Cluster Development Phase II

In 2005 we began working with each of the five clusters (high tech, renewable energy, wine, arts, and natural healthcare) to move forward the projects outlined in cluster workplans. MCEDD and cluster entrepreneurs are working closely together and have implemented projects specific for the growth of each. Click below to link to cluster-specific web pages for more information.


Columbia River Gorge Technology Alliance (High-tech Cluster)

Renewable Energy Cluster

Columbia Gorge Winegrowers Association (Wine Cluster)

Gorge Artists Open Studios (Arts Cluster)

Natural Healthcare Cluster

Cluster Development Phase I

In the Fall of 2004, MCEDD began working with a broad coalition of small & large business owners, private individauls, public partners and economic development districts across Oregon to implement an emerging economic development strategy: Cluster Development. The strategy creates a five-year workplan for strategic industry areas in the Gorge. You can view these workplans below. If you are interested in being involved in any of these cluster groups, contact MCEDD at 541.296.2266.

This slideshow gives a good overview of what clusters are and how MCEDD chose our five cluster industry areas.

Workplans are downloadable here as Word documents. If you have trouble opening them, contact MCEDD.

Arts

High-tech

Natural Healthcare

Renewable Energy

Wine

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