"Never doubt that a small group of concerned citizens can change the world.
It is, indeed, the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead

The EDP is a public-private partnership, providing economic development services and support to Benton County and the cities of Corvallis, Philomath, Monroe and Adair Village. The EDP is committed to ensuring that Benton County remains vital and vibrant; the kind of community where individuals and families can thrive and prosper for a lifetime and for generations.

We certainly have the tools at hand:
* A first rate research institution, Oregon State University
* Oregon's first signature research center, ONAMI
* Creative people (15th on Harvard's Creativity Index - 2004)
* A great place to live (10th on Cities Ranked and Rated - 2004)
* A growing reputation for innovation
* Dedicated citizens

The EDP is here to facilitate relationships that turn the innovative technologies and research of our region into profitable products and services in a global marketplace without losing site of the environment and the resource rich place we live.