BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20090308T020000 RDATE:20090308T020000 RDATE:20100314T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20091101T020000 RDATE:20091101T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090426T233332Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090427T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090427T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090426T233332Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090427T224122Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457036 DESCRIPTION:With 12 years in mobile and smartphone development\, four rou nds of funding and modestly successful products\, Elia Freedman brings a unique perspective to the rise of iPhone's AppStore and growing a busin ess. \;\n \;\nIn this presentation he lays out what he's learned a nd how that has impacted current business decisions as he attempts to re -build Infinity Softworks.\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http: //calagator.org/events/1250457036 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2496038 SUMMARY:Building an iPhone Business LOCATION:AboutUs: 107 SE Washington St.\, Suite 520\, Portland Oregon 972 14 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090421T220623Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090429T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090429T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090421T220623Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090421T220851Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457018 DESCRIPTION:The Oregon Growth Account\, Oregon Investment Fund\, and many  other investment companies are constantly looking for promising opportu nities to  invest in Oregon.    \;\n  \;\nThat is why STATE TREA SURER BEN WESTLUND Is  hosting  the Big  Idea  Bash! \;\n  \;\nT he Big Idea Bash will be a social event that will introduce the managers who invest on behalf of Oregon to people with ideas for Oregon's next s uccess stories - people like you. You'll even be able to network and so licit feedback in a "\;speed dating"\; kind of format.\n\nTags: tvg\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457 018 URL:http://www.ost.state.or.us/BigBash/BigBash.asp SUMMARY:Big Idea Bash 2 LOCATION:Olympic Mills Commerce Center: 107 Se Washington St\, Portland O R 97214 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081212T175325Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090501T220000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090501T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081212T175325Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090430T063644Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456223 DESCRIPTION:May 1: 6pm - 10pm \;\nMay 2: 9am - 10pm \;\n \;\nRSV P at Upcoming: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1435924\n\nTags: tvg\, le gionoftech\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/ 1250456223 URL:http://barcamp.org/BarCampPortland SUMMARY:BarCampPortland III (day 1) LOCATION:CubeSpace [ *sniff* out of business 12 June 2009]: 622 SE Grand Ave.\, Portland Oregon 97214 USA SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090426T222957Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090507T150000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090507T133000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090426T222957Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090426T222957Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457035 DESCRIPTION:Join us at OTBC for the live webcast of this MIT Enterprise F orum program. The Energy Industry. An area for growth\, a target for sti mulus\, and innovations that can potentially save money and the environm ent. \;\nJoin the MIT Enterprise Forum for a fast-paced and "\;e nergetic"\; discussion of energy that will cover: \;\n- which se ctors are the current hot trends \;\n- what areas are the funders mo st interested in \;\n- what hype to believe and what to ignore \ ;\n- what the government's role is in stimulating growth \;\n- what will transpire over the next 2\, 5\, 10+ years \;\n \;\nYou can re ad more details at this link .\n\nTags: ostartupskey\, energy\n\nImport ed from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457035 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/10272216/ SUMMARY:Energy Entrepreneurship and Innovation LOCATION:OTBC [Old location\, do not use!]: 12725 Sw Millikan Way\, Suite 101\, Beaverton OR 97005 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090217T195506Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090507T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090507T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090217T195506Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110321T184803Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456719 DESCRIPTION:This premier event celebrates excellence and achievement in t he region’s technology industry and honors one outstanding Technology Ex ecutive of the Year. In addition\, five individual industry segment and product awards will be presented during the evening\, recognizing recipi ents for their accomplishments\, leadership and commitment to the commun ity and industry. \;\n \;\n$2500 for a table of 10\; $250 for a s ingle ticket \;\n \;\nAWARD CATEGORIES \;\nTechnology Executive of the Year \;\nSystem/Hardware Company of the Year \;\nSoftware Company of the Year \;\nTechnology-Service Company of the Year \;\ nEmerging Company of the Year \;\nCool Product of the Year \;\n\n\ nTags: oregon tech awards\, aea\, technology\, software\, sao\, emerging company\, tvg\, techamerica\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://cal agator.org/events/1250456719 URL:http://www.oregontechawards.com/ SUMMARY:Oregon Tech Awards LOCATION:Portland Art Museum: 1219 SW Park Avenue\, Portland Oregon 97205 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081112T005642Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090514T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090514T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081112T005642Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081112T005642Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456133 DESCRIPTION:The first annual Willamette Angel Conference will be held \;\n \;\nThursday May 14\, 2009 \;\n \;\nwith the goal of conne cting early stage and seed businesses with Angel investors. The Willamet te Valley boasts a high number of businesses that highlight the rugged i ndividuality\, forward thinking\, technology and entrepreneurship that a re part of Oregon's proud heritage. \;\n \;\nAttendees will includ e members of organized angel groups\, individual angels\, prospective an gels\, and early-stage investment firms as well as entrepreneurial ventu res and start ups interested in obtaining angel funding. \;\n \;\n Goals of the Willamette Angel Conference \;\n \;\n * To increas e the amount of seed capital available in the Willamette Valley \;\n * To highlight entrepreneurial ventures and provide them with possibl e opportunities for funding \;\n * To showcase some of our angel f unded companies \;\n * To demonstrate our commitment to building a strong economy in the Willamette Valley \;\n \;\nWho should atten d \;\n \;\nInventors/Researchers/IP Holders: To learn more about t he start up development and funding process\, and to network to meet ent repreneurs and service providers. \;\n \;\nEntrepreneurs: To get r ecognition and possibly funding for your business. To develop and hone y our business plan and pitch with top quality preparation sessions. To ne twork with investors\, and begin conversations that will benefit your co mpany down the line. To network with inventors\, and other early stage p rofessionals. \;\n \;\nInvestors: To have access to some great bu siness investment opportunities. For new investors\, to learn how to inv est in early stage deals\, and how to feed deals to venture capitalists. \;\n \;\nVenture Capitalists: To identify top quality and up and coming early stage businesses in the Willamette Valley\, to meet seed in vestors and stay connected to other venture capitalists\, to learn more about commercialization from OSU\, UofO and Onami. \;\n \;\nServic e Providers: To introduce your business to companies making early decisi ons about the direction of their company. \;\nPoliticians: To help bu ild economic development for the local and state government. \;\n \;\nThe Conference will be held at theCH2MHill Alumni Center at Oregon S tate University on May 14\, 2009. Links provide the Agenda and directio ns to the conference.\n\nTags: tvg\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http ://calagator.org/events/1250456133 URL:http://www.willametteconference.com/ SUMMARY:Willamette Angel Conference LOCATION:CH2M HILL Alumni Center\, Corvallis: 725 SW 26th St\, Corvallis OR 97333 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081112T010917Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090519T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090519T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081112T010917Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081226T212524Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456134 DESCRIPTION:\n\nTags: tvg\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagat or.org/events/1250456134 URL:http://www.gorgeangelconference.com SUMMARY:Gorge Angel Conference 2009 SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080806T183804Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090523 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090520 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080806T183804Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090523T093437Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250455591 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Wednesday\, May 20\, 2009 at 8am through Friday\, May 22\, 2009 at 5pm.\n\nDescription:\nDiscover the future of Web design\, user experience and business strategy for three days of min d-melding on what's new in the digital world. Get a glimpse into the fut ure\, along with practical information that you can apply to your Web si te\, company and career. \;\nTicket Info: $150 - $195 before April 1s t. \n\nTags: tvg\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/e vents/1250455591 URL:http://webvisionsevent.com SUMMARY:Webvisions 2009 SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090206T030245Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090620 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090617 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090206T030245Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090206T165342Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456646 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Wednesday\, June 17\, 2009 at 8am throug h Friday\, June 19\, 2009 at 4:30pm.