Annual Vision Oregon Event to Take Place Oct. 19
OBI will present its highest honor, the Oregon Visionary Award, to a recipient chosen by a nominating committee of our board of directors.
Oct. 7 Webinar: Manufacturing Day Policy, Panel Discussion
The webinar will recap this year’s inaugural Manufacturing and Innovation Roadshow, discuss the importance of the manufacturing sector and talk policy
Oct. 27 Webinar: Are You Ready for Paid Family and Medical Leave?
The webinar will cover what employers need to know as the Jan. 1 start of Paid Leave Oregon approaches
Nov. 1 Webinar: Future Ready Oregon Update
Leaders with the Higher Education Coordinating Commission will discuss their progress in implementing the Future Ready Oregon program.
Dec. 9 Webinar: Oregon Health Care Policy, Program Update
The webinar will recap this year’s inaugural Manufacturing and Innovation Roadshow, discuss the importance of the manufacturing sector and talk policy
OBI Announces 2022 Oregon Visionary Award Recipients
Scott Hamlin, founder of Looptworks, and Dutch Bros are the 2022 recipients of the Oregon Visionary Award, OBI’s highest honor. The Vision Oregon event also will feature a panel discussion involving business leaders in key Oregon sectors.
Roadshow Snapshots
OBI’s Manufacturing and Innovation Roadshow traveled more than 2,000 miles during its two-week journey across the state to visit two dozen manufacturers and educational institutions.
Roadshow Week Three: Fruit, Vegetables and Transportation
OBI’s Manufacturing and Innovation Roadshow visited sites in Portland, Hood River and Central Oregon during its third and final week.
Roadshow Week Two: Wine, Wood, Steel, Soup and More
OBI’s Manufacturing and Innovation Roadshow has visited almost a dozen sites during its second week, including manufacturers of wood products, silicon wafers, coatings and prepared food
Roadshow Week One: From Semiconductors to Seafood
OBI’s Manufacturing and Innovation Roadshow visited more than half a dozen sites during its first week, from academic and training centers to manufacturers of semiconductors and ice cream.