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Partners seek high-speed internet funding

SCOEDD is partnering with Stone Ventures and Lake County to develop multiple feasibility studies and submit various grant applications to obtain funding for broadband solutions.

Downtown Lakeview Strategic Plan meeting Thursday

More details have been shared about the Community Re-Connect for the Downtown Lakeview Strategic Plan this Thursday, Aug. 11 at 5 p.m.

New SCOEDD director talks goals, resources

Denise Stilwell, the new executive director of the South Central Oregon Economic Development District (SCOEDD), was at a recent Town Council meeting introducing herself and her goals to help businesses and organizations in Lakeview.

Town, County partner on broadband project cost

After a presentation from Lakeview Town Mgr. Michele Parry, the Lake County Board of Commissioners voted to share the initial cost of the application and engineering for a secondary fiberoptic line to be built through Lake County.

Program would use federal funds to fight Klamath Falls blight

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Lakeview Community Partnership Announces Historic Alger Theater Marquee Restoration Project

Lakeview Community Partnership Announces Historic Alger Theater Marquee Restoration Project

New fine dining option in Lakeview

A project years in the making recently came to fruition with the opening of the new Neon Cowboy Steakhouse and Saloon located at Hunters Hot Springs in Lakeview.

SCOEDD longtime director to retire

South Central Oregon Economic Development District will soon be losing its longtime — and only — executive director, Betty Riley, who has been at SCOEDD’s helm since 2006.

More county money available to help businesses impacted by COVID-19

Klamath County has more than $600,000 in additional funding to address COVID-19 impacts on local businesses, and it’s eager to distribute it.

Klamath County has received an additional $602,773.34 in funding to support Oregon local businesses

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Klamath County has received additional funding to support Oregon businesses who have been impacted by COVID-19.

Klamath County has received an additional $602,773.34 in funding to support Oregon businesses who have been impacted by COVID-19.

Lake County receives $600K from EPA

Lake County will benefit from another round of funding recently awarded by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields grant program.

SCOEDD receives grant to build Klamath Basin Food Network

Program aims to grow Klamath’s agricultural economy through expanded market access for local farmers, ranchers and producers to consumers, restaurateurs and grocers in the Klamath Basin and beyond.

Current, future Brownfields projects addressed

As the current Brownfields grant winds down, a final public meeting was held with Keith Ziobron, senior principal and branch manager for environmental consulting firm Cardno, at the Lake County Courthouse.

New grant can help pay for $25,000 in home repairs

The Klamath Lake Regional Housing Center, a nonprofit under the South Central Oregon Economic Development District, is looking for homeowners in need of major home repairs.

New grant can help pay for $25,000 in home repairs

The Klamath Lake Regional Housing Center, a nonprofit under the South Central Oregon Economic Development District, is looking for homeowners in need of major home repairs.

SCOEDD'S Spotlight | #1

Welcome to SCOEDD'S first Newsletter! The South Central Oregon Economic Development District (SCOEDD) is focused on creating a thriving economy, rooted in our local renewable resources, the resourcefulness of our people, and our willingness to work together for the mutual benefit of both Klamath and Lake Counties.

38 Lake County businesses received combined $547,500

Thirty-eight businesses throughout Lake County recently received a combined $547,500 in funding through the COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program administered by the South Central Oregon Economic Development District (SCOEDD).

Local lavender farm could boost Basin agritourism

K-Falls Essentials, run by Cliff and Diana Warrick, produces homemade lavender products. This summer, they hope to open their small lavender farm to the public.

$1.8M EPA grant will provide woodstove alternatives and improve air quality in Klamath Falls, Oregon

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $1,839,947 million Targeted Airshed Grant to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Klamath County Public Health and local partners to support ongoing efforts to improve air quality and protect community health in Klamath Falls.