September 11, 2025
6:30am - 10am
4th Annual Excellerate Central Oregon Business Forum
6:30am - 10am
4th Annual Excellerate Central Oregon Business Forum
Business leaders from across our region representing about $4 billion in annual revenue will gather at the Central Oregon Business Forum to learn, share best practices, build valuable connections, and prepare to thrive in the year ahead. The program will include presentations from local business leaders, and unique, directed peer-peer roundtable discussions. Join us and sharpen your competitive business practices.
Register here today!
2025 Agenda
Topics and Speakers:
Session 1. Cyber-Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Presenter: Jordan Smith - VP CMIT Solutions
Session 2. Building Resilient Teams in Challenging Times
Presenter: Jenn Donahue - US Navy Commodore (Retired), Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach
Session 3. Deterring the Risks You Don't See Coming
Presenter: Laurence F. Kennedy and Christie Hutcherson - National Security Strategists and Global Logistics Experts
Net Event Proceeds go to support three local non-profit organizations:
NEWEACHMORNING.ORG - Serving Women Graduates of Drug and Alcohol Recovery Programs. Focusing on back-end support by providing post recovery services.
COVO-US.ORG- Supporting veterans and community members in Central Oregon through outreach, housing assistance, advocacy, and essential services. Empowering individuals toward stability and independence.
STROKEAWARENESSOREGON.ORG - Raising awareness, educating the public, and supporting stroke survivors and their families across Oregon with a mission to prevent strokes and improve long-term recovery outcomes.
For more information and registration, visit:
www.excelleratecentraloregon.com
Register here today!
2025 Agenda
Topics and Speakers:
Session 1. Cyber-Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Presenter: Jordan Smith - VP CMIT Solutions
Session 2. Building Resilient Teams in Challenging Times
Presenter: Jenn Donahue - US Navy Commodore (Retired), Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach
Session 3. Deterring the Risks You Don't See Coming
Presenter: Laurence F. Kennedy and Christie Hutcherson - National Security Strategists and Global Logistics Experts
Net Event Proceeds go to support three local non-profit organizations:
NEWEACHMORNING.ORG - Serving Women Graduates of Drug and Alcohol Recovery Programs. Focusing on back-end support by providing post recovery services.
COVO-US.ORG- Supporting veterans and community members in Central Oregon through outreach, housing assistance, advocacy, and essential services. Empowering individuals toward stability and independence.
STROKEAWARENESSOREGON.ORG - Raising awareness, educating the public, and supporting stroke survivors and their families across Oregon with a mission to prevent strokes and improve long-term recovery outcomes.
For more information and registration, visit:
www.excelleratecentraloregon.com