\n\nDescription:\nOpen Source Bridge is a three-day open source developers conference\, focused on bringing people from a range of technology backgrounds together to share their kn owledge and explore what it means to be an open source citizen. \;\n& #13\;\nIn order to create a conference that promotes cross-pollination a s well as providing space for in-depth discussion\, the tracks are divid ed into the following five areas: \;\n \;\nCooking: Useful recipe s for software development\, systems administration\, and working with o pen source. \;\n \;\nChemistry: Understanding how our systems work \, in order to improve and extend. \;\n \;\nBusiness: Building ope n source businesses that thrive. \;\n \;\nCulture: Exploring how o pen source extends through technology into our communities. \;\n \ ;\nHacks: Tinkering\, experimenting and bending the rules to make hardwa re and software do what we want. \;\n \;\nThe final day of the con ference will be structured in an unconference format\, to allow particip ants to reflect and build on the previous days' discussions.\n\nTags: op en source\, tvg\, osbridge\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calag ator.org/events/1250456646 URL:http://opensourcebridge.org SUMMARY:Open Source Bridge SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090711T081459Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090714T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090714T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090711T081459Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090711T215803Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457412 DESCRIPTION:Intellectual property rights is a hot topic in Portland\, Ore gon. With the Beer and Blog community in particular I've had several con versations about steps to take in securing exclusive rights to our idea inventions\, that intangible creativity from the mind. And what the heck is the process for getting something trademarked? Or patented? What qua lifies as a trade secret? \;\n \;\nWonder no longer. On July 14 fr om 6-8 pm Mike Cohen\, an intellectual property-focused attorney at Schw abe\, Williamson &\; Wyatt\, will be answering these questions in a F REE off-site topic discussion. Mike will also cover general IP issues re levant to bloggers\, such as copyright and trademark infringement\, as w ell as defamation. \;\n \;\nA reception from 6-6:30 with beer\, wi ne\, non-alcoholic beverages and appetizers will be served. Then\, from 6:30-7:15 Mike will talk. After that\, we have time for questions. We' ll have the room until 8 pm. \;\n \;\nThe law offices of Schwabe\, Williamson &\; Wyatt is located in the building where Oracle lives\, so remember there are two entrances: 5th and 6th Ave. If you enter fro m 5th Ave. you must go up the escalator and use an elevator in the bank of elevators located on the right to get to the 19th floor. If you ente r from 6th Ave. just walk to the last bank of elevators. \;\n \;\n Don't miss this free\, informative evening of expert advice and learn ho w to protect your work and your right to montetize your work. Rearrange your schedule if you have to and attend this Beer and Blog off-site topi c event. The free drink and food that goes along with the free IP counse ling? BONUS! \;\n \;\nWhen: Tuesday\, July 14th 6-8 pm \;\nSch edule: 6-6:30 pm beverages and appetizers\, 6:30-7:15 pm Intellectual Pr operty presentation\, 7:15-8 pm Q &\; A \;\n Location: Law offices of Schwabe\, Williamson &\; Wyatt\, 1211 SW 5th Ave. Ste. 1900\, Por tland\, OR 97204 (19th floor) \;\n Speaker: Mike Cohen\, Shareholder Schwabe\, Williamson &\; Wyatt \;\n Questions: Contact Nichole Enr iquez: nenriquez[at]schwabe.com\n\nTags: beer and blog\, off-site topic\ , intellectual property\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagato r.org/events/1250457412 URL:http://portland.beerandblog.com/2009/07/10/intellectual-property/ SUMMARY:Beer and Blog's Off-site Topic: Intellectual Property LOCATION:Pacwest Center: 1211 SW 5th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 97204 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090625T182346Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090715T110000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090715T100000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090625T182346Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090625T182346Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457348 DESCRIPTION:As with most start-ups\, there may be a significant period of time before the business becomes profitable. Therefore\, when making a list of priorities\, start-ups tend to list taxes right above "\;Get a plant service.” David Uslan\, tax shareholder in charge of Perkins an d Company's high tech niche\, will address why taxes should be moved hig her up the list\, especially in a down economy. \;\n \;\nThe busin ess decisions you make today can affect your tax situation in the future \, including where you locate your company\, what type of entity you cho ose for your company\, or even how you obtain sales. David will provide an overview of how your startup can effectively manage taxes for long-te rm success. \;\n \;\nRegistration: \;\nOEN Member: No Cost \ ;\nNon - Member:$30\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calag ator.org/events/1250457348 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=91 SUMMARY:OEN Webinar: Taxes for Startups - It isn't just about income SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090524T181638Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090715T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090715T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090524T181638Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091026T030619Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457240 DESCRIPTION:Pacific Real Estate Partners will be hosting the July install ment of Portland Lunch 2.0 on July 15. \;\n \;\n The lu nch will be held at Jive Software \, one of their clients.Thanks to Kris tin Hammond (@ FzMcFadden ) and Mark Friel of Pacific Real Estate Partne rs for connecting all the dots. \;\n \;\n Lunch 2.0 is a Valley phenomenon that you can read about at lunch20.com \, and we're putting a PDX stamp on it. \;\n \;\n You can follow al l things Portland Lunch 2.0 an the Silicon Florist . \;\n \; \n Are you vegan or vegetarian? Please leave a comment so we can pl an food accordingly. Thanks.\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: htt p://calagator.org/events/1250457240 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2763770/ SUMMARY:Lunch 2.0 hosted by Pacific Real Estate Partners at Jive LOCATION:Jive Software: 915 SW Stark St.\, Suite 400\, Portland Oregon 97 205 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090220T163818Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090716T220000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090716T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090220T163818Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090711T223818Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456730 DESCRIPTION:Save the date! Ignite Portland 6 will happen on Thursday\, Ju ly 16\, 2009\, at the Bagdad Theater. Stay tuned to http://www.ignitepor tland.com/ for more details\, and submit YOUR talk idea now! \;\nMore details coming soon!\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://cal agator.org/events/1250456730 URL:http://www.igniteportland.com SUMMARY:Ignite Portland 6 LOCATION:Bagdad Theater and Pub: 3702 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd\, Portland Oreg on 97214 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090630T192849Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090722T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090722T113000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090630T192849Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090630T192849Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457367 DESCRIPTION:Paul Gulick\, formerly of Clarity Visual Systems and Planar\, will lead a lively discussion that will help entrepreneurs drive their organization's success. Come share your challenges\, observations and su ccesses with other CEOs of emerging businesses. \;\n \;\nWe will d iscuss the challenges of funding your company in tough times and the cre ative options you can employ to get the cash your company needs to survi ve and grow. \;\n \;\nOpen only to CEOs or Presidents of currently operating companies that have employees. Boxed lunch will be served. Th is program is limited to 12 participants\, and is available on a first-c ome\, first-served basis. \;\n \;\nRegistration: \;\nOEN Membe rs - $46 \;\nNon Members - $145\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported fro m: http://calagator.org/events/1250457367 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=92 SUMMARY:CEO Roundtable - Funding Your Company in Tough Times LOCATION:IronStone Bank : 309 SW Sixth Avenue\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090303T203924Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090723T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090723T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090303T203924Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456793 DESCRIPTION:The Internet Strategy Forum Summit is the premiere annual con ference from the Internet Strategy Forum\, a national professional assoc iation for corporate Internet executives. \;\n \;\n Att endees of the 6th annual Internet Strategy Forum Summit will engage with our keynote presenters from Intel\, Xerox\, Forrester Research and more \, who will share their insights and ideas on how to best leverage the I nternet and integrate it into overall business strategy. \;\n &# 13\;\n Visit the event Website for a complete list of confirmed pre senters. \;\n \;\n There are plenty of opportunities fo r networking with corporate Internet professionals and Internet-related product and service providers. \;\n \;\n Check out &quo t\;The Road to Chief Internet Strategist"\;\, an optional corporate Internet strategist career path symposium on July 24th\, the day after t he main conference.