Jan 22, 2026 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

MEDP Investor Circle & Board of Directors Luncheon

Hello to our Investors and area Business Leaders -

Please Save the Date for an upcoming Investor Circle Roundtable Lunch with the MEDP Board of Directors — an invitation-only conversation designed to foster candid dialogue with the business leaders who support and guide our work.

As we reflect on the past year and look ahead to the opportunities and challenges of the new year, this facilitated lunch will create space for open discussion about current business realities, regional priorities, and how MEDP can continue to evolve in alignment with the needs of the business community. Insights shared during this roundtable will directly inform our Board retreat and strategic planning for the year ahead.

Investor Circle Roundtable Lunch with the MEDP Board of Directors
📅 Thursday, January 22, 2026
🕰️ 12:00 – 1:30 PM
📍 [Location TBA] McMinnville, OR

Tentative Agenda

11:30 – Arrivals and Networking

12:00 – 12:30 – Lunch

12:30 – 12:40 – Welcome, purpose, and board introductions

12:40 – 1:20 – Facilitated roundtable discussion
• Reflecting on the past year’s business climate and MEDP’s role
• Looking ahead: priorities, needs, and opportunities for the year to come

1:20 – 1:30 – Wrap-up and next steps

Participation in this roundtable is reserved for members of the MEDP Investor Circle, ensuring a trusted, solutions-focused discussion. If you are not currently part of the Investor Circle, we warmly invite you to join before the event to participate.

Investor Circle members have the opportunity to:

• Engage directly with the MEDP Board and leadership
• Share perspectives that help shape strategic priorities for the coming year
• Connect with fellow business leaders invested in the region’s economic vitality

A formal invitation and RSVP details will follow. In the meantime, please mark your calendar — and consider joining the Investor Circle if you are not already a member.

We look forward to a meaningful and forward-looking conversation as we close one year and step into the next together.

Warm regards,
Your MEDP Board of Directors and Staff

MEDP Board of Directors:
John Dietz, McMinnville Water & Light
Heather Richards, City of McMinnville
Mike Bissett, McMinnville Industrial Promotions
Mike Morris, McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce
Lori Robertson, Business Liaison, Cutting Edge Metals

MEDP Staff:
Patty Herzog, Executive Director
Heather Hadley Blank, Deputy Director