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Change #2281
2010-03-16
11:12:50
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Portland Java User Group
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This month's topic: Teaching Girls and Boys to Program Computers
Why is it that the percentage of women graduating with computer science degrees around 50% in countries like Sweden, China and India, but less than 20% in America? As a "Geekdad" with a daughter, I found this unacceptable, and decided to do something about it... I went back to school... elementary school that is, to teach programming to the kids. My goal was to find an environment and a style that would encourage girls with curiosity to enjoy being controlling computers in creative ways, and in the process, encourage and involve every kid.
My talk discusses the journey of coming up with a girl-friendly curriculum for teaching programming that boys wouldn't notice anything different. I then show off some of the new crop of "Integrated Learning Environments", i.e. Alice, E-Toys and Scratch. I finally give an overview of my "Computer Club" and how others can use what I've done to teach others.
Speaker: Howard Abrams
My first job in high school was teaching Basic and Logo programming to 8 year old kids; however, I haven't taught since graduating from college. After programming for 25 years (and Java for 12), I'm now intrigue about returning to my roots and working with the next generation.
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PJUG meetings start with some time to eat and socialize (pizza and beverages are provided), followed by the featured speaker, then Q&A, discussion, sometimes a drawing to give away swag. :)
Though we like knowing how many people to expect, you don't *have* to RSVP, on Upcoming or otherwise. Go ahead and just show up!
Many people also go for a drink and further discussion following the meeting, at a location determined ad hoc (lately, the Market Street Pub at 10th and Market: http://mcmenamins.com/index.php?loc=24 ).
http://twitter.com/pjug
http://pjug.org/
(join our mailing list, linked from the website!) |
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This month's topic: Teaching Girls and Boys to Program Computers
Why is it that the percentage of women graduating with computer science degrees around 50% in countries like Sweden, China and India, but less than 20% in America? As a "Geekdad" with a daughter, I found this unacceptable, and decided to do something about it... I went back to school... elementary school that is, to teach programming to the kids. My goal was to find an environment and a style that would encourage girls with curiosity to enjoy being controlling computers in creative ways, and in the process, encourage and involve every kid.
My talk discusses the journey of coming up with a girl-friendly curriculum for teaching programming that boys wouldn't notice anything different. I then show off some of the new crop of "Integrated Learning Environments", i.e. Alice, E-Toys and Scratch. I finally give an overview of my "Computer Club" and how others can use what I've done to teach others.
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Speaker: Howard Abrams
My first job in high school was teaching Basic and Logo programming to 8 year old kids; however, I haven't taught since graduating from college. After programming for 25 years (and Java for 12), I'm now intrigue about returning to my roots and working with the next generation.
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PJUG meetings start with some time to eat and socialize (pizza and beverages are provided), followed by the featured speaker, then Q&A, discussion, sometimes a drawing to give away swag. :)
Though we like knowing how many people to expect, you don't *have* to RSVP, on Upcoming or otherwise. Go ahead and just show up!
Many people also go for a drink and further discussion following the meeting, usually at McMenamin's Market Street Pub at 10th and Market: http://mcmenamins.com/index.php?loc=24 (but sometimes this changes).
http://twitter.com/pjug
http://pjug.org/
(join our mailing list, linked from the website!) |
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Change #2280
2010-03-16
09:23:49
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North American Organic Brewers Festival
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Welcome to the North American Organic Brewers Festival, where we aim to save the planet, one beer at a time! The 6th annual event will take place June 25 - 27, 2010 in Overlook Park in Portland, Oregon.
Two of Portland's beloved industries - organic beer and sustainability - come together in an annual celebration designed to raise awareness about organic beer and sustainable living. We serve up organic beers and ciders from around the world, accompanied by live music, organic food, sustainability-oriented vendors, non-profits and a children's area - all in a beautiful tree lined setting that overlooks downtown Portland. Come visit the North American Organic Brewers Festival and see why we're Portland's best kept secret of beer fests! |
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Change #2279
2010-03-15
20:21:22
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Cascade ACM SIGGRAPH & Wacom Technology Corporation Present: Light Troupe Drawing in the Fourth Dimension
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Come on out and join Cascade ACM SIGGRAPH & Wacom Technology Corporation as they present:
Light Troupe, a local Portland movement, exploring the boundaries of entertainment and audio visual simultaneous interactivity while drawing in the 4th dimension.
Intrigued?
For the programmers in the audience, Luz Studio, Open GL and Ruby will be discussed.
For the visual and audio artists in the audience, there will be an opportunity to play while interacting with the code the developers write on the spot! Wacom Tablets, Wiimotes and MIDI devices will be used as a means of interface.
That means you can expect to see 2D drawing in 3D space animated over time A demonstration with at least a 4-person, simultaneous drawing to be followed by live audience participation!
This is super fun stuff; computer graphics, music, animation, spontanious creativity, happy excited people - come see for yourself and participate!
Registration
All Attendees (including members) need to register by filling out a ticket order so that we can keep track and purchase refreshments.
Open to non-members:
You can purchase tickets using your card (see above).
Online ticket sales close the day before the event.
$5.00 cash or check (no credit cards) at the door. |
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Come on out and join Cascade ACM SIGGRAPH & Wacom Technology Corporation as they present:
Light Troupe, a local Portland movement, exploring the boundaries of entertainment and audio visual simultaneous interactivity while drawing in the 4th dimension.
Intrigued?
For the programmers in the audience, Luz Studio, OpenGL and Ruby will be discussed.
For the visual and audio artists in the audience, there will be an opportunity to play while interacting with the code the developers write on the spot! Wacom Tablets, Wiimotes and MIDI devices will be used as a means of interface.
That means you can expect to see 2D drawing in 3D space animated over time A demonstration with at least a 4-person, simultaneous drawing to be followed by live audience participation!
This is super fun stuff; computer graphics, music, animation, spontaneous creativity, happy excited people - come see for yourself and participate!
SIGGRAPH events are non-profit. It is free for SIGGRAPH members and $5 for non-members, and includes lots of tasty food!
