This month’s episode features Dr. Jennifer Schiele, Superintendent of the Lake Oswego School District, discussing how LOSD connects with and benefits the local business community. She highlights Career Technical Education pathways—marketing, engineering, culinary arts, and computer science—plus internships, mentoring, career talks, and partnerships such as BIOTRONIK for Women in Science, OHSU research internships, robotics team mentors, and the Community Transition Program. The conversation notes 90–93% of graduates attend two- or four-year colleges, a state-required Career and College Readiness course, and a call for more business involvement. She also notes LOSD employs about 950 people (full and part-time) and discusses educator pipelines, affordable housing needs, and support through volunteering, the foundation, bonds, and levies. Leading the conversation is Chamber Member Heather Graves Ramsey, owner of Coach to Brilliance, who specializes in Executive Coaching & Leadership Development.

Plus, Liz Hartman has Chamber insider info with What You Need to Know in LO, which includes the office move to 311 B Ave, Suite E, the May 9th Oregon Wine Walk, May networking events, and a May 19th LO Tech Connect event at Iron Light requiring reservations.

Lake Oswego Schools Foundation - About the Lake Oswego Schools Foundation.

Oregon Wine Walk tickets - Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce | Oregon Wine Walk

Sip, Stroll, and Shop at Oregon Wine Walk May 9 in Lake Oswego | KOIN.com

The Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce will be at the following address after Monday, May 18:

311 “B” Avenue, Suite E

Lake Oswego, OR 97034

Liz Hartman, CEO

Matt Evans, Economic Development and Membership Services

Jen Petersen, Communications / Social Media

Joyce Handa, Membership Sales

To sponsor a segment on Business LO, contact Liz Hartman, 503-636-3634

• $500 for your branded episode (all about you and your business)
• $250 to sponsor a Chamber episode with a one-minute explanation of your business

Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce Website

Visit us at 148 "B" Avenue Lake Oswego, OR 97034

We offer a wide range of membership tiers and benefits, so browse through our options on our website and pick the one that’s right for your business or organization.

Questions? Call 503-636-3634

For help with your own Podcast Show contact Michelle O’Dell, Modcast Productions michelle@modcastproductions.com

Business LO is thrilled to have Mayor Buck on again! CEO Liz Hartman interviews Mayor and business owner Joe Buck about City Council goal setting, business promotion, and leadership changes. He discusses council vacancies and the value of collaborative, community-first leadership, encourages business owners to invite councilors to their businesses, subscribe to the biweekly Lo Down, and describes how council distribution emails are handled under public-meeting rules. Buck defines local economic development as optimizing limited land use, adapting zoning amid post-pandemic office shifts, supporting existing businesses, and promoting Lake Oswego as a regional destination. Liz highlights upcoming Chamber events: Hop at the Hunt (April 4), the Oregon Wine Walk (May 9), and sponsorship opportunities for the July 4th parade and Lions Club pancake breakfast with What You Need to Know in LO!

Write to City Council (all councilors receive this): Councildistribution@lakeoswego.city

Joe Buck – jbuck@lakeoswego.city

Ali Afghan – aafghan@lakeoswego.city

Trudy Corrigan – tcorrigan@lakeoswego.city

Massene Mboup – mmboup@lakeoswego.city

Rachel Verdick – rverdick@lakeoswego.city

John Wendland – Jwendland@lakeoswego.city

The vacated seat for Council Rapf will be filled in the November 2026 election.

Three City Council spots will also be open: Councilors Afghan and Corrigan. Councilor Wendland is termed out, completing two terms this year. The fourth-place recipient of votes will take the remaining two years of Councilor Rapf’s term.

All about city council: City Council | City of Lake Oswego

LO Down – City Council summary every two weeks, subscribe at Sign up or www.ci.oswego.or.us/publicaffairs/lo-down-e-newsletter

Hello LO – Monthly newsletter mailed to all households and businesses in the city limits.

Economic Development resources:

City – Megan Braunsten, Redevelopment and Economic Development Program

Manager/Community Development Department, Mbraunsten@ci.oswego.or.us, 503- 534-5258 / 503-572-6395

Chamber – Matt Evans, matt@lake-oswego.com, 503-636-3634

HOP AT THE HUNT – Saturday, April 4 – 10 am – Lake Oswego Hunt and Equestrian Center, 2725 Iron Mountain Boulevard. Title Sponsor: Farmers Insurance, Dan Brown; Sponsors: Lakeside Heating and Cooling, OnPoint Community Credit Union, Sugarlump, Merry Maids, Woofie’s, NW Generator Pros.

Oregon Wine Walk - Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce | Oregon Wine Walk sponsored by Oswego Mortgage.

Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce Website

Visit us at 148 "B" Avenue Lake Oswego, OR 97034

We offer a wide range of membership tiers and benefits, so browse through our options on our website and pick the one that’s right for your business or organization.

Questions? Call 503-636-3634

For help with your own Podcast Show contact Michelle O’Dell, Modcast Productions michelle@modcastproductions.com