• 2024 OSC Annual Leadership Conference
  • 2024 OSCC ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE


    September 30 - October 2, 2024
    at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond

     

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    Elevate your impact, network with peers and drive success at this year's OSCC Leadership Conference.

     

    WHY ATTEND?

    This conference is the premier event for chamber professional to come together, learn, and grow. This year’s conference promises to be our most dynamic and impactful yet, offering a unique blend of insightful sessions and invaluable networking opportunities designed to enhance your professional skills, expand your network, and drive success for your chamber.

     

    NEW THIS YEAR

    One of the most valuable opportunities the conference offers is connecting chamber professionals with peers from across the state. This year, we have created structured networking opportunities by topic which will give you the opportunity to connect in small groups around specific areas of interest. Not only will you hear from chamber executives who excel in these areas, you will build connections who can serve as a lifeline when you return to your community.

     

    WHAT YOU'LL TAKE AWAY

    • Fresh ideas to help you lead chamber and your business community

    • Stronger relationships with your chamber peers

    • Tools to build your professional development


    MEMBER PRICE: Early Bird rate - $400 through July 31st | Regular price - $425

    NON-MEMBER PRICE: $525

     

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    Time

    Topic

    Speaker

    30-Sep

    3:00 - 4:30pm

    New Executive Training

    Vonnie Mikkelsen, CEO - Springfield Area Chamber

    5:30 - 7:00pm

    Welcome reception

    1-Oct

    9:00 AM

    Conference opening

    9:30-10:30am

    Keynote - Workforce Development

    Anna Browne -
    Workforce Development
    Manager at Port of Morrow

    10:30-11:00am

    Structured networking break Networking topics:

    • Tourism

    • Advocacy

    • Mentorship

    11:00am-12:00pm

    Breakout sessions

    • Keeping Your House in Order

    • Learning to Say ‘No’

    12:00 - 1:00pm

    Networking lunch

    1:00-2:00pm

    Keynote - AI & New Technology

    Frank Kenny

    2:00-2:30pm

    Structured networking break Networking topics:

    • Tourism

    • Advocacy

    • Mentorship

    • Staying Motivated & Avoiding Burnout

    2:30-3:30pm

    Breakout sessions

    • Selling Your Chamber

    • Top 5 Things You Should Be Doing in Your Community

    3:30-4:00pm

    Networking break

    4:00-5:00pm

    Table Topics

    • Workforce Development

    • Board Development

    • AI Applications

    • How to Manage Getting Started at Your Chamber

    6:00 - 6:30pm

    Networking reception

    6:30-7:15pm

    Dinner

    7:15 - 8:00pm

    Awards & Auction

    2-Oct

    9:00 AM

    Conference opening

    9:15-9:30am

    OSCC business meeting

    9:30-9:45am

    Break

    9:45-11:00am

    Advocacy – What We’re Watching

    JL Wilson & Jenny Dresler -with Public Affairs Counsel
     

    • Chris Eyler – US Chamber
       
    • Paloma Sparks - OBI

    11:00am - 12:00pm

    Breakout sessions

    • Chamber Relevancy

    • Creating, Building  & Managing Foundations

    12:00-1:00pm

    Lunch

    1:00-2:00pm

    Keynote - Chambers of the Future

    Chris Romer, CEO –

    Vail Valley Partnership

    2:00 PM

    Conference close

    ** agenda subject to change

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    Conference will be held at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond.

    Eagle Crest Resort

    1522 Cline Falls Rd,
    Redmond, OR 97756

    For reservations call: 855-682-4786
    Ask for the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce Conference group block

    Reservations must be made by September 6, 2024.

    Cancellation and refund policy: A full refund will be made if requested in writing by August 30th. No refunds will be given after August 30th.


     

  • Thank you to our 2024 Conference Sponsors

     

    GOLD SPONSOR

    Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Assocation

     

     

    BRONZE SPONSORS

    Oregon Business & Industry                       

    Western Display Fireworks             

     

     

    BUSINESS SPONSORS

    Citslinc

    ChamberMate

    ChamberNation

    Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services Small Business Ombudsman

    Secretary of State Office of Small Business Assistance

    Unbridled Strategies

     

    CONNECTION SPONSORS

    GrowthZone/ChamberMaster