Summit to Focus on Coastal Issues
Coming up in October the Oregon Coast Visitors Association will be holding its annual end of season summit here in Florence. Travel Lane County’s Andy Vobora says the two day summit will focus on several topics.
“People will be able to experience from important topics about working with our indigenous partners up and down the coast, issues around workforce which we know is a big issue up and down the coast.”
The summit will be on October 8th and 9th. Voboro says it will also cover housing for workforce. He says many businesses struggle during the winter months along the coast and having resources that can help prepare and educate businesses is a big part of what the summit and what Travel Lane County can bring to those businesses. While winter continues to be a struggle for many coastal businesses, Vobora says the future holds some positive gains.
“Certainly conferences are something that can happen throughout the year so as the new hotel comes up next to the Florence events center I think that’s going to be a great opportunity to secure more conferences and meetings for Florence.”
People interested in the summit can register through traveloregon.com.
Pet Fashion Show
Shorewood Senior living will be the host for the second annual Pet Fashion Show to support the Oregon Coast Humane Society. The show will be on Friday September 13th from 1 to 3 pm. OCHS staff and volunteers will be on hand to help and deliver information on what the Humane society does and about adoption. There will be raffles as well as donation opportunities. The public is invited to attend and to participate with their pets. Shorewood is located on 15th and Spruce.
Vendor Fair Finally
The city of Reedsport will be holding their final First Friday Vendor Fair this Friday from 5 to 8 pm, there will be a couple of ribbon cuttings featuring new businesses for the city. First is the Wooden Indian Boutique at 5 pm followed by the Stillwagon Distillery at 5:30. Live music will be provided by Florence’s FM Daze. It is a free event for the public.
LCC Travel Opportunities
The Florence campus of Lane Community College will host a travel presentation on Wednesday September 11th. Collette Travel will be displaying upcoming travel opportunities to France, Croatia, Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast. The presentation will be at 10 am. The Florence campus of LCC is located at 3149 Oak Street.