Let’s call out the elephant in the room… Bend and Central Oregon are becoming more popular destinations to visit than ever before, but what does that mean for our local business community and those who call this place home year-round?
During this What’s Brewing, we are going to answer just that. We’ll look at what the local perception of tourism in Bend is and how that sentiment lines up with the data on impacts to our residents and employers.
Join us and learn more about the research being done in this area and hear directly from industry experts who are dedicated to making Bend an even better place, not only to visit but to live and thrive in.
Before and after our speakers, we’ll have plenty of time for networking — plus bites and beverages.
Featured Speakers
TODD MONTGOMERY
Director of the Sustainable Tourism Lab, OSU-Cascades
Todd Montgomery is the Robin and Curt Baney Endowed Professor at OSU-Cascades. He is the director of the Sustainable Tourism Lab. Montgomery’s work has been featured in a documentary series called “Tech Trek” aired on ABC and PBS, and he has been quoted in Oregon and national media. Prior to joining OSU-Cascades, Montgomery worked with Fortune 500 companies including Hyatt, Starwood, Disney and Avis.
KEVNEY DUGAN
CEO, Visit Bend
Kevney Dugan has been CEO of Visit Bend since 2016. He is a proponent for economic development that supports communities moving toward sustainability. Dugan joined Visit Bend in 2010 as director of sales and sports development.
Doors open at 5:00PM
Program starts at 5:30PM
Networking 6:45–7:30PM
$25 Members, $40 Non-members,
$30 for Members at the door, $45 for Non-members at the door
Online registration closes at 12pm on May 03
You may cancel your ticket for a full refund up to 48 hours before the date and time of the event. Cancellations with less than 48 hours’ notice will not receive a refund. When you register for an event, you agree to these terms.
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