Please register at EventBrite so we know how much food to buy!
http://cascadesiggraphmarch2010.eventbrite.com/ |
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Change #2278
2010-03-15
13:54:59
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Jon Bach talks about exploratory testing
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Jon Bach is coming to our local agile users group to tell us about his specialty, exploratory testing. Pizza at 6:30, meeting at 7.
Talk: "Exploratory Testing: Now In Session"
The agile nature of exploration and the ability of testers to rapidly apply their skills and experience make exploratory testing a widely used test approachâespecially when time is short. But exploratory testing is often dismissed by project managers who assume that it is not reproducible, measurable, or accountable. If you share these concerns, a solution may lie in a technique called Session-Based Test Management (SBTM), developed by Jon and his brother James specifically to address these problems. In SBTM, testers are assigned areas of a product to explore, and testing is time boxed in "sessions" which have mission statements called âchartersâ to create a meaningful and countable unit of work. Jon discussesâand you can practiceâthe skills of exploration and demonstrates a freely available, open source tool to help manage your exploratoration.
Speaker Bio: Jon Bach has been in testing for 14 years, 12 of which has been as a manager. His experience includes managing teams at Microsoft, HP and LexisNexis, and is currently a managing consultant for Quardev, Inc. -- a Seattle test lab. He speaks frequently about test management and exploratory testing, and is the co-inventor (with his brother James) of Session-Based Test Management. Heâs also written a few articles for testing magazines as well as a listed co-author of a Microsoft Patterns and Practices book on acceptance testing (available for free online). Find him on Facebook, Twitter, or his presentations and articles on http://www.quardev.com, where he also has a blog. |
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Jon Bach is coming to our local agile users group to tell us about his specialty, exploratory testing. Pizza at 6:30, meeting at 7.
Talk: "Exploratory Testing: Now In Session"
The agile nature of exploration and the ability of testers to rapidly apply their skills and experience make exploratory testing a widely used test approach—especially when time is short. But exploratory testing is often dismissed by project managers who assume that it is not reproducible, measurable, or accountable. If you share these concerns, a solution may lie in a technique called Session-Based Test Management (SBTM), developed by Jon and his brother James specifically to address these problems. In SBTM, testers are assigned areas of a product to explore, and testing is time boxed in "sessions" which have mission statements called “charters” to create a meaningful and countable unit of work. Jon discusses—and you can practice—the skills of exploration and demonstrates a freely available, open source tool to help manage your exploratoration.
Speaker Bio: Jon Bach has been in testing for 14 years, 12 of which has been as a manager. His experience includes managing teams at Microsoft, HP and LexisNexis, and is currently a managing consultant for Quardev, Inc. -- a Seattle test lab. He speaks frequently about test management and exploratory testing, and is the co-inventor (with his brother James) of Session-Based Test Management. He’s also written a few articles for testing magazines as well as a listed co-author of a Microsoft Patterns and Practices book on acceptance testing (available for free online). Find him on Facebook, Twitter, or his presentations and articles on http://www.quardev.com, where he also has a blog. |
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Change #2277
2010-03-15
13:16:44
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Portland Java User Group
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This month's topic: TBD
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PJUG meetings start with some time to eat and socialize (pizza and beverages are provided), followed by the featured speaker, then Q&A, discussion, sometimes a drawing to give away swag. :)
Though we like knowing how many people to expect, you don't *have* to RSVP, on Upcoming or otherwise. Go ahead and just show up!
Many people also go for a drink and further discussion following the meeting, at a location determined ad hoc (lately, the Market Street Pub at 10th and Market: http://mcmenamins.com/index.php?loc=24 ).
http://twitter.com/pjug
http://pjug.org/
(join our mailing list, linked from the website!) |
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This month's topic: Teaching Girls and Boys to Program Computers
Why is it that the percentage of women graduating with computer science degrees around 50% in countries like Sweden, China and India, but less than 20% in America? As a "Geekdad" with a daughter, I found this unacceptable, and decided to do something about it... I went back to school... elementary school that is, to teach programming to the kids. My goal was to find an environment and a style that would encourage girls with curiosity to enjoy being controlling computers in creative ways, and in the process, encourage and involve every kid.
My talk discusses the journey of coming up with a girl-friendly curriculum for teaching programming that boys wouldn't notice anything different. I then show off some of the new crop of "Integrated Learning Environments", i.e. Alice, E-Toys and Scratch. I finally give an overview of my "Computer Club" and how others can use what I've done to teach others.
Speaker: Howard Abrams
My first job in high school was teaching Basic and Logo programming to 8 year old kids; however, I haven't taught since graduating from college. After programming for 25 years (and Java for 12), I'm now intrigue about returning to my roots and working with the next generation.
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PJUG meetings start with some time to eat and socialize (pizza and beverages are provided), followed by the featured speaker, then Q&A, discussion, sometimes a drawing to give away swag. :)
Though we like knowing how many people to expect, you don't *have* to RSVP, on Upcoming or otherwise. Go ahead and just show up!
Many people also go for a drink and further discussion following the meeting, at a location determined ad hoc (lately, the Market Street Pub at 10th and Market: http://mcmenamins.com/index.php?loc=24 ).
http://twitter.com/pjug
http://pjug.org/
(join our mailing list, linked from the website!) |
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Change #2276
2010-03-15
10:34:10
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PLUG Advanced Topics: What Went Wrong with My Disaster Recovery Plan
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Brian Martin will be test-driving his IEEE presentation on his experiences in a true, "abandon the building" disaster recovery effort. He'll place particular emphasis on where technically sound, well-tested disaster plans often fail in a real disaster, and how these problems can be overcome.
The best data center disaster recovery plans are developed carefully and tested regularly. If you're at that stage, you may think you are well prepared. In this entertaining presentation, Brian Martin describes the unexpected problems that arose when a well thought out and tested plan met a real disaster, and draws lessons that are applicable to any disaster recovery situation.
