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Are you interested in the sustainable use of resources for economic growth? Do you want to attract jobs and gain business efficiencies through innovation? Are you committed to upholding ecological health, equality and quality of life in your community? If so, you are a fan of the Blue Economy already! This emerging, forward-facing and meaningful concept encompasses all economic sectors and many activities, from the obvious (science, shipping and commercial fishing) to the not-so-obvious (smart technology, manufacturing and workforce development). Attendees will engage with a panel of Oregon Innovation Hub’s multi-disciplined representatives over how they are aligning diverse stakeholders, collecting data, assessing need and devising a strategy to define ‘What is the Blue Economy’ for Oregon.

Moderator:

Melissa Murphy, Regional Development Officer, Business Oregon

Speakers:

Robert Cowen, Director, OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) – Marine Innovation Lab
Mark Farley, HMSC Strategic Initiatives and Communications Manager & Oregon Ocean Innovation Hub (O2IH)
Gil Sylvia, Vice President, Port of Newport Commission & Retired OSU Professor at Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station (COMES)
Laura Furgurson, Blue Economy Catalyst, Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network (RAIN)
Paul Schuytema, Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County
Katie Pettinger, Impact Catalyst, OSU Accelerator

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