BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northeast Oregon Economic Development District - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Northeast Oregon Economic Development District X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://neoedd.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Northeast Oregon Economic Development District REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T173000 DTSTAMP:20260530T091356 CREATED:20260521T211446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T232004Z UID:1771-1780502400-1780507800@neoedd.org SUMMARY:AI Unlocked - Joseph DESCRIPTION:Bust the Myths\, Understand Prompt Engineering\, and Get Real Results in 90 Minutes \nTarget Audience:  Entrepreneurs\,  Small Business Owners and their Top Business Managers \n(Also Perfect For: Professionals\, educators\, writers\, marketers\, students — anyone who wants to stop guessing and start getting real value from AI.) \nWorkshop Description: \nHave you been hearing wild claims about AI — or do you feel like you’re “doing it wrong” when you try to chat with ChatGPT\, Claude\, Grok\, or Gemini? \nAs a small business owner/manager\, you’re likely wondering: “Can’t I just ignore all this AI stuff? What good would it do for my business?  Why bother?…” \nThis practical 90-minute workshop cuts through the hype\, presenting the understanding and exact skills you’ll need to introduce generative AI confidently and effectively into your business — no tech background required. \nWhat You’ll Experience: \nAI Myths Busted (5 min) — We’ll quickly dismantle the most common misunderstandings so you can start with a clear head. \nWhat Generative AI Actually Is (10 min) — Plain-English explanation plus the must-know terminology that stops the confusion. \nWithin these first 15 minutes\, you will know whether AI is a tool that your business needs and can\, or must\, use. \nWhat Not To Expect — and What You Can Expect  (10 min) — Realistic boundaries so you stop wasting time and start getting results. \nWhy Prompts Beat “Just Google It” (10 min) — See bad examples\, then watch them transform into powerful\, precise outputs. \nUnderstand Prompt Engineering (50 min) — the heart of this workshop: \n\nHow to have natural\, productive conversations with AI chatbots.\nThe anatomy of a great prompt (what to always include).\n Simple-to-advanced examples you can use immediately.\n Techniques for longer\, more complex tasks that deliver exactly what you want.\n How to recognize and handle hallucinations\, maintain context\, and build memory in your chats.\n Agents\, tasks\, and roles — how to make AI act like a specialist on command.\n\nFive Essential Rules for Effective Prompts (5 min) — Our practical\, easy-to-remember framework you’ll take home and use every day. \nWhether you’re a complete beginner or have played with AI and felt frustrated\, this workshop will transform how you interact with AI tools. You’ll leave with clear strategies to apply to your business\, ready-to-use prompt templates\, and the confidence to get consistent\, high-quality results from any major AI model. \nDuration: 90 minutes (highly interactive with live demos and prompt evaluations) \nFormat: In-person \nLocation: The Place\, 301 S Lake Street\, Joseph \nDate & Time: June 3\, 4:00-5:30 p.m. \nTakeaways: Prompt cheat-sheet and example library \nReady to move from “AI confusion” to “AI advantage”? \nJoin us and discover how a few smart prompting techniques can save you hours every week and dramatically improve your results. \nPresented by NEOEDD and Lorin Ricker from CoyoteThinking LLC \nLimited seats — reserve your spot today! \nThis session is free!  A tip jar will be available to express your appreciation. \nDownload Presenter Bio \n\n\n \n \n AI Unlocked - Joseph\n Class Registration \n \n \n Step 1 of 2\n \n \n 50%\n \n \n Contact DetailsName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email\n \n PhoneBusiness NameAddress \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n \n What county do you live in?(Required)\n \n \n Baker County\n \n \n \n Union County\n \n \n \n Wallowa County\n \n \n \n I live in another county\n How did you hear about this event?\n \n Social Media\n \n \n Traditional Media\n \n \n Google\n \n \n Word of Mouth\n \n \n Partner Organization\n \n \n Other\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Demographic Info - Our funder (Business Oregon) requires us to request demographic data for our clients. We encourage you to answer the voluntary demographic questions below. This information will be shared with Business Oregon. and we may report data in the aggregate. Submission of information is voluntary.Gender(Required)MaleFemaleNon-binaryTwo SpiritPrefer Not to AnswerOtherSexual OrientationHeterosexualLGBTQIA+Prefer not to answerDisability(Required)\n \n None\n \n \n Developmentally Disabled\n \n \n Learning Disabled\n \n \n Deaf/Hearing Impaired\n \n \n Blind/Visually Impaired\n \n \n Speech Impaired\n \n \n Prefer not to answer\n Are you a veteran?