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.

Lincoln County Economic Summit Materials

The 2024 Lincoln County Economic Summit was held at the Spyglass Restaurant at the Inn at Otter Crest on March 14th. It was a wonderful day full of excellent speakers, business resources, and connections with individuals from across the region. To access our packet materials, please click on the links below!
2024 Economic Summit Agenda
Speaker Biographies
Co-Sponsors & Resource Tables
If you have any questions about the Economic Summit, please reach out to info@businesslincolncounty.com

Benjamin Winchester – 2024 Keynote Speaker

Ben Winchester is a rural sociologist for the University of Minnesota Extension in the Department of Community Development. He conducts applied research on economic, social and demographic topics surrounding a theme of “rewriting the rural narrative”. To access his presentation materials, please click on the links below.
Presentation Video (available for 90 days)
Powerpoint Presentation
Note taking Packet
Middle of Everywhere Activity Instructions
Middle of Everywhere Worksheet

Data Panel Presentations

Hans Radtke is an independent resource economist who has lived and worked in Lincoln County for 45 years. He 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. To view his presentation, please click the link here: OCVA Sources of Income study
Shaun Barrick is a Workforce Economist for the Oregon Employment Department, specializing in the labor markets of Clatsop, Columbia, Lincoln, and Tillamook counties. He presented on current labor market conditions in Lincoln County, with a focus on post pandemic recovery. To view his presentation, please click the link here: Data Tells the Story Employment Report