Day 1 – May 14th
Please Note:
The tour will start at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex with registration opening at 11:00 am.
Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex, Community Building
2110 Frear St
Roseburg, OR 97471
The Reception Dinner will be held at Seven Feathers Casino Resort at 5:30 pm.
Seven Feathers Casino Resort
146 Chief Miwaleta Ln
Canyonville, OR 97417
11:00 am | Registration Opens at Douglas County Fairgrounds
Location
Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex, Community Building
2110 Frear St
Roseburg, OR 97471
11:30 am | Welcome Presentation
Speakers
- Chris Boice, Douglas County Commissioner
12:00 pm | Travel
12:45 pm | Group 1 - Outdoors & Lifestyle Tour
Speakers
- Joel Goodwillie, SOWI
- Greg Jones, Abacela
12:45 pm | Group 2 - Innovation & Partnerships Tour
Speakers
- Dave Larecy, Con-Vey
1:45 pm | Travel
2:00 pm | Group 1 - Innovation & Partnerships Tour
Speakers
- Dave Larecy, Con-Vey
2:00 pm | Group 2 - Outdoors & Lifestyle Tour
Speakers
- Joel Goodwillie, SOWI
- Greg Jones, Abacela
3:15 pm | Return to Douglas County Fairgrounds
4:00 pm | Registration Opens at Seven Feathers Casino Resort
Location
Seven Feathers Casino Resort
146 Chief Miwaleta Ln
Canyonville, OR 97417
5:30 pm | Reception Dinner at Seven Feathers Casino Resort
Location
Seven Feathers Casino Resort
146 Chief Miwaleta Ln
Canyonville, OR 97417
6:00 pm | Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians Welcome and Blessing
Speakers
- Welcome – Chairman Carla Keene
- Blessing – Jennifer Bryant and Jess Jackson
Location
Seven Feathers Casino Resort
146 Chief Miwaleta Ln
Canyonville, OR 97417
Day 2 – May 15th
Please Note:
The Day 2 of the conference will be held at Seven Feathers Casino Resort.
Seven Feathers Casino Resort
146 Chief Miwaleta Ln
Canyonville, OR 97417
7:30 am | Breakfast & Registration
8:30 am | Keynote 1: Southern Oregon: Challenges and Wins
Description
Economic Development experts outline the status of the economy in southern Oregon, discussing the region’s challenges and wins.
Speakers
- Theresa Haga, CCD
- Colleen Padilla, SOREDI
- Rena Langston, SOWIB
- Damon Runberg, Business Oregon
Facilitator
- Brian Prawitz, Umpqua Economic Development Partnership (UEDP)
10:15 am | Innovation Track - Innovative Manufacturing Concepts Born Here
Description
Southern Oregon is home to many homegrown industries that continue to invest and innovate locally. Hear from local industry leaders about their innovative products, staff, and business development efforts.
Speakers
- Dave Larecy, 7Robotics
- Eric Ball, Orenco
- Jay Danielson, Roseburg Forest Products
- Tom Williams, Umpqua Research
- Travis Hamlyn, Katanacraft
Facilitator
- Rachel Pokrandt, Umpqua Community College (UCC) President
10:15 am | Partnerships Track - Forestry and Transportation
Description
Partnerships are crucial to the success of some of our region’s largest employers. Learn more about the impact these critical partners have on the area’s economy and how partnerships play an essential role in their success.
Speakers
- Andy Owens, A&M Transport
- Toby Luther, Lone Rock Resources
- Amy Slay, CORP
Facilitator
- Steve Loosely
10:15 am | Lifestyles Track - Outdoors/Agri-Tourism
Description
Uncover the untapped potential of Southern Oregon’s breathtaking outdoors and robust agricultural heritage as pivotal economic drivers.
Speakers
- Greg Jones, Abacela
- Bar Run Golf/RV Resort
- Brittni Doyle, Mama Bees Farm
- Robin Van Winkle, Douglas ESD
Facilitator
- Jeana Beam, Glide Revitalization
11:30 am | Networking Break
12:00 pm | Lunch
12:15 pm | Elected Officials Update
Description
Southern Oregon lawmakers discuss the wins they see from the recently completed short session in Salem in a facilitated conversation and update.
Speakers
- State Representative Virgle Osborne
- State Representative Christine Goodwin
- State Representative Court Boice
- State Senator David Brock Smith
- State Senator Jeff Golden
Facilitator
- Chris Boice, Douglas County Commissioner
1:15 pm | Innovation Track - Forward Thinkers
Description
Look into the future of Southern Oregon innovations through a discussion with experts in entrepreneurship, communications, invention, and more.
Speakers
- Kyle Kennington, UIDC VP of Business Development, KBAR Ranches Cow Calf Program
- Richard Rader, UIDC Chief Technology Officer, Umpqua Technologies
- Dr. Kim Freeze, Seed Collective & Project Build
Facilitator
- Seth Buechley, Cathedral Consulting
1:15 pm | Partnerships Track - Douglas County Healthcare Consortium
Description
Douglas County has formed a unique consortium to tackle healthcare workforce issues that address the workforce pipeline from kindergarten through doctoral programs. Hear from the leaders of local industry and education on this unique approach to the health of our community.
Speakers
- Rachel Pokrandt, Umpqua Community College (UCC) President
- Jared Cordon, Roseburg Public Schools
- KC Bolton, Aviva Health
- Sarah Baumgartner, CHI Mercy Health
- Brent Eichman, Umpqua Health
- Greg Brigham, ADAPT
- Patrick Hull, Roseburg VA
Facilitator
- Aden Bliss, The Ford Family Foundation
1:15 pm | Lifestyle Track - The Wonder of Southern Oregon
Description
Southern Oregon boasts untamed rivers, ocean beaches, towering waterfalls, and breathtaking mountains within its backyard. See the uncluttered, undiscovered Wonder of Southern Oregon with the people who know it best.
Speakers
- Cam Campman, et al, Experience Roseburg
- Bob Hackett, Travel Southern Oregon
- Tori Middlestadt, Visit Grants Pass
- Travis Hamlyn, Hellgate Jet Boats
Facilitator
- Brian Prawitz, Umpqua Economic Development Partnership (UEDP)
2:30 pm | Networking Break
3:00 pm | Closing Inspiration
Description
Be inspired by Ford Family Foundation President and CEO Kara Carlisle as she explains the value and impact of rural voices and how the stories we tell define us.
Speaker
- Kara Carlisle, The Ford Family Foundation President/CEO