Grantsmithing 101 is a participatory workshop that places attendees in the role of grant reviewers, to explore and uncover what strengthens grant applications and how these insights can be applied by attendees when applying for grants. This workshop is made available through Travel Oregon’s Menu of Investment Opportunities program. There is no cost to attend.
April 16 Oregon Tourism Commission Executive Director Search Subcommittee Meeting
View the April 16 meeting recording here.
April 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes
The Oregon Tourism Commission’s Executive Director Search Subcommittee will hold a public meeting on April 16.
April 15 Oregon Tourism Commission Executive Director Search Subcommittee Executive Session
The Oregon Tourism Commission’s Executive Director Search Subcommittee will hold an Executive Session in accordance with ORS 192.660(2)(a) – The search subcommittee will meet to consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent. Only individuals authorized and invited by the Commission are permitted to attend the Executive Session. Click here to join the meeting.
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Oregon Tourism Commission Executive Director Search Subcommittee Meeting and Oregon Tourism Commission Executive Session
Accessibility and Accommodation Requests
For questions about accessibility or accommodations for persons with disabilities, or to request a translator, interpreter, or other communication aids, please contact Matthew Finn at matthew@traveloregon.com.
Executive Director Search Subcommittee Meeting
10 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
10:05 a.m. Search Subcommittee Action
- Acknowledge and adopt executive search materials
10:10 a.m. Adjourn public meeting
Oregon Tourism Executive Session
In accordance with ORS 192.660(2)(a) and ORS 192.660(2)(f) – The Commission will meet to consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent and to consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection.
**This will be a closed Executive Session.
The public will have two ways to provide comment in response to the executive search materials: 1) written form due by 4 p.m. on April 1; or 2) during the Executive Director Search Subcommittee Meeting.
If you have any questions or comments related to the meeting proceedings or presentations, please email us at industry@traveloregon.com and indicate “April 2, 2026 –Tourism Commission Meeting” in the subject line.
Food Systems & Tourism Learning Meeting: Focus on Agritourism and New Farm Store Legislation
The next Food Systems & Tourism Learning Community meeting will take place over Zoom on April 7 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. This meeting will have a topical focus on agritourism, with a specific focus on unpacking the impacts of the new Farm Store legislation (HB 4153) that was passed during the recent Oregon Legislature short session and is currently awaiting Governor Kotek’s signature.
The goal of this meeting will be to help farmers understand which components of the agritourism regulatory landscape have changed, which remain unchanged, and how to navigate the new provisions going forward. We will be joined by Erika Polmar, Travel Oregon’s agritourism consultant, Audrey Comerford, OSU Extension Agritourism Program Coordinator, and Kate Baumgartner, Travel Oregon’s Public Affairs Strategist.
Organizations engaged in operating or supporting agritourism operators in Oregon are highly encouraged to join! As always, attendees will have the opportunity to share their experience and learn from peers across the state and across sectors.
2026 Conversations with Funder series
Travel Oregon will be participating in the Oregon Cultural Trust’s Conversation with Funders series during the month of March. The Conversation with Funders allows attendees to meet funders, explore grant opportunities and share project ideas. Oregon Cultural Trust partners and leaders of arts, heritage and humanities are the target audience, while a variety of funders will be in attendance, including Oregon Cultural Trust, Oregon Arts Commission, Oregon Heritage, Oregon Humanities, Oregon Community Foundation, Roundhouse Foundation, Spirit Mountain Community Fund and others.
Advance registration is encouraged. Travel Oregon will be participating in the virtual Zoom session (March 26) and will be in-person in Portland (March 30) and Eugene (March 31).
- Virtual (Zoom): Thursday, March 26, 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Register now
- Portland: Monday, March 30, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Register now
- Eugene: Tuesday, March 31, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register now
- Medford Area: Thursday, April 2, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Register now
- Newport: Tuesday, April 7, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register now
- Sisters: Wednesday, April 8, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register now
- Pendleton: Friday, April 10, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register now
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In this session you’ll learn about Locl and the platform’s powerful tools (like Social Connector and AutoPilot) to help you simplify managing your Google Business Profile, streamline updates using automation and enhance your online presence across Google and other search engines.
Whether you’re new to Locl or looking to fully leverage its automated capabilities, this training will provide practical strategies to help you save time and extend your digital reach.
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September 22-23 Oregon Tourism Commission Meeting
The meetings will be in-person and livestreamed.
- Sept. 22 Oregon Tourism Commission Briefing: 2-5 p.m.
- Sept. 23 Oregon Tourism Commission Meeting: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.