Registration closes at 11am on November 8.
Economic Summit Presented by OCCU
Our region is full of creative and innovative leaders who are investing time, money, and vision into making our economy thrive. Unpack the future of Lane County’s economy as we dive into the economic engines that drive our community forward. Join us and cohosts Lane Community College, November 9th at Lane Community College 7:30 AM - 12 PM as we unpack the state of our regional economy. Learn about the power of art in our economy, get key updates about transformational projects, and learn how Lane County is uniquely primed for growth. Many thanks to our partners at Oregon Community Credit Union for sponsoring this event and making this opportunity possible!
Early Bird Registration is Available until October 13.
AGENDA 7:30 am - 8 am Refreshments and Networking 8 AM - 12 PM KEYNOTE SPEAKERS State of Lane County Economy Henry Fields, Lane County Workforce Analyst & Economist (presenter info) Take a bird's eye view of our local economy with local economist, Henry Fields.
The Power of Art in the Economy Randy Cohen, Vice President of Research at Americans for the Arts (presenter info) The arts in Lane County generated $124 million in community spending last year! Discover the big, bold, beautiful ways the arts are benefiting our national and local communities- from hotels, restaurants, shops, and more.
PANEL DISCUSSIONS Community Colleges’ Role in Talent Development Moderator, Michael Dunne, KLCC State of Oregon, Lane Community College, University of Oregon, Lane Workforce Partnership (presenter info) Learn about community colleges’ impact on workforce development from various industry experts from Lane Community College, Lane Workforce Partnerships, local businesses, and the University of Oregon.
Supporting Industry & Growing Our Economy Moderator, Dana Siebert, Onward Eugene Cascade Medical Associates, Sierra Pacific Industries, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Bagel Sphere (presenter info) Hear directly from industry leaders from our region's strongest sectors in healthcare, advanced wood manufacturing, biotechnology, and food and beverage manufacturing. Local experts share their biggest challenges and visions for a strong future.
Economic Opportunities Moderator, Anne Fifield, City of Eugene Launch Oregon, Riverfront Development, Eugene Airport Expansion (presenter info) Where are we heading? Local project leaders share updates from several high-profile projects that will make an impact on our community's economic future.
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS (presenter info) From Port to Rail Val Hoyle, United States Representative Congresswoman Hoyle discusses the real-life impacts of what a Coos County port expansion project would look like for Lane County and Oregon.
Boosting the Childcare Sector Holly Mar Conte, Onward Eugene Childcare Sector Strategist Learn about the coordinated efforts happening now in our region to expand access and lower the cost of childcare in Lane County.
Telling Our Story Jude Anderson, Lane County Community & Economic Development Manager Join us as we launch the County's new regional economic development website that will tell our region's story to companies and talent across the country.
Special thank you to our Endeavor Eugene sponsor, Kaiser Permanente. Together we are committed to building a more welcoming community where Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) individuals feel like they belong and are valued. We will do this work by assisting businesses in creating more inclusive and diverse workplaces, using our resources to assist BIPOC business and community leaders to help them succeed, and celebrate the diverse individuals and ideas present in our region. Additional support is provided by Chambers Construction and Northwest Community Credit Union. To learn more about Endeavor Eugene, please visit www.endeavoreugene.com.
We have limited quantity of Endeavor sponsorships available to cover the entire cost of the event. If you identify as any of the following please contact cassies@eugenechamber.com about a scholarship:
Interested in becoming a Supporting or Gold Sponsor?
Supporting Sponsor – $1,000
Gold Sponsor – $1,500
Vendor – $250
Thank you to our annual sponsors for making this day possible!
Registration Cancellation Policy: Chamber event reservations must be canceled one week prior to the event to be eligible for a refund. Chamber event reservations not kept, or canceled less than one week prior to the event, will not be eligible for a refund, or will be billed if they have not yet been paid. Please call (541) 484-1314 with any questions regarding the cancellation policy. Thank you for your consideration.