Forum Speaker Series 2026.05.11

Oregon's Prosperity Roadmap

Join us for our Forum Speaker Series Luncheon on May 11, as we welcome Oregon's Chief Prosperity Officer, Tim Knopp, to provide an update on the work of the Governor's newly formed Prosperity Council and what it hopes to achieve before delivering its final recommendations on June 30, 2026.

Featured Speaker: Tim Knopp, Oregon's Chief Prosperity Officer and former Oregon Senator

Comprising 16 members, including prominent Oregon business leaders from different regions of the state, the Prosperity Council is charged with recommending actionable steps to accelerate Oregon's economy, create good-paying jobs, and recruit and grow Oregon's businesses.

Join us to hear Chief Prosperity Officer Knopp's role in this process and his perspective on how this council may be able to help expand our workforce and create a friendlier business climate here in Oregon.

About Our Speaker:

Tim Knopp served in the Oregon House of Representatives (HD54) from 1999 to 2005 before being elected to the Oregon Senate (SD 27) in 2013. He served as a state senator from 2013 to 2024, and as the Senate Minority Leader from 2021 to 2024.

His professional experience includes being the Executive Vice President of the Central Oregon Builders Association and the Executive Director of Building Partners for Affordable Housing. He has also served on the board of First Story, a nonprofit focused on providing affordable housing.