Meet & Greet with Executive Director of Oregon Entrepreneurs Network

Schedule

Thu Apr 30 2026 at 04:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

K Voelz Wines | La Grande, OR

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The Oregon Frontier Innovation Hub is delighted to invite you to meet Cara Turano, Executive Director of the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network.
About this Event

Cara is traveling to La Grande specifically to meet local entrepreneurs and business owners, because the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) is serious about serving entrepreneurs across the entire state.

OEN has spent 3 decades connecting founders to funding, mentorship, and resources. They've facilitated over $5.6 million in angel investments into Oregon startups and influenced millions more to founders who have gone through OEN programs, worked with mentors, and received introductions to OEN networks.

They host the state's premier Entrepreneurship Awards (Kristy Athens, founder of Good Groceries, was nominated this past year), offer workshops, pitch practice, business introductions, and more.

This is your chance to:

  • Introduce yourself and your business directly to Cara
  • Learn what OEN and the Oregon Frontier Innovation Hub offer (and whether it's right for you)
  • Connect with other entrepreneurs

No pitch required. No pressure. Just honest conversation, locally produced wine, and an opportunity to showcase all the amazing work and innovation business owners and entrepreneurs are advancing in Eastern Oregon.

Bring the kids. Stay until close. We hope to see you there!

A huge thank you to K Voelz Wines for offering to host this event, who turned three decades of winemaking experience into a business in La Grande, OR, balancing family life with her passion.


Agenda

🕑: 04:30 PM
Doors Open

Info: Settle in, start connecting with other local entrepreneurs, and grab a glass of wine if that's your thing.


🕑: 05:00 PM
Welcome & Introductions

Info: Quick welcome from the Oregon Frontier Innovation Hub team and Cara Turano.


🕑: 05:10 PM - 07:30 PM
Open Networking

Info: The main event: meet Cara, business support extraordinaire, connect with other businesses, dare I say have fun.


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Where is it happening?

K Voelz Wines, 1104 Jefferson Avenue, La Grande, United States

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