Who Is The EDC?

Who Is The EDC?


The EDC acts as a connecting organization

that pulls togther and coordinates the

regions many and diverse interests,

organizations and constituents to ensure

that opportunities for econimic growth are

achieved.

What Do We Do?

The EDC establishes the critical link between local government(s) and the business community. The primary

advantage of a public/private model is that the private sector involvement is expanded, thus gaining the expertise, knowledge, enery, resources and the "buy in" of the business community. The role of the EDC is to ensure that the private and public partners together are given a substantive position in determining our counties economic future.


Mission

The Economic Development Council of Tillamook County works to strengthen and grow the economy of Tillamook County.


Vision


The Economic Development Council of Tillamook County works together with public and private partners to attract new business, grow and retain existing businesses while supporting entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Accomplishments

Operate Revolving Loan Fund (loans to Tillamook County small businesses) 21 in last 5 years $325,601


Housing commission meetings (tax exemption committee)

 

Tillamook Early Childcare and Education Advisory member

 

Attend Col-Pac and Northwest ACT Meetings (Regional EDD) and participate in CEDS

 

Board Member for Northwest Oregon Workforce Board


SBDC Advisory Committee


Member of seafood advisory committee – completed

Commercial Fisheries of Tillamook County Economic Impact Study


Community Advisor to Tillamook Futures Council 


Operate Tillamook String of Pearls Enterprise Zone


269+ grants awarded to Tillamook County businesses - over $1,651,051 in funds awarded


To-go containers distributed to Tillamook County restaurants & 4H


Participated in the Mask & glove distribution at PRI Building


Participated on the North Coast Regional Economic Recovery Team


Participated on the North Coast Equity in Recovery Team


5 Job Fairs completed (288 attendees) 2022-2024


Business workshop – Government Contracting (Nov. 6, 2021 - 56 businesses attended)


ESL Project w/TCCA


Housing commission meetings (tax exemption committee)


Tillamook CHNA/Wellness member


Spanish translation for EDC partners


Operations Class during SBM taught by Board Member - KC Fagan



TBCC Open House


Tillamook County Mayors/Managers meeting (quarterly meeting w/city leaders, county commissioners, elected officials)


1 Cohort of website grant completed (18 businesses)


2 Business Oregon project proposals developed with POTB


Entrepreneurial Development Fund – 10 businesses enrolled (matching grants to businesses)


Innovation HJB Partner


Business Visits


3 government contracting workshops:

  • Getting Started (Registration Assistance)
  • Small Business Certifications (HubZone, 8a, Women Owned, Veteran Owned, etc.)
  • Teaming and Partnering for Small Businesses (Working with a Prime Contractor)


3 Social media workshops:

  • Email Marketing
  • Social Media
  • Search Engine Optimization

     

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