Pendleton Convention Center General Manager Pat Beard recaps some of the large events recently held, such as the Two Cultures One Community Pow Wow and the State 2A Basketball Championship, and how successful they were. He also mentions a couple of events recently held by the Pendleton City Club and the State Junior Dance Championship. Next, Beard talks about what conventions are coming up, plus what's happening at the Vert. He also discusses what new events the Blue Mountain Equine Center is bring to Pendleton. Learn more at  https://www.meetinpendleton.com/

Pendleton Convention Center General Manager Pat Beard recaps some of the large events recently held, such as the Two Cultures One Community Pow Wow and the State 2A Basketball Championship, and how successful they were. He also mentions a couple of events recently held by the Pendleton City Club and the State Junior Dance Championship. Next, Beard talks about what conventions are coming up, plus what's happening at the Vert. He also discusses what new events the Blue Mountain Equine Center is bring to Pendleton. Learn more at &nbsp;https://www.meetinpendleton.com/

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman.  Join Dan every weekday as he talks with the news makers of Umatilla County. Hear about the latest news straight from community leaders on this fun, current and informative show. Exclusively at www.ElkhornMediaGroup.com and on our free Elkhorn Mobile app on Google Play and the App Store.

 

 

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman. &nbsp;Join Dan every weekday as he talks with the news makers of Umatilla County. Hear about the latest news straight from community leaders on this fun, current and informative show. Exclusively at www.ElkhornMediaGroup.com and on our free Elkhorn Mobile app on Google Play and the App Store.
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Coffee Hour Podcast

March 27     |     Pendleton Convention Center

In this Friday edition of the KUMA Coffee Hour, host Dan Thesman interviews Arlene Alen, President and CEO of the Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce. Key Highlights from the interview include the annual State of the State Event (May 12), the Film WWV Initiative, as a national Firestone Tire commercial will be filmed in the region this June, bringing significant economic benefits. The initiative also focuses on local talent through partnerships with colleges and the Power PA certification program. Upcoming Events: The Spring Newcomers Meetup (May 16) and the Chamber After Hours Summer Series, covering topics from AI to healthy cooking, are also on the agenda.

In this Friday edition of the KUMA Coffee Hour, host Dan Thesman interviews Arlene Alen, President and CEO of the Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce. Key Highlights from the interview include the annual State of the State Event (May 12), the Film WWV Initiative, as a&nbsp;national Firestone Tire commercial will be filmed in the region this June, bringing significant economic benefits. The initiative also focuses on local talent through partnerships with colleges and the Power PA certification program. Upcoming Events: The Spring Newcomers Meetup (May 16) and the Chamber After Hours Summer Series, covering topics from AI to healthy cooking, are also on the agenda.

May 8     |     Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce

Echo City Administrator Mike Gonzalez discusses the city’s growth and infrastructure challenges. Appointed in January, Gonzalez manages a small community of 700 residents. He is currently prioritizing the development of 250 acres near I-84, which is zoned for mixed residential, industrial and commercial use. Key points from the discussion include fiscal strategy with a limited tax revenue, infrastructure (Echo recently added an 800,000-gallon water reservoir but is currently at 95 percent sewer capacity) and economic vision.

Echo City Administrator Mike Gonzalez discusses the city&rsquo;s growth and infrastructure challenges. Appointed in January, Gonzalez manages a small community of 700 residents. He is currently prioritizing the development of 250 acres near I-84, which is zoned for mixed residential, industrial and commercial use. Key points from the discussion include fiscal strategy with a limited tax revenue, infrastructure (Echo recently added an 800,000-gallon water reservoir but is currently at 95 percent sewer capacity) and economic vision.

May 7     |     City of Echo

Pendleton City Manager Robb Corbett recapped the May 5 Pendleton City Council meeting, which began with swearing in Bobby McAllister as a new firefighter/paramedic. The council awarded contracts for environmental surveys of Pendleton City Hall and the Pendleton Convention Center and approved amendments to the Housing and Neighborhood Improvement Advisory Committee to include more private sector representation. Additionally, the city finalized an agreement to acquire land for water treatment settling ponds.

Corbett also discussed the Built for Zero homeless initiative, emphasizing a personalized approach to homelessness. He highlighted a drastic decline in Oregon's psychiatric beds—dropping from 3,500 in 1960 to only 720 today—while the population has nearly tripled. Finally, he criticized the lack of legal accountability for narcotics offenses under current state policies.

Pendleton City Manager Robb Corbett recapped the May 5 Pendleton City Council meeting, which began with swearing in&nbsp;Bobby McAllister as a new firefighter/paramedic. The council awarded contracts for environmental surveys of Pendleton&nbsp;City Hall and the Pendleton&nbsp;Convention Center and approved amendments to the Housing and Neighborhood Improvement Advisory Committee to include more private sector representation. Additionally, the city finalized an agreement to acquire land for water treatment settling ponds.
Corbett also discussed the Built for Zero homeless initiative, emphasizing a personalized approach to homelessness. He highlighted a drastic decline in Oregon's psychiatric beds&mdash;dropping from 3,500 in 1960 to only 720 today&mdash;while the population has nearly tripled. Finally, he criticized the lack of legal accountability for narcotics offenses under current state policies.

March 27 | Pendleton Convention Center

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