Spring brings fresh momentum across CEDO's work. EmpowerPitch graduate Caitlin Grey is scaling Pure Light Botanical Beauty toward vertical integration and Oregon's first woman-led green beauty manufacturing facility. Meanwhile, a UO student's Life Sciences Career Tour visit to Invivo Biosystems turned into her first post-grad job. Regionally, Oregon's Prosperity Council is gathering input on business climate and workforce through March 20 — and the April 1 Community Collaborative & Industry Luncheon is filling fast. Tickets are limited, so grab your seat now.