Regional Data
Detailed Data by County
Regional Competitiveness Reports


Mt Jefferson at Metolius headwaters

Painted Hills

Mt Bachelor
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Central Oregon Region
Central Oregon is a playground for outdoor sports lovers with its snow-capped mountains, lakes and rivers, golf courses and miles of hiking trails. The region is a mix of well-established manufacturers, an expanding high technology sector and world-class tourist destinations.
Advanced Manufacturing, Outdoor Gear & Activewear, High Technology and Clean Technology are examples of growing industries in Central Oregon.
Successful companies and projects in the region:
- Boneyard Beer
- BTL Sales
- GL Solutions
- Ruffwear
- Kialoa Paddles
Regional Resources
Business Oregon and its economic development partners work with local companies to spur job growth and retention in each region of the state.
Team Members
Business Oregon
Carolyn Meece, Regional Development Officer
(Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties)
Ryan DeGrofft, Regional Development Officer
(Wheeler County)
Matthew Mattia, Regional Program Manager
(Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties)
Shanna Bailey, Regional Program Manager
(Wheeler County)
Key Partners
Economic Development
Economic Development for Central Oregon
Additional economic development partners
Public Higher Education
Oregon State UniversityCascades, Bend
Central Oregon Community College, Bend
Additional educational institutions