the company continue building advanced infrastructure while maintaining momentum in a highly regulated, technical field. In addition to development support, EDCO facilitated connections with key federal partners, including coordinating communication with the office of Oregon senators. This has helped Serán stay engaged with relevant policy conversations and federal opportunities. Serán’s Founder and CEO, Dan Smithey, is also an active participant in EDCO’s Business Roundtable Group, an initiative that brings together CEOs from growing companies across the region to share insights, collaborate and strengthen the local business environment. As Serán continues to grow, EDCO is currently working with the company to develop a customized workforce training program focused on technical and operator-level roles, helping ensure that local talent is prepared to meet the demands of their high-tech manufacturing.
Case Study: Serán Bioscience – Powering High- Growth Biotech in Bend
Serán Bioscience, a cutting-edge pharmaceutical development and
manufacturing company headquartered in Bend, has become one of the most active and fast-growing players in Central Oregon’s biotech ecosystem. With multiple expansion projects across the region, Serán stands out as the company with one of the highest number of distinct growth initiatives supported by EDCO. From permitting support to coordinating Enterprise Zone (Ezone) incentives for several new facilities, EDCO has worked closely with Serán’s leadership through every phase of their expansion. The collaboration has helped
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