\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calag ator.org/events/1250456793 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2116446/ SUMMARY:Internet Strategy Forum Summit LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090711T224812Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090729T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090729T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090711T224812Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090711T224928Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457413 DESCRIPTION:Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act\, the U.S. D epartment of Energy will be awarding billions of dollars in grants\, loa ns and loan guarantees to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency . The competition for these funds has already begun. Some application deadlines are rapidly approaching. For companies interested in seeking these funds\, the time to act is now. \;\n \;\nIn this seminar\, we will provide practical tips on how to approach the U.S. Department o f Energy’s application process. Topics covered in the seminar will incl ude: \;\n \;\nTracking funding opportunities \;\nDetermining wh ich opportunities best fit your business \;\nPreparing a compelling a nd complete application \;\nPreserving the confidentiality of sensiti ve business information \;\nMinimizing delays in the application proc ess \;\nUnderstanding the ‘strings’ attached to federal funding \; \n \;\nWe hope that you or a colleague will be able to join us. For more information on our Federal Grants &\; Loans practice\, please vi sit our Web site. \;\n \;\n \;\nPortland\, OR | Wednesday\, Ju ly 29\, 2009 | 7:30 a.m. Breakfast \;\n \;\nSpace is limited. Plea se RSVP by July 22 to Annie Piggins at APiggins "\;at"\; perkins coie "\;dot"\; com. \n\nTags: ostartupskey\, cleantech\, cluster _key\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457413 URL:http://www.perkinscoie.com/EmailMarketing/ClickThroughHandler.aspx?li nk=%3ca+href%3d%22http%3a%2f%2fwww.perkinscoie.com%2ffederal_grants_loan s%2f%22%3eWeb+site%3c%2fa%3e&ruid=35843&nlid=07_09_2009_Invite_Seminar_U SDOE SUMMARY:Federal Financing for Renewable Energy & Cleantech LOCATION:Perkins Coie (PDX): 1120 Nw Couch St\, 10th Floor\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090706T174529Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090729T110000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090729T100000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090706T174529Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100730T204811Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457387 DESCRIPTION:This webinar led by Leslie Bottomly\, partner at Ater Wynne L LP\, will cover employee compensation basics for start-ups. Topics inclu de: minimum wage\, exempt versus non-exempt (overtime eligible) categori es of employment\, employees versus independent contractors\, stock opti ons\, stock\, and benefits. \;\n \;\nSpeaker: Leslie Bottomly\, Pa rtner\, Ater Wynne LLP \;\nLeslie Bottomly’s practice focuses on empl oyment matters. She regularly advises public and private employers on su ch matters as employee discipline and termination\, compliance with fami ly and medical leave\, discrimination\, wage and hour\, and other employ ment laws\, development of employee handbooks\, drug testing programs an d international issues. Serving as Ater Wynne LLP's Director of Human Re sources gives Leslie unique insight into the practical challenges employ ers face day to day. \;\n \;\nTicket Info: \;\nOEN Members: No Cost \;\nNon Members: $30\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: htt p://calagator.org/events/1250457387 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=94 SUMMARY:OEN Webinar: Employee Compensation Basics for Start Ups LOCATION:Online: placeholder for on-line events\, SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090715T172355Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090730T093000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090730T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090715T172355Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090715T172355Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457429 DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about the ins and outs of Corporate Real E state? Then sign up for the OEN workshop with Craig Reinhart of CRESAPar tners. \;\n \;\nHere is what will be covered in the workshop: \ ;\n \;\n1) It's a Tenant's Market - How can I reduce occupancy costs and maximize flexibility? \;\n2) Lease Restructuring and Tenant Cost Savings Strategies \;\n3) Green Buildings and Workplaces - What's in it for the Tenant? \;\n4) Review Operating Expense Statements and Neg otiating Operating Expense Increases \;\n5) Market Forecast - From th e Tenant's Perspective \;\n \;\nSpeaker: Craig Reinhart \;\nMr. Reinhart is the Managing Principal of CresaPartners in Portland. He has guided the Portland office of CresaPartners into a leading corporate re al estate services firm dedicated to providing “best in class” single-so urce local and national real estate services exclusively to corporate cl ients. Mr. Reinhart advises clients including WebTrends\, Lime Financial \, Flir\, NW Natural\, Vestas Wind Power\, Meritage Mortgage\, Northwest Evaluation\, Planar Systems\, Nautilus and Electro Scientific Industrie s\, to name a few. He specializes in handling both local and national pr ojects for leading corporations and has completed major projects for FLI R\, Tektronix\, NW Natural\, Vesta\, Nationwide Insurance\, Cascade Micr otech and numerous start-ups and established growth companies. Venture f unded clients include Qsent\, Smart Forest Ventures\, Fios\, Vesta\, Imo ve and SnapNames. After graduating from the University of Oregon with a B.S. in Economics in 1986\, Mr. Reinhart entered the commercial real est ate profession in Portland and quickly carved a niche as a leading provi der of exclusive corporate real estate services. Mr. Reinhart is license d as a Real Estate Broker in the States of Oregon &\; Washington. \;\n \;\nDate: Thursday\, July 30th \;\nTime: 8:00 am - 9:30 am&# 13\;\nLocation: CresaPartners Office \;\nOne SW Columbia St. \;\nS te 1610 \;\nPortland\, OR 97258- \;\nRegistration:OEN Member - $30 \;\nNon Member - $155\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http:/ /calagator.org/events/1250457429 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=99 SUMMARY: OEN Workshop - Corporate Real Estate 101 Summer School\, or What you Need to Know about Leasing Space LOCATION:CresaPartners Office : One SW Columbia St. Ste 1610\, Portland\, OR OR 97258 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090730T062733Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090804T143000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090804T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090730T062733Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090801T233132Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457494 DESCRIPTION:Startup Workouts \;\n Startup Workouts is an open-enr ollment series of 75-minute “workouts” where founders develop and streng then founder “muscles”— the fundamental business skills and problem-solv ing abilities they need to manage their startups well. \;\n \;\n Schedule &\; Topics \;\n Workouts are held in downt own Portland at NedSpace on Tuesdays (1-2:15 pm) and Thursdays (4-5:15 p m). Topics for the current July 28-August 27 series are listed below. Fo r additional info\, please contact Nick Cottle at ncottle@portlandten.co m. \;\n \;\n Workout Passes \;\n Founders can p urchase 1\, 5 or 10 workouts passes valid for the current 5-week session . Prices are $18 for 1 workout\, $75 for 5 ($15 each)\, or $130 for 10 ( $13 each). \;\n \;\n Track 1: \;\n \;\n How to Generate Revenue \;\n •1:00pm Tuesday\, July 28th – ( Instructor: Nick Cottle) \;\n \;\n Basics of Sales for Startups \;\n •1:00pm Tuesday\, August 4th – (Instructor: Nick Cottle) \;\n \;\n Market Validation Basics \;\n •1:00pm Tuesday\, August 11th – (Instructor: Carolynn Duncan) \;\n \;\n Founder/Team Accountability \;\n •1:00pm Tuesd ay\, August 18th – (Instructor: Nick Cottle) \;\n \;\n Basics of Project Management for Startups \;\n •1:00pm Tuesday\, August 25th – (Instructor: Carolynn Duncan) \;\n \;\n Track 2 \;\n \;\n Hiring\, Managing\, and Firing Cofoun ders \;\n •4:00pm Thursday\, July 30th – (Instructor: Nick Cottl e) \;\n \;\n Creating A Startup Budget &\; Realistic Financial Projections \;\n •4:00pm Thursday\, August 6th – (Ins tructor: Nick Cottle) \;\n \;\n The Fundability Matrix– What Angel/VC Investors Look For\, And How You Stack Up \;\n •4 :00pm Thursday\, August 13th – (Instructor: Carolynn Duncan) \;\n \;\n Explain Your Startup In 1 Minute Or Less \;\n •4 :00pm Thursday\, August 20th – (Instructor: Carolynn Duncan) \;\n \;\n Problem-Solving for Startups \;\n •4:00pm Thursd ay\, August 27th – (Instructor: Nick Cottle) \;\n \;\n What Founders Say About Startup Workouts \;\n \;\n &qu ot\;The Start-up Workouts that the Portland Ten’s Carolynn Duncan has re cently headed up have exposed me to thinking and practices that have bee n educational and inspiring. \;\n "\;They have been a fantas tic compliment to the George Fox MBA program that I’m currently enrolled in. The combination of the foundational information provided by this t raditional institution and the entrepreneurial education I have received by taking part in these workouts has been a great pair in preparing me to succeed in business and in life."\; \;\n \;\n -T ravis Spencer \;\n \;\n "\;I have found the Portlan dTen workout sessions to be well worth the time and cost. Our company ha s benefitted directly from specific process models as well as input and idea exchange with other entrepreneurs"\; \;\n \;\n -John-Paull Davidson\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://cal agator.org/events/1250457494 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4165755/ SUMMARY:Portland Ten Startup Workout - "Basics of Sales for Startups" LOCATION:NedSpace: 920 SW Third \, Portland Oregon 97204 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090728T182724Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090805T110000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090805T100000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090728T182724Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100730T204812Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457483 DESCRIPTION:This presentation will be a collaboration between Lee Foster and Steven Prewitt at Schwabe Williamson &\; Wyatt. Steven will prese nt on the legal framework of IP that assists in the creation of economic scarcity. That's what makes an intangible asset valuable! Lee will pres ent on the creative science behind the valuation of various types of int angible assets. \;\n \;\nSpeakers: Lee Foster and Steven Prewitt \;\n \;\nDate and Time: Wednesday August 5\, 10:00 am - 112:00 am \;\nLocation: OEN Online \;\nRegistration: Members - No Cost \ ;\nNon Members - $30 \;\n\n\nTags: oen\, webinar\, ostartupskey\n\nIm ported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457483 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=98 SUMMARY:OEN Webinar: The Principles of IP Valuation LOCATION:Online: placeholder for on-line events\, SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090719T215853Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090805T133000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090805T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090719T215853Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090727T165817Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457447 DESCRIPTION: ABOUT THE PROGRAM: \;\nThe House of Representati ves recently took historic action to rein in global warming pollution a nd jumpstart America's clean energy industries by passing the American Clean Energy and Security Act. This bill invests in energy that can’t e ver spill or run out\, will create millions of jobs at home and around the country\, and protect our planet for future generations. At a time when Oregon is faced with record