Brian Martin has spent 30 years in the IT field, fairly evenly divided between being a mainframe system programmer and a server system administrator. He has operated Martin Consulting Services in the Portland Oregon area since moving to Portland from the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. He has a wife, two cats, a dog, and nine in-service computers at home.
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Change #2275
2010-03-13
23:32:34
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Portland Ten Skill Development Workshop: Accounting with Perkins & Company
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ADDITIONAL EVENT INFO
Schedule & Topics
Workshops are held January 28- April 16,2010, on Tuesdays 2-4 pm and Thursdays 6-8 pm at NedSpace Old Town– for a full schedule of workshops & topics: http://www.portlandten.com/skills
Pricing
Passes can be purchased at the door-- cash or check at the door only, please. If you need to pay by credit card, please let a staff member know.
* 1 Workshop Pass: $20
* 1 Track Pass (3 sessions in one topic): $45
* Unlimited Pass (up to 24 sessions): $150
Specials
Upgrade: if you purchase a pass and would like to upgrade to another package, we’ll pro-rate it and you’ll pay only the difference between the passes.
Portland Ten: current participants & alumni attend free.
Six Week Sprint: current participants & alumni may purchase an unlimited pass for $20. |
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Change #2274
2010-03-13
23:31:54
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Portland Ten Skill Development Workshop: Financial Forescasting with Jim McConnell CFO
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ADDITIONAL EVENT INFO
Schedule & Topics
Workshops are held January 28- April 16,2010, on Tuesdays 2-4 pm and Thursdays 6-8 pm at NedSpace Old Town– for a full schedule of workshops & topics: http://www.portlandten.com/skills
Pricing
Passes can be purchased at the door-- cash or check at the door only, please. If you need to pay by credit card, please let a staff member know.
* 1 Workshop Pass: $20
* 1 Track Pass (3 sessions in one topic): $45
* Unlimited Pass (up to 24 sessions): $150
Specials
Upgrade: if you purchase a pass and would like to upgrade to another package, we’ll pro-rate it and you’ll pay only the difference between the passes.
Portland Ten: current participants & alumni attend free.
Six Week Sprint: current participants & alumni may purchase an unlimited pass for $20. |
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Change #2273
2010-03-12
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Microsoft Building 1, 1065 La Avenida St, Mountain View, CA 94043
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Change #2272
2010-03-12
17:33:32
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Launch: Silicon Valley 2010
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Launch: Silicon Valley 2010 is designed to uncover and showcase products and services from the most exciting of the newest startups in Information Technology, Mobility, Digital Media, Next Generation Internet, Life Sciences and Clean Energy. As in previous years, Launch: Silicon Valley 2010 will feature new companies that are ready for launch, but are not yet well known. These are companies that have a product or service available (as of June 8, 2010), but have not been out in the marketplace for more than a few months.
Companies that are interested in presenting their products at Launch: Silicon Valley 2010 should send an Executive Summary of no more than 2 pages to [email protected] by latest Friday May 7, 2010. Up to 30 of the most interesting companies will be invited to leverage Launch: Silicon Valley 2010 as the springboard to launch their product or service, and to network with the audience of Silicon Valleyâs top movers and shakers at the Pre-L:SV Event Party on the evening of June 7, as well as at the event itself on June 8. The registration fees for participating companies (once their submissions have been selected) will be SVASE members ($595) and Non-Members ($750) respectively.
The registration fees for audience varies for SVASE members ($195) and Non-Members ($245). To get a fee waiver of up to 50%, register early as only the first 25 registrants get 50% off. for more details, visit http://launchsiliconvalley.org/agenda
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Launch: Silicon Valley 2010 is designed to uncover and showcase products and services from the most exciting of the newest startups in Information Technology, Mobility, Digital Media, Next Generation Internet, Life Sciences and Clean Energy. As in previous years, Launch: Silicon Valley 2010 will feature new companies that are ready for launch, but are not yet well known. These are companies that have a product or service available (as of June 8, 2010), but have not been out in the marketplace for more than a few months.
Companies that are interested in presenting their products at Launch: Silicon Valley 2010 should send an Executive Summary of no more than 2 pages to [email protected] by latest Friday May 7, 2010. Up to 30 of the most interesting companies will be invited to leverage Launch: Silicon Valley 2010 as the springboard to launch their product or service, and to network with the audience of Silicon Valley’s top movers and shakers at the Pre-L:SV Event Party on the evening of June 7, as well as at the event itself on June 8. The registration fees for participating companies (once their submissions have been selected) will be SVASE members ($595) and Non-Members ($750) respectively.
The registration fees for audience varies for SVASE members ($195) and Non-Members ($245). To get a fee waiver of up to 50%, register early as only the first 25 registrants get 50% off. for more details, visit http://launchsiliconvalley.org/agenda
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Change #2271
2010-03-12
17:28:04
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Open Source Bridge 2010
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Change #2270
2010-03-12
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Portland Art Museum, Mark Building
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Change #2269
2010-03-12
17:19:32
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Oregon Technology Awards
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TECHAMERICA OREGON TECHNOLOGY AWARDS PROGRAM
Thursday, May 6, 2010
5:30 pm â 9:00 pm
Portland Art Museum, Kridel Grand Ballroom
1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, Oregon 97205
THE AWARDS PROGRAM
This premier event celebrates excellence and achievement in the regionâs technology industry and honors one outstanding Technology Executive of the Year. In addition, five individual industry segment and product awards will be presented during the evening, recognizing recipients for their accomplishments, leadership and commitment to the community and industry. The Technology Executive of the Year will be announced in early February, 2010. Three finalists in the individual award categories will be announced prior to the event. |
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TECHAMERICA OREGON TECHNOLOGY AWARDS PROGRAM
Thursday, May 6, 2010
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Portland Art Museum, Kridel Grand Ballroom
1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, Oregon 97205
THE AWARDS PROGRAM
This premier event celebrates excellence and achievement in the region’s technology industry and honors one outstanding Technology Executive of the Year. In addition, five individual industry segment and product awards will be presented during the evening, recognizing recipients for their accomplishments, leadership and commitment to the community and industry. The Technology Executive of the Year will be announced in early February, 2010. Three finalists in the individual award categories will be announced prior to the event. |
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Change #2268
2010-03-12
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Kenny & Zukes
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Change #2267
2010-03-12
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PDXBreakfast Tweetup
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Change #2266
2010-03-12
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J-P thinks spring break in a warm location with Big and Little C trumps PDXBreakfast. We know otherwise. We will be eating tasty breakfast reminiscent of my youth in NY, while J-P's clan eats fresh topical fruit. I mean, which would you choose?
