The Bend Economic Development Advisory Board (BEDAB) is a board chartered by the City Council to provide input and policy advice to the Council on issues relating to business development and economic growth. The 13-member board consists of nine representatives from Bend's major industry and 4 staff members from the city's primary economic development partners. 

The Board consists of:  Erich Schultz, Chair (Compass Commercial) Katherine Tank, Vice Chair (Tank Law, PC) Dan McCarthy (Adaugeo Healthcare) Wendy McGrane (US Bank) Stephanie Senner (Bend Broadband) Dale VanValkenburg (Brooks Resources) Keith Dodge (Keith Dodge CPA) Jamie Klopp (Epic Aircraft) Will Warne (APLL Logitech) Ex-Officio/Alternate Members Kevney Dugan (Visit Bend) Kip Barrett (EDCO) Steve Curley (Small Business Development) Jamie Christman (Bend Chamber of Commerce)

These are public meetings that are open to anyone interested.  BEDAB meeting agendas, minutes, and meeting materials can be found here.

BEDAB actions are directed by a strategic plan and further information on this plan can be found here.

If you have questions about the BEDAB or items relating to doing business in Bend please call 541-388-5529 or email: bhemson@bendoregon.gov.