What: Regional Solutions Centers (RSCs) are places for state agencies to collaborate with each other, with local governments, and with other public, private and civic interests to solve problems and seize opportunities. Initially, RSCs focus on completing priority projects to bring new jobs or retain existing ones. The centers are funded by existing budgets with no increase in costs. 

Why: Governor Kitzhaber believes that to rebuild Oregon’s economy, all of us—public, private, and civic partners—must work together. The state can no longer afford to spend money on single objectives individually. The RSCs allow regional leaders and citizens to leverage all available funding to complete the highest priority projects.  

Where: Centers are located at universities in Bend, Ashland, Eugene, Portland, and La Grande. Satellite offices will be in Tillamook, Salem, The Dalles, Klamath Falls, and Coos Bay. 

Who: RSCs are staffed by Regional Solutions Teams composed of a representative from each of five state agencies: the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD), the Department of Transportation (ODOT), the Department of Housing and Community Services (OHCS), and the Business Development Department (OBDD). Other state agencies are added to the teams as needed for regional priorities. The teams are led by a Regional Coordinator who represents the Governor as a catalyst for action in each region. Local Advisory Committees, made up of Oregonians from business, civic organizations, government, foundations, and higher education, identify priorities to guide the teams’ work in each of the state’s eleven economic development districts. State agency directors meet regularly with the Governor to review and evaluate the RSCs’ work based on the number of projects completed. 

How: RSCs prioritize projects that create or retain jobs. Team members collaborate with each other, with local officials, with private citizens, and with other organizations to complete priority projects efficiently. For each regional priority, the coordinator develops a work plan including objectives, expected outcomes, agency involvement, targets, and milestones. Through collaboration, efficient communication, and strategic action, the RSCs work to achieve Oregon's most important objectives.

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