But wait, there's more. As a bialy expert (I grew up eating them from THE bialy source in NY and read Mimi Sheraton's "The Bialy Eaters"), I will be critiquing Kenny & Zuke's bialys for your entertainment.
If that isn't enough of an incentive, then you clearly just have no idea what you are missing. |
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Change #2265
2010-03-12
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Change #2264
2010-03-11
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Ultimate SEO Mastery Workshop - 3-Day Advanced
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Join Colleen Wright of the Search Engine Academy of Oregon as she teaches the latest search engine marketing tips and tactics. In this 3-day course you will learn advanced strategies to capture your target market through the power of the search engines and the strength of compelling content.
SEO Training Course Day 1
* Review the 6-step optimization process taught in the Essentials class to help you retain this important information.
* Work on advanced keyword research strategies.
* Learn techniques that will help you write effective sales copy that gets results.
* Understand how the personalization of search results is changing the rules.
* Find out the best approaches for setting up a blog and learn about the art of blogging.
* Creative ideas for implementing user generated content (UGC).
* More custom website reviews.
SEO Training Course Day 2
* What is Latent Semantic Indexing and how can it help my website?
* How to develop a unique selling proposition that retains your visitor's interest and gets them digging deeper into our web sites.
* Why are database driven sites unique when it comes to SEO and how can we make sure we get maximum advantage from SEO?
* What is Social Media Marketing and how can it help boost sales?
* How to quickly gain exposure in Google, Yahoo!, and others within 24 to 48 hours
* What is Pay Per Click and who are the players?
* Learn how to implement Google Analytics on your website and why this is a must!
* Find out about the tools offered by the search engines to increase your web site's success
SEO Training Course Day 3
* Learn about competitive intelligence and multi-variate analysis and how these tools can help increase your website's rankings
* Learn about web analytics and how to analyze your progress with ClickTracks
* Learn the power of article marketing
* What problems might your site run in to and how can they be fixed? Will talk about technical issues that come up.
* Sure fire strategies to build your SEO business
* Group Q&A
* Final Exam
* Wrap-up and awards
See the website for information on the 5-day Comprehensive course that combines the 2-day Essentials and the 3-day Advanced course material.
Contact:
Colleen Wright
Phone: 503-530-8178
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.sea-oregon.com |
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Ultimate SEO Mastery Workshop - 2-Day Essentials
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Join Colleen Wright of the Search Engine Academy of Oregon as she teaches the latest search engine marketing tips and tactics. In this 2-day course you will learn the essentials of getting your website indexed appropriately and quickly.
SEO Training Course Day 1
* 2-Day Beginner's Class Discover a complete 6-step system for performing effective search engine marketing
* Learn how to perform keyword research that will attract your target market
* Write content that will turn visitors into customers
* Find out the importance of keyword placement on your web pages and where to actually place the keywords
* Discover how to improve your Click-through Ratios
SEO Training Course Day 2
* Learn optimal techniques to get your pages indexed by the Search Engines.
* Find out what it takes to monitor your progress and the tools to help you.
* Understand the benefits of working with ranges of pages.
* Discover what it takes to stay out of trouble with the search engines by learning about anti-spamming guidelines.
* Learn why submitting your site to directories is important and how to choose the correct directories.
* What is Link Popularity and why is it important.
* Receive internal and external link building strategies that will make it easier for the search engines to find your web pages.
* Learn about the missing element in SEO: Creativity and find out how you too can get your creative juices flowing!
* Get your site reviewed and walk away with a customized action-plan to get your website optimized for maximum performance.
* Learn about technologies that can improve your conversion rates and capture phone calls right from your web site.
See the website for information on the 5-day Comprehensive course that combines the 2-day Essentials and the 3-day Advanced course material.
Contact:
Colleen Wright
Phone: 503-530-8178
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.sea-oregon.com
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Change #2262
2010-03-11
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pdxruby: Ruby fixtures alternatives exploration and dinner
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Join a few Ruby programmers for dinner to explore alternatives to fixtures for use in tests.
We'd like to co-present our findings at the next pdxruby meeting.
Libraries we'd like to explore include factory_girl, machinist, and others: http://www.ruby-toolbox.com/categories/rails_fixture_replacement.html
We can use existing open source Ruby software to experiment with, by making a branch, trying out the library, and requesting a merge if we like the changes. Apps we can contribute to include http://calagator.org , http://openconferenceware.org and http://pdxruby.org. |
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Change #2261
2010-03-11
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Certified ScrumMaster Training
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SolutionsIQ Certified ScrumMaster Training gives you all the tools and information you need to get started with Scrum and Agile. Delivered by SolutionsIQ’s world-renowned Certified ScrumMaster Trainers, this course shares time-tested practices for managing Product Backlogs, planning your releases and iterations (Sprints), and tracking and reporting progress.
You’ll learn how to lead Sprint Planning meetings, Daily Scrum meetings, Sprint Review meetings, Sprint Retrospectives, and much more.
Contact:
Rachel Kjack
503.867.0742 |
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Change #2260
2010-03-11
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Someday Lounge
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Change #2259
2010-03-11
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OEN SwapMeet - March
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2010-03-11
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2010-03-11
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Ironstone Bank
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Change #2256
2010-03-11
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OEN CEO Roundtable with Frank Helle: Perspectives on Boards of Directors
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Frank Helle, CEO of Axian, Inc., will lead an interactive discussion that will help entrepreneurs gain some insightful perspectives on Boards of Directors. Come share your challenges, observations and successes with other CEOs of emerging businesses. The group will discuss strategies for selecting, structuring and making your board more effective. You will also receive a high-level recap of the discussion from Frank.
