Since 2002 the Oregon Business Plan has been the state’s principal economic development forum. Its signature event is the annual Leadership Summit that draws more than a thousand business, elected, civic, and nonprofit leaders to identify and vet issues critical to Oregon’s economy and life. The work of the Business Plan goes on year round in studying and framing public policies to solve problems or capitalize on opportunities that can improve Oregon’s economy. Areas of focus include state finance, education, poverty, infrastructure, and natural resources.