WHAT: Noggin presents @ SW Oregon Economic Summit

We did it!!

WHERE: Seven Feathers Casino Resort, 146 Chief Miwaleta Ln, Canyonville, OR 97417

WHEN: Wednesday, May 14, 10:00am – noon

NW NOGGIN PRESENTS: Brains, art and economic development  –  and the value of changing social and brain networks through going places, art making and listening to and including youth.

The Umpqua Economic Development Partnership is partnering with business leaders, policymakers, and community stakeholders from Douglas, Coos, Curry, Jackson, and Josephine Counties to address critical economic challenges and the opportunities that exist as we look into the future. The Southwestern Oregon Economic Summit spans three days of tours, panels, speakers, inventive activities, and networking with the goal of providing leadership, direction, and knowledge for what is next for Southwestern Oregon.

The Summit begins with tours in three counties on May 13, 2025. The tours offer exclusive behind-the-scenes access to transformative sites in Coos, Douglas, and Josephine Counties, followed by a dynamic two-day conference May 14 and 15 at Seven Feathers Casino Resort in Canyonville, Oregon. Attendees will include decision-makers and thought leaders eager to engage with organizations committed to shaping the future of our region all with an eye on “Preparing Southwestern Oregon’s Economy for the Future.”

COMMITTED PARTICIPANTS
1. Bill Griesar, NW Noggin/PSU/OHSU
2. Jeff Leake, NW Noggin/PSU
3. Sydney Watson, PSU; Check out Sydney’s post: To Bounce Or Not To Bounce
4. Willow Coughlan, PSU; Check out Willow’s post: Is There Room Enough?

SLIDES (*.ppt):

SLIDES (*.pdf): SW OR Econ Summit MAY 2025