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[email protected]
541-426-3598 x1
Lisa enjoys helping small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs learn business planning concepts, focusing on their customers and the financial viability of their business. She has helped dozens of nonprofits and cities develop, fund and manage projects and facilitated meetings and strategic planning sessions. She grew up on a farm in Wallowa County and brings her love of the region to her work. She holds a B.A. in economics and has worked for NEOEDD for over 30 years. She was the founding chair of Oregon Economic Development Districts and is a member of the National Association of Development Organizations board. She has been named “Economic Development Finance Professional” by The National Development Council and “Leader in Entrepreneurialism” by the Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce.
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[email protected]
541-426-3598 x2
Sara has assisted dozens of entrepreneurs to plan, capitalize, and run small businesses, and is a skilled facilitator and grant-writer, with more than 20 years of experience providing technical assistance to non-profits and municipalities. She helped to found the Oregon Community Food Systems Network with more than 60 nonprofits collaborating in cross-sector food systems change. Sara enjoys building capacity of individuals and nonprofits. She is certified in Storytelling for Community Building. She co-owns Bunchgrass Enterprises.
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[email protected]
541-426-3598 x3
Erin moved to Wallowa County in 1990, and after living off-grid on the Zumwalt for 8 years, moving into Enterprise and raising her children while working in family advocacy and catering/restaurant cooking, decided to take a leap into the wonderful world of numbers at NEOEDD.
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541-519-7699
Mike Ogan has been in the banking and finance industry for more than thirty years, and is an experienced commercial and agricultural lender. He is based out of Baker County, where he has lived for most of his life, is active in youth sports and community events, and has a passion for economic growth in the region.
Anyone interested in volunteering to serve on the NEOEDD is welcome to contact [email protected]
Economic Development Specialist
The Northeast Oregon Economic Development District is seeking a new team member to support internal operations, external communications, small businesses & entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and local government organizations in Baker, Union and Wallowa counties.
This Enterprise-based job will provide opportunities to develop new skills and participate in trainings and conferences. We are looking for candidates who enjoy variety in their work, have great communication and organization skills, and who will create and maintain positive relationships with community members, partners and clients.
NEOEDD is an equal opportunity employer. Studies have shown that candidates who are female and/or BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications they find in the job description. We are seeking the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be a person who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every minimum qualification described or are unsure if your experience could be considered related experience.
Salary & Benefits:
This is a full-time, salaried position. The starting salary will be between $54,000 – $65,000/year depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include 14 paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and medical/dental/vision insurance. The job is non-exempt and hours worked over 40 in a week will receive compensatory time off at a rate of 1.5 times the amount of time worked over 40 hours.
Application Process:
The position will be opened until filled. The first review of applicants will take place on August 6, 2026. To apply for veterans’ preference, complete the veterans’ preference application and provide required documentation. Applicants shall submit the job application form and include a cover letter with your application that explains your interest in the position and highlights your qualifications related to specific items in the job description. The application shall either be delivered to our office at 101 NE 1st Street, Suite 100, Enterprise, OR 97828 or via email to [email protected]. Do not provide a resume.
Status of Your Application:
You will be advised by email of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that NEOEDD communicates with all candidates via email.
Pre- and Post-Employment Screening:
NEOEDD will check references as part of the selection process. After a contingent offer of employment, we will conduct a background driving check.
Please use this form to submit projects for potential inclusion in the Northeast Oregon Economic Development District’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Once projects are included, you can use the CEDS to demonstrate that your project has been listed in a regional plan. Projects should have a positive impact on economic or community development.
To be included in the CEDS, projects must have a public or non-profit sponsor. Private projects should not be submitted and will not be included in the CEDS.
You may submit multiple projects by returning to this page. The space for providing answers will expand.
The NEOEDD board will consider new project additions at their quarterly meetings.