Kristen Roy, Senior VP, Chief Public Affairs Officer and General Counsel for Asante Health, will provide an overview of Asante’s history, recent achievements and strategic growth initiatives. She will highlight the organization’s public affairs and government relations efforts to advocate for and advance health care priorities in southern Oregon.

Donna Fagan-Pelissier, Butte Creek Mill Foundation President, will share the remarkable story of the Butte Creek Mill—from its beginnings in 1872 and the devastating 2015 fire to its restoration and new life as a nonprofit due to the community support.  Discover how the Mill is preserving history while creating a vibrant gathering place that supports… Read More

In June 2026, 244 of the region's business, government, and community leaders answered the same structured questions about the economy of Jackson and Josephine counties. This presentation shares what they agree on, where they divide, and what the findings mean for Southern Oregon's next moves.  This will be presented by Blair Sundell, Executive Director of… Read More