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March 2019
Crown Dinner, Climate City Brewing (by invitation only)
Free
SOREDI was established by our founding fathers to champion a regional approach for economic development nearly 32 years ago. We recognize the value in bringing our elected leadership together to foster creative thinking around how to make Southern Oregon the most business friendly region on the west coast. An ongoing objective is to determine what we can do next that tells the outside world that we are wildly serious about thoughtful, proactive business development in our region. With this in…
Find out more »Industry Tour: Josephine County – Members Only
$45
Join us for a fascinating tour inside some of Southern Oregon's most interesting, least visited companies! This tour will feature Bob Drake Productions, Northwestern Design, ESAM and the Grants Pass Daily Courier, in addition to a stop at Climate City Brewing Company for lunch. The day will begin at 8:00 am with coffee, morning snacks and a short tour of Hampton Inn in Grants Pass. The tour bus will return you to your car at Hampton Inn at 3:15. Our…
Find out more »April 2019
LAUNCH|Talk: Successful E-Commerce 101
$10
Join our panel to discuss everything about building a dedicated e-commerce business, from adding an e-commerce component to a traditional brick and mortar business to building a successful side hustle on Amazon. Panelists include Jim Teece, Oscar Castro, Sabina King and Brandon Kirkland. Oscar Castro is VP eCommerce at Harry & David and is responsible for enhancing the digital customer experience and driving eCommerce revenue for Medford based Harry & David, part of the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. family of gifting brands.…
Find out more »2019 Rogue Tech Tour Sponsorships
$150.00 – $1000.00
One of the top concerns we often hear from companies in our region is the challenge they have recruiting a technology-savvy workforce. When young people graduate from college in our region, research shows that they often do not consider a career in Southern Oregon to be a viable option. Especially in technology-related fields, many of them have already secured employment outside the region before they even graduate. The Rogue Tech Tour initiative was developed to help combat this trend. It…
Find out more »May 2019
LAUNCH|Talk: Building Brands Customers Love
$10
Join our panel to discuss the best use of full marketing mix, including; digital, social media, PR and traditional marketing and advertising to really connect with your audience and build a brand your customers will love. Our expert panel includes: Trever Yarrish - is a Founding Partner and CXO of ZEAL, an enterprise web and mobile applications development company. He is a co-founder of The Hivve, a co-working space business, education, and community events. Trever’s drive and passion for creating…
Find out more »Industry Tour: Members Only
$45
Join us for a tour inside some of Southern Oregon’s most interesting, least visited companies! This tour will feature Highway Products, Croman Corporation and the new CraterWorks MakerSpace in Central Point. This tour also at stop at Eagle Point Golf Course, for lunch at The Talon Grill. Our Industry Tours are offered to SOREDI Members for the purpose of connecting our local business leaders, elected officials and educators with one another, while increasing local awareness of our region’s resources and…
Find out more »June 2019
June LAUNCH|Talk: Cultivating a High Growth Food & Beverage Business
$10
We are back at PLEXIS in Ashland with a LAUNCH|Talk aimed squarely at food & beverage entrepreneurs! Join our expert panel to learn how to grow a successful food & beverage business, how to scale beyond the Farmers' Market, develop a national brand and break into major retail distribution. Our Expert Panel Includes: Tom Marks-Ladd - Founder of Rogue Natural Foods, the Valley's Premier Certified Organic Food Distribution Hub, located in Ashland, Oregon. Tom's Mission is to be an integral…
Find out more »Rogue Adventure – Annual Meeting
$70 – $520
Get your tickets now! This is a wonderful opportunity to book a table and invite your clients and friends to mine SOREDI for information, connections and opportunities along with you! Join us in our quest for a shared vision to make Southern Oregon the most business-friendly region on the West Coast! You will identify the hidden jewels throughout our region and compete for valuable rewards! We will share the treks we've taken, the obstacles we've overcome and expeditions we have…
Find out more »July 2019
July LAUNCH|Talk: Get Your Startup’s Products Off the Ground
$10
This LAUNCH|Talk will feature a panel discussion to help you learn what it takes to be successful making and selling products right here in Southern Oregon. Join us at the amazing new CraterWorks Maker Space in Central Point. Our evening will include a tour of CraterWorks so that you can see for yourself that we now have access to these impressive facilities that support graphics, craft, wood, metal and food entrepreneurs. You will be able to have your questions answered…
Find out more »August 2019
August LAUNCH|Talk: All Your Legal Questions Answered
$10
Every entrepreneur faces legal questions at some point. • What company structure is right for my business? • How do I file for a patent or trademark to protect my brand or invention? • What do I need to know about the first hiring process? • How do I handle the legal aspects of investment or debt financing? Join our expert panel at the Hivve in Grants Pass to find out more about all of these legal topics. Plan to…
Find out more »SOREDI Refund Policy: Unless specifically stated on registration materials, the deadline to receive a refund for a purchased ticket is (10) ten business days before the event. The deadline to receive a refund for a group purchase or a table (8 or more tickets) is (7) seven business days before the event.
