The non-profit group Deschutes Economic Alliance held a conference Monday at the Oxford Hotel in Bend. They introduced an initiative to develop a county wide plan attracting living wage jobs to Central Oregon. They’ve hired a company, Praxis Strategy Group to help research what needs to be done to create more jobs here.

Dr. Delore Zimmerman

President of Praxis, Delore Zimmerman said, “We are working with the Deschutes Economic Alliance in identifying some very focused areas where we can concentrate on how to make a difference here in the local economy.”

Praxis helps brings jobs to communities and regions by utilizing BEST PRACTICES and coordinating collaboration between business, government and universities.  Based in Grand Forks, ND, Praxis has offices in Fargo, ND, Los Angeles, CA and Praxis Africa in Accra, Ghana. A local group of business people are funding the study.

Praxis Strategy Group is a partner with the Flint Group