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SUMMARY:2026 Oregon Collaboration Summit
DESCRIPTION:May 12th & 13th\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for OEDA’s 2026 Oregon Collaboration Summit!\n\n\n\nThe Oregon Collaboration Summit is designed to unite professionals and leaders across workforce\, higher education\, economic development\, industry and beyond. The Summit creates space to connect\, learn\, and build lasting partnerships while highlighting innovative\, collaborative projects from across the state. \n\n\n\nThrough shared insights and real-world success stories\, attendees explore how cross-sector collaboration can strengthen communities and support Oregon’s evolving economic ecosystem. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n\n\nDay One – Tuesday\, May 12th: Summit Discovery Night\n\n\n\nConnect & Explore: Summit Discovery Night  (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)\n\n\n\nKnife River Training Center – Albany\, OR \n\n\n\n35973 Kennel Rd SE\, Albany\, OR 97322 \n\n\n\nDesigned to spark conversation\, ideas\, and collaboration\, the Summit Reception offers a dynamic start to the Oregon Collaboration Summit — where innovation meets connection. A prestigious evening event including chef-curated hors d’oeuvres\, desserts\, and a complimentary beverage. The Summit Reception serves as a key networking opportunity and immersive educational experience for attendees\, featuring Knife River’s on-site instructors and facility developers. \n\n\n\nDay Two – Wednesday\, May 13th: Engaging Sessions\, Dining\, Networking\, and Tour Experiences\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLinn Benton Community College – Albany Campus | 6500 Pacific Blvd SW\, Albany\, OR 97321 \n\n\n\nOpening Ceremonies & Breakfast  (8:30 am – 9:15 am)\n\n\n\nWelcome remarks from OEDA Leadership and the Summit’s Title Sponsor\, alongside featured guests; \n\n\n\n\nBen Cannon\, Executive Director\, Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC)\n\n\n\nKim Parker Llerenas\, Executive Director\, Willamette Workforce Partnership\n\n\n\nDr. Lisa Avery\, President\, Linn Benton Community College\n\n\n\n\nYouth Education Spotlight: SEDCOR Sidewalk Program  (9:30 am – 10:30 am)\n\n\n\nExploring the impact of youth education programming\, featuring; \n\n\n\n\nErik Andersson\, President\, SEDCOR\n\n\n\nKim Parker Llerenas\, Executive Director\, Willamette Workforce Partnership\n\n\n\nSean Irvine\, Economic Development Director\, City of Independence\n\n\n\nand More\n\n\n\n\nBuilding Oregon’s Talent Pipeline: CTE Pathways from High School to Career  (10:45 am – 11:45 am)\n\n\n\nOverview: Career and Technical Education (CTE) is Oregon’s strategic approach to developing skilled workers\, closing regional workforce gaps\, and creating economic opportunity. This 60-minute panel explores how Oregon’s CTE State Plan\, adopted in 2024 under federal Perkins V\, coordinates Programs of Study that span secondary and postsecondary education\, connecting students to high-demand careers through aligned curriculum\, dual credit\, supports for adults\, work-based learning\, and employer partnerships. \n\n\n\nPanelists will provide an overview of CTE in Oregon\, explain how programs are developed and sustained\, and share real-world examples including Linn-Benton Community College’s CTE Signing Day and applied bachelor’s degrees (BAS/BSN) at community colleges. Discussion will focus on how CTE helps fill workforce gaps\, lessons learned from K–12 and college partnerships\, strategies for recruiting diverse candidates\, and practical ways economic development professionals and employers can engage\, from serving on advisory committees to sponsoring work-based learning and apprenticeships. Attendees will leave with regional insights\, actionable next steps\, and a clear understanding of CTE as a proven economic development tool. \n\n\n\n\nCelia Nunez\, Deputy Director\, HECC – Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development\n\n\n\nand More\n\n\n\n\nStudent-Catered Luncheon  (12:00 pm – 1:30 pm)\n\n\n\nEnjoy a delicious meal\, catered by students of LBCC’s Culinary Arts Program. Following the lunch service\, the Catering Team of students and instructors will provide an insightful presentation on the Culinary Arts Program\, including a facility tour. \n\n\n\nProgram & Facility Tours  (1:45 pm – 3:15 pm)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAttendees will experience a variety of program and facility tours on-site at LBCC\, including; \n\n\n\n\nMachine Tool\n\n\n\nWelding and Industrial Pipe Welding\n\n\n\nMechatronics\n\n\n\nNon-Destructive Testing\n\n\n\nCAD\n\n\n\n\nThe State of Workforce in Oregon  (3:15 pm – 4:15 pm)\n\n\n\nAttendees will hear from our panel of experts from a wide range of state agencies and organizations\, focused