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Prefer not to answer\n Number of people in householdPlease enter a number from 1 to 15.Tribal Membership(Required)\n \n \n Yes (Federally Recognized Tribe)\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Prefer not to answer\n Race & Ethnicity - Check all that apply(Required)\n \n American Indian or Alaskan Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Black or African American\n \n \n Hispanic or Latino\n \n \n Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander\n \n \n White\n \n \n Two or More Races\n \n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n Some of NEOEDD's funding to support classes comes from grant sources that require 51% of class members to belong to low-moderate income households. If your household income fits within those categories\, then we will request additional information. Please indicate the range of your household income before taxes.(Required)\n \n $0 - $46\,900\n \n \n $46\,901 - $53\,600\n \n \n $53\,601 - $60\,300\n \n \n $60\,301 - $66\,950\n \n \n $66\,951 - $72\,350\n \n \n $72\,351 - $77\,700\n \n \n $77\,701 - $83\,050\n \n \n $83\,051 - $88\,400\n \n \n Over $88\,401\n \n \n Prefer not to answer URL:https://neoedd.org/event/ai-unlocked-joseph/ LOCATION:The Place\, 301 S Lake Street\, Joseph\, OR\, 97846\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AI-Unlocked-Facebook-Post.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEOEDD":MAILTO:lisadawson@neoedd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T173000 DTSTAMP:20260530T091356 CREATED:20260521T211851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T232155Z UID:1772-1780588800-1780594200@neoedd.org SUMMARY:AI Unlocked - La Grande DESCRIPTION:Bust the Myths\, Understand Prompt Engineering\, and Get Real Results in 90 Minutes \nTarget Audience:  Entrepreneurs\,  Small Business Owners and their Top Business Managers \n(Also Perfect For: Professionals\, educators\, writers\, marketers\, students — anyone who wants to stop guessing and start getting real value from AI.) \nWorkshop Description: \nHave you been hearing wild claims about AI — or do you feel like you’re “doing it wrong” when you try to chat with ChatGPT\, Claude\, Grok\, or Gemini? \nAs a small business owner/manager\, you’re likely wondering: “Can’t I just ignore all this AI stuff? What good would it do for my business?  Why bother?…” \nThis practical 90-minute workshop cuts through the hype\, presenting the understanding and exact skills you’ll need to introduce generative AI confidently and effectively into your business — no tech background required. \nWhat You’ll Experience: \nAI Myths Busted (5 min) — We’ll quickly dismantle the most common misunderstandings so you can start with a clear head. \nWhat Generative AI Actually Is (10 min) — Plain-English explanation plus the must-know terminology that stops the confusion. \nWithin these first 15 minutes\, you will know whether AI is a tool that your business needs and can\, or must\, use. \nWhat Not To Expect — and What You Can Expect  (10 min) — Realistic boundaries so you stop wasting time and start getting results. \nWhy Prompts Beat “Just Google It” (10 min) — See bad examples\, then watch them transform into powerful\, precise outputs. \nUnderstand Prompt Engineering (50 min) — the heart of this workshop: \n\nHow to have natural\, productive conversations with AI chatbots.\nThe anatomy of a great prompt (what to always include).\n Simple-to-advanced examples you can use immediately.\n Techniques for longer\, more complex tasks that deliver exactly what you want.\n How to recognize and handle hallucinations\, maintain context\, and build memory in your chats.\n Agents\, tasks\, and roles — how to make AI act like a specialist on command.\n\nFive Essential Rules for Effective Prompts (5 min) — Our practical\, easy-to-remember framework you’ll take home and use every day. \nWhether you’re a complete beginner or have played with AI and felt frustrated\, this workshop will transform how you interact with AI tools. You’ll leave with clear strategies to apply to your business\, ready-to-use prompt templates\, and the confidence to get consistent\, high-quality results from any major AI model. \nDuration: 90 minutes (highly interactive with live demos and prompt evaluations) \nFormat: In-person \nLocation: Cook Memorial Library\, 2006 Fourth Street\, La Grande \nDate & Time: June 4\, 4:00-5:30 p.m. \nTakeaways: Prompt cheat-sheet\, example library\, and the session recording (if virtual) \nReady to move from “AI confusion” to “AI advantage”? \nJoin us and discover how a few smart prompting techniques can save you hours every week and dramatically improve your results. \nPresented by NEOEDD and Lorin Ricker from CoyoteThinking LLC \nLimited seats — reserve your spot today! \nThis session is free!  A tip jar will be available to express your appreciation. \nDownload Presenter Bio \n\n \n \n AI Unlocked - La Grande\n Class Registration \n \n \n Step 1 of 2\n \n \n 50%\n \n \n Contact DetailsName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n PhoneBusiness NameAddress \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n \n What county do you live in?