🎉 Exciting News for the South Coast Economy & Youth!

We’re thrilled to share that the South Coast Development Council (SCDC) has been awarded $20,000 from the Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board (SOWIB) to strengthen our local maritime economy and connect youth to career pathways!

This funding supports two impactful initiatives, led by SCDC’s Economic Development Manager, A. LaMar Hoy, in partnership with the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Business Development Committee:

⚓ Source Local Campaign — Promoting local maritime business-to-business connections across Oregon, showcasing our thriving coastal industries.

🍽️ Student-Led Seafood Culinary Showcase — Coming this September during the Oregon Coast Economic Summit! Local high school culinary students will prepare and serve regional seafood, celebrating their talents and introducing them to careers in maritime and culinary fields.

These initiatives build:
✅ Youth engagement & career exploration
✅ Visibility for local industries
✅ Economic resilience across our community

Thank you to SOWIB for investing in the future of Coos and Curry counties and supporting our shared vision of a strong, locally rooted South Coast economy.

We’re proud to partner with SCDC and our members to keep momentum growing!

#SouthCoastOregon #WorkforceDevelopment #YouthCareers #MaritimeEconomy #SourceLocal #ChamberStrong #BlueEconomy #LocalLeadership #GrowSouthCoast


Big News for South Coast Economic & Youth Development!

SCDC has been awarded $20,000 from SOWIB - Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board to boost our local maritime economy and connect youth with career opportunities!

This funding supports two exciting initiatives led by SCDC Economic Development Manager, A. LaMar Hoy:

Source Local Campaign – Promoting local maritime business-to-business engagement across the state in partnership with the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce's Business Development Committee.

Student-Led Seafood Culinary Showcase – Coming this September during the Oregon Coast Economic Summit hosted by the Coastal Caucus! Local high school culinary students will prepare and serve regional seafood, highlighting maritime career pathways and student talent.

These efforts strengthen:
Youth engagement
Maritime and culinary career exposure
Community economic resilience
Local industry visibility

A huge thank you to SOWIB for supporting this important work and investing in the future of Coos and Curry counties. We’re proud to keep building momentum for a thriving, locally rooted South Coast economy.

#SouthCoastOregon #WorkforceDevelopment #YouthCareers #MaritimeEconomy #SourceLocal #SCDC #SOWIB #BlueEconomy #CareerPathways #LocalLeadership #GrowSouthCoast

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