Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategy (CEDS)
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Update
The Cascades West Economic Development District Board of Directors approved the 2025-2030 CEDS at the September 11th Board meeting in Benton County. To view the final document, CLICK HERE.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Public Comment Period is now closed.
Public comment ran from July 10 – August 11, 2025. Thank you to all who provided feedback.
The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for 2025-2030 is now available for public comment! The CEDS is a five-year roadmap for improving economic conditions and resiliency within Linn, Benton, Lincoln and Lane counties. This document is also required to tap into critical sources of federal funding for infrastructure and business development.
Contact Us
Justin Peterson, Community and Economic Development Supervisor
541-924-8420
jpeterson@ocwcog.org
Corum Ketchum, Lead Planner
541-223-7040
cketchum@ocwcog.org
Interested Parties List
To be added to our CEDS 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, (CEDS Email List), and the email address you wish to have added to this list.