iSector Hosts a New Rural Track at the 2025 Oregon Infrastructure Summit

For the past few years, the Northwest Rural Investment Strategy Summits (NWRISS) – hosted by Oregon iSector and Partners for Rural Washington – have brought rural leaders together at Skamania Lodge to share priorities, explore solutions, and connect with state and federal partners.

In 2025, in place of a NWRISS Skamania gathering, Oregon iSector has partnered with Business Oregon and the Northwest Environmental Business Council (NEBC) to host a new Rural Communities Track within the annual Oregon Infrastructure Summit.

📅 Date: September 8-9, 2025
📍 Location: Seaside Convention Center, Seaside, OR
🔗 Registration: https://theoregonsummit.com/registration/ 

This track will feature three breakout sessions:

1. Rural Public/Private Co-Investment Opportunities – How rural communities are partnering with employers, schools, hospitals, and others to address housing and infrastructure needs. 

2. Rural Community Resource Center – An emerging model to help local governments plan, fund, and deliver priority projects despite limited staffing and resources. 

3. Looking to the Future of Rural Communities – A discussion with federal leaders from USDA Rural Development, EDA, and HUD on funding, priorities, and strategies for long-term rural sustainability and prosperity. 

To view 2023 and 2024 NWRISS photo gallery, after-action reports, and presentations click below.