Region: Central Oregon

Caldera presents, a three-day creative retreat for adults over Labor Day weekend 2025. Set in Oregon’s breathtaking high desert, this immersive experience features artist-led workshops, including photography with Portland’s first Creative Laureate Julie Keefe, West African drumming with Grammy-nominated Aaron Nigel Smith, and forest bathing for deep relaxation. Guests will enjoy farm-to-fire dining by Tournant, unplug under starlit skies, and explore Caldera’s scenic wonders—Blue Lake, Rim Trail, and more. With comfy canvas tent accommodations and an all-inclusive package, this retreat offers a chance to reignite creativity and build meaningful connections. Plus, proceeds support Caldera’s award-winning youth programs.

Caldera presents, a three-day creative retreat for adults over Labor Day weekend 2025. Set in Oregon’s breathtaking high desert, this immersive experience features artist-led workshops, including photography with Portland’s first Creative Laureate Julie Keefe, West African drumming with Grammy-nominated Aaron Nigel Smith, and forest bathing for deep relaxation. Guests will enjoy farm-to-fire dining by Tournant, unplug under starlit skies, and explore Caldera’s scenic wonders—Blue Lake, Rim Trail, and more. With comfy canvas tent accommodations and an all-inclusive package, this retreat offers a chance to reignite creativity and build meaningful connections. Plus, proceeds support Caldera’s award-winning youth programs.

Join us on Tuesday, September 23rd in Bend, Oregon for READY OR NOT, a business simulation game!

Previously only available to large manufacturing companies like Nike, you will experience the strategies, tactics and organizational changes you need to overcome business challenges and unleash profitable growth. This event is perfect for any individual currently in a leadership position and for future leaders.

In this fast-paced, highly engaging exercise you will:
> Join a team and make business decisions as leaders of fictional manufacturing companies
> Develop strategic and analytical skills while playing to win!
> Gain strategic insights you can apply in your real-world manufacturing company
> Network with manufacturing peers from across Oregon

Find out if you’re Ready…Or Not!

> Discover how companies like yours have become ’employers of choice,’ attracting new talent and keeping their teams engaged.
> Discuss how others have thoughtfully applied technology to improve efficiencies.
> Unlock the ROI of continuous improvement.
> Uncover proactive steps you can take to thrive in any economic environment

Register today!

The 9th Annual Cannabis Research Conference (CRC) is the premier cannabis science event across multiple disciplines. This three-day gathering serves as a dynamic platform to explore the vast potential of cannabis in areas like medicine, textiles, food, and more while championing equity and diversity in research. Bringing together researchers, industry leaders, and innovators from around the world, the conference will showcase cutting-edge advancements in cannabis science through engaging presentations, interactive discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities. Designed to shape the future of this rapidly evolving industry, the event also includes daily breakfast, lunch, and an opening reception. For full details, visit CannabisResearchConference.net.

The Bend Venture Conference (BVC), hosted by EDCO, is the largest and longest standing angel investment conference in the Pacific Northwest.

Each fall, hundreds of entrepreneurs and investors from around the country descend on Bend for a two-day celebration of entrepreneurship. Now in its 22nd year, BVC is the longest standing and largest angel investment conference in the Pacific Northwest and has served as a catalyst for startup investment in Central Oregon.

Since its inception, the BVC LLC Funds have awarded over $14 million in investment, and companies participating in BVC have leveraged connections from the conference to receive tens of millions in additional funding. Throughout the conference, attendees hear company pitches, break away for networking events at local restaurants and learn from aspiring entrepreneurs and industry thought leaders.

More information is available at bendvc.com.