(Required)\n \n \n Baker County\n \n \n \n Union County\n \n \n \n Wallowa County\n \n \n \n I live in another county\n How did you hear about this event?\n \n Social Media\n \n \n Traditional Media\n \n \n Google\n \n \n Word of Mouth\n \n \n Partner Organization\n \n \n Other\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Demographic Info - Our funder (Business Oregon) requires us to request demographic data for our clients. We encourage you to answer the voluntary demographic questions below. This information will be shared with Business Oregon. and we may report data in the aggregate. Submission of information is voluntary.Gender(Required)MaleFemaleNon-binaryTwo SpiritPrefer Not to AnswerOtherSexual OrientationHeterosexualLGBTQ+Prefer not to answerDisability(Required)\n \n None\n \n \n Developmentally Disabled\n \n \n Learning Disabled\n \n \n Deaf/Hearing Impaired\n \n \n Blind/Visually Impaired\n \n \n Speech Impaired\n \n \n Prefer not to answer\n Are you a veteran?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Prefer not to answer\n Number of people in householdPlease enter a number from 1 to 15.Tribal Membership(Required)\n \n \n Yes (Federally Recognized Tribe)\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Prefer not to answer\n Race & Ethnicity - Check all that apply(Required)\n \n American Indian or Alaskan Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Black or African American\n \n \n Hispanic or Latino\n \n \n Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander\n \n \n White\n \n \n Two or More Races\n \n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n Some of NEOEDD's funding to support classes comes from grant sources that require 51% of class members to belong to low-moderate income households. If your household income fits within those categories\, then we will request additional information. Please indicate the range of your household income before taxes.(Required)\n \n $0 - $48\,250\n \n \n $48\,251 - $55\,150\n \n \n $55\,151 - $62\,050\n \n \n $62\,051 - $68\,900\n \n \n $68\,901 - $74\,450\n \n \n $74\,451 - $79\,950\n \n \n $79\,951 - $85\,450\n \n \n $85\,451 - $90\,950\n \n \n Over $90\,951\n \n \n Prefer not to answer URL:https://neoedd.org/event/ai-unlocked-la-grande/ LOCATION:Cook Memorial Library\, 2006 4th Street\, La Grande\, Oregon\, 97850\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AI-Unlocked-Facebook-Post.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEOEDD":MAILTO:lisadawson@neoedd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T173000 DTSTAMP:20260530T091356 CREATED:20260521T202201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T233656Z UID:1767-1781107200-1781112600@neoedd.org SUMMARY:AI Unlocked - Baker City and Virtual DESCRIPTION:Bust the Myths\, Understand Prompt Engineering\, and Get Real Results in 90 Minutes \nTarget Audience:  Entrepreneurs\,  Small Business Owners and their Top Business Managers \n(Also Perfect For: Professionals\, educators\, writers\, marketers\, students — anyone who wants to stop guessing and start getting real value from AI.) \nWorkshop Description: \nHave you been hearing wild claims about AI — or do you feel like you’re “doing it wrong” when you try to chat with ChatGPT\, Claude\, Grok\, or Gemini? \nAs a small business owner/manager\, you’re likely wondering: “Can’t I just ignore all this AI stuff? What good would it do for my business?  Why bother?…” \nThis practical 90-minute workshop cuts through the hype\, presenting the understanding and exact skills you’ll need to introduce generative AI confidently and effectively into your business — no tech background required. \nWhat You’ll Experience: \nAI Myths Busted (5 min) — We’ll quickly dismantle the most common misunderstandings so you can start with a clear head. \nWhat Generative AI Actually Is (10 min) — Plain-English explanation plus the must-know terminology that stops the confusion. \nWithin these first 15 minutes\, you will know whether AI is a tool that your business needs and can\, or must\, use. \nWhat Not To Expect — and What You Can Expect  (10 min) — Realistic boundaries so you stop wasting time and start getting results. \nWhy Prompts Beat “Just Google It” (10 min) — See bad examples\, then watch them transform into powerful\, precise outputs. \nUnderstand Prompt Engineering (50 min) — the heart of this workshop: \n\nHow to have natural\, productive conversations with AI chatbots.\nThe anatomy of a great prompt (what to always include).\n Simple-to-advanced examples you can use immediately.\n Techniques for longer\, more complex tasks that deliver exactly what you want.\n How to recognize and handle hallucinations\, maintain context\, and build memory in your chats.\n Agents\, tasks\, and roles — how to make AI act like a specialist on command.