Oregon Manufacturing in Focus: OMEP 30th Anniversary Lunch Event, Salem

A complimentary lunch event celebrating 30 years of shared impact with Oregon manufacturers. Join Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP) for a no-cost anniversary lunch event celebrating Oregon manufacturers, the partnerships we have built together, and the shared journey that has shaped OMEP’s work across the state. For 30 years, OMEP has had the privilege of working alongside Oregon manufacturers to help businesses grow, solve challenges, and build stronger organizations. This milestone is about the manufacturers, partners, staff, board members, economic development partners, elected officials, and communities who have made that work possible. This fall, OMEP is traveling to six Oregon communities to say thank you, reconnect with the people and organizations who have been part of our journey, and look ahead to the next chapter of Oregon manufacturing. Lunch is complimentary, but registration is required. What to Expect Connect and Reconnect Spend time with manufacturers, business leaders, partners, and community members from your region who share a connection to Oregon’s manufacturing economy. Celebrate a Shared Journey Help us recognize 30 years of relationships, trust, collaboration, and partnership with manufacturers across Oregon. Look Ahead Together Over lunch, hear perspectives on the issues shaping Oregon manufacturing and the next chapter we can build together. Optional After-Lunch Experience: OMEP Pit Crew Challenge Following lunch, attendees are invited to stay for the optional OMEP Pit Crew Challenge. Participants will work together around an actual retired race car in a fast-paced, hands-on activity focused on communication, coordination, teamwork, and continuous improvement.Participation in the Pit Crew Challenge is optional. Attendees who plan to participate should wear appropriate clothing, including closed-toed shoes. Event Schedule 11:30 a.m. Registration, lunch, and networking 12:00 p.m. Welcome and 30-year journey celebration 12:15 p.m. Stories, conversation, and looking ahead 1:20 p.m. Closing remarks 1:30 p.m. Lunch event concludes and optional Pit Crew Challenge begins Exact programming and timing may vary slightly by location. Six Oregon Communities. One Shared Celebration. OMEP is hosting 30th anniversary lunch events across Oregon this fall. Choose the location that works best for you: Pendleton: Oct. 8, 2026 Salem: Oct. 13, 2026 Portland Metro: Oct. 14, 2026 Eugene: Oct. 22, 2026 Bend/Redmond: Oct. 29, 2026 Medford: TBD Each event is part of OMEP’s statewide 30th anniversary celebration and will bring together manufacturers, business and community leaders, industry partners, and friends of OMEP. Join Us Whether you have worked with OMEP for decades, partnered with us along the way, or are just getting to know our organization, we would be grateful to celebrate with you. This celebration belongs to the manufacturers, partners, communities, and people who have helped make OMEP’s work possible over the past 30 years. Space is limited. Register today to join OMEP for a complimentary lunch, connection, and a celebration of 30 years of shared impact with Oregon manufacturers.