2026 CWEDD Ignite Economic Vitality Summit

Learn about regional economic development initiatives and help the CWEDD Board prioritize projects needing gap funding! The 2026 Cascades West Economic Development District (CWEDD) Annual Summit will bring together local government and State officials, elected and business leaders, economic development professionals, and regional partners for a day of insight, collaboration, and action focused on the economic future of the Cascades West Economic Development District. Attendees will get to hear directly from Tim Knopp, Chair of the Oregon Prosperity Council, about Oregon's Prosperity Plan and plans for the future. The Summit will also spotlight Southern Willamette Valley Innovation Corridor, include resources for small businesses, and examine how councils of governments help communities turn local priorities into coordinated regional action. Through facilitated discussion and interactive prioritization, participants will help identify projects to strengthen infrastructure, support resilient communities, expand economic opportunity, and advance the region's 2025-2030 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. This feedback will help the CWEDD Board prioritize projects and initiatives, focus resources and capacity, and begin to source gap funding. Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of the forces shaping our regional economy, build meaningful connections with public-and private-sector leaders, and a have a direct voice in determining the priorities that will ignite economic vitality across the four county region. Registration & Refund Policy: Registration includes a continental breakfast and catered lunch. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations received after October 23, 2026. Eventbrite service and processing fees apply to paid registrations.