unemployment\, this legislation will s pur innovation and make an immediate difference in the electric\, constr uction\, and engineering sectors. \;\nEarlier in June\, Congressman Blumenauer spent seven days in China with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi a nd a bi-partisan delegation of colleagues from the House of Representat ives on the need to address global warming. He will discuss the changes that China has made to adjust its policies to be more environmentally sensitive\, and the realization that China and the world cannot afford t o follow the path of the first industrial revolution. \;\nABOUT TH E SPEAKER: \;\nCongressman Earl Blumenauer's academic training inclu des undergraduate and law degrees from Lewis and Clark College in Portla nd. \;\n \;\nElected to the US House of Representatives in 1996\, Mr. Blumenauer has created a unique role as Congress' chief spokesperso n for Livable Communities. From 1996 - 2003\, he served on both the Int ernational Relations Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructur e Committee. Now a member of the Ways and Means Committee and the Budg et Committee\, Congressman Blumenauer also serves as Vice Chair of the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming. \;\n \;\nTickets: $20 members\, $30 non-members\, $15 students \;\n \;\ nMore info: http://www.nwchina.org/programs/090805cbn.html \;\n\n\nTa gs: china\, clean energy\, global warming\, earl blumenaur\, nw china co uncil\, cbn\, ostartupskey\, cluster_key\n\nImported from: http://calaga tor.org/events/1250457447 URL:http://www.nwchina.org/programs/090805cbn.html SUMMARY:Congressman Earl Blumenauer: China\, Global Warming\, & Clean Ene rgy LOCATION:Port of Portland: 121 NW Everett St.\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090723T162339Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090811T150000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090811T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090723T162339Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101111T204126Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457465 DESCRIPTION:Small business is the heart of Oregon's economy\, but during these difficult economic times it can be a serious challenge to find fun ding to support even the most promising companies. We cannot afford to let innovative ideas fall by the wayside because small business owners c an't access the money they need to perform research and develop and comm ercialize new products. \;\n \;\nAt more than $2.3 billion per ye ar\, the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technolog y Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs comprise the largest source of federal s upport for technological innovation in the private sector. Awardees can receive critical support for projects from early stage R&\;D through commercialization. \;\n \;\nPlease join me and other small busin ess owners\, researchers\, venture capital representatives\, and others at a one-day conference with key SBIR/STTR program managers to learn mor e about opportunities for funding your small business and to discuss upc oming changes to the SBIR/STTR program. \;\n \;\nCongressman Davi d Wu presents: \;\n \;\nFunding Innovative Research: Small Busines s Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STT R) Programs \;\n \;\nWhen: Tuesday\, August 11\, 2009 \;\n  3\;\nWhere:OHSU South Waterfront \;\n 3303 SW Bond Avenue\, Portland \;\n \;\nWhat:Panel dis cussion and breakout sessions with key SBIR/STTR program managers \;\ n \;\nPresenters from agencies including the National Institutes of Health\, National Institute of Standards and Technology\, Department of Energy\, Department of Defense\, and others will discuss how to develop a successful application for SBIR/STTR funding. Topics will include: 3\;\n \;\n·What are each agency's priorities for research topics? 3\;\n \;\n·What criteria does each agency use to select awardees? \;\n \;\n·What can applicants do to make their proposals more competi tive? \;\n \;\nThe afternoon session will include opportunities t o talk in small groups with program managers\, past and current SBIR gra ntees\, and prospective applicants. I hope you will take advantage of t his unique opportunity to learn more about this important funding resour ce for small technology businesses here in Oregon. \;\n \;\nIf y ou plan to attend\, please RSVP to Kelly Brooks at kelly.brooks "\;a t"\; mail.house.gov or 503-326-2901.\n\nTags: ostartupskey\, cluster _key\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457465 SUMMARY:Funding Innovative Research: SBIR/STIR Conference LOCATION:OHSU Center for Health & Healing: 3303 S.W. Bond Ave.\, Portland OR 97239 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090730T062824Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090811T143000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090811T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090730T062824Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090801T233239Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457495 DESCRIPTION:Startup Workouts \;\n Startup Workouts is an open-enr ollment series of 75-minute “workouts” where founders develop and streng then founder “muscles”— the fundamental business skills and problem-solv ing abilities they need to manage their startups well. \;\n \;\n Schedule &\; Topics \;\n Workouts are held in downt own Portland at NedSpace on Tuesdays (1-2:15 pm) and Thursdays (4-5:15 p m). Topics for the current July 28-August 27 series are listed below. Fo r additional info\, please contact Nick Cottle at ncottle@portlandten.co m. \;\n \;\n Workout Passes \;\n Founders can p urchase 1\, 5 or 10 workouts passes valid for the current 5-week session . Prices are $18 for 1 workout\, $75 for 5 ($15 each)\, or $130 for 10 ( $13 each). \;\n \;\n Track 1: \;\n \;\n How to Generate Revenue \;\n •1:00pm Tuesday\, July 28th – ( Instructor: Nick Cottle) \;\n \;\n Basics of Sales for Startups \;\n •1:00pm Tuesday\, August 4th – (Instructor: Nick Cottle) \;\n \;\n Market Validation Basics \;\n •1:00pm Tuesday\, August 11th – (Instructor: Carolynn Duncan) \;\n \;\n Founder/Team Accountability \;\n •1:00pm Tuesd ay\, August 18th – (Instructor: Nick Cottle) \;\n \;\n Basics of Project Management for Startups \;\n •1:00pm Tuesday\, August 25th – (Instructor: Carolynn Duncan) \;\n \;\n Track 2 \;\n \;\n Hiring\, Managing\, and Firing Cofoun ders \;\n •4:00pm Thursday\, July 30th – (Instructor: Nick Cottl e) \;\n \;\n Creating A Startup Budget &\; Realistic Financial Projections \;\n •4:00pm Thursday\, August 6th – (Ins tructor: Nick Cottle) \;\n \;\n The Fundability Matrix– What Angel/VC Investors Look For\, And How You Stack Up \;\n •4 :00pm Thursday\, August 13th – (Instructor: Carolynn Duncan) \;\n \;\n Explain Your Startup In 1 Minute Or Less \;\n •4 :00pm Thursday\, August 20th – (Instructor: Carolynn Duncan) \;\n \;\n Problem-Solving for Startups \;\n •4:00pm Thursd ay\, August 27th – (Instructor: Nick Cottle) \;\n \;\n What Founders Say About Startup Workouts \;\n \;\n &qu ot\;The Start-up Workouts that the Portland Ten’s Carolynn Duncan has re cently headed up have exposed me to thinking and practices that have bee n educational and inspiring. \;\n "\;They have been a fantas tic compliment to the George Fox MBA program that I’m currently enrolled in. The combination of the foundational information provided by this t raditional institution and the entrepreneurial education I have received by taking part in these workouts has been a great pair in preparing me to succeed in business and in life."\; \;\n \;\n -T ravis Spencer \;\n \;\n "\;I have found the Portlan dTen workout sessions to be well worth the time and cost. Our company ha s benefitted directly from specific process models as well as input and idea exchange with other entrepreneurs"\; \;\n \;\n -John-Paull Davidson\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://cal agator.org/events/1250457495 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4165764/ SUMMARY:Portland Ten Startup Workout - "Market Validation Basics" LOCATION:NedSpace: 920 SW Third \, Portland Oregon 97204 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090723T180004Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090812T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090812T113000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090723T180004Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090723T180004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457468 DESCRIPTION:This free seminar is presented by the Oregon Bioscience Assoc iation and features Gregory Milman Ph.D Director of the Office for Innov ation and Special Programs National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of NIH \;\n \;\nJoin us on August 12th\, 11:30 AM to 1:00 pm\, at the Portland State Business Accelerator\, 2828 SW Corbett Ave\, Portland. Complimentary lunch will be served. \;\n \;\nLearn how t o tap into $700 million of NIH funds. \;\n \;\nAnd find out: \; \n \;\n* How to decide between SBIR or STTR programs \;\n* What is flexible and what is not in SBIR and STTR eligibility rules \;\n* Su ccess rates for NIH applications \;\n* Difference between core techno logy and a grant application \;\n* What belongs in the Title of your application \;\n* Review criteria and how they are applied to your ap plication \;\n* What to put in your Specific Aims \;\n* Why you ne ed preliminary data \;\n* More tips you are unlikely to learn from ot her NIH staff\n\nTags: ostartupskey\, cluster_key\n\nImported from: http ://calagator.org/events/1250457468 URL:https://www.oregonbio.org/Events/EventsCalendar/tabid/104/vw/3/ItemID /77/d/20090812/Default.aspx SUMMARY:Secrets of NIH Small Business Grant Applications LOCATION:PSU Business Accelerator: 2828 SW Corbett Ave\, Portland OR 9720 1 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090625T183219Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090812T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090812T171500 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090625T183219Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090625T200802Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457350 DESCRIPTION:Come see five companies put it all on the line in a speed pit ching competition. In this competition both the judges and the audience will tell the competitors if they’ve got what it takes to be a fundable company. A winner will be selected by the judges who will advance to the first round of OEN’s Seed Oregon: http://www.oen.org/events_seed.aspx. The audience favorite will be mentioned on the OEN blog. \;\n \;\n After the judges select the winner by voting with OEN Dollars\, the judg es will give feedback on each presentation\, explain how they chose the winner\, and answer questions from the audience and the contestants. \;\n \;\nInterested in Competing? \;\nTo apply to "\;So You Th ink You Can Pitch?"\; visit the So you think you can Pitch Competiti on Community and submit your materials by Wednesday\, July 15\, 2009. 