BVC 2017, photography by Marisa Chappell Photography

The Bend Economic Development Advisory Board brings a business community perspective to Bend City Hall.

The Bend Economic Development Advisory Board (BEDAB) is a City Council chartered board tasked with providing input and policy advice to Council and staff on issues relating to business development and economic growth.

The 13-member board consists of nine representatives from Bend’s major industries, each serving staggered three-year terms, and four staff members from City economic development partners.

Do you live in Bend and have an interest in serving on the BEDAB? Applications for two vacant Council-appointed positions and at least two committee alternates are being accepted through Friday, August 24^th at 5 pm. Applications are available online at bendoregon.gov/committees, if you have questions please contact Ben Hemson, Business Advocate, at bhemson@bendoregon.gov.

CURRENT MEMBERS

• Erich Schultz, Chair (Schultz CRE)
• Wendy McGrane (US Bank)
• Stephanie Senner (Bend Broadband)
• Keith Dodge (Keith Dodge CPA)
• Jamie Klopp (Epic Aircraft)
• Travis Davis (PayneWest Insurance)
• Kevin Cole (Mid-Oregon Credit Union)
• Vacant
• Vacant

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

• Kevney Dugan (Visit Bend)
• Kip Barrett (EDCO)
• Jerry Schulz (Small Business Development)
• Jamie Christman (Bend Chamber of Commerce)

MEETING SCHEDULE AND MATERIALS

The BEDAB meets on the first Monday of each month at noon in Council Chambers at Bend City Hall.  Stay in the loop on BEDAB related public meetings via the City’s monthly calendar, located here.

You can access previous BEDAB meeting agendas and minutes here.