EDA-UC

EDA-UC

The University of Oregon Economic Development Administration University Center (UO EDA-UC) provides targeted technical assistance and programmatic capacity to Economic Development Organization (EDO) partners, trade associations, and businesses across Oregon. Our efforts and resources focus on building economic resilience, equity, workforce development, and environmentally sustainable development solutions for our partners. Our service region covers Oregon’s 12 Economic Development Districts (EDDs), nine (9) federally recognized Tribes, 36 counties, 241 incorporated cities, and roughly 900 special districts. 

EMPOWERING

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COMMUNITY 

The UO EDA-UC seeks to align local strategies to community needs, specifically with regards to building an understanding of the benefits of sustainable practices and providing technical training to capitalize on economic opportunities related to those practices. The UO EDA-UC is partially funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration. 

Recent Projects

The Economic Benefits and Needs of Oregon’s Ports

Northeast Oregon Economic Development District Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

Oregon’s Economic Ecosystem project

Where We Focus

Economic Recovery 

Equity 

Sustainable Environmental Development   

Workforce 

Who To Contact

Josh Bruce, AICP and LEED-AP

Josh Bruce, AICP and LEED-AP

Associate Director for Applied Research

Jay Matonte

Jay Matonte

Economic Development Analyst

Aniko Drlik-Muehleck

Aniko Drlik-Muehleck

Applied Engagement Director