About this Event
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The Oregon Coast Economic Summit – organized by the Coastal Caucus – is one of the premier economic summits in the state of Oregon organized by elected officials. It is a respectful, bi-partisan, space for policymakers, lawmakers and agency directors and managers to come together and talk about the future.
The Oregon Legislative Coastal Caucus includes bipartisan representatives and senators from coastal districts from Astoria to Brookings. It includes Representative David Gomberg (D-Otis), Senator David Brock Smith (R-Port Orford), Senator Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City), Senator Suzanne Weber (R-Tillamook), Representative Boomer Wright (R-Reedsport), Representative Cyrus Javadi (D-Tillamook) and Representative Court Boice (R-Gold Beach).
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, October 28 · Taste of the Oregon Coast, $25
6:00-9:00 p.m. · Finn's Fish House, Seaside
- Your chance to kick off the Oregon Coast Economic Summit in style.
Thursday, October 29 · Full-Day Summit, $50
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. · Seaside Civic and Convention Center
- A full day focused on the future of the Oregon Coast.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect thought-provoking keynotes, engaging conversations and practical ideas focused on questions such as:
- How do we build stronger and more resilient coastal economies?
- What industries and opportunities can drive the next generation of coastal jobs?
- How can tourism, natural resources, marine industries and emerging sectors work together?
- What can Oregon learn from innovative communities outside the state?
- How do we attract investment, talent and new businesses to coastal communities?
- What role can innovation and the Blue Economy play in Oregon’s future?
- How can state and local leaders work together to turn ideas into measurable economic results?
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Anyone with a stake in the economic future of Oregon's coastal communities: elected officials, city and county leaders, economic development professionals, port and maritime organizations, business owners, tourism and hospitality professionals, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and chambers of commerce.
TASTE OF OREGON RECEPTION
Before the policy conversations begin, come together for an evening celebrating the people, businesses and products that make the Oregon Coast special.
The Summit kicks off with an evening reception at Finn's Fish House featuring local food and drinks from Oregon Coast producers. Connect with fellow attendees and coastal leaders before Thursday's program.
FEATURED KEYNOTES
Kate Sinner, Executive Director, Travel Oregon
We are excited to welcome Kate Sinner, the newly-appointed Executive Director of Travel Oregon, as a featured keynote speaker.
Kate is a leader in Oregon's tourism industry, which generates $14.6 billion in economic impact and supports nearly 123,000 jobs across every corner of the state. She brings more than two decades of experience in economic development, spanning government, academia, non-profit, philanthropic, and the private sectors. Before joining Travel Oregon, Sinner served as the Innovation and Business Resources Director at Business Oregon, where she worked to advance the state's position as a hub for innovation-based businesses and high-paying jobs. Now at the helm of Travel Oregon, she's focused on strengthening tourism as an economic driver that invests in communities and infrastructure that not only make Oregon a great place to visit, but an even better place to live.
Ephraim D. Froehlich, Principal, AKWA-DC
Ephraim is a policy expert based in Juneau, Alaska. Before founding AKWA-DC, Ephraim worked for over a decade in Congress and in Alaska state government, working on ocean and blue economy policy.
Since 2019, AKWA-DC, with assistance from partners at Upwell Collaborative and The Ocean Foundation, has led policy work related to the ocean economy, including helping draft the Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act and supporting bills and resolutions in multiple state legislatures.
LODGING OPTIONS
There are three options for lodging at different establishments.
Select one of the following:
- Inn at Seaside, 441 2nd Ave. Seaside, OR 97138 -- Go to the website and use the code b127993 -- Available to book before Sep. 28
- River Inn at Seaside, 531 Ave. A, Seaside, OR 97138 - Go to the website and use the code b915156 -- Available to book before Sep. 28
- The Seashore Inn on the Beach, 60 N Prom, Seaside, OR 97138 - Go to the website or call 503-738-6368 and use promo code OCES -- Available to book until Oct. 14
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Interested in getting your brand in front of state and coastal leaders? Take a look at the sponsorship packet and get in touch to explore opportunities to support and align with this impactful event.
For questions, contact Rick Osborn: [email protected], or Marcus Hinz: [email protected]
Event venue & nearby stays
Seaside Civic & Convention Center, 415 1st Avenue, Seaside, United States
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