City of Bend 101: Priorities and Changes for the New Biennium
4/24/2025 3:30 PM - 4/24/2025 4:45 PM
Location
Location TBD
Speakers
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Cyrus Mooney - Business Advocate, City of Bend
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Cassie Lacy - Senior Management Analyst, City of Bend
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Jonathan Taylor - Urban Renewal Manager, City of Bend
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Elyse Vukelich - Associate Planner, City of Bend
Summary
In this dynamic and interactive session designed by the City of Bend, we will engage in lively discussion of the key challenges and opportunities facing our community today. City panelists will take us through an overview of Council goals for 2025-27, followed by focused conversation on economic development, growth, housing and the environment.
Money Mastery: Keep More, Grow More, Stress Less!
4/24/2025 3:30 PM - 4/24/2025 4:45 PM
Location
Location TBD
Speakers
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Connor McCullough - Financial Advisor
Summary
Tired of feeling like your money controls you instead of the other way around? In this engaging and practical seminar, we’re breaking down the must-know strategies for budgeting like a pro, slashing your tax bill, and protecting your hard-earned wealth. You’ll leave with three game-changing action items that will help you keep more, grow more, and stress less about your financial future. Don't miss this chance to take control and build lasting financial confidence!”
The Power of Being: Beyond Doing
4/24/2025 3:30 PM - 4/24/2025 4:45 PM
Location
Location TBD
Speakers
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Jay Garcia - Certified Professional Coach
Summary
In today’s performance-driven world, we are constantly encouraged to focus on doing—achieving more and striving for success. However, this relentless pursuit often leads to disconnection and burnout. This workshop introduces a transformative approach that shifts the focus from external achievements to internal alignment. By exploring a shift in mindset, participants will learn to lead with clarity, authenticity, and purpose—allowing actions to naturally flow from a grounded sense of self, fostering sustainable success and fulfillment.
Artificial Intelligence Tools for Your Business
4/24/2025 3:30 PM - 4/24/2025 4:45 PM
Location
Location TBD
Speakers
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Justin Coates - Co-Founder, Neesh AI
Summary
Discover how leading businesses are leveraging AI for marketing, sales, customer service, and product
development while maintaining a competitive edge. Get insights into AI adoption strategies, risk
mitigation, and real-world success stories from companies that have doubled their productivity with AIpowered
solutions.
Turning Your Workplace Woes Into Growth Opportunities: Panel with Q&A
4/24/2025 3:30 PM - 4/24/2025 4:45 PM
Location
Location TBD
Speakers
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Kurt Barker - Partner, Best Best & Krieger LLP
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Marielle Gallagher - Founder, Crunch HR
Summary
Today’s workplace can be challenging to navigate, but this session will equip you with tips and insights straight from our HR expert’s mouths. From fair pay, and office politics to sticky situations between coworkers, our experts will address a variety of attendee questions that you can submit anonymously at the start of the session. Leave with a new perspective on your workplace and the confidence to address even the toughest situations in a professional manner.
Leveraging Emotional Intelligence for Effective Communication
4/24/2025 3:30 PM - 4/24/2025 4:45 PM
Location
Location TBD
Speakers
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Brett Larson - Leadership Development Program Facilitator and Leadership Coach
Summary
Every person has unique life experiences that have created our personal system of meaning, thoughts and emotions. This can create an unchecked process when something happens, we make assumptions based on our history and react often emotionally. Often these assumptions are wrong, and our reactions can harm relationships and even create unnecessary suffering. The good news is that we all also have an internal witness that is capable of observing our thoughts and emotions. Our witness enables us to rise above assumptions and better manage our responses.
In this workshop we will discuss this very human phenomenon and discuss how we can pause our reactions and respond more thoughtfully and effectively. This enables deeper an ability to communicate with respectful and curious candor while building more trusting relationships. Several takeaways from this session include:
• Growing self-awareness of our natural and limiting assumptions and reactions
• Developing an understanding of how to choose more mindful responses
• Learning tools and techniques for practicing and growing these skills
In the end, participants will leave with a basis for creating more effective relationships at home and at work.
Burnout Rehab and Prehab: From Overwhelm to Empowerment
4/24/2025 3:30 PM - 4/24/2025 4:45 PM
Location
Location TBD
Speakers
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Dr. Lisa Flexner - Founder and Principal, FlexHealth Consulting
Summary
Burnout isn’t just an individual struggle—it’s a challenge that impacts entire teams and organizations. In this dynamic session, we’ll break down what burnout is, how to recognize the early warning signs, and practical steps you can take to protect yourself. We’ll also explore how leaders can create environments that reduce burnout risk and empower their teams to thrive. Whether you're navigating stress yourself or looking to support others, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to move from overwhelm to empowerment.
No Breakout Session
4/24/2025 3:30 PM - 4/24/2025 4:45 PM
Summary
You are choosing not to attend a breakout session. You are still welcome to attend the After Party.
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