Open only to CEOs or Presidents of currently operating companies that have employees. Box lunch will be served. This program is limited to 12 participants, and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Speaker: Frank Helle, Axian, Inc. - www.axian.com
Frank Helle is CEO of Axian, Inc., a 20-year old privately-held web-services company creating collaboration portals and business intelligence (software & data). Prior to 2002 he was a senior global manager at Monsanto Company. During that career he lived in Brussels Belgium for 5 years managing manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain for Europe, Middle East, and Africa. He then lived in Singapore for 5 years as Asia-Pacific Managing Director for 3 Monsanto Divisions.
Frank's leadership helps organizations realize more of their full potential, and often focuses on turnarounds and turbo-charging growth.
Aside from positioning Axian to be "built to last," Frank mentors and coaches local CXOs to help them compete in the global marketplace and create more jobs in Oregon. Frank is an active Board Director of Oregon's Association for Corporate Growth as Chair Emeritus & Past-President, is an active Board Director of Oregonâs high tech trade association,Tech America, and is an active volunteer with the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network - chairing the CEO Roundtable. |
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Open only to CEOs or Presidents of currently operating companies that have employees. Box lunch will be served. This program is limited to 12 participants, and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Speaker: Frank Helle, Axian, Inc. - www.axian.com
Frank Helle is CEO of Axian, Inc., a 20-year old privately-held web-services company creating collaboration portals and business intelligence (software & data). Prior to 2002 he was a senior global manager at Monsanto Company. During that career he lived in Brussels Belgium for 5 years managing manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain for Europe, Middle East, and Africa. He then lived in Singapore for 5 years as Asia-Pacific Managing Director for 3 Monsanto Divisions.
Frank's leadership helps organizations realize more of their full potential, and often focuses on turnarounds and turbo-charging growth.
Aside from positioning Axian to be "built to last," Frank mentors and coaches local CXOs to help them compete in the global marketplace and create more jobs in Oregon. Frank is an active Board Director of Oregon's Association for Corporate Growth as Chair Emeritus & Past-President, is an active Board Director of Oregon’s high tech trade association,Tech America, and is an active volunteer with the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network - chairing the CEO Roundtable. |
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2010-03-11
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Beaverton Library
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2010-03-11
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Business Plan Development Seminar - April
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2010-03-11
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Best Western Hood River Inn
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2010-03-11
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Gorge Angel Conference
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You are invited to join us at the 3rd Gorge Angel Conference 2010. This is an event that will match up the Columbia Gorgeâs brightest emerging companies with qualified investors.
Come enjoy lunch, a keynote presentation and network with entrepreneurs and members of the local business community. Watch companies compete for an investment prize of at least $100,000 and enjoy the one-minute pitch competition where companies compete for additional exposure. To date a total of $205,000 has been invested in Pistil Designs and eProduce Sales, both in Hood River. Get a glimpse of the trends of emerging business at this fun event that celebrates the entrepreneurial nature of the Gorge. We hope to see you at the event on April 27, 2010.
Event Details
Date and Time: April 27th, 2010, 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Best Western Hood River Inn, 1108 E. Marina Way Hood River, OR
Prices: Participant Registrations @ $75 per person ($100 after April 22nd, 2010)
Business Presenters must register by contacting Nick Kraemer at Hood River County ([email protected]). |
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You are invited to join us at the 3rd Gorge Angel Conference 2010. This is an event that will match up the Columbia Gorge’s brightest emerging companies with qualified investors.
Come enjoy lunch, a keynote presentation and network with entrepreneurs and members of the local business community. Watch companies compete for an investment prize of at least $100,000 and enjoy the one-minute pitch competition where companies compete for additional exposure. To date a total of $205,000 has been invested in Pistil Designs and eProduce Sales, both in Hood River. Get a glimpse of the trends of emerging business at this fun event that celebrates the entrepreneurial nature of the Gorge. We hope to see you at the event on April 27, 2010.
Event Details
Date and Time: April 27th, 2010, 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Best Western Hood River Inn, 1108 E. Marina Way Hood River, OR
Prices: Participant Registrations @ $75 per person ($100 after April 22nd, 2010)
Business Presenters must register by contacting Nick Kraemer at Hood River County ([email protected]). |
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2010-03-11
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OEN 2010 Executive Series
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The OEN 2010 Executive Series provides entrepreneurial executives a refresher course on five elements critical to the success of any business, including:
* Understanding Financial Statements
* Selecting the Correct Legal Entity for your Company
* Human Resources Legal Compliance
* Marketing your Company Successfully to Potential Stakeholders
* Developing a Sales Process
This five-week educational series is designed to offer entrepreneurs access to industry professionals via interactive and engaging sessions. Space is limited to the first 20 attendees to register. Seasoned industry professionals will conduct a two-hour session focused on a specific topic (see above). The session will include a prepared presentation on the topic, with plenty of time set aside for interaction between the attendees.
When: Every Tuesday, starting April 6 and concluding May 4, from 7:30am to 9:30am
Where: Perkins Coie, 1120 NW Couch, 10th Floor, Portland, OR 97209
Refreshments: Perkins Coie has generously agreed to provide pastries and refreshments.
Parking: No validation of parking will be granted. Perkins Coieâs offices are located in the Brewery Block section of the Pearl District. The office is one block from the street car and both garage and street parking are available.
Pricing: $195 for OEN members for the entire 5-week Executive Series; $325 for non-members (includes a one-year individual OEN membership) |
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The OEN 2010 Executive Series provides entrepreneurial executives a refresher course on five elements critical to the success of any business, including:
* Understanding Financial Statements
* Selecting the Correct Legal Entity for your Company
* Human Resources Legal Compliance
* Marketing your Company Successfully to Potential Stakeholders
* Developing a Sales Process
This five-week educational series is designed to offer entrepreneurs access to industry professionals via interactive and engaging sessions. Space is limited to the first 20 attendees to register. Seasoned industry professionals will conduct a two-hour session focused on a specific topic (see above). The session will include a prepared presentation on the topic, with plenty of time set aside for interaction between the attendees.
