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2009 Fall Conference Schedule

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Sessions and Special Event Schedule

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Flight Plan 1 - Streamlining for Business Success (Limited to 18 participants)
Flight Plan 2 - Economic Development Toolkit
Flight Plan 3 - Community Development Tactics

Sunday, Oct. 11
DISCOVER WINE COUNTRY
3:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 12th - 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.  Plenary Breakfast
Exploring the New Oregon Business with Director Tim McCabe

10:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m.  SESSION 1

  • Flight Plan 1   Lean High Performance 101 – Part 1 (Limited to 18 participants)
  • Flight Plan 2   Facilitation 101
  • Flight Plan 3   Oregon Main Street: Success Stories from Around the State

Monday, Oct. 12th - 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Plenary Annual Awards Lunch
Success Stories from Innovative Oregon Companies
Solar World & Oregon Iron Works invited.

In addition, OEDA will hold its annual meeting and election of new officers.

1:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m.  SESSION 2

  • Flight Plan 1  Lean High Performance 101 – Part 2 (Limited to 18 participants)
  • Flight Plan 2  Supply Oregon: The Connectory
  • Flight Plan 3  Regional Employment Lands

2:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.  Refreshment Break

3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. SESSION 3

  • Flight Plan 1  Lean High Performance 101 – Part 3 (Limited to 18 participants)
  • Flight Plan 2  Innovative Financing: Connecting to Early Stage Money
  • Flight Plan 3  Incubating a Business

4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. "A Taste of McMinnville"
Hosted wine tasting and appetizers served in the Aviation Museum. Network with colleagues and explore the museums.

6:00 p.m. Guided Tour of Historic Downtown & No-Host Dinners

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Tuesday, Oct. 13th - 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Plenary Breakfast
Evergreen Aviation President Brian Bauer

10:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m. SESSION 1

  • Flight Plan 1  Supply Oregon: The Connectory
  • Flight Plan 2  From Twitter to Facebook: Connecting to the Network
  • Flight Plan 3  Business Incentives: Why we love them more than others

11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.  Plenary Lunch
USDA Rural Development Director Judith Canales

1:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m. SESSION 2

  • Flight Plan 1 Innovation Oregon: From the Drawing Board to the Shelf
  • Flight Plan 2 Strategic Planning in Changing Time
  • Flight Plan 3 Community Development Resources: Making the Connections


Your Guide to Special Events

To register for the Discover Wine Country using a personal credit card complete registration for the conference THEN select change registration to enter a different credit card for this event. Pay by check is also an option.

DISCOVER WINE COUNTRY
An Evening in the Heart of Wine County
Sunday, October 11, 2009
3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Meet at the Evergreen Museum
Parking Lot at 3:30 p.m. sharp

Space is limited to 24.

You will drink in the beauty of the land, the wine and the cuisine as we explore the unique flavors of Yamhill Valley wineries. The private tour includes three winery visits. We will learn first hand about the impact of the wine industry on the county. The evening will conclude at Cana’s Feast Winery nestled in the wine village of Carlton. Enjoy a rousing game of bocce and later a multi course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Lisa Lanxon. (Visit Cana’s Feast Winery at www.canasfeastwinery.com).

Price per person: $65 (inclusive transportation, tasting fees, bocce, dinner and gratuity)  Space is limited to 24.  Registration available online.

The evening will conclude at Cana’s Feast Winery nestled in the wine village of Carlton. Enjoy a rousing game of bocce and later a multi course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Lisa Lanxon.

Price per person
$65 (includes transportation, tasting fees, bocce, dinner and gratuity).
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Guided Tour of Historic Downtown McMinnville & No-Host Dinner
Monday, October 12 at 6:00 p.m.

Explore one of Oregon’s Main Street success stories. You will enjoy a personal guided tour of the charming historic downtown just 10 minutes from the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museums. Various restaurants will be open for your pleasure. Meet in the Granary District located between 5th and 8th Street, just one block off Lafayette Avenue.
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