“Our goal is to build the capacity in communities to set strong, forward-looking policies.”
The UO’s EDAC (Economic Development Administration Center) is one of several service portals of the Community Service Center and has a long list of completed projects. It is involved in impact analyses of the Latino business community and the snow-ski industry across the state, as well as the development of a comprehensive business strategy for the Cow Creek band of the Umpqua tribe. Other initiatives include a review of water quality issues in Turner, Oregon, and an evaluation of the Eugene Water and Electric Board’s pilot program for smart meters.