economic Development District
Additional economic development partners in the region
Ports
Port of Cascade Locks
Port of Hood River
Port of The Dalles
Public Higher Education
Columbia Gorge Community College, The Dalles and Hood River locations
Additional educational institutions
Business Oregon