When: Every Tuesday, starting April 6 and concluding May 4, from 7:30am to 9:30am
Where: Perkins Coie, 1120 NW Couch, 10th Floor, Portland, OR 97209
Refreshments: Perkins Coie has generously agreed to provide pastries and refreshments.
Parking: No validation of parking will be granted. Perkins Coie’s offices are located in the Brewery Block section of the Pearl District. The office is one block from the street car and both garage and street parking are available.
Pricing: $195 for OEN members for the entire 5-week Executive Series; $325 for non-members (includes a one-year individual OEN membership) |
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2010-03-11
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Open Source Bridge Work Sprint
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This week:
Please join us Saturday, March 13, 2010 beginning at 11:00 am for a Volunteer Work Sprint.
Stuff we'll work on:
* Contacting User Groups, potential speakers
* Formulating blog posts for posting audio content
* Strategizing around sponsorships
* Possible Tech-team hackery around systems, OCW
* Creative ways of using $100 worth of Adwords
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This week:
Please join us Saturday, March 13, 2010 beginning at 11:00 am for a Volunteer Work Sprint.
Stuff we'll work on:
* Contacting User Groups, potential speakers
* Formulating blog posts for posting audio content
* Strategizing around sponsorships
* Programming improvements for OpenConferenceWare
* Creative ways of using $100 worth of Adwords
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Change #2249
2010-03-11
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Development of Social Capital: Successful Careers and Innovative Products Though Professional Activities
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Jim Isaak, IEEE Computer Society President, will share his experiences and research on the benefits of professional involvement outside of work.
Professional activities outside of work provide opportunities and benefits for engineers and their employers that are not fully appreciated for their positive impact on careers and contribution to their employer.
Involvement in professional activities allows individuals to develop skills and expertise that enables them to leverage their technical skills. Helping organize meetings, with program planning or peer review, chairing committees or being elected to the Board of Directors provides opportunities to learn and develop a robust professional network. Volunteering develops problem solving, team work and leadership skills at a minimal cost. Innovation is enhanced by exposure to new and complementary technologies and professional relationships that would not otherwise occur.
John Hagel, noted business writer and management consultant, summarizes the benefits of social capital and social networks: â⦠the focus of value creation is effective participation in knowledge flows, which are constantly being renewed. Finding ways to connect with people and institutions possessing new knowledge becomes increasingly important⦠The more your company or country can connect with relevant and diverse sources to create new knowledge, the more it will thrive. And if you donât, others will.â
After the presentation join us for a beer.
Speaker:
Jim Isaak is recently retired from Southern New Hampshire University. His research focused on how social capital is developed and influenced through interactions in professional activities, including professional societies, standards committees, and on-line communities.
Jim is the 2010 IEEE Computer Society President. He is also a member of the Board of Governors of the Society for the Social Implications of Technology and has been a director of the IEEE.
His industry experience includes Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), Charles River Data Systems, Data General, Intel, Calma and IBM. He chaired the POSIX/UNIX standards committee for 15 years.
He has a BS in Computer Studies and a MSEE in Computer Engineering from Stanford.
Date/Time:
Tuesday, March 16, 2010, Networking: 7:00 - 7:30; Presentation: 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Location:
Intel Jones Farm Conference Center auditorium (between JF3 and JF4)
Directions:
http://www.intel.com/community/tour/oregon/directions.htm/
Contact:
John Prohodsky: jpro [[at]] dsl-only.net, (503) 510-2787
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Jim Isaak, IEEE Computer Society President, will share his experiences and research on the benefits of professional involvement outside of work.
Professional activities outside of work provide opportunities and benefits for engineers and their employers that are not fully appreciated for their positive impact on careers and contribution to their employer.
Involvement in professional activities allows individuals to develop skills and expertise that enables them to leverage their technical skills. Helping organize meetings, with program planning or peer review, chairing committees or being elected to the Board of Directors provides opportunities to learn and develop a robust professional network. Volunteering develops problem solving, team work and leadership skills at a minimal cost. Innovation is enhanced by exposure to new and complementary technologies and professional relationships that would not otherwise occur.
John Hagel, noted business writer and management consultant, summarizes the benefits of social capital and social networks: “… the focus of value creation is effective participation in knowledge flows, which are constantly being renewed. Finding ways to connect with people and institutions possessing new knowledge becomes increasingly important… The more your company or country can connect with relevant and diverse sources to create new knowledge, the more it will thrive. And if you don’t, others will.”
After the presentation join us for a beer.
Speaker:
Jim Isaak is recently retired from Southern New Hampshire University. His research focused on how social capital is developed and influenced through interactions in professional activities, including professional societies, standards committees, and on-line communities.
Jim is the 2010 IEEE Computer Society President. He is also a member of the Board of Governors of the Society for the Social Implications of Technology and has been a director of the IEEE.
His industry experience includes Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), Charles River Data Systems, Data General, Intel, Calma and IBM. He chaired the POSIX/UNIX standards committee for 15 years.
He has a BS in Computer Studies and a MSEE in Computer Engineering from Stanford.
Date/Time:
Tuesday, March 16, 2010, Networking: 7:00 - 7:30; Presentation: 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Location:
Intel Jones Farm Conference Center auditorium (between JF3 and JF4)
Directions:
http://www.intel.com/community/tour/oregon/directions.htm/
Contact:
John Prohodsky: jpro [[at]] dsl-only.net, (503) 510-2787
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2010-03-11
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Development of Social Capital: Successful Careers and Innovative Products Though Professional Activities
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2010-03-11
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Development of Social Capital: Successful Careers and Innovative Products Though Professional Activities
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Jim Isaak, IEEE Computer Society President, will share his experiences and research on the benefits of professional involvement outside of work.
