6th annual economic summit
We value our partners at Oregon Community Credit Union for sponsoring this event and making this opportunity possible!
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. Learn about the power of art in our economy, key updates about transformational projects, and how Lane County is uniquely primed for growth. This year’s Economic Summit is proudly hosted at Lane Community College.
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. Learn about the power of art in our economy, key updates about transformational projects, and how Lane County is uniquely primed for growth. This year’s Economic Summit is proudly hosted at Lane Community College.
7:30 AM
REFRESHMENTS & NETWORKING
Visit today's vendors: Hunter Communications, City of Eugene Transportation, Arts & Business Alliance of Eugene, and Lane Community College
8:00 am
WELCOME
Darcy Phillips, Cornerstone Community Housing
Title Sponsor: Tracey Keffer, OCCU
Dr. Stephanie Bulger, Lane Community College
Title Sponsor: Tracey Keffer, OCCU
Dr. Stephanie Bulger, Lane Community College
8:20 AM
keynote: STATE OF OUR ECONOMY
Link to presenter bios.
Henry Fields
Oregon Employment Department
Oregon Employment Department
9:00 am
panel: community colleges' role in talent development
Moderator, Michael Dunne, KLCC
Link to presenter bios.
Link to presenter bios.
Grant Matthews
Lane Community College 
Justin Chin
Lane Community College |
Sabrina Parsons
Palo Alto Software 
Jesse Quinn
Lane Workforce Partnership |
Gail Kiles Krumenauer
State of Oregon 
Tim Duy
University of Oregon |
9:35 am
keynote: the power of art in the economy
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Randy Cohen
Americans for the Arts
Americans for the Arts
10:05 am
highlight: From port to rail
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Val Hoyle
United States Representative
United States Representative
10:15-10:30 AM COFFEE BREAK
Visit today's vendors: Hunter Communications, City of Eugene Transportation, Arts & Business Alliance of Eugene, and Lane Community College
10:30 AM
PANEL: SUPPORTING INDUSTRY & GROWING OUR ECONOMY
PANEL: SUPPORTING INDUSTRY & GROWING OUR ECONOMY
Moderator, Dana Siebert, Onward Eugene
Link to presenter bios.
Link to presenter bios.
Dr. Richard Abraham
Cascade Medical Associates |
Courtney Griesel
Sierra Pacific Industries |
Michael Allen
Thermo Fisher Scientific |
Justin Freeman
Bagel Sphere |
11:05 AM
HIGHLIGHT: BOOSTING THE CHILDCARE SECTOR
HIGHLIGHT: BOOSTING THE CHILDCARE SECTOR
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Holly Mar Conte
Onward Eugene Childcare Sector Strategist
Onward Eugene Childcare Sector Strategist
11:15 AM
PANEL: ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES
PANEL: ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES
Anshuman Razdan (AR)
University of Oregon Launch Oregon Project |
Cathryn Stephens
Eugene Airport Airport Project |
Jim Atkins
Atkins Dame, Inc. Riverfront Project |
11:50 AM
HIGHLIGHT: TELLING OUR STORY
HIGHLIGHT: TELLING OUR STORY
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Jude Anderson
Lane County Community & Economic Development Manager
Lane County Community & Economic Development Manager
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12:00 PM IN closing
thank you sponsors
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