Baseline Economic Resilience

This report uses the University of Oregon’s 8 Questions for Understanding Resilience to conduct data analyses for each county.

The report is meant to understand Central Oregon’s baseline economic resilience and incorporate the findings into the region’s CEDS. The assessment findings will help prioritize CEDS projects and guide resource allocation.

Full Report

Crook County

Deschutes County

Jefferson County

COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan

Relying on the outcomes of the Needs Assessment, data indicators from the Oregon Employment Department, and the input of the Stakeholder Recovery Team, COIC published a recovery plan with eight high priority recovery strategies.

The plan is meant to be a shared document with shared strategies. It will act as a guide for recovery priorities and collective action.

Executive Summary

Appendix A: Full Strategy Details

Appendix B: Recovery Data Indicators

COVID-19 Economic NEEDS ASSESSMENT

COIC worked in partnership with the University of Oregon’s Institute for Policy Research and Engagement (IPRE) and the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to conduct a regional COVID-19 Economic Needs Assessment.

The top eight needs revealed from stakeholder and community member interviews are detailed below. Each high-need area provides an overview of the COVID-19 Impacts, the Key Industry Needs, and Opportunities or Best Practices for action.

To view the complete assessment, including key themes of the pandemic and recommendations, please click on the pdf document to the right.

Housing

Childcare

Workforce

Broadband