BEND 101: Innovation for Community Impact—October 1

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BEND 101: Innovation for Community Impact—October 1

Innovation has its greatest impact when organizations combine their expertise, resources and perspectives. At Bend 101: Innovation for Community Impact, discover how Central Oregon organizations are collaborating to address emerging challenges and create new opportunities. 

Rebecca Robinson, Associate Vice President for Economic Development and Industry Relations at Oregon State University, will offer an inside look at the Innovation District at OSU-Cascades, the vision behind it, and the path forward as the university builds a new kind of cutting-edge economic hub. 

You’ll also hear from community partners who are solving challenges together in unique ways. Leaders from Central Oregon Community College and St. Charles will share how partnership is critical to meeting healthcare workforce demands and shifts. Visit Bend will share how its approach to destination stewardship supports community organizations developing creative solutions for sustainable tourism. 

You’ll leave with a clearer picture of how Bend’s leading institutions and community partners are working across sectors to solve real challenges, strengthen our economy and shape a more resilient future for Central Oregon.

There will be time to socialize, indulge in bites and beverages, and enjoy the program at OSU-Cascades' Edward J Ray Hall. 

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

• Damon Runberg—State Economist, Business Oregon
• Kelly Cannon-Miller—Executive Director, Deschutes Historical Museum
• Grant Ermis—Dean of Career and Technical Education, COCC
• Zak Boone—Vice President College Advancement/Executive Director Foundation, COCC
• Rebecca Robinson—Associate Vice President of Economic Development and Industry Relations, OSU
• Zavier Borja—Director Destination Stewardship, Visit Bend

SCHEDULE:

5:00 pm Check In & Networking

5:30 pm Programming begins

7:00 pm Wrap up 

Click here to learn more about Bend 101!

Online registration closes at 12pm on October 1.

You may cancel your ticket for a full refund up to 48 hours before the date and time of the event. Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice will not receive a refund. When you register for an event, you agree to these terms.  A 3% processing fee will be charged on all credit card payments.