Blue means green for the coast

The third annual Lincoln County Economic Summit, presented by the Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County, is set for Thursday, March 13, at the Spyglass Restaurant at the Inn at Otter Crest.

With the theme of “New, Blue and Buoyant,” the event will showcase an array of speakers who will provide data, resources and insights into the challenges and opportunities related to the economic prosperity of the region with a focus on the Blue Economy.

“Our goal for this event is to provide an opportunity for our business and community leaders to come together to learn, share and leave with actionable insights to enhance our local economic vitality," said Executive Director Paul Schuytema.

The summit will provide participants access to valuable regional resources and insights that will help Lincoln County become more resilient and maximize the region’s economic strength.

The day’s panels will feature an overview of the growing Blue Economy from regional experts and updates from municipal representatives as well as engaging perspectives from local business owners as they share their insights into the local business economy. Additionally, there will be updates on local housing, education, healthcare and childcare.

The keynote speaker for the event will be Marty Alvarado, a passionate advocate for equity and transformative education, with more than two decades of experience driving impactful change across education and workforce development systems.

The summit will also feature a variety of business resource tables: if you are looking to network with individuals across the county, this is the perfect place to be.

The summit will be held from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Spyglass Restaurant at the Inn at Otter Crest, located at 301 Otter Crest Drive in Otter Rock. Registration for the event, with lunch included, is $45. For more information and registration, go to tinyurl.com/2025LCSummit.