Government and Growth.
Prineville and Crook County.
Balanced growth has been a key to the area’s stability. From city and county leadership to collaborative efforts with the Economic Development Corp., our area is showing signs of being competitive while providing a work force to help fill the newfound industries.
City of Prineville: Resolute and Focused
The City of Prineville is structured with a mayor and city council, supported by various commissions and departments like Community Development and Planning, which manage growth. Prineville's economy has shifted to one anchored by a growing technology sector, small manufacturing and tourism, leading to infrastructure investments to support the population growth. The city is balancing economic development with a desire to preserve its "small town feel".
Crook County – One LARGE County
Located in the geographic center of Oregon, the county has a total area of 2,987 square miles, with a large portion being public land. The county was established from Wasco County in 1882. Its original size was larger, but it was reduced with the creation of Jefferson County in 1914 and Deschutes County in 1916. Crook County is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners, which has legislative and budget oversight.
Sound Growth in a Crowded Market
Founded in 1981, EDCO is a non-profit organization supported by private and public members and stakeholders. Their mission is to create a diversified local economy and a strong base of middle-class jobs in Central Oregon. For us, we’re nestled between two national forests, and are ranked as one of the fastest-growing micropolitans, offering affordable living and a growing technology industry cluster.