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Amended Notice of Special Meeting

The Full Board of the South-Central Oregon Economic Development District (SCOEEDD) will hold a special meeting including an executive session at 1:00 pm at the Klamath County Government Building (Room 219) at 305 Main Street, Klamath Falls, Oregon on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

SCOEDD Spearheads Vital Community and Economic Growth Initiatives in Klamath and Lake Counties

South Central Oregon Economic Development District (SCOEDD) is proud to announce its ongoing support and commitment to fostering economic growth and community development in Klamath and Lake Counties. SCOEDD is involved in several upcoming projects including infrastructure improvements, workforce development programs, and small business support services, all aimed at creating a thriving economic environment.

Klamath County organizations show support, plans to aid new Kingsley Field Air Base mission

Representatives from the health care field, business sector and education came together with Klamath County Commissioner Kelley Minty and leadership from the 173FW Kingsley Field on Thursday, June 22 to discuss potential ways they can support Kingsley Field in its new mission of being a U.S. Air Force training base for the F-35 Lightning II.

Klamath & Lake counties given $225,000 for economic development

Klamath and Lake counties are getting a nearly quarter-million dollar economic boost

Improvements continue for fairgrounds

Changes, they are a-comin’

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 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.

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

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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.