Lincoln County Economic Summit
EDALC’s Annual Gathering for Local Economic Insights
Bringing together our local business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to learn about and celebrate our regional economy
The Economic Summit is an annual EDALC event that features community and business leaders from across the state who present research, experiences, and insights into important issues and programs for rural communities and Lincoln County’s economy. EDALC seeks to share resources, economic development plans, and opportunities for local businesses and our county in order to strengthen our regional economic vitality and foster a sense of unity across industries and communities.
2025 Lincoln County Economic Summit
2024 Economic Summit Materials
The 2024 Lincoln County Economic Summit was held at the Spyglass Restaurant at the Inn at Otter Crest on 3/14/24. To access our packet materials, click on the links below.
Hans Radtke, independent resource economist, presented on his recent report, the “Oregon Coast Year 2021 Sources of Income Study” prepared by The Research Group, LCC for the Oregon Coast Visitors Association. OCVA Sources of Income study
Shaun Barrick, Workforce Economist for the Oregon Employment Department, presented on current labor market conditions in Lincoln County, with a focus on post pandemic recovery. Data Tells the Story Employment Report
2024 Keynote Speaker: Ben Winchester, rural sociologist for the University of Minnesota Extension in the Department of Community Development presented on “Rewriting the Rural Narrative”.
