Oregon Business & Industry’s 2026 Manufacturing and Innovation Roadshow
will visit manufacturers in the Portland area on Oct. 2.
Registration is now closed. Follow the link below to join the waitlist.
2026 Manufacturing and Innovation Roadshow Stops
Leatherman (Portland)
Looptworks (Gresham)
Miles Fiberglass & Composites (Clackamas)
QB Fabrication & Welding (Clackamas)
Stay tuned for updates.
What They're Saying
“This tour showcases the ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit of Oregon’s manufacturers in a competitive global economy, and I’m thrilled to welcome the tour to Clackamas County this year.”
– Rep. April Dobson, D-Happy Valley
“As policymakers, if we want to build a strong and stable Oregon economy, we have to support our local business owners and entrepreneurs. That means showing up, listening, and acting. The Manufacturing and Innovation Roadshow is a great opportunity to do just that.”
– Secretary of State Tobias Read
“The OBI roadshow gives legislators the chance to hear directly from manufacturers about the challenges they’re navigating and what it takes to stay competitive. As a former supply chain manager, I saw the direct effects of overregulation, workforce shortages and economic pressures. The tour is a great way to connect policymakers with the people experiencing the impacts of the decisions they have made and will consider in the future.”
– Rep. Anna Scharf, R-Amity
Learn More about the 2026 Roadshow Stops
The Manufacturing and Innovation Roadshow is a valuable educational experience for legislators, local policymakers and business leaders. It’s also a lot of fun. It gives participants a chance to tour some of Oregon’s most iconic and innovative companies, talk to the people who run them, and even have unexpected adventures.
Below are brief descriptions of the businesses that will host stops during the 2026 Roadshow. Check back for updates.
Leatherman
Leatherman manufactures multitools designed for a variety of uses, including camping, cycling and automotive repair. It also manufactures knives.
Looptworks
Looptworks contributes to the circular economy by recycling and downcycling textiles at its state-of-the-art facility in Gresham.
Miles Fiberglass & Composites
Miles Fiberglass & Composites specializes in custom work, and its products include wastewater infrastructure, components of RVs and more.
QB Fabrication & Welding
QB Fabrication & Welding manufactures transmission infrastructure, including high-voltage towers and components of electrical substations
Where the Roadshow Has Been
The Manufacturing and Innovation Roadshow has made more than 50 stops across the state since 2022
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