\n\nFive Essential Rules for Effective Prompts (5 min) — Our practical\, easy-to-remember framework you’ll take home and use every day. \nWhether you’re a complete beginner or have played with AI and felt frustrated\, this workshop will transform how you interact with AI tools. You’ll leave with clear strategies to apply to your business\, ready-to-use prompt templates\, and the confidence to get consistent\, high-quality results from any major AI model. \nDuration: 90 minutes (highly interactive with live demos and prompt evaluations) \nFormat: Live online or in-person – Choose in person or zoom when you register. You will receive an email with the zoom link when you register. If you do not receive the link\, look for an email from Lisa Dawson in your spam folder. The link will also be shown at the bottom of this page after you register. \nLocation: Launch Pad Baker\, 2019 Main Street\, Suite A\, Baker City \nDate & Time: June 10\, 4:00-5:30 p.m. \nTakeaways: Prompt cheat-sheet\, example library\, and the session recording (if virtual) \nReady to move from “AI confusion” to “AI advantage”? \nJoin us and discover how a few smart prompting techniques can save you hours every week and dramatically improve your results. \nPresented by NEOEDD and Lorin Ricker from CoyoteThinking LLC \nLimited seats — reserve your spot today! \nThis session is free!  A tip jar will be available to express your appreciation. \nDownload Presenter Bio \n\n \n \n AI Unlocked - Baker City and Zoom\n Workshop Registration \n \n \n Step 1 of 2\n \n \n 50%\n \n \n Contact DetailsName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneBusiness NameAddress \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n \n What county do you live in?(Required)\n \n \n Baker County\n \n \n \n Union County\n \n \n \n Wallowa County\n \n \n \n I live in another county\n How did you hear about this event?\n \n Social Media\n \n \n Traditional Media\n \n \n Google\n \n \n Word of Mouth\n \n \n Partner Organization\n \n \n Other\n How will you attend this session?\n \n In Person at Launch Pad Baker\n \n \n Via Zoom\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Demographic Info - Our funder (Business Oregon) requires us to request demographic data for our clients. We encourage you to answer the voluntary demographic questions below. This information will be shared with Business Oregon. and we may report data in the aggregate. Submission of information is voluntary.Gender(Required)MaleFemaleNon-binaryTwo SpiritPrefer Not to AnswerOtherSexual OrientationHeterosexualLGBTQ+Prefer not to answerDisability(Required)\n \n None\n \n \n Developmentally Disabled\n \n \n Learning Disabled\n \n \n Deaf/Hearing Impaired\n \n \n Blind/Visually Impaired\n \n \n Speech Impaired\n \n \n Prefer not to answer\n Are you a veteran?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Prefer not to answer\n Number of people in householdPlease enter a number from 1 to 15.Tribal Membership(Required)\n \n \n Yes (Federally Recognized Tribe)\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Prefer not to answer\n Race & Ethnicity - Check all that apply(Required)\n \n American Indian or Alaskan Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Black or African American\n \n \n Hispanic or Latino\n \n \n Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander\n \n \n White\n \n \n Two or More Races\n \n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n Some of NEOEDD's funding to support classes comes from grant sources that require 51% of class members to belong to low-moderate income households. If your household income fits within those categories\, then we will request additional information. Please indicate the range of your household income before taxes.(Required)\n \n $0 - $47\,700\n \n \n $47\,700 - $54\,500\n \n \n $54\,501 - $61\,300\n \n \n $61\,301 - $68\,100\n \n \n $68\,101 - $73\,550\n \n \n $73\,551 - $79\,000\n \n \n $79\,001 - $84\,450\n \n \n $84\,451 - $89\,900\n \n \n Over $89\,900\n \n \n Prefer not to answer URL:https://neoedd.org/event/ai-unlocked-baker-city-and-virtual/ LOCATION:Launch Pad Baker City\, 2019 Main Street Suite A\, Baker City\, Oregon\, 97814 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AI-Unlocked-Facebook-Post.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEOEDD":MAILTO:lisadawson@neoedd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260629T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260629T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T091356 CREATED:20260508T000655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T000655Z UID:1763-1782739800-1782748800@neoedd.org SUMMARY:NEOEDD Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:NEOEDD’s Board of Directors will hold a public hearing and adopt the 2026-2027 organizational budget. Proposed bylaw changes will be discussed and potentially adopted. Additional agenda items include updates on loan programs and staff activities. URL:https://neoedd.org/event/neoedd-board-meeting-4/ LOCATION:Baker County Courthouse\, 1995 3rd Street\, Baker City\, OR\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/NEOEDD-Board-Meeting-340-x-200-px.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR