Feb 18-19, 2027 | Boulder Falls Inn, Lebanon, Oregon
Oregon Business Conference 2027!
Save The date: Feb 18-19, 2027
This conference exists because most business events feel fake. Too polished. Too quiet. Too focused on looking successful instead of actually helping people succeed. Oregon Business Conference is different. This is a room full of real business owners, leaders, and operators who are willing to talk honestly about what’s working, what’s broken, and what they’re still figuring out.
2027 Keynote Speakers
Amber Uhler
Amber Uhler is Miss Michigan USA 2026, a globally recognized three-time international TEDx speaker, transformational leader, and passionate advocate for resilience, reinvention, and purpose. Crowned Miss Michigan USA 2026, Amber earned the opportunity to compete at Miss USA, widely regarded as one of the world’s most prestigious pageant systems. The title represents the fulfillment of a dream she once believed was impossible.
Her message is simple: You are never too late, too broken, or too far behind to become the person you were always meant to be.
Ryan Kintz
Ryan Kintz is the co-founder and CEO of Afton Tickets, an event ticketing and box office platform for fairs, festivals, rodeos, and venues, founded in Portland, Oregon in 2015. Afton has sold 20 million+ tickets for thousands of organizer partners, built on a simple idea: the gate is the whole game, so ticketing should come with equipment, connectivity, onsite people, and daily payouts, not just a website.
Jacob Espinoza
Jacob Espinoza is a business coach, media entrepreneur, and community builder based in Salem, Oregon. He founded What’s Happening Salem, a local media platform reaching 40,000 people with a weekly newsletter, Instagram feed, and Friday morning podcast. Through this work, Jacob fosters community-centered conversations and strives to uplift local voices.
In addition to media endeavors, Jacob coaches business owners, helps organizations develop leadership strategies, and hosts retreats and team-building activities. His new book “How Parties Will Save The World: Building Strong Communities” hit #1 bestseller on Amazon in multiple categories.
Billy Botieff
Rooted in the heart of the Willamette Valley, Abiqua Media Co. is a boutique media production studio dedicated to storytelling that connects communities. With cinematic visuals, authentic narratives, and a deep love for local businesses, Abiqua Media crafts story driven content for real estate, lifestyle, and brand campaigns. Whether it’s a docu-style feature, drone coverage, or short-form social content, they bring stories to life—one frame at a time.
Jake Zufelt
Jake Zufelt is the founder of Weldwood Universe, the umbrella for a handful of creative, slightly chaotic, and very effective teams: Weldwood Marketing, Weldwood Publishing, and Weldwood Media/Studios. Jake and his crew have helped hundreds of business owners, nonprofits, and local leaders show up online with a real strategy. From SEO and Google tools to social media, web design, branding, publishing, and even grant writing, Jake’s teams focus on practical, sustainable growth that doesn’t require burning your business to the ground. He is also the author of the #1 bestselling book “Digital Marketing Sucks.”
2027 Breakout Sessions
Jason Richards
Jason Richards is an entrepreneur, executive, and business strategist with a diverse background in various industries. With a passion for leadership, growth and innovation, Jason has successfully led and contributed to the success of several organizations throughout his career.
Driven by a passion for helping others succeed, Jason founded Leadcademy, a consulting company aimed at empowering business owners to create effective strategies and processes for sustainable growth.
Kenzie Womack
Before Kenzie managed brands, she built one. Over the past 15+ years, she has worked as a content creator, partnering with national brands like Target, Lowe’s, Gerber, Ghirardelli, and King Arthur on everything from content creation and UGC to ad creative and A/B testing.
Locally, Kenzie has worked with Oregon favorites like Valley River Mall, Wings and Waves, Burgerville, and Chuck E. Cheese, bringing that same energy and expertise to businesses in her own backyard.
Amanda Schreier
Amanda Schreier is the Co-Founder and CEO of Schreier Group LLC, where she helps small businesses and startups grow through innovative HR strategy, executive consulting, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Frequently serving as a fractional Chief People Officer for organizations navigating growth and change, Amanda is known for her unconventional, people-first approach to leadership, putting the “Human” back into Human Resources. A SHRM-SCP with an MBA specializing in Human Resource Management, she combines candid humor, creative problem-solving, and practical strategies that challenge conventional thinking and leave audiences with ideas they can implement immediately.
2027 Entrepreneur Panel
Sebastian Ponce
Sebastian Ponce is the Chief Operating Officer of Puzzle Effect, an experiential entertainment company specializing in immersive escape rooms with locations across Colorado, Oregon, California, and Arizona. Since joining the company in 2015, Sebastian has helped grow the organization from a single-location business into a multi-state, multi-million-dollar company while leading a predominantly remote workforce.
His work focuses on building strong company culture, developing leaders, creating systems that keep teams connected, engaged, and accountable across distance, and ensuring every guest enjoys a fun, memorable, and meaningful experience. A certified practitioner in DISC, MBTI, Situational Leadership, and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Sebastian has shared his leadership insights at industry events, including TransWorld.
Melissa Koke
Melissa Koke is a fourth-generation owner and CEO of Koke New Century Companies (QSL Print Communications), where she has led the growth of a 100+ year old family business through innovation, strategic acquisitions, and a commitment to sustainability while preserving the craftsmanship and service levels established by her Great Grandfather. She is dedicated to strengthening the community she grew up in by supporting local organizations, empowering those around her, and helping businesses and nonprofits achieve their goals through lasting partnerships.
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Host to the Oregon Business Conference, Boulder Falls Inn in Lebanon, Oregon, offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Its centralized location makes it an ideal meeting point for attendees from all corners of the state. Secure your stay now with our exclusive discounted room rates available only to conference attendees.
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