September 21, 2022 3:40 a.m.

Umpqua Growth Talks will host internationally known speaker, author and entrepreneur, David Meltzer for a free, live, virtual event October 5th at Backside Brewing in Roseburg.

Wayne Patterson, Executive Director of the Umpqua Economic Development Partnership said, “Having David Meltzer available to interact and inspire local entrepreneurs in Douglas County is a major accomplishment”. Patterson said Meltzer routinely headlines international conferences and charges tens of thousands of dollars to speak. Patterson said, “This is a rare opportunity and best of all – its free”.

Meltzer will be live on screen for a 20-minute presentation, followed by a 20-minute question and answer session with those in attendance. Patterson said his message is sure to inspire local business owners, no matter what the size of their company, or what stage of growth it is in.

Meltzer is the co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment Agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire.

Though the event is free, registration is required at www.umpquagrowthtalks.com. Seating is limited to the first 150 people who register. Every person in attendance will receive a copy of Meltzer’s most recent book, “Connected to Goodness: Manifest Everything you Desire in Business and Life”.

Call the Umpqua Economic Development Partnership at 464-3527 for more information.