3\;\n \;\nThere you will need to submit the following information: 3\;\n(1) A copy of your executive summary – (no need for secret sauce or specific numbers\, simply publish what you are willing to present in pu blic) \;\n(2) A brief explanation (no more than 1 page\, 12 pt font\, single spaced) of why you think your company is a promising investment. \;\n \;\nRegistration: \;\nOEN Member: $15 \;\nNon - Mem ber: $25 \;\n\n\nTags: oen\, tvg\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: htt p://calagator.org/events/1250457350 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=58 SUMMARY:OEN Pub Talk - So You Think You Can Pitch? LOCATION:BridgePort Brew Pub: 1313 Nw Marshall St\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090730T204131Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090827 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090825 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090730T204131Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090730T204131Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457502 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Tuesday\, August 25\, 2009 at 8am throug h Wednesday\, August 26\, 2009 at 5pm.\n\nDescription:\nThe Oregon Techn ology Investor Tour and the Silicon Forest Forum have combined forces to create the Silicon Forest Technology and Financial Forum. This event provides a unique opportunity for the financial community to experience Oregon public and private companies\, meet their management teams\, and take company tours (if applicable). In addition\, concurrent panel disc ussions on a range of technology management and sector specific issues w ill allow entrepreneurs and companies to gain insights into opportunitie s for their growth and success. \;\n \;\nWhat Will You Gain by Att ending: \;\nAccess to executives representing the Telecom\, CAE and S emiconductor Industries\, Alternative Energy\, Green Tech\, Social Netwo rking\, Internet Security\, Application Software and Medical Technology Services \;\nExchange of critical information from companies in a uni que and small group format \;\nDevelop and maintain important relatio nships with leading-edge technology companies \;\nCost savings by ne tworking with company executives and peers in one general location \; \n \;\nCost to attend: \;\nDay 1\, August 25\, 2009 ($99.00) \; \nDay 2\, August 26\, 2009 ($99.00) \;\nBoth Days ($155.00)\n\nTags: silicon forest forum\, technology\, finance\, techamerica\, intel\, gold man sachs\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1 250457502 URL:http://www.techamerica.org./siliconforesttechnologyandfinancialforum SUMMARY:Silicon Forest Technology and Financial Forum LOCATION:Intel Capital: 2111 NE 25th Ave.\, Hillsboro OR 97124 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090713T192018Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090829 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090827 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090713T192018Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090713T192018Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457420 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Thursday\, August 27\, 2009 at 5pm throu gh Friday\, August 28\, 2009 at 7pm.\n\nDescription:\nIn these tough eco nomic times\, Oregon's economy needs innovators and entrepreneurs to dev elop new opportunities for economic growth. SwapMeet is a great way to m eet the people who are the drivers of this effort. \;\n \;\nJoin u s at the OEN SwapMeet\, a networking program specifically for people loo king to connect with entrepreneurs\, early-stage companies\, and the peo ple who can help Oregon businesses grow. \;\n \;\nThere's no entra nce fee\, and no pressure. Just networking\, connecting\, and a no-host happy hour! We hope to see you there. \;\n\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nI mported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457420 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=95 SUMMARY:SwapMeet LOCATION:Someday Lounge: 125 NW 5th\, Portland Oregon 97209 SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090826T154906Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090902T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090902T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090826T154906Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120423T004047Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457613 DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to OEN’s Venture Northwest 2009\, the Northwes t’s premier forum for new and emerging investment opportunities in excit ing companies from Oregon\, Washington\, and throughout the Pacific Nort hwest. We’ll be showcasing early-to late-stage investment opportunities pre-screened by an investor-led panel. \;\n \;\nAttendees will lea rn about the region's growth segments\, explore new technology and resea rch\, and connect with entrepreneurs from the area's hottest emerging co mpanies including nanotech\, microtech\, bioscience\, sustainability and more. \;\n \;\nThis event highlights the best and brightest inves tment opportunities in the Northwest and is the place to network with ex citing emerging businesses\, investment firms\, and business development representatives. \;\n \;\nEarly bird Registration to attend Ventu re Northwest \;\nRegister for OEN's annual investment conference\, Ve nture Northwest 2009 at the early bird price of $420 by September 15th. Registration increases to $495 after that date. \;\n \;\nEarly bir d Registration to attend: $420 by September 15th. \;\nRegular registr ation: $495 \n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.or g/events/1250457613 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=88 SUMMARY:Venture Northwest Application Deadline LOCATION:Portland Business Alliance (PBA): 200 Sw Market St\, Portland OR 97201 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090831T172442Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090902T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090902T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090831T172442Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100120T055848Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457629 DESCRIPTION:Luke Kanies from Reductive Labs will tell about his experienc e starting an Open Source Project (Puppet)\, building a company around i t and raising venture capital. \;\n \;\n Some questions Luke will answer: \;\n * How do you make money when anyone can download your source code? \;\n * Is venture capital necessary?& #13\;\n * Why did he choose to move his company to Portland? \;\ n \;\n Of course\, if you come\, Luke will answer your que stions\, too.\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.o rg/events/1250457629 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4223295/ SUMMARY:Open Source to Venture Capital - Portland Web Innovators LOCATION:PIE: Portland Incubator Experiment : 1227 NW Davis Street\, Port land OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090821T232928Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090903T160000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090903T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090821T232928Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090827T221345Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457597 DESCRIPTION:SAO ConnectPDX is a new kind of networking\, relaxed\, open\, and the kind that fosters real connections. \;\n \;\n You've been to enough networking events to know that they're usually a f rantic business card swap\, with shallow connections. \;\n \ ;\n ConnectPDX is different. We provide a low key environment\, in a fun space\, where meeting people comes naturally. \;\n \;\ n We encourage professionals from different industries to attend\, so everyone's networks can expand. \;\n \;\n Free regis tration + great happy hour + great PDX connections = time well spent! 3\;\n \;\n Blitz (Pearl) is open to minors until 9pm. \ ;\n \;\n Where to park: If you're lucky\, you can get mete red street parking\, but if you want a cheap garage\, use Smart Park. 3\;\n \;\n There is no registration for this event - just show up!\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ev ents/1250457597 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4253269/ SUMMARY:SAOpdx: ConnectPDX LOCATION:Blitz: 110 NW 10th Ave\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090821T233642Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090908T160000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090908T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090821T233642Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090827T221211Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457601 DESCRIPTION:If you are tech entrepreneur or startup executive we would be pleased to have you attend the StartUp Exchange Meeting. The meetings are meant to be a discussion among peers about relevant topics that will both educate and help with problem solving. Some of the attendees are likely going through the same issue and have ideas to share\, and many o f the folks who attend have started many companies so have wisdom to sha re. \;\n \;\n Participation is limited to tech entrepre neurs or startup executives only so service providers are not able to at tend \;\n We have plenty of space but we ask that you now RSVP s o we have an idea of how many cups to bring for the beer. \;\n \;\n If you have questions about the group please contact Dave Howell\, CEO of Avatron at: dave (at) avatron.com \;\n \;\n Dave is serving as an admin for the group while it nears its one y ear anniversary. A few other leaders in the community are as well includ ing: \;\n - Brian Jamison\, CEO OpenSourcery \;\n - Lee Harding\, VP Software SunStone Circuits\n\nTags: ostartupskey\ n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457601 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4253279/ SUMMARY:SAOpdx: StartUp Exchange Meeting LOCATION:Chime Software: 215 SE Morrison Ste 700\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090812T172530Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090909T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090909T171500 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090812T172530Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090812T173248Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457546 DESCRIPTION:Join OEN at Bridgeport Brewpub and see the many faces of entr epreneurship in Oregon. This event highlights a sampling of companies th at have been active in the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network programs as well as companies that have been through Mercy Corps NW programs. Successful start ups come from a wide range of backgrounds - and might receive $10 0K + angel or a $10K micro finance loan - but all add to the diversity a nd strength of our business community and all face many of the same chal lenges on a day to day basis. This event shows the dynamic variety that will help shape Oregon’s economic future. \;\n \;\nDate and Time: Wednesday September 09\, 5:15 pm - 7:00 pm \;\nLocation: 1313 NW Mar shall \;\nPortland\, OR 97209 \;\nRegistration: OEN Members - $15\ , Non Members - $25 \;\n \;\nParticipants: \;\nOEN \;\nRevel ation \;\nWeoGeo \;\nWickedQuick \;\nDesignMedix \;\n \;\ nMercy Corps NW \;\nSweet Elevens \;\nPlywerk \;\nHeart in Oreg on \;\nWaste Away Marine Services \;\n \;\n \;\nLearn More C lick Here \;\n\n\nTags: oen\, pub talk\, many\, faces\, ostartupskey\ , tvg\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457546 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=59 SUMMARY:OEN Pub Talk - The Many Faces of Entrepreneurship LOCATION:BridgePort Brew Pub: 1313 Nw Marshall St\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090821T233144Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090910T160000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090910T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090821T233144Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090827T221606Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457598 DESCRIPTION:SAO ConnectPDX is a new kind of networking\, relaxed\, open\, and the kind that fosters real connections. \;\n \;\n You've been to enough networking events to know that they're usually a f rantic business card swap\, with shallow connections. \;\n \ ;\n ConnectPDX is different. We provide a low key environment\, in a fun space\, where meeting people comes naturally. \;\n \;\ n We encourage professionals from different industries to attend\, so everyone's networks can expand. \;\n \;\n Free regis tration + great happy hour + great PDX connections = time well spent! 