Klamath County Economic Development Association - KCEDA

08/19/2026

Very excited to see our region’s entrepreneurs moving the needle with new innovations!

Congratulation to Klamath Falls’ own Harmonee AI who represented our region well at Monday's Oregon Entrepreneurs Network Angel Oregon Tech Investment Mixer. 🎉

Harmonee walked away with the “Investor’s Choice” award, along with a $30,000 investment from the competition pot!

Our region isn’t just talking the talk when it comes to innovation and entrepreneurship. This is one of many examples proving that your big idea can come to life right here in south central Oregon!

08/14/2026

08/05/2026

Klamath County has announced new information regarding their economic development and tourism grant programs. Check out these opportunities, and see if you would be interested in applying for funds to support your business development and/or tourism projects!

Exciting Grant Opportunities Coming to Klamath County!

Klamath County is thrilled to announce two fantastic grant opportunities aimed at boosting our community’s economic growth and tourism: the Economic Development and Tourism Grant Programs.

Economic Development Grants
Are you a local business ready to take the next big step? Our Economic Development Grants are designed to help regional businesses with startup or expansion funds. We’re looking for projects that promise job creation, business growth, and a vibrant economic future for Klamath County. If your project has a clear target market and a solid strategy to reach it, we want to hear from you! These grants are funded by the Oregon State Lottery Fund.

Tourism Grants
Got a unique event or project that could attract tourists to Klamath County? Our Tourism Grants are here to help! We’re seeking innovative ideas for events and activities that will draw visitors, especially during the shoulder season from October to May. Infrastructure projects are also highly encouraged. These grants are funded by the countywide transient room tax, administered by the Klamath County Tax Collector.

Key Dates for Both Grant Programs:
- Application Cycle:Opens September 1, 2026, and closes at 5:00 PM on Sept. 30, 2026. No late applications or documents will be accepted.
- Mandatory Grant Orientation:Sept. 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Room 219 of the County Government Complex. Please note: To be considered eligible, all applicants for Klamath County Tourism and/or Economic Development Grants are required to attend the Grant Orientation Class before the closing date of the cycle for which they are applying. Applicants are only required to attend one Grant Orientation Classper calendar yearin which their application is being submitted.

Applications for both programs will be available online at Klamath County Grant Programs
https://www.klamathcounty.org/1323/Klamath-County-Grant-Programs

For more information, please check out the grants pages on the Klamath County Webpage, or contact the Klamath County Grants Office at 541-851-3637

07/16/2026

Sky Lakes has earned the American Hospital Association Foster G. McGaw Prize, given by the American Hospital Association (AHA).

06/29/2026

Congratulations to Allyssa Defillipo for being crowned Miss Oregon 2026 this past weekend! We have some incredible young talent in Klamath County!

🎉 Klamath Community College is proud to celebrate one of our own! 🎉

Congratulations to KCC alum Allyssa Defillipo on being crowned Miss Oregon this past Saturday night! 👑✨ Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence inspire not only our campus community but future KCC students who are just beginning their journey.

Your success is a powerful reminder that great things start at Klamath Community College—and that our alumni continue to make a meaningful impact far beyond the classroom.

💚 Calling all KCC Alumni!
Stay connected, grow your network, and take the next step toward your future goals—whether it’s career advancement, mentorship, or simply staying in touch with fellow Badgers.

👉 Join the KCC Foundation Alumni Association today: https://www.klamathcc.edu/en-US/foundation/alumni_association/landing-page.html

Be part of a community that supports and uplifts each other—just like Allyssa’s inspiring journey shows it's possible.

04/25/2026

An amazing talent pool exists in Klamath County - Oregon Tech made that clear at their annual Catalyze Klamath competition last night. Endless imagination and innovation on display that we are proud to support!

04/09/2026

We're EXCITED! Can you help us spread the word? The annual Job Fair is 2 weeks away! Job seekers - Mark your calendars! Employers - booth space is free! A great opportunity to get your company in front of motivated job seekers. Reserve your booth space here today: https://bit.ly/3NRX8qS