As we gear up for May’s primary, it’s crucial for us to engage in meaningful conversations about the issues that matter most to Oregon’s 3rd District. With that in mind, we’re excited to invite you to join us for an Online U.S. Congressional Candidates Forum.

This virtual event will provide you with the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates vying to represent Oregon’s 3rd District. This forum will be the perfect platform to learn more about where each candidate stands and how they plan to address the challenges facing our community.

Here are the details you need to know:

Date: May 6th
Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.
RSVP: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/candidates-forum-for-oregons-congressional-3rd-district-tickets-893353904577] (You’ll receive a Zoom link the day of the event.)
Format: The forum will feature moderated discussions, allowing candidates to share their perspectives and answer questions from both the moderator and constituents like you.
Moderator: Ozzie Gonzalez
Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for what promises to be an informative and engaging event. We look forward to seeing you at the Online Candidates Forum!

Sincerely,

Tom Hering & Kim Allchurch-Flick

P.S. Hosts are Tom Hering and Kim Allchurch-Flick. Tom is a voter in Oregon’s Congressional 3rd District and helped certify Rational Unicorn Legal Services. Kim is a non-voter in Oregon’s Congressional 3rd district and Michael Jonas is her attorney.

Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) invites you to explore the innovative businesses propelling our community forward. The Made in Bend Tour offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek into the operations and strategies of four local businesses that are shaping our region’s economic future.

Agenda
10:30 AM: Meet at Brian’s Cabinets for welcome remarks and group formation
10:45 AM: Walking Tours begin – Representatives from No Bake Cookie Company, Humm Kombucha, Brian’s Cabinets, and Crux Fermentation Project will peel back the curtain on their business strategies, offering insights into their supply chains, manufacturing, employment, and business growth.
12:45 PM: Catered lunch and an economic development update from EDCO
2:00 PM: Adjourn

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with the businesses and leaders at the forefront of Central Oregon’s economic expansion. Space is limited, and interest is high. Secure your spot today.

Join Attorney Lindy Laurence for a presentation and Q&A session where we discuss how AI affects/will affect things like:

Small business branding
Content creation
Intellectual property ownership and transactions
Privacy, consumer protection
Employment
This is a currently developing legal area so the topics may change based on congress passed legislation, presidential executive actions, and future decided Supreme Court case decisions.

Who should attend this class? Business owners or sole proprietors at all stages of operation.

Presenter: Attorney Lindy Laurence

Cost: Community Pricing $10, $20, $35 (For our webinars, we use “pay what you can” pricing to be accessible to the community.)

You’ve registered your intellectual property. Now what? Join Attorney Joe Anderson for a presentation and Q&A session where we discuss:

How to watch/protect your IP even after registered
Who owns IP (IP defaults/contracting ownership)
Licensing
Filing for additional IP registrations/growing your IP portfolio
Year 5/6 renewal process for maintaining existing trademarks
Who should attend this class? Business owners or sole proprietors at all stages of operation.

Presenter: Attorney Joe Anderson

Cost: Community Pricing $10, $20, $35 (For our webinars, we use “pay what you can” pricing to be accessible to the community.)