3\;\n \;\n Blitz (Pearl) is open to minors until 9pm. \ ;\n \;\n Where to park: If you're lucky\, you can get mete red street parking\, but if you want a cheap garage\, use Smart Park. 3\;\n \;\n There is no registration for this event - just show up!\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ev ents/1250457598 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4253274/ SUMMARY:SAOpdx: ConnectPDX LOCATION:Blitz: 110 NW 10th Ave\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090826T155036Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090914T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090914T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090826T155036Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090826T155036Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457614 DESCRIPTION:Now in its sixth year\, Bend Venture Conference (BVC) is the premier regional event connecting seed and early stage companies with in vestment opportunities and attracting the Northwest's top entrepreneurs\ , investors\, and service providers.\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported f rom: http://calagator.org/events/1250457614 URL:http://www.bendvc.com/ SUMMARY:Bend Venture Conference Application Deadline SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090723T161829Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090916T103000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090916T070000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090723T161829Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457464 DESCRIPTION:Featuring \;\n \;\nPaul Hawken \;\nCEO\, Pax Enginee ring Group\, Author of "\;Ecology of Commerce"\; and "\;Natu ral Capitalism"\; \;\n \;\nModerated by: \;\nBecky Brun\, E ditor\, Sustainable Industries \;\n \;\nPanelists \;\nDave Will iams\, CEO\, Shorebank Pacific \;\nRob Harmon\, Chief Innovation Offi cer and Senior Vice President\, Bonneville Environmental Foundation\n\nT ags: ostartupskey\, cluster_key\, tvg\n\nImported from: http://calagator .org/events/1250457464 URL:http://www.sustainableindustries.com/forums/portland SUMMARY:Sustainable Industries Economics Forum LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090815T195521Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090916T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090916T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090815T195521Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090827T221908Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457555 DESCRIPTION:We're headed back to eROI for Portland Lunch 2.0. \;\n \;\n A lot has happened since they last hosted Lunch 2.0 back in April 2008\, including the launch of their new event registration se rvice\, eROI Event . \;\n \;\n To showcase their new sy stem\, eROI wants your suggestions on what they should raffle off at the ir Lunch 2.0. So\, head over to the Lunch 2.0 event \, register and sugg est something. \;\n \;\n You'll get a chance to test-dr ive eROI Event\, and the winner will be selected from those who register there. \;\n \;\n If it's not too much trouble\, please also RSVP here or only here\, if you don't want to win free stuff. As i f. \;\n \;\n Lunch 2.0 is a Valley phenomenon that you can read about at lunch20.com \, and we're putting a PDX stamp on it. 3\;\n \;\n You can follow all things Portland Lunch 2.0 an the Silicon Florist . \;\n \;\n Are you vegan or veget arian? Please leave a comment so we can plan food accordingly. Thanks.\n \nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504 57555 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4230647/ SUMMARY:Lunch 2.0 at eROI LOCATION:eROI: 505 NW Couch\, Suite 300\, Portland Oregon 97209 United St ates SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090818T062139Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090916T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090916T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090818T062139Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091001T181614Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457562 DESCRIPTION:Cloud Computing ties hardware virtualization and software inn ovation to offer economic choices for deploying and scaling software ser vices. Cloud Services are being offered in different flavors and for dif ferent segments by a variety of vendors. \;\n \;\n \;\nTiE Ore gon is hosting a Cloud Computing flyby\, with a panel of evangelists\, e xperts and entrepreneurs representing the key providers as well as usage and deployment perspectives for a spectrum of service layers including IaaS\, PaaS and SaaS. \;\n \;\nPanelists include: \;\n- Arne K ainu\, President &\; CEO\, CenterStance \;\n- Jason Mauer\, Sen ior Developer Evangelist Microsoft \;\n- Jinesh Varia\, Technology Evangelist\, Amazon \;\n- Ryan Williams\, Senior Software Engineer \, AllMed Healthcare Management \;\n \;\nJoin us on Sept 16th\, to learn\, explore and get answers to your questions regarding the tech nical and operational issues\, financial trade-offs and business risks a nd opportunities offered by cloud computing. \;\n\n\nTags: cloud\, c omputing\, amazon\, microsoft\, intel\, vendors\, ostartupskey\, tvg\n\n Imported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457562 URL:http://oregon.tie.org/TGS/EM/viewevent/viewEventPT?id_event=3603&from _where=chapter_homepage SUMMARY:TiE Oregon - Cloud Computing LOCATION:Intel Ronler Acres RA1 Auditorium: 2501 NW 229th Avenue\, Hillsb oro OR 97124 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090811T155837Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090916T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090916T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090811T155837Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091029T200010Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457543 DESCRIPTION:Please RSVP here on Upcoming if you plan to attend. We'll be using the number of people to plan snacks\, space\, etc. \;\n &# 13\;\n Brian Jamison and other members of POSSE will be leading a d iscussion about how to run an open source business. We'll also have plen ty of time for you to hang out and talk to each other on this topic or a nything else. \;\n \;\n This is a monthly meeting of PO SSE (Portland Open Source Software Entrepreneurs) that is open for anyon e to attend. POSSE is dedicated to helping businesses in the Portland ar ea and beyond reduce costs\, mitigate risk\, and make software choice ea sy by utilizing open source software. POSSE members meet once a month to network with other open source software entrepreneurs\, engineers and e nthusiasts.\n\nTags: open source\, posse\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from : http://calagator.org/events/1250457543 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4226199/ SUMMARY:POSSE: The Business of Open Source Software LOCATION:OpenSourcery: 1636 NW Lovejoy Street\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090821T225716Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090917T120000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090917T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090821T225716Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090825T155316Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457593 DESCRIPTION:The Software Association of Oregon Dev Forum has partnered wi th the Portland State Business Accelerator and the Portland SIG of TiE O regon to bring you the most comprehensive and in-depth technical discuss ion in Portland about Cloud Computing yet. \;\n \;\n This program is specifically designed for developers and architects. In one afternoon we intend to host a collaborative best practice exchange a imed specifically at the top things developers and architects need to kn ow in order to make the right Cloud Computing platform evaluation and im plementation decisions. \;\n \;\n \;\n REGISTE R: https://sao.yourmembership.com/events/event_details.asp?id=68684\n\nT ags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504575 93 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3087459/ SUMMARY:SAOpdx: The Act of Making Clouds: What Every Developer Should Kno w LOCATION:PSU Business Accelerator: 2828 SW Corbett Ave\, Portland OR 9720 1 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090821T233235Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090917T160000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090917T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090821T233235Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090827T221825Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457599 DESCRIPTION:SAO ConnectPDX is a new kind of networking\, relaxed\, open\, and the kind that fosters real connections. \;\n \;\n You've been to enough networking events to know that they're usually a f rantic business card swap\, with shallow connections. \;\n \ ;\n ConnectPDX is different. We provide a low key environment\, in a fun space\, where meeting people comes naturally. \;\n \;\ n We encourage professionals from different industries to attend\, so everyone's networks can expand. \;\n \;\n Free regis tration + great happy hour + great PDX connections = time well spent! 3\;\n \;\n Blitz (Pearl) is open to minors until 9pm. \ ;\n \;\n Where to park: If you're lucky\, you can get mete red street parking\, but if you want a cheap garage\, use Smart Park. 3\;\n \;\n There is no registration for this event - just show up!