For those looking for the newest products or services, from local Central Oregon companies, mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 20 from 1-6pm, for the 18th Central Oregon Business Expo brought to you by U.S. Bank at the Deschutes Fair & Expo Center (Middle Sister).
Keynote & Luncheon 11:45am – 1pm
Kick off the event by attending our Expo luncheon, sponsored by St. Charles Health Systems and learn from Mark Watkins, Senior VP and Regional Investment Manager for U.S. Bank, as he shares an insightful perspective on the world economy and investment strategies. The luncheon precedes the Expo at 11:45a.m. and is $17 to attend. RSVPs are required. Call 541-923-5191 and RSVP today!
Expo Booths 1–6pm
Following the luncheon, join us at the Business Expo, bringing together hundreds of regional business owners and decision-makers to network, build relationships, and connect with vendors that provide unique products & services. See the latest trends and technology all in one convenient place. Attendance during the Expo is completely FREE! So bring your business cards and be ready to make new regional connections.
Booth spaces are still available and cost $275 for area chamber members (members of any Central Oregon Chamber), $325 for non-members. Premium corner booths available for an additional $100 fee. Applications are available online at www.cobusinessexpo.com and from the Redmond Chamber.
Workshops 1:15 –4:45pm
For 2016, Business Expo workshops have been completely revamped. Now with more information in shorter rapid-fire sessions, jump in and out of the workshops that interest you while spending the balance of your time at the Expo itself. These 7 “business speed-dating” sessions cover everything from small business marketing, finance, and political engagement, to disaster preparedness, public/private development, and regional economic drivers. Be sure to catch a few or all of these 30-minute sessions, and get up-to-date on all the factors that affect the growth of your business and Central Oregon.
• 1:15-1:45 Leveraging Private Investment in Redmond’s Commercial Core
Heather Richards, Community Development Director, City of Redmond &
Chuck Arnold, Economic Dev./Urban Renewal Project Coordinator, City of Redmond
• 1:45-2:15 Disaster Preparedness for Business Made Simple
Suzanna Ross, Board Vice-Chair, American Red Cross Central/Eastern Oregon Robert Pohley, Disaster Services Volunteer / Mass Care Supervisor, Red Cross
• 2:15-2:45 How Small Airports Garner Commercial Success
Zachary Bass, Airport Manager, Robert’s Field, Redmond Municipal Airport
• 2:45-3:15 The Importance of Political Engagement for Business
Alison Hart, Director of Associations, Public Affairs Council
Brenda Turner, Director of Special Programs, Oregon State Chamber of Comm.
• 3:15-3:45 Pulling Back the Veil – How a Lead Becomes a Company –
Operating, Employing People, and Exporting Products from Redmon
Jon Stark, Senior Manager, Redmond Economic Development Inc
Dave Benson, CEO, BasX Solutions
• 3:45-4:15 8P’s of Business Marketing
Lori Gleichman, Strategic Associates
• 4:15-4:45 Business Finance
Tom Schnell, Business Finance Officer, Business Oregon
David Imig, Business Banking Relationship Manager, U.S. Bank
Giveaways 4:45pm – 5:45pm
Finally, close out the day with our Expo MC as they circulate through the Expo exhibitors, reintroduce the highlights of the day, and reveal the raffle prize winners of each booth. This “Business After Hours” portion also includes appetizers and a no-host bar. It’s the best opportunity to add giveaways to the stack of new business connections and resources already at the Expo.
See You at the Expo
Join U.S. Bank, The RedmondChamber, and Central Oregon’s leading businesses at the 2016 Central OregonBusiness Expo, Wednesday, April 20th, at the Deschutes Fair &Expo Center. “Where Connections Happen”.
This event is made possible byour generous community partners: U.S.Bank, St. Charles Health Systems, Cascade Business News, The Bulletin, Combined Communications and BendBroadband.