Professional activities outside of work provide opportunities and benefits for engineers and their employers that are not fully appreciated for their positive impact on careers and contribution to their employer.
Involvement in professional activities allows individuals to develop skills and expertise that enables them to leverage their technical skills. Helping organize meetings, with program planning or peer review, chairing committees or being elected to the Board of Directors provides opportunities to learn and develop a robust professional network. Volunteering develops problem solving, team work and leadership skills at a minimal cost. Innovation is enhanced by exposure to new and complementary technologies and professional relationships that would not otherwise occur.
â⦠the focus of value creation is effective participation in knowledge flows, which are constantly being renewed.
âFinding ways to connect with people and institutions possessing new knowledge becomes increasingly importantâ¦â
"⦠the more your company or country can connect with relevant and diverse sources to create new knowledge, the more it will thrive. And if you donât, others will.â
- John Hagel, business writer and management consultant
Speaker:
Jim Isaak is recently retired from Southern New Hampshire University. His research focused on how social capital is developed and influenced through interactions in professional activities, including professional societies, standards committees, and on-line communities.
Jim is the 2010 IEEE Computer Society President. He is also a member of the Board of Governors of the Society for the Social Implications of Technology and has been a director of the IEEE.
His industry experience includes Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), Charles River Data Systems, Data General, Intel, Calma and IBM. He chaired the POSIX/UNIX standards committee for 15 years.
He has a BS in Computer Studies and a MSEE in Computer Engineering from Stanford.
Date/Time:
Tuesday, March 16, 2010, Networking: 7:00 - 7:30; Presentation: 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Location:
Intel Jones Farm Conference Center auditorium (between JF3 and JF4)
Directions:
http://www.intel.com/community/tour/oregon/directions.htm/
Contact:
John Prohodsky: jpro [[at]] dsl-only.net, (503) 510-2787
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Jim Isaak, IEEE Computer Society President, will share his experiences and research on the benefits of professional involvement outside of work.
Professional activities outside of work provide opportunities and benefits for engineers and their employers that are not fully appreciated for their positive impact on careers and contribution to their employer.
Involvement in professional activities allows individuals to develop skills and expertise that enables them to leverage their technical skills. Helping organize meetings, with program planning or peer review, chairing committees or being elected to the Board of Directors provides opportunities to learn and develop a robust professional network. Volunteering develops problem solving, team work and leadership skills at a minimal cost. Innovation is enhanced by exposure to new and complementary technologies and professional relationships that would not otherwise occur.
John Hagel, noted business writer and management consultant, summarizes the benefits of social capital and social networks: â⦠the focus of value creation is effective participation in knowledge flows, which are constantly being renewed. Finding ways to connect with people and institutions possessing new knowledge becomes increasingly important⦠The more your company or country can connect with relevant and diverse sources to create new knowledge, the more it will thrive. And if you donât, others will.â
After the presentation join us for a beer.
Speaker:
Jim Isaak is recently retired from Southern New Hampshire University. His research focused on how social capital is developed and influenced through interactions in professional activities, including professional societies, standards committees, and on-line communities.
Jim is the 2010 IEEE Computer Society President. He is also a member of the Board of Governors of the Society for the Social Implications of Technology and has been a director of the IEEE.
His industry experience includes Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), Charles River Data Systems, Data General, Intel, Calma and IBM. He chaired the POSIX/UNIX standards committee for 15 years.
He has a BS in Computer Studies and a MSEE in Computer Engineering from Stanford.
Date/Time:
Tuesday, March 16, 2010, Networking: 7:00 - 7:30; Presentation: 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Location:
Intel Jones Farm Conference Center auditorium (between JF3 and JF4)
Directions:
http://www.intel.com/community/tour/oregon/directions.htm/
Contact:
John Prohodsky: jpro [[at]] dsl-only.net, (503) 510-2787
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2010-03-11
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2010-03-11
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Business Plan Development Seminar - April
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This seminar reviews all components of an effective, compelling business plan. You'll learn from two seasoned OEN experts why certain information is important and how your audience will evaluate what you present. Besides learning what is critical to include in an effective business, you'll take away valuable handouts and a listing of key resources.
Registration is required, and space is limited to 15 entrepreneurs.
When: Thursday, April 29th
Time: 4:00 - 6:15 PM
Where: Beaverton Library, 12375 SW 5th St, Meeting Room B, Beaverton, Oregon 97005 (corner of SW 5th St. and SW Hall Blvd)
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2010-03-11
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Beaverton Library
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2010-03-11
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Best Western Hood River Inn
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Change #2242
2010-03-11
09:50:44
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Gorge Angel Conference
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You are invited to join us at the 3rd Gorge Angel Conference 2010. This is an event that will match up the Columbia Gorgeâs brightest emerging companies with qualified investors.
Come enjoy lunch, a keynote presentation and network with entrepreneurs and members of the local business community. Watch companies compete for an investment prize of at least $100,000 and enjoy the one-minute pitch competition where companies compete for additional exposure. To date a total of $205,000 has been invested in Pistil Designs and eProduce Sales, both in Hood River. Get a glimpse of the trends of emerging business at this fun event that celebrates the entrepreneurial nature of the Gorge. We hope to see you at the event on April 27, 2010.
Event Details
Date and Time: April 27th, 2010, 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Best Western Hood River Inn, 1108 E. Marina Way Hood River, OR
Prices: Participant Registrations @ $75 per person ($100 after April 22nd, 2010)
Business Presenters must register by contacting Nick Kraemer at Hood River County ([email protected]). |
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2010-03-11
09:50:43
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Change #2240
2010-03-11
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TBD Vancouver
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Change #2239
2010-03-11
09:47:51
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Development of Social Capital: Successful Careers and Innovative Products Though Professional Activities
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Jim Isaak, IEEE Computer Society President, will share his experiences and research on the benefits of professional involvement outside of work.
