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INDUSTRY MONTH – OCTOBER 2008

~ Celebrating the diversity of Central Oregon’s traded-sector employers ~

~ Recognizing our region’s traded-sector employers ~

Attracting traded sector employers from outside the area and helping existing companies expand is Economic Development for Central Oregon's (EDCO) core purpose. Industry Month features a series of regional events designed to provide useful resources and information for entrepreneurs and employers in the manufacturing and technology sectors. 

Look for complete details in the 2008 Industry Month Guide, inserted in Cascade Business News Thursday, October 2, and check out the events below.  Click here to download a PDF of the Calendar of Events.

Industry Month 2008 Events & Workshops

Wednesday, October 1
“Powerful Practices for the Small Business”
Keynote: Peter R. Marsh, Adair Homes

Join Pete Marsh, President of Adair Homes, a Medford-based home builder for nearly 40 years, and proponent of “servant first” leadership. Marsh believes that great leadership has the power to make our world a better place and formed the Peter R. Marsh foundation to offer leaders in the Pacific Northwest training, resources and support towards that vision. Marsh shows small business owners how to take the upside-down model of management and use it to make their organization more effective.  

Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Central Oregon Association of Realtors, 2112 NE 4th St., Bend
Cost: FREE, but limited seating and registration is required
Register to: www.prmfoundation.org/registration.php

Those who attended last year’s Disney Institute event will recognize Guy Smith as a dynamic workshop leader. He shows participants that good leaders approach their day by identifying problems and solving them, while great leaders approach their day by thinking “possibility”. It may seem like a tiny difference, but the two approaches are miles apart when it comes to creating results. Excellent leadership is about being able to see possibilities, choosing one and creating a plan to reach it, then  making choices daily on actions that get you closer to your vision.

Time:  8:30 - 11:30 am (buffet breakfast starts 7:30 am)
Location:  SCMC, 2500 Neff Rd., Bend, Oregon
Cost: $129 per person
Register to:  http://noncredit.cocc.edu/iw or call 541-383-7270

Monday, October 13
“Now’s the Time: Making the Most of Today’s Economy”
Opportunity Knock’s Best Practices Series

Topics and speakers will include: Travis Erickson of Clear Choice Health Plans will discuss strategic planning, Steve McDonald of Deschutes County Title will speak on adapting to the economy, and Steve Hummel with PV Powered will talk about managing a strong team.  

Wednesday, October 15
“High Performance Workplace: The Modern Office Environment”

This workshop is to help building and business owners learn the latest research and insights regarding the modern office environment. From building systems to financing, learn how to use your architect, designer, furniture specialist and leasing agent to give the best advantage for a productive workplace, plan for future growth, and find the best incentives for a redesign and organization of your office space. Industry expert Hugh Donnelly of Steelcase will present with a panel of local experts: Mindy Lyman of Steele Architects; JD Mowlds of Compass Commercial, and Carol Gregg of Smith CFI.

Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm, informal discussion and catered reception to follow at McMenamins St. Francis
Location: Bend Public Library, Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend
Cost: $10 for EDCO Members, $20 for non members
Register to: dayna@edcoinfo.com; 388-3236

This seminar is for companies who are committed to developing a culture of trust, change management, and learning to apply Lean principles to their manufacturing processes. CEOs, Presidents, Vice Presidents, Executive Leaders, General Managers, Managers, Lean Leaders, and those facilitating change within their companies are encouraged to attend. Companies who bring their leadership team to this event will gain the most value.

Time: 8:00-4:00 pm
Location: McMenamins St. Francis, Father Luke’s Room, 700 NW Bond St., Bend
Cost:  FREE to all HiDEC members, $100 for non-members; meals included
Register to: dayna@edcoinfo.com or eric@edcoinfo.com or call 541-388-3236

Thursday, October 16
BVC Networking Event

Help celebrate BVC’s 5^th Anniversary! A new event for BVC, this networking opportunity allows local business leaders to mingle with investors and entrepreneurs from the Pacific Northwest.   

Time: 5:00-8:00 pm
Location: Broken Top Club, 62000 Broken Top Dr., Bend
Cost: This event is included as part of BVC 2008 registration. Separate tickets for this event may be purchased at $45 per person.
Register to: http://bendvc.eventbrite.com/

Friday, October 17
“5th Annual Bend Venture Conference”

BVC has established itself as the major regional event connecting seed and early stage companies with investment opportunities. The annual conference attracts over 300 entrepreneurs, investors, and service providers and gives attendees the opportunity to network with the best of the Northwest. The BVC Investor LLC, established in 2006, will award at least $100,000 to the early stage company voted best positioned for explosive growth and returns. All presenting companies, whether or not from Central Oregon, will be eligible to compete for the award.

Time: 7:30 am- breakfast; event begins at 8:30 am- all day
Location: The Tower Theatre; 835 NW Wall St., Bend
Cost: $199 per person
Register to: http://bendvc.eventbrite.com/

Tuesday, October 21
“A Culture of Empowerment: The Nature of Participation in Tomorrow's Consumer Economy”
COCC Foundation Visiting Scholars Series
Presented by the Nancy R. Chandler Visiting Scholar Program of the COCC Foundation in collaboration with COCC's Business Development Center and sponsored by Safeco.

J. Walker-Smith, Ph.D., is president of Yankelovich, Inc., a marketing consultancy which helps clients understand the product and service implications of current lifestyle trends. Yankelovich MONITOR, the company’s annual in-depth assessment of consumer attitudes, beliefs, and aspirations, is credited with spotting such emerging trends as worklife/balance shift and the green movement long before they became mainstream notions. A much-sought-after speaker and authority on consumer trends, Walker will delve deep into the minds of consumers and their complex relationship with the marketplace.  

Time: 8:30 - 10 am  
Location: Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend, Oregon
Cost: $39
Register to: Visit www.cocc.edu/foundation and click on the register online link or call 541-383-7270.

Not just for software or manufacturing companies, R&D tax credits are available for retailers, wholesalers, financial institutions and hospitals, to name just a few sectors. Our presenters are Tony Hnyp, Managing Director of ZTL, LLC, Christopher Barrett, Commercial Finance Manager of Sunlight Solar, and Robert Goetz EA LTC, Designated Consultant for Alpine Accounting Services. Hnyp will discuss frequently overlooked R&D tax credits, Barrett will outline solar energy tax credits, and Goetz will discuss IRS Section 179 depreciation and 50% bonus depreciation. CFOs, accountants, owners, and general managers will find this workshop helpful.

Thursday, October 23
“Building a Culture of Safety”

Building a culture that supports best safety practices has more to do with engaging your employees than regulatory compliance. Mid Oregon Personnel has assembled an outstanding cast of regional companies, including Contact Industries and O’Keeffe’s Company - with stories about how they improved their safety record. Join moderator Sam Lambert of Mid Oregon Personnel for a lively discussion that will include such topics as creating bottoms-up support for safety programs, getting Sharp-certified, and saving money with better safety practices.    

Time: 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Location: Community First Bank (Second floor training room), 821 SW 6th St., Redmond
^{Cost: $10 for EDCO members, $20 for non-members
Register to: dayna@edcoinfo.com or call 541-388-3236}