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Thurs 9AM | Oregon Coastal Economic Summit to discuss challenges, opportunities facing coastal regions

Visitors to Circles in the Sand walk the labyrinth on Aug. 5 in Bandon, Oregon.
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Visitors to Circles in the Sand walk the labyrinth on Aug. 5 in Bandon, Oregon.

The Oregon Coastal Economic Summit is Sept 25-26 from 10am to 5pm at the Ko-kwel Casino Resort in North Bend, Oregon. The summit will convene economic development leaders, business leaders and entrepreneurs, investors, public policymakers and others to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities facing communities along the Oregon coast.

Joining the Exchange to discuss the summit are: Marcus Hinz, Executive Director, Oregon Coast Visitors Association, Jeff Griffin, City of Bandon Port Director, and Jason Giffen, Chief Sustainability and Innovation Officer at the Port of San Diego, CA. (keynote speaker at the summit)

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Mike Green is host of the Jefferson Exchange. Mike has lived in Southern Oregon for more than two decades. He is an award-winning journalist with over 20 years experience in media, specializing in media innovation, inclusive economics and entrepreneurship.
Natalie Golay is the Senior Producer of the Jefferson Exchange. She has a B.A. in Visual Arts, a certificate of recommendation in multimedia from the Vancouver Film school, and a law degree from the University of British Columbia. A communications professional for over 20 years, Natalie is a natural storyteller with extensive audio and video production skills.