5th annual economic summit
As we continue into 2022, we must Meet the Moment and seize the opportunities in front of us. These past couple of years were unpredictable by most measures and threw us into new and difficult circumstances. While many of those have caused unbelievable hardships–we also have had the opportunity to learn and grow.
This year’s Economic Summit brings together local experts, business perspectives, and economists to discuss topics such as housing, homelessness, the state of our local economy, and workforce updates–to name a few.
Special thanks to the Eugene REALTORS® Association for sponsoring this year’s Keynote Speaker, Lawrence Yun from the National Association of REALTORS®, who will be providing insight into Eugene’s real estate market and more.
This year’s Economic Summit brings together local experts, business perspectives, and economists to discuss topics such as housing, homelessness, the state of our local economy, and workforce updates–to name a few.
Special thanks to the Eugene REALTORS® Association for sponsoring this year’s Keynote Speaker, Lawrence Yun from the National Association of REALTORS®, who will be providing insight into Eugene’s real estate market and more.
keynote – 8:15am
Sponsored by the Eugene REALTORS® Association
lawrence yun, phdLawrence Yun is Chief Economist for the National Association of REALTORS®. Dr. Yun creates NAR’s forecasts and is responsible for a wide range of research activities for the association including: NAR’s Existing Home Sales statistics, Affordability Index, and Home Buyers and Sellers Profile Report. He also provides commentary on real estate market trends for NAR’s 1.4 million REALTORS®.
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Eugene’s Comparative Advantage: What Our Economy and Labor Force Do Better than Other Places
Economic Update – 8:55AM
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Henry Fields
Oregon Employment Department
Oregon Employment Department
How is our community meeting the moment?
Community Leaders Panel – 9:55AM
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First breakout session
Meeting the Moment – 10:50AM
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Room 1: Local Housing Trends and Plans
Room 2: Making Lemons out of Lemonade–Navigating New Supply Chain Issues and Opportunities
Cynthia Morris
PA Distribution
PA Distribution
Room 3: An Eye on Employment: Large Employers Panel
second breakout session
Business Growth – 11:35AM
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Room 1: State of our Homelessness Crisis–Bringing Businesses to the Table
Brittany Quick-Warner
Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce
Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce
Room 2: World Athletics Championships Oregon22: Preparing for the World
Room 3: Growth of the Eugene-Springfield Bioscience Community
join us in-person that evening!
Hyatt Place Eugene – 4:30-6:30PM | 333 Oakway Road, Eugene, OR 97401
Connect with others, and continue the conversation about how you are Meeting the Moment! Join our Post-Summit Cocktail Hour featuring one of the best views in Eugene, the Sky Bar at the Hyatt Place Eugene. You have the option to add on the after-hours ticket at a steep discount when you click below. If you are unable to attend the Summit, you can still join the Cocktail Hour at the non-attendee rate. **Event is limited capacity, registration is required.