Sharpen Your Competitive Edge
September 11, 2025
Navigating 2026
Leadership Strategies for Demanding Times
As business leaders we face a complex, rapidly changing and chaotic market environment. Navigating a range of political, legal, regulatory, economic and cultural forces requires great strategy and excellent execution. For the fourth year, hundreds of our region's top business leaders are gathering for Excellerate – Central Oregon’s premier business conference - to learn, share best practices, build valuable connections, and prepare to thrive in 2026. The program will include presentations from local business leaders, Q&A, and vibrant peer-peer roundtable discussions.
Thank you to this year’s sponsors!
Interested in being a sponsor for this year’s event?
Email excelleratecentraloregon@gmail.com to inquire today!
The program will include presentations from local business leaders, and vibrant peer-peer roundtable discussions:
Jordan Smith VP CMIT Solutions
"Cyber-Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence"
Jenn Donahue US Navy Commodore (Retired), Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach
"Building Resilient Teams in Challenging Times"
TBD
Net Event Proceeds go to support three local non-profit organizations:
NEWEACHMORNING.ORG - Serving Women Graduates of Drug and Alcohol Recovery Programs. Focusing on back-end support by providing post recovery services.
COVO-US.ORG- Supporting veterans and community members in Central Oregon through outreach, housing assistance, advocacy, and essential services. Empowering individuals toward stability and independence.
STROKEAWARENESSOREGON.ORG - Raising awareness, educating the public, and supporting stroke survivors and their families across Oregon with a mission to prevent strokes and improve long-term recovery outcomes.
Agenda:
6:30- 7:15 AM - Breakfast catered by The Riverhouse
Gather (Come on time and enjoy the fellowship)
Breakfast catered by The Riverhouse
Networking
7:15 AM - Presentations Begins
Jordan Smith
"Cyber-Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence"
Table Discussion
Jenn Donahue
"Building Resilient Teams in Challenging Times"
Table Discussion
TBD
Table Discussion
10:00 AM - Event Conclusion
10:00 - 10:30 AM - Optional Networking