About Us

Clatsop, Columbia and Tillamook Counties

Formed in 1993, the NW Oregon Economic Alliance is a partnership between Clatsop, Columbia and Tillamook counties, with the purpose of administering the Regional Investment and Rural Investment lottery funds allotted to the three-county region.

The Alliance is managed by a nine member Regional Board, three representatives per county, appointed by the County Commissions:

• Clatsop County:  Jack Bland, Ed Wegner
  
• Columbia County: Tony Hyde, Diane Pohl and Paul Pulliam
• Tillamook County: Val Folkema, Shirley Kalkhoven and Van Moe

The NW Oregon Economic Alliance administers the Regional and Rural Investment lottery funds for economic development projects that meet the goals and objectives outlined in the 2003-2005 NW Oregon Regional Strategy. Focus of the funding is:

• Retaining and diversifying the region's employment base to ensure a stable economy
• Building capacity of communities to be economically self-reliant
• Strengthening the regional economic identity through encouraging partnership coordination, communication and cooperation
• Retention and creation of family wage jobs

Staff Contact: Mary McArthur 503/228-5565 or mbmcarthur@comcast.net

Links:

Oregon Economic and Community Development www.econ.state.or.us
NW Oregon Regional Development Officer, Dennie Houle dennie.houle@state.or.us 503/791-2732

NW Oregon Community Development Coordinator, Melanie Olson melanie.olson@state.or.us 503/842-4045

NOEA Administration

Executive Director, Mary McArthur mbmcarthur@comcast.net
4336 SW Condor Ave, Portland, OR 97239
FAX:503/228-7456 • Voice:503/228-5565

Other Contacts

Columbia-Pacific Economic Development District: 503/397-3099
Clatsop Economic Development Resources  (CEDR): 503/738-3346
Columbia County Economic Team (CCET): 503/397-7218
Tillamook County Economic Development: 503/842-2236