Professional activities outside of work provide opportunities and benefits for engineers and their employers that are not fully appreciated for their positive impact on careers and contribution to their employer.
Involvement in professional activities allows individuals to develop skills and expertise that enables them to leverage their technical skills. Helping organize meetings, with program planning or peer review, chairing committees or being elected to the Board of Directors provides opportunities to learn and develop a robust professional network. Volunteering develops problem solving, team work and leadership skills at a minimal cost. Innovation is enhanced by exposure to new and complementary technologies and professional relationships that would not otherwise occur.
â⦠the focus of value creation is effective participation in knowledge flows, which are constantly being renewed.
âFinding ways to connect with people and institutions possessing new knowledge becomes increasingly importantâ¦â
"⦠the more your company or country can connect with relevant and diverse sources to create new knowledge, the more it will thrive. And if you donât, others will.â
- John Hagel, business writer and management consultant
Speaker:
Jim Isaak is recently retired from Southern New Hampshire University. His research focused on how social capital is developed and influenced through interactions in professional activities, including professional societies, standards committees, and on-line communities.
Jim is the 2010 IEEE Computer Society President. He is also a member of the Board of Governors of the Society for the Social Implications of Technology and has been a director of the IEEE.
His industry experience includes Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), Charles River Data Systems, Data General, Intel, Calma and IBM. He chaired the POSIX/UNIX standards committee for 15 years.
He has a BS in Computer Studies and a MSEE in Computer Engineering from Stanford.
Date/Time:
Tuesday, March 16, 2010, Networking: 7:00 - 7:30; Presentation: 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Location:
Intel Jones Farm Conference Center auditorium (between JF3 and JF4)
Directions:
http://www.intel.com/community/tour/oregon/directions.htm/
Contact:
John Prohodsky: jpro [[at]] dsl-only.net, (503) 510-2787
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Change #2238
2010-03-11
09:47:43
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SW Washington PubTalk™
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The Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council (SWWDC) is partnering with the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) to bring a vital connection with the world of entrepreneurship to Southwest WA. We are leveraging the network and expertise of OEN to support innovation and growth.
OEN entrepreneurs tell good stories. They have to if they want their business to succeed. They also need access to information, contacts and capital. The OEN PubTalk™ is a great starting place for entrepreneurs to find just that.
OEN's PubTalk™, held the second Wednesday of every month (except July and December), is a unique mix of educational panel discussions delivered by successful entrepreneurs, investors or business experts combined with opportunities for entrepreneurs to gain expertise in delivering investment pitches. Entrepreneurs can present as a featured company at a monthly PubTalk or they can compete in OEN's Seed Oregon PubTalk™ competition.
During the monthly PubTalk's™, OEN selects two emerging entrepreneurs to present their five-minute pitch on who they are, and what they do in front of a live audience of experienced entrepreneurs. Presenting Northwest business entrepreneurs receive feedback on their products, services, business model, marketing strategy, or other integral component of their business. The objective is to leverage the strength and experience of the community, providing an invaluable learning opportunity for young entrepreneurs. |
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2010-03-11
09:47:41
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TBD Vancouver
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2010-03-11
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Ironstone Bank
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Change #2235
2010-03-11
09:44:04
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OEN CEO Roundtable with Frank Helle: Perspectives on Boards of Directors
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Frank Helle, CEO of Axian, Inc., will lead an interactive discussion that will help entrepreneurs gain some insightful perspectives on Boards of Directors. Come share your challenges, observations and successes with other CEOs of emerging businesses. The group will discuss strategies for selecting, structuring and making your board more effective. You will also receive a high-level recap of the discussion from Frank.
Open only to CEOs or Presidents of currently operating companies that have employees. Box lunch will be served. This program is limited to 12 participants, and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Speaker: Frank Helle, Axian, Inc. - www.axian.com
Frank Helle is CEO of Axian, Inc., a 20-year old privately-held web-services company creating collaboration portals and business intelligence (software & data). Prior to 2002 he was a senior global manager at Monsanto Company. During that career he lived in Brussels Belgium for 5 years managing manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain for Europe, Middle East, and Africa. He then lived in Singapore for 5 years as Asia-Pacific Managing Director for 3 Monsanto Divisions.
Frank's leadership helps organizations realize more of their full potential, and often focuses on turnarounds and turbo-charging growth.
Aside from positioning Axian to be "built to last," Frank mentors and coaches local CXOs to help them compete in the global marketplace and create more jobs in Oregon. Frank is an active Board Director of Oregon's Association for Corporate Growth as Chair Emeritus & Past-President, is an active Board Director of Oregonâs high tech trade association,Tech America, and is an active volunteer with the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network - chairing the CEO Roundtable. |
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2010-03-11
09:44:03
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Ironstone Bank
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Change #2233
2010-03-11
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OEN 2010 Executive Series
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The OEN 2010 Executive Series provides entrepreneurial executives a refresher course on five elements critical to the success of any business, including:
* Understanding Financial Statements
* Selecting the Correct Legal Entity for your Company
* Human Resources Legal Compliance
* Marketing your Company Successfully to Potential Stakeholders
* Developing a Sales Process
This five-week educational series is designed to offer entrepreneurs access to industry professionals via interactive and engaging sessions. Space is limited to the first 20 attendees to register. Seasoned industry professionals will conduct a two-hour session focused on a specific topic (see above). The session will include a prepared presentation on the topic, with plenty of time set aside for interaction between the attendees.
When: Every Tuesday, starting April 6 and concluding May 4, from 7:30am to 9:30am
Where: Perkins Coie, 1120 NW Couch, 10th Floor, Portland, OR 97209
Refreshments: Perkins Coie has generously agreed to provide pastries and refreshments.
Parking: No validation of parking will be granted. Perkins Coieâs offices are located in the Brewery Block section of the Pearl District. The office is one block from the street car and both garage and street parking are available.
Pricing: $195 for OEN members for the entire 5-week Executive Series; $325 for non-members (includes a one-year individual OEN membership) |
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2010-03-11
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Someday Lounge 125 NW 5th Ave
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