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The Bend Economic Development Advisory Board brings a business community perspective to Bend City Hall.

The Bend Economic Development Advisory Board (BEDAB) is a City Council chartered board tasked with providing input and policy advice to Council and staff on issues relating to business development and economic growth.

The 14-member board consists of nine representatives from Bend’s major industries, each serving staggered three-year terms, and four staff members from City economic development partners.

CURRENT MEMBERS

  • Briana Manfrass, Chair (Pinnacle Architecture). Term expires 01/01/2027.
  • Brenda Speirs (Buzztag). Term expires 01/01/2025.
  • Gary North (R&H construction). Term expires 01/01/2026.
  • Jenn Lynch (Portland Seed Fund). Term expires 07/01/2027.
  • Jillian Taylor (Jillian Taylor Consulting). Term expires 07/01/2026.
  • Mark Kroncke (Invoke Technologies). Term expires 01/01/2027.
  • Petra Oroslanova (Lonza). Term expires 01/01/2027.
  • Ryan Andrews (Hiatus Homes). Term expires 07/01/2026.
  • Tierney Booker (Expedition Club). Term expires 01/01/2027.

 

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

  • Nate Wyeth (Visit Bend)
  • Don Myll (EDCO)
  • Sue Meyer (Small Business Development Center)
  • Katy Brooks (Bend Chamber of Commerce)
  • Sara Odendahl (Bend Chamber of Commerce)
  • Chad Young (East Cascade Works/Skanska)

COUNCIL LIAISON

MEETINGS

This board usually meets the first Monday of each month at noon. This is a hybrid meeting. 

Bend Economic Development Advisory Board (BEDAB) Hybrid Meeting

  • Date: 09/16/2024 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  
  • Location: Hybrid Meeting Via Zoom & in person in Council Chambers: see details below
    710 NW WALL ST
    BEND, Oregon 97703-2713

AGENDA

NOTICE OF MEETING

BEDAB ADVISORY BOARD HYBRID

September 16,2024

 

MEETING NOTICE
The Bend Economic Development Advisory Board (BEDAB) will conduct a hybrid meeting/retreat through Zoom and in person in the Council Chambers at 710 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR 97703 on Monday September 16,2024, from noon to 2:00 pm.

For Committee Members and City Staff:

You will receive a Zoom email confirmation with a personal link/information to connect via computer or phone.

Regular Attendees-Zoom Link: https://bendoregon-gov.zoom.us/j/85487562045?pwd=UBZ0uqq29i1rcvcmY7tUagXtz7dR5v.1

 To Attend by Phone:

  • Call-in Phone Number: 1-888-788-0099
  • Webinar ID: 854 8756 2045#
  • Passcode: 935899

YouTube Link: https://youtube.com/live/VGR5kSEbeSo?feature=share

Technical Difficulties Connecting to this Meeting: Call 541-410-9341.

Accessible Meeting Information

This meeting/event location is accessible. Sign language interpreter service, assistive listening devices, materials in alternate format such as Braille, large print, electronic formats, or any other accommodations are available upon advance request. Please contact Gina M Kadow no later than 24 hours in advance at gkadow@bendoregon.gov or call 541-388-5505; Relay Users Dial 7-1-1. Providing at least 3 days’ notice prior to the event will help ensure availability.

 

 

 

 

