This issue, Opening the Door to Innovation, highlights new regional collaborations driving inclusive growth. The Southern Willamette Valley Innovation Corridor, led by UO, OSU, and Oregon Business Council, is aligning research, industry, and community around higher-wage opportunities. Meanwhile, the Cascades West Innovation Hub launches in Eugene, connecting local entrepreneurs with resources, capital, and mentorship. Career Tours: Tech Edition gave UO students hands-on access to local innovators, and Oregon Bio’s rebrand to Oregon Life Sciences marks a new chapter in statewide industry leadership. Lane County’s innovation future has never looked brighter.