"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

A Book Everyone Should Read:
Now, Discover Your Strengths

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Execution: The Act of Getting Things Done by Ram Charan and Larry Bossidy
Purple Cow by Seth Godin
Do What You Love and the Money Will Follow by Marsha Sinetar
Your Money of Your Life by Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin

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The Great Game of Business by Jack Stack
Ripples on the Zambezi by Ernesto Sirolli
The E Myth by Micahel Gerber
Synchronicity The Inner Path of Leadership by Joseph Jaworski

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Adventure Capitalist by Jim Rogers
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey
What Should I Do With My Life? by Po Bronson