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RRRISE In-Person Collaborative Convening
Friday August 21, 2026 @ Bear River Casino Resort, near Loleta
Charting What's Next for the Redwood Region
On August 21st, Redwood Region RISE is bringing together the people who make this work possible — Tribal leaders, nonprofits, business owners, elected officials, resource partners, and community members across Tribal Lands and the counties of Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, and Mendocino — for a day of celebration, connection, and shared direction. We'll take stock of what our Collaborative has built together, reconnect as a region, and have real conversations about where we go from here.
Who's in the Room
RRRISE-funded project leads, community members and Tribal partners, local elected officials, resource partners, and state agency representatives — anyone invested in what regional economic development looks like in our region.
The Day's Purpose
- Hear directly from RRRISE-funded and aligned projects and key sector leaders on progress and the path forward
- Strengthen relationships through networking with fellow regional leaders and partners
- Be informed about — and help shape — what's next for RRRISE
Event Information
Event Details
Date & Time: Friday, August 21, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Tish-Non Community Center at Bear River Casino Resort, Loleta
Cost: Free to attend, meals included
General Info
Food — breakfast, lunch, and beverages are provided throughout the day at no cost. Travel and lodging scholarships — limited scholarships are available for hotel and mileage for participants traveling more than 30 miles each way, plus a $100/day per diem for eligible attendees. Questions — reach the RRRISE Convening Team anytime at ccrp@humboldt.edu.
The Day at a Glance
Agenda subject to change
8:00–8:45 a.m. Registration & Breakfast
9:00–9:30 a.m. Welcome & Opening
9:30–10:15 a.m. Project Showcase & Networking
10:15–10:30 a.m. Coffee Break
10:30–11:10 a.m. Strengthening a Sense of Place: Arts, Culture & Tourism
11:10–11:50 a.m. Health & Caregiving: Successes and Future Ambitions
11:50 a.m.–12:50 p.m. Networking Lunch
12:50–1:30 p.m. Powering a Transition: Renewable & Resilient Energy
1:30–2:10 p.m. Cultivating Regeneration: Working Lands & Blue Economy
2:10–2:25 p.m. Regional Pulse Check: Live Mentimeter
2:25–2:40 p.m. Break
2:40–3:50 p.m. What's Next for RRRISE: Assets, Sustainability, and Future Planning
3:50–4:00 p.m. Closing & Send-Off
Registration Status
RSVPs for the August 21st Convening are full. We're keeping a waitlist and reaching out as spots open up, so don't hesitate to get in touch if you'd like to attend. Email Rhiannon at rc411@humboldt.edu to join the waitlist, or reach the Convening Team at ccrp@humboldt.edu with general questions.
