South Coast Development Council (SCDC)
Non-profit OrganizationsOregon, United States2-10 Employees
The South Coast Development Council (SCDC) is a private nonprofit economic development organization based in Coos Bay, Oregon, serving the South Coast region that includes Coos, Curry, western Douglas and western Lane Counties. Its mission is to promote sustainable development and living-wage job investment by supporting business expansion, attracting new firms, and retaining existing ones. The council acts as a regional coordinator, fostering consensus among businesses, governments, and other economic development entities, and it also serves as an advocate for policies, incentives, and infrastructure that support a diverse regional economy. The region benefits from a pro-business climate, affordable utilities, a logistics network linking markets, a skilled workforce, and a coastal quality of life. The organization maintains a small staff and focuses on entrepreneurship and economic growth on Oregon's South Coast. In 2025, it received the Oregon Economic Development Association Award of Excellence in Economic Development for Business Development Success, recognizing the South Coast Accelerator's role in driving entrepreneurship and regional growth.