Who we are...

The South Central Oregon Economic Development District formed in 1999, serves as the primary conduit for regional economic development resources for Klamath and Lake Counties Oregon. It provides the professional staff with support for economic development planning on a regional basis, and for the individual economic development efforts of Lake County and Klamath County. SCOEDD also manages and administers regional grant and loan programs.

Our vision for the future of Klamath and Lake Counties is a livable, unified community of modern pioneers that retain their core values while promoting a vibrant and diverse economy that allows for multi-generations to live and work.

The mission of the South Central Oregon Economic Development District (SCOEDD) is to build cooperation and collaboration between private, public and community entities that support planned growth that allows for:

- An economy with an expanded industrial base
- Leadership in alternative, renewable energy development
- An educated and well trained workforce
- Affordable housing opportunities