BVC 2017, photography by Marisa Chappell Photography

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

• Megan Perkins, Councilor

MEETINGS

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

2022 ARCHIVED MEETING MATERIALS

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

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