Participants at a previous summit. Photo by Karen Pavone.

LAKEPORT, Calif. — The fifth annual Redwood Coast Region Economic Development Summit will take place in Lakeport this fall.

The event will be held Nov. 6 and 7 at the historic Soper Reese Theatre in Lakeport.

Early bird registration is now open for the summit, which brings together changemakers, entrepreneurs and community leaders from across Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, and Trinity counties, as well as neighboring tribal lands, to foster innovation, collaboration and regional growth.

This year’s theme, “Harvesting Growth: Transforming Rural Economies,” will spark fresh conversations around downtown revitalization, tourism, and innovative rural development, with a special focus on agri-tourism and the blue economy.

For the first time, the summit will be hosted in Lake County.

Organizers credit Lakeport as being a “growing hub for rural innovation,” noting the city’s “significant investments in infrastructure, restored historic landmarks and expanded support for small businesses and cultural programming.”

Organizers added, “This marks a new chapter — and a unique opportunity to highlight Lake County’s leadership in rural innovation and economic transformation.”

Early bird registration is available through Sept. 1 at a discounted rate of $135. After that, general admission will be $150. Register here.

The summit is your chance to join a growing movement to strengthen our region, boost regional industries, and build momentum for thriving rural economies across the Redwood Coast.

Additional details, including the full agenda and speaker lineup, will be announced in the coming weeks.

For more information and to register, visit https://www.northedgefinancing.org/redwood-coast-region-economic-summit.