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DATE MEETING MATERIALS  Meeting Recordings
2024     
12/16/24  Agenda posted closer to scheduled meeting   
12/02/24  Agenda posted closer to scheduled meeting  
11/04/24  Agenda; CEDD Funds Updated 11.4.24; CEDD Action Plan & Analysis; Bend Chamber Update 11.4.24; Sign Code 11/04/2024 recording
10/07/24  CANCELED!  
09/16/24  Agenda; EDCO Q4 FY 2023/24 update; Growth Plan and Economic Opportunity Analysis; Mt. Bachelor Community Inc. 09/16/2024 recording 
08/05/24  Agenda; Stewardship Subcommittee Memo-TIF Incentives; Tax Increment Assistance Policy for Housing Affordability and Employment Growth; Justification for Tax Increment Assistance Policy for Housing Affordability and Employment Growth 08/05/2024 recording 
06/03/24  Agenda; Employment Incentives; EDCO Q3 FY 2024 update 06/03/2024 recording
05/20/24  Agenda; Building Electrification Policy Options Analysis 05/20/2024 recording
05/06/24  Agenda; Visit Bend Business Plan; CEDD Funds Update 04/06/24 05/06/2024 recording 
04/15/24  CANCELED! Bend Development Survey Q1 2024   
04/01/24  CANCELED & RESCHEDULED to 04/15/2024  
03/04/24  Agenda; Minutes 03/04/2024 recording 
02/05/24  Agenda; EDCO Update Presentation Feb 2024; Visit Bend Update Presentation Feb 2024  02/05/2024 recording
01/08/2024 No January meeting.  
2023     
12/21/2023  Agenda; Minutes 12/21/2023  recording 
12/18/2023  Agenda; Non- Residential Transportation Fee Discussion #4; Minutes 12/18/2023 recording
12/04/2023  Agenda; Non-residential Transportation Fee Survey Feedback Discussion 12.4.23; Transportation Fee BEDAB discussion 12.3.23; Minutes 12/04/2023 recording
11/06/2023  Agenda; Minutes 11/06/2023 recording
10/24/2023  Agenda; Hillsboro Transportation Fee Rates (2020); Transportation Fee Presentation; Juniper Ridge Land Sales Update; Minutes 10/24/2023 recording
09/11/2023 Agenda; Minutes 09/11/2023 recording
08/07/2023  No August Meeting   
07/03/2023  No July Meeting   
06/05/2023  Agenda; Grant Proposal; Minutes 06/05/2023 recording
05/15/2023 Agenda; Business Advocacy Budget Report 5.12.23; Business Advocacy Budget Statement 5.12.23; EDCO Bend Contract Goals FYE 24 and 25 DRAFT 5.15.23; BEDAB Budget Request Memo Updated 5.5.23 Final; Visit Bend DRAFT Business Plan; Minutes 05/15/2023 recording
04/17/2023 Agenda; Minutes  04/17/2023 recording
04/03/2023  Agenda; COBA letter; Minutes  04/03/2023 recording
03/06/2023 Agenda; Memo to Council on Timelines 1.18.23; Minutes  03/06/2023 recording
02/06/2023  Agenda; Visit Bend-Biannual Tourism Trends Update; Minutes  02/06/2023 recording
01/09/2023  Agenda; BEDAB Strategic Plan; Minutes  01/09/2023 recording
2022    
12/07/2022  Special Meeting; Minutes 12/07/2022 recording 
12/06/2022  Special Meeting-CANCELLED & RESCHEDULED to 12/7/22  
12/05/2022 Agenda; Minutes 12/05/2022 recording
11/07/2022  Agenda; Minutes 11/07/2022 recording 
10/03/2022 Agenda; Minutes 10/03/2022 recording
09/12/2022  Agenda; Minutes  09/12/2022 recording
08/01/2022  Agenda; Minutes  08/01/2022 recording
07/11/2022  No July meeting.  
06/06/2022  Agenda; BEDAB DRAFT Strategic Plan 22-24; VB Business Plan-DRAFT FY23; Minutes 06/06/2022 recording 
05/26/2022 Agenda;  Minutes 05/26/2022 recording 
05/02/2022  Agenda;  BEDAB Draft Strategic Plan 22-24; Bend EV Readiness Plan; Minutes 05/02/2022 recording
04/11/2022  Agenda;  Minutes 04/11/2022 recording
03/07/2022  Agenda; Climate Friendly Slides; Minutes 03/07/2022 recording
02/07/2022 Agenda; BEDAB Revised Strategic Plan Oct 2020; 2019-21 BEDAB Strategic Plan Review 2.7.22;  Minutes 02/07/22 recording 
01/10/2022 Agenda; Climate Friendly & Equitable Communities Rulemaking 1st qtr update; Minutes 01/10/22 recording

2022 ARCHIVED MEETING MATERIALS

2021 and prior BEDAB meeting materials can be requested by emailing bendforbusiness@bendoregon.gov.

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