on the state of workforce in Oregon\, their efforts to address current challenges\, and successful applications of innovative programming. \n\n\n\nClosing Thoughts  (4:15 pm – 4:45 pm)\n\n\n\nClosing thoughts for the Oregon Collaboration Summit\, provided by Summit Co-Chairs Scott Salazar & Kelsey Haskett\, along with Summit Partner\, Donna Lewelling\, Director\, HECC – Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development. \n\n\n\nAdditional Event Highlights: \n\n\n\n\nRobust breakfast and lunch included daily\n\n\n\nNetworking opportunities with key decision-makers and influencers\n\n\n\nEngage in meaningful discussions about Oregon’s economic future\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nACCOMODATIONS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Phoenix Inn Suites | 3410 Spicer Drive SE\, Albany\, OR 97321 \n\n\n\nWelcome to the Phoenix Inn Suites\, in Albany\, Oregon\, a premier hotel conveniently located near and around important business and leisure destinations along the I-5 corridor. We pride ourselves on providing each guest with a unique\, Oregon experience. Chosen as #1 in Albany by Trip Advisor\, plan to receive a warm\, inviting welcome and spacious suite accommodations. A complimentary hot breakfast buffet\, on-site parking\, high speed Wi-Fi\, indoor pool\, jetted spa\, fitness room and exceptional guest service await you during your stay. \n\n\n\nOEDA Room Block at the Phoenix Inn Suites\n\n\n\nKing Suites: $139 per night (plus tax) \n\n\n\nDouble Queen Suites: $149 per night (plus tax) \n\n\n\nRoom Block closes April 30th\, so hurry to book your stay! \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nROOM RESERVATIONS:\n\n\n\nTo reserve your room at The Phoenix Inn Suites\, please follow the instructions below: \n\n\n\nCall (541) 926-5696 and identify yourself as a participant of the 2026 OEDA Oregon Collaboration Summit to receive the special rates.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!\n\n\n\nSponsoring and attending the Oregon Collaboration Summit offers an invaluable opportunity to: \n\n\n\nGain Insight: Stay ahead of the curve with the latest tools\, programs\, and best practices that are essential for driving economic development in your community. \n\n\n\nNetwork: Connect with hundreds of like-minded professionals across various sectors\, including business\, workforce development\, public policy\, and community planning. \n\n\n\nCollaborate: Forge new partnerships and strengthen existing ones to tackle shared challenges and advance collective goals. \n\n\n\nCelebrate Success: Recognize and celebrate Oregon’s most impactful economic development initiatives and the leaders behind them. \n\n\n\nVIEW OUR 2026 SPONSORSHIP GUIDE\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nCONTACT US\n\n\n\nReady to submit your sponsorship? \n\n\n\nEmail us at info@oeda.biz with your selection\, or to request more information about our available sponsorship options. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you in Albany! \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nREFUND POLICY\n\n\n\nRegistration cancellations must be communicated directly to OEDA’s Admin Team via email. Refunds are available for cancellations that are formally requested at least two (2) weeks prior to the start of event (on or before 04/29/2026). \n\n\n\nEmail info@oeda.biz for assistance with your registration. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR GROWING LIST OF EVENT & ANNUAL SPONSORS!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nPAST SPONSORS\n\n\n\nBusiness Oregon | PGE | Avista Utilities | Coraggio Group | NW Natural | Travel Salem | Site Selection Magazine | Oregon CCB | KCEDA | SEDCOR | BNSF Railway | United Pacific | Travel Lane County | Marion County | Travel Oregon | OCVA | Washington County | League of Oregon Cities | Lane Community College | City of Salem | Salem Electric | Cascade Natural Gas | Oregon Department of Energy | Wells Fargo | Hubspot | Oregon Community Foundation | Willamette University | Umpqua Bank | Chemeketa Community College | Oregon DLCD | Blue Ridge Strategies | NorthPoint Development | Sierra Pacific Industries | Connected Lane County | Pacific Power | Costar | University of Oregon | Oregon State University | Western Oregon University | Oregon Institute of Technology | Willamette Workforce Partnership | US Small Business Administration | Oregon SBDC Network | CCD Business Development Corp. | SCDC\, Inc. | City of North Bend | Association of Oregon Counties | City of Hillsboro | Wild Rivers Coast Alliance | Comcast | Chmura
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LOCATION:Linn Benton Community College – Albany Campus\, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW\, Albany\, OR\, 97321\, United States
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