(Michelle Stacy)
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) is pleased to announce details for its highly anticipated 2026 Annual Luncheon, taking place Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 11am to 1:30pm at the Riverhouse Lodge in Bend. This long-standing EDCO tradition brings together business and community leaders from across the region to hear from nationally recognized innovators shaping the future of business.
Each year, the luncheon provides attendees with insights from leading voices in business and economic leadership. As Central Oregon’s premier business event, last year’s luncheon sold out quickly, reflecting strong demand for strategic and executive-level perspectives. This year, EDCO welcomes Michelle Stacy as the 2026 keynote speaker.
Michelle Stacy is a business transformation expert and former President of Keurig, where she led the brand’s explosive growth from $200 million to $2.5 billion. With 35+ years in executive leadership at Keurig, Gillette and P&G, she built billion-dollar brands and shaped market-defining innovations. She currently serves on the boards of iRobot, Skullcandy and Milton’s Bakery, and has held leadership roles across several high-growth companies. As a keynote speaker, Michelle shares boardroom-tested strategies to drive innovation, lead with engagement and build high-performance teams that thrive in complexity and accelerate growth.
“Michelle Stacy’s background in scaling global brands and fostering resilient, high-performing teams makes her an exceptional choice for this year’s keynote,” said EDCO CEO Jon Stark. “Her experience guiding organizations through transformative periods will offer invaluable perspective for businesses across Central Oregon.”
The EDCO Annual Luncheon remains one of the most sought-after business events of the year, attracting hundreds of executives, entrepreneurs and community stakeholders seeking to understand emerging economic trends and best practices.
EDCO’s 2026 Annual Luncheon
Thursday, February 5, 2026
11am-1:30pm | Riverhouse Lodg
For more information or to reserve tickets, visit EDCO’s website at edcoinfo.com/events.
About Economic Development for Central Oregon:
EDCO is a non-profit corporation supported by private and public members and stakeholders, whose mission is to create middle-class jobs in Central Oregon by: recruiting new employers to move to the region; helping entrepreneurs start new, scalable businesses; and working with businesses that are already here to grow their operations.
