Focus on Manufacturing is BACK!

In Eugene, we are a community of builders, dreamers, innovators, and idea-generators. Our businesses produce products that reach local consumers and stretch far across the globe. Local manufacturers are building products, jobs, and our economy. 

As local manufacturers grow their businesses, challenges arise. With this in mind, we are excited to launch the new incarnation of Focus on Manufacturing to convene local leaders, drive industry awareness, and build a workforce ready to tackle the challenges of a new economy. 

Focus on Manufacturing will incorporate:
  1. Workforce Development - We are partnering with Lane Education Service DistrictLane Career Technical EducationConnected Lane County, and others to help increase awareness in middle and high school students of the exciting opportunities manufacturing careers offer. 
     
  2. Executive Round Table -  Every two months we will bring together executives from various manufacturing businesses to discuss common challenges, brainstorm solutions, and share the information that can help this sector grow.
     
  3. Industry Awareness Tours- We will be partnering with manufacturing facilities and business to tour facilities in the area on a quarterly basis.

Grab a seat at the table. Contact Joshua Monge, our Director of Economic Development to find out more on this program and how you can get involved. 

Thank You to Our Sponsors: 
    

Business After Hours at PeaceHealth  
September 14th from 5 to 7pm

Building a better business environment isn't all we do, we work to build the community too and at this next Business After Hours we are thrilled to be doing both. Join us for a family friendly event as we bring the business of community health to you. 


Join us at this grand opening for the new addition to PeaceHealth's local footprint. Hosted by PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center and Chvatal Orthodontics, September's Business After Hours is bringing business and family together with an event sure to make everyone happy. 
There will be a live DJ from KOOL 99.1 , as well as delicious food from Blue Mist Restaurant and Bar drinks poured by Cornerstone Tailgates & Events shaved ice, an art station for the kids, exciting door prizes and plenty of networking opportunities!


If you or someone you know haven't had the opportunity to attend a Business After Hours before, now is the time to check it out! We will have a special drawing just for new attendees.
 

 

Eugene Greeters: Panel of Professionals 
September 8th 7:30AM at Valley River Inn

You've probably already heard that Greeters has the best bacon in town but did you know that they have a panel of professionals too? The time is now to start your Friday off with the best Eugene has to offer...after we take this Friday off to enjoy the long weekend of course. 

Join us on Friday September 8th as we dive into: 

PANEL OF PROFESSIONALS

Greeters resumes with a special event, featuring guest speakers focusing on professional development topics such as:

Email & Text Etiquette: 
What, why and when it's appropriate.
The boundaries have become blurred- so where are they?

Social Media Management:
Everyone is watching! (yes, literally everyone)
The disillusion of separation.  Your image online.

The Art of Follow Up 
How & when to follow up.
How many times?
If I follow up, aren't I bugging them?
 

Registration is not required so show up ready with your business card on Friday the 8th.