June 2026 Central Oregon PubTalk at OSU-Cascades

Description

Join EDCO at Central Oregon PubTalk for networking, innovation and discussions with entrepreneurs, investors and business enthusiasts.

Join us for this month’s Central Oregon PubTalk, presented by Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) in partnership with InventOR, as we kick off InventOR’s 10th Annual Finals with a special alumni panel hosted at OSU-Cascades.

This featured segment celebrates a decade of InventOR impact across Oregon’s innovation ecosystem and will be facilitated by Juan Barraza, original steward of InventOR and founding Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship.

EDCO’s Central Oregon PubTalk is a happy hour aimed at bringing together different facets of the business community in one place to network, share ideas and further local businesses. Drinks and snacks are provided at the event. As a cornerstone gathering for Central Oregon’s business and innovation community, it brings together founders, investors and ecosystem builders. It’s a powerful opportunity to plug into the regional community and connect with the people shaping what’s next.

Program Agenda*:

4:30pm Networking | 5:30pm Programming

Keynote Panel:

InventOR Alumni Panel facilitated by Juan Barraza

Skyler Pearson | NexGarden | 2017 InventOR Winner

Dagan Kay | Produce Mate | 2018 InventOR Winner

Ashlei Morgan | The Reclaimers | 2019 InventOR Winner

Blake Turner | Turner Automotive | 2019 InventOR Second Place

Mark Morrison | Cold Connect | 2025 InventOR Visionary Award Winner

More speakers coming soon!

We look forward to seeing you at 4:30pm on June 25th at OSU-Cascades Edward J. Ray Hall, 1500 SW Chandler Ave. Bend, OR 97702

*The order of speakers reflected in the agenda above is not necessarily the order in which companies will present.