Oregon Economic and Community Development Department
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| Oregon Economic and Community Development Department (ECDD) | |
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| Type | State Government Agency |
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| Headquarters | Salem, Oregon |
| Divisions | Central Services Industry Development International Ports Regional Development |
The Oregon Economic and Community Development Department (ECDD) is an agency of the government of the U.S. state of Oregon, providing support of economic and community development and cultural enhancement through administration of a variety of programs of incentives, financial support, and technical assistance to businesses, nonprofit organizations and community groups, industries, and local and regional governments and districts.
It is governed by a five-member commission, appointed by the governor, which guides department policies and strategies to implement its mission: Assist Oregon businesses and governments to create economic opportunities and build quality communities throughout Oregon.
In addition, the Oregon Arts Commission receives administrative support from the agency, and the semi-privatized Oregon Film and Video Office receives direct monetary support.
As of 2006, the department had a budget of US$24.6 million, over half of which ($15.2 million) is derived from Oregon Lottery funds, the remainder from other state ($7.9 million) and federal ($1.5 million) appropriations. Its headquarters is in Salem, Oregon and it maintains twelve regional offices in locations throughout the state.
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[edit] Divisions, bureaus and sections
- Central Services Division
- Economic and Community Development Commission
- Office of the Director
- Regional Development Officers
- Marketing Communications Section
- Policy and Research Section
- Oregon Tourism Commission (semi-independent)
- Oregon Arts Commission
- Oregon Cultural Trust (semi-independent)
- Oregon Film and Video Office (semi-privatized)
- Industry Development Division
- Business and Finance Section
- Business Outreach Section
- Telecommunications Section
- International Division
- International Trade Program
- International Cultural Program
- Ports Division
- Regional Development Division
- Regional Strategies/Rural Development Program
- Community Development Block Grant Program
- Special Public Works Fund Program
- Enterprise Zone Program
[edit] Members
Entrepreneur Junki Yoshida and Medford vintner Anne Root were appointed to the Commission by Governor Ted Kulongoski, and approved by the Oregon Legislative Assembly in February 2008.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ "Two appointed to Oregon Economic Development Commission", Portland Business Journal, February 19, 2008.
- Oregon Economic and Community Development Department - Present Duties and Responsibilities (HTML). Oregon Blue Book (Online). Salem, Oregon: Oregon Secretary of State (2006). Retrieved on 2006-12-22.
- Economic & Community Development Department: Administrative Overview (PDF). Oregon Blue Book (Online). Salem, Oregon: Oregon Secretary of State (June, 2003). Retrieved on 2006-12-19.
