Cascades West Economic Development District
The Cascades West Economic Development District (CWEDD) is designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration to work on economic development efforts in Linn, Benton, Lane, and Lincoln Counties. The CWEDD advocates for, supports, and coordinates regionally significant economic development activities in the Region. Staffed by both OCWCOG and Lane Council of Governments, the CWEDD prepared the 2020-2025 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) to guide regionally significant economic development projects and activities over the next five years.
Meeting Agendas and Minutes
CWEDD Board of Directors Hybrid Meeting – Lane County
If you are planning to attend in person, please submit your RSVP to Ashlyn (amuzechenko@ocwcog.org) by NOON on Tuesday, March 4th. Meeting snacks will be catered by Abilities Diner and Bakery and staff will need an accurate headcount to ensure there is enough for all!
Meeting Details:
Thursday, March 06, 2025
9:00 am – 11:00 am
LCOG Buford Conference Room (5th floor)
859 Willamette St.
Eugene OR 97401
Or
Join Virtually via Teams
TEAMS Meeting by clicking HERE
Meeting ID: 291 224 730 274
Passcode: wwgDy8
Mobile 1 Click Number:
+ 1 872-242-8088
Phone Conference ID: 347 254 52#
If you wish to attend as a member of the public, you can call, video in, or attend in person. If you require additional accommodations, or need assistance with Teams, please reach out to Ashlyn at amuzechenko@ocwcog.org. Stakeholders and members of the public are welcome to attend any CWEDD meeting and provide public comments.
About Cascades West Economic Development District
Cascades West Economic Development District (CWEDD) is designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) to work on economic development efforts in Benton, Lane, Lincoln, and Linn Counties. CWEDD advocates for, supports, and coordinates regionally significant economic development activities across the Region. For more information visit www.OCWCOG.org/CWEDD.
About Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments
Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments (OCWCOG), on behalf of the member governments, carries out a variety of local, State, and Federal programs. The majority of funding is provided by way of contracts to administer specific services. As an Oregon intergovernmental entity, OCWCOG can provide for, or on behalf of, its member governments any service that they are authorized to provide. Whether it is helping a business find appropriate capital, helping seniors and persons with disabilities plan for independent living, or coordinating local roads improvement priorities, OCWCOG offers these and many other innovative services to the local governments and residents of Benton, Lincoln, and Linn Counties. For more information, visit www.OCWCOG.org.
Contact Us
Justin Peterson, Community and Economic Development Supervisor
541-924-8420
jpeterson@ocwcog.org
Matt Lehman, CED Planning Manager
mlehman@ocwcog.org
541-758-1911
Ashlyn Muzechenko, Executive Assistant
amuzechenko@ocwcog.org
CWEDD News
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Update
The CWEDD has adopted its 2020-2025 CEDS at its February 11, 2021, Board meeting.
Hybrid Meetings
CWEDD will be hosting hybrid meetings that rotate through the different counties in their economic development region. These meetings will have hybrid capabilities with both an in-person option and a virtual option via Microsoft Team's Technolgies. For further assistance or questions regarding Hybrid Meetings, please contact Ashlyn at amuzechenko@ocwcog.org.
Interested Parties List
To be added to our Cascades West Economic Development District Interested Parties email list to receive updates on upcoming meetings, the agenda packets, and information regarding the CEDS, please email Ashlyn at amuzechenko@ocwcog.org. In this email, please include your name, (CWEDD Interested Parties List), and the email address you wish to have added to this list.