UPDATE: "Innovation Napa Valley" is Tuesday

Innovation Napa Valley, presented by the Napa Chamber of Commerce, will be from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 22 at the former Copia building, 500 First St., Napa.

Tickets are $65 for current Chamber members; future members, $95

The event will offer a regional economic outlook, a panel discussion with emerging entrepreneurs in the wine marketing industry and information from technology leaders.

Additionally, speakers will address corporate responsibility and the local educational system -- including workforce development plans that will benefit Napa Valley’s future generations.

The main objective for the summit is to leave attendees with solid and inspiring take-aways that provide the building blocks for business and non-profit organizations.

Regional business owners, school administrators, entrepreneurs, community leaders and interested members of the public are invited to attend.

 Between speakers, specially selected students from Napa’s New Technology High School will present “Ignite” speeches, focused on a younger interpretation of Napa’s present challenges and future opportunities.

In addition, participants will be among the first to experience the revitalized Napa Chamber brand, logo and vision.

Featured Speakers:

Rob  Eyler, Ph.D. – Dir., Center for Regional Economic Analysis, Sonoma State

Kevin Bennett – Founder, NapaIT

Michael Gould – Director of Business Development, Nelson & Associates

Mary Frank – CEO, Universal Green/The Balance Project

Michelle L. Spencer – Principal, New Technology High School

Emerging Entrepreneurs Panel –

Moderator: Andrew Lazorchak, soireehome

Panelists: Ashley Teplin – Partner, Teplin + Nuss Public Relations

Jordan Kivelstadt – Founder & CEO, Free Flow Wines

Adam Reiter – Marketing Manager, NakedWines.com

Kristy Sammis – CEO, Clever Girls Collective, Inc.

Pastries and coffee will provided by Molinari Caffe