Join us for OEDA’s first annual Collaboration Summit for Workforce and Economic Development practitioners!

EVENT DETAILS

OEDA is thrilled to bring you our key summer event, the Workforce & Economic Development Collaboration Summit.

The 2023 Collaboration Summit will focus on Oregon’s Workforce Development and Economic Development practitioners, highlighting innovative projects, programs, and initiatives that develop key partnerships to support economic growth and equitable prosperity in Oregon.

We are proud to announce this year’s Keynote Speaker as Vince Porter, Economic Development and Workforce Advisor to Governor Kotek!

The Collaboration Summit is also an opportunity to hear from public- and private-sector leaders in workforce, community, and economic development, and network with potential collaborators across these fields.

EVENT OVERVIEW

• 5p – 7p Sunday Evening Reception
• 7:30a – 9:15a Monday Breakfast Session
• 9:30a – 10:45a “How to Effectively and Efficiently Partner with Industry”
• 10:45a – 11:00a BREAK
• 11:00a – 12:00p “Driving Workforce Innovation Through Public/Private Partnerships”
• 12:00p – 1:00p Keynote Luncheon featuring Vince Porter, Economic Development and Workforce Policy Advisor to Governor Kotek
• 1:15p – 2:45p “Addressing Hiring Challenges/Resources for the Under-employed/Hard to Employ”
• 2:45p – 3:00p BREAK
• 3:00p – 4:15p “Youth Engagement: Connecting Partners with Employers to Build the Future Workplace Pipeline”
• 4:15p Closing Thoughts
• 4:30p – 5:30p OPTIONAL Tour of Salem CTE Center

CLICK HERE FOR THE DETAILED AGENDA BROCHURE

REGISTRATION

• OEDA Members $179
• Non-Members $219

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     THANK YOU TO OUR SUMMIT SPONSORS!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

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Questions? Contact us at info@oeda.biz.

LOCATION

Salem Convention Center: 200 Commercial Street SE, Salem, OR 97301

OEDA is proud to partner with the Salem Convention Center as our Host for OEDA’s 2023 Workforce & Economic Development Collaboration Summit!

ROOM ACCOMODATIONS

The Grand Hotel (Salem): 201 Liberty Street SE, Salem, OR 97301 | 503-540-7800

Group Rates: (12.54% Tax not included)

• Deluxe Double Queen Room $169

• Deluxe King Room $169

• Additional Occupants $10/person

Please contact The Grand Hotel directly for reservations at 503-540-7800 and request the “OEDA Group” to receive our special group rate for the event.

Reservations must be secured before Friday, July 28th to receive the promotional room rate. Reservations made after this date are subject to market rate pricing and availability.

Check-in time at The Grand Hotel is 3:00 p.m., checkout time is 11:00 a.m.

EVENT REFUND POLICY

Refunds are available for tickets purchased in error, or for those who are unable to attend the event after having purchased tickets, through July 28th, 2023. Refunds will not be issued after this date.

Event catering, seating, entertainment, and products are arranged for each registrant and cannot be altered within 2 weeks of the event date. For this reason, refunds are not available beyond July 28th.