\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ev ents/1250457599 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4253277/ SUMMARY:SAOpdx: ConnectPDX LOCATION:Blitz: 110 NW 10th Ave\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090831T230646Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090918T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090918T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090831T230646Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090831T230646Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457631 DESCRIPTION:Sep. 18 is the deadline to submit an application for Seed Ore gon Round 1 \n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.or g/events/1250457631 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=60 SUMMARY:OEN Seed Oregon - Round 1 Deadline SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090903T225944Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090919T160000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090919T083000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090903T225944Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090903T225944Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457646 DESCRIPTION:“Antiques Roadshow” for Inventions September 19th\, 2009 feat ures Doug Hall’s Corporation from ABC TV’s American Inventor Sponsored b y the US Department of Commerce NIST/MEP and Society of Manufacturing En gineers in collaboration with the Micro-inventors Program of Oregon \ ;\n \;\n \;\nThe national tour of the PlanetEureka.com Innovation Roadshow stops in Oregon on Sept 19th\, providing a one-day workshop for local inventors to find out the fair market price for their ideas. Inn ovation guru Doug Hall has created a comprehensive one day workshop that teaches entrepreneurs how to translate their idea or technology into a customer focused product or service description that can be easily under stood by a businessperson who doesn’t have scientific training. The inv entor can then list their idea compliments of NIST/MEP in the USA Nation al Innovation Marketplace and receive a fact-based innovation research r eport and sales forecast that investors can understand in 60 seconds – b ased on the same sales forecasting methodology companies use to screen t heir internal innovations. The report answers the age old question\, “W hat’s my idea worth?” At the recent roadshow in Orlando\, Doug revealed to one inventor at the end of the session that his idea could be worth over $1 million! \;\n \;\n \;\nThe USA National Innovation Mark etplace\, a program from the Department of Commerce NIST/MEP\, gives Ame rican inventors a fair shot—enhancing their credibility by providing a f act-based innovation research report and sales forecast that investors c an understand in 60 seconds. For buyers or investors\, the Marketplace provides a virtual R&\;D resource that can triple innovation success rates and speed to market. The Marketplace uses an open innovation stra tegy\, which involves partnering\, licensing\, and co-developing innovat ions with partners outside of a company instead of traditional\, interna l research and development. It connects innovation sellers\, buyers\, in vestors and distributors in all industries through a three-pronged appro ach: 1) Translation Training\; 2) Valuation Forecasting\; 3) Access to B uyers\, Investors &\; Distributors. More information at PlanetEureka .com.\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/event s/1250457646 URL:http://mipooregon.org/local_events_58.html SUMMARY:Innovation Road Show for Inventors SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090703T040607Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090921 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090919 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090703T040607Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090703T082537Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457375 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Saturday\, September 19\, 2009 at 8:30am through Sunday\, September 20\, 2009 at 8:30am.\n\nDescription:\nWordCa mp is a gathering of people interested in WordPress and blogging. Topic s will focus on a wide range of audiences from the new blogger as well a s those with more of a technical background. \;\n \;\nFollow the WordCamp Portland website for details including speakers\, sponsors hip\, and ticket information. \;\n \;\nRegistration for WordCamp Portland 2009 will begin in late July. The ticket price will be $20 for the two-day event.\n\nTags: wordpress\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: h ttp://calagator.org/events/1250457375 URL:http://www.wordcampportland.org SUMMARY:WordCamp Portland LOCATION:Webtrends: 851 SW 6th Ave.\, Suite 1600\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090723T165321Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090924 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090921 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090723T165321Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090723T170040Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457467 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Monday\, September 21\, 2009 at 8am thro ugh Wednesday\, September 23\, 2009 at 5pm.\n\nDescription:\nIn these tu rbulent economic times\, one thing remains unchanged: innovation driven productivity advances are the only basis for prosperous\, high-wage regi onal economies\, and commercialized scientific research is the best and most durable source of innovation advantage. More than ever before\, the Pacific Northwest region needs to gather to advance 'science\, commerci alization and networking for the micro- and nano-tech innovation economy . \;\n \;\nWho should attend: \;\n \;\nIf you are involved i n the transformation from discovery and development to commercialization of products this conference is for you. \;\n \;\n * Scientists \;\n * Engineers \;\n * Entrepreneurs \;\n * Venture Capitalists \;\n * R&\;D Managers \;\n * Administrators&# 13\;\n * Product Development Managers \;\n * Government Officia ls \;\n * Policy Makers \;\n * Non-Government Organization O fficials \;\n * Students \;\n * Technology transfer speciali sts \;\n * Strategic Planners \;\n * Business Development Ma nagers \;\n * Product Development Professionals \;\n * Inves tors \;\n * Investment Analysts \;\n * Proposal Writers \ ;\n * Legislators \;\n * Academicians \;\n * Legislative Assistants &\; Analysts \;\n * Intellectual Property Managers&# 13\;\n \;\nPresentations on: \;\n \;\n * Advanced MEMS devic es and applications \;\n * Sensors and systems\, e.g. for motion c ontrol \;\n * Nanoelectronics and biolectronics \;\n * Nanos cale patterning and fabrication processes \;\n * Printed and solut ion-processed devices and systems \;\n * Nanomaterial design\, syn thesis and scale-up \;\n * Nanomaterials for clean-tech applicatio ns \;\n * Nano-bio technologies \;\n * Micro-energy and chem ical systems \;\n * Nanoscale imaging and chemical analysis \;\ n * Nanomedicine and cancer therapies \;\n * Nano-optics and op toelectronic technologies \;\n\n\nTags: ostartupskey\, cluster_key\n\ nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457467 URL:http://oregonstate.edu/conferences/MNBC/ SUMMARY:Micro Nano Breakthrough Conference LOCATION:DoubleTree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Portland - Lloyd Cen ter: 1000 Ne Multnomah St\, Portland OR 97232 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090827T164805Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090922T123000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090922T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090827T164805Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090830T142806Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457621 DESCRIPTION:Take your understanding of the federal SBIR/STTR program to t he next level. This half-day workshop will teach you the critical requir ements for creating a competitive Phase I proposal for the federal innov ation grants program that sets aside $2 billion annually to fund technol ogy commercialization. This workshop will help you decide if you have an SBIR/STTR proposal that can win. Defining Your Winning Phase I Propo sal will take you to the next level in determining if this is the oppor tunity to help fund your innovation. It will go over program details tha t program managers don't usually tell you. And it will help you decide whether you can create a competitive proposal. Workshop Details: This half-day workshop will be interactive with opportunities for discussion and questions. Participants will learn: Pre-qualification questions: Is SBIR/STTR right for your firm? Do you have a true innovation? Will your team be seen as credible? The nuts and bolts of program rules\, eligibil ity requirements\, and general differences among agencies -- beyond what the program managers tell you How can you avoid learning the hard way? How to hone your story themes and approach that then become the crux of your Phase I proposal The ins and outs of producing a competitive Phase I SBIR/STTR proposal How to avoid losing And critical dos and don'ts of electronic submissionThe Instructor: Mark Henry is nationally known as an SBIR/STTR expert\, and in the past three decades he has worked on som e 1\,800 proposals and has given more than 50 presentations at national SBIR conferences. Mark has also provided training in more than 30 states . While managing the government R&\;D marketing effort at Bend Resear ch (Bend\, OR) for 17 years\, the firm won 175 of 350 SBIR/STTR proposal s. Mark also has had an 83% win rate on 72 Phase II prototype/demonstrat ion proposals.When: Tuesday\, September 22\, 2009 Time: Registration /networking: 8:00 am. Workshop: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Where: Portland Stat e Business Accelerator (directions below) Cost: $75.00 - General Publ ic $60.00 - Members of sponsor organizations Sponsors: Portla nd State Business Accelerator (PSBA). (Note: All Oregon University Syste m members eligible for discount.) Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition (P NDC)Oregon Bioscience Association (OBA)LOGISTICSLocation: Portland State Business Accelerator\, Mt. Hood Conference Room - 209Directions:<\; F or GPS and online mapping directions to PSBA\, use "\;SW Corbett Ave &\; SW Meade St\, Portland\, 97201"\; or click here for detailed driving instructions.Parking: In PSBA lot at no charge.Questions: call 503-725-2312 or email PSBA office. \n\nTags: small business innovation research grants\, sbir\, funding\, federal grants\, technology entrepre neurs\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504 57621 URL:http://sbirworkshop.eventbrite.com/ SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR - Defining Your Winning Phase I Proposal LOCATION:PSU Business Accelerator: 2828 SW Corbett Ave\, Portland OR 9720 1 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090920T235332Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090922T133000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090922T113000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090920T235332Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090920T235409Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457695 DESCRIPTION:OK\, you're not a sales person\, you're a founder or early em ployee at a startup. But in the beginning\, before you're ready to hire your first sales person\, you are the sales force! So at this early stag e\, and given that you're not a "\;professional sales person"\; there are a few things you need to know to improve your effectiveness. A t this lunch and learn\, you'll learn some effective sales strategies to help you succeed in working with early customers and potential investor s. \;\n \;\nThe Presenter \;\nJeff Schneider is President of Sc hneider Training Solutions\, an authorized agent for Sandler Sales Insti tute. Sandler is the leader for innovative training solutions for seller s and managers nationwide. Jeff has trained groups of people up and down the West Coast\, on topics relating to sales\, sales management and per sonal development. \;\n \;\nPrior to starting this company\, Jeff spent 18 years in sales and sales management\, with most of his experien ce in media and advertising. Specifically\, Jeff managed sales operation s for television and radio stations in Spokane\, Sacramento\, Bend and P ortland. He trained and mentored dozens of successful advertising seller s\, and earned a reputation as a manager that knew how to take a seller to the next level of their selling career. \;\n \;\nLocation: OTBC \, 12725 SW Millikan Way\, Suite 101 \;\nDate: Tuesday\, September 22 \, 2009 \;\nTime: Networking starts 11:30am\; program from noon to 1: 15pm \;\nMax: Blue line\, Beaverton Central stop (one stop west of th e Beaverton Transit Center) \;\nDriving directions: http://www.otbc.o rg/map_and_directions.html \;\nParking: Free parking in the parking g arage next door to our building \;\nCost: $15 if paid 24 hours in adv ance\; $20 after that\n\nTags: ostartupskey\, startup\, entrepreneur\, s ales\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457695 URL:http://www.otbc.org SUMMARY:OTBC: Sales for the Non Seller LOCATION:OTBC [Old location\, do not use!]: 12725 Sw Millikan Way\, Suite 101\, Beaverton OR 97005 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090810T210026Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090922T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090922T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090810T210026Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090810T210317Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457537 DESCRIPTION:This seminar reviews all components of an effective\, compell ing business plan. You'll learn from two seasoned OEN experts why certai n information is important and how your audience will evaluate what you present. Besides learning what is critical to include in an effective bu siness\, you'll take away valuable handouts and a listing of key resourc es. \;\n \;\nRegistration is required\, and space is limited to 20 entrepreneurs. \;\n \;\nDate and Time: Tuesday\, September 22\, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm \;\nLocation: Beaverton Library \;\n12375 SW 5th St \;\nMeeting Room B \;\nBeaverton\, OR 97005 \;\nRegistratio n: Non Member - $155\, OEN Member - $30 \n\nTags: oen\, event\, busines s\, plan\, development\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator .org/events/1250457537 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=93 SUMMARY:Business Plan Development Seminar - September LOCATION:Beaverton City Library: 12375 Sw 5th St\, Beaverton Oregon 97005 United States SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090522T152205Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090923T083000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090923T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090522T152205Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090607T234646Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457232 DESCRIPTION:OR BOD Education Series \;\nDate: Sep 23\, 2009 \;\n 3\;\nBoard Evaluations \;\n \;\nNetwork with high-level peers and expert panelists as TechAmerica (formerly AeA) enters the sophomore seas on for its successful Board of Directors education series that addresses the changing and sometimes challenging issues Boards face today...becau se AeA continues to believe that Good Governance Matters! \;\n\n\nTag s: aea\, techamerica\, tvg\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calag ator.org/events/1250457232 URL:http://www.aeanet.org/events/EventsCatalog.cfm?Product_Major=OR090901 SUMMARY:OR BOD Education Series: Board Evaluations LOCATION:Oregon Zoo: 4001 SW Canyon Rd.\, Portland OR 97221-9704 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090327T142321Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090926 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090923 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090327T142321Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090327T142321Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456899 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Wednesday\, September 23\, 2009 at 8am t hrough Friday\, September 25\, 2009 at 5pm.\n\nDescription:\nThe Linux P lumbers Conference is primarily a developers conference - with the goal of getting key developers together to discuss issues face to face. For a description of our goals\, see this post on What is Linux Plumbing?. Th us the conference program mostly consists of microconferences addressing a particular topic or subsystem issue. Microconferences are sessions of approximately two and a half hours with several individuals giving brie f presentations or demos and driving discussion. Microconferences will b e run by a “runner” who selects speakers and moderates the discussion. Note that the microconference format does not preclude individual speake rs giving more traditional\, longer formal presentations on topics of in terest.\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/eve nts/1250456899 URL:http://linuxplumbersconf.org/2009/ SUMMARY:Linux Plumbers Conf 2009 LOCATION:Portland Marriott (Downtown): 1401 SW Naito Parkway\, Portland O regon 97201 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090804T003953Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090923T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090923T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090804T003953Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090804T003953Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457511 DESCRIPTION:The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was signed into la w earlier this year with substantial funding for cleantech companies. Th e Recovery Act created new funding opportunities and increased funding f or many existing programs. \;\nJoin us on Sept 23rd\, for a discuss ion with William Malley\, Perkins Coie's lead partner in Washington DC on how to access competitively awarded funding under the Recovery Act an d other laws. \;\n \;\nIf you are a startup or an entrepreneur\, a nd you want to understand how to access federal grants\, loans\, and loa n guarantees\, this event is for you. \;\n \;\n \;\n \ ;\n\n\nTags: cleantech\, startup\, federal\, funding\, loans\, guarantee s\, arra\, recovery act\, william malley\, washington dc\, perkins coie\ , ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457511 URL:http://oregon.tie.org/TGS/EM/eventscalendar/viewevent/viewEventPT?id_ event=3604&from_where=calendar&&filter=CHAPTER&type=monthly&year=2009&mo nth=09&day=03 SUMMARY:How to Access Federal Funding for Renewable Energy and Cleantech Projects LOCATION:Perkins Coie (PDX): 1120 Nw Couch St\, 10th Floor\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090723T164928Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090924T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090924T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090723T164928Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090723T164928Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457466 DESCRIPTION:Presented By \;\n \;\nNorthwest Environmental Business Council \;\nAssociated Oregon Industries \;\nOregon Business Assoc iation \;\n \;\nThis is serious business. The competitive equation is changing once again. Given current policy and market dynamics\, orga nizations need to decide why\, if\, and how to act. This conference will help business decision makers understand how to integrate greenhouse ga s management issues into a strategic framework for planning and action – and how to stay ahead of the curve. \;\n \;\nYear three of this e vent takes place in a shifting landscape\, with major uncertainties rega rding the direction and timing of government policy being met by a growi ng movement towards voluntary action. What does seem certain is that lon g term trends are leading to a new competitive landscape. Join Northwest business managers\, service professionals\, and policy makers in a disc ussion of the practical business issues tied to whether and how a compan y acts to manage its carbon footprint. This strategic\, business-oriente d focus distinguishes Climate Change: Positioning Your Business from oth er conferences on this topic . \;\n \;\nSessions include offerings for those new to the topic\, as well as those wanting to go to the next level: \;\n• Regulation and the context for action \;\n• Should y ou act now? \;\n• The ROI of carbon management \;\n• Are offsets f or you? • Including carbon in your business strategy \;\n• Transform ing strategy into practice \;\n• New business opportunities \;\n• A carbon-managed future \;\n \;\nWhy Attend \;\n- Understand h ow your organization can turn this potentially disruptive force into a s trategic advantage. \;\n \;\n- Learn about tools and resources for developing internal strategies and action plans. \;\n \;\n- Meet and network with colleagues and potential partners. \;\n \;\nWho S hould Attend \;\n- Business managers &\; decision makers in all ty pes of organizations and industries who need to know what changes are co ming\, and how to plan for them. \;\n \;\n- Professional and techn ical service providers who want to understand and assist organizations i n addressing carbon issues. \;\n \;\n- Policy makers and advocates who want to craft effective policies and regulations that respond to th e needs of businesses. \;\n \;\nIf you are in business\, you will be affected -- make this challenge an opportunity. \;\n\n\nTags: osta rtupskey\, cluster_key\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125 0457466 URL:http://www.nebc.org/content.aspx?pageid=50 SUMMARY:Climate Change - Positioning Your Business LOCATION:DoubleTree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Portland - Lloyd Cen ter: 1000 Ne Multnomah St\, Portland OR 97232 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090821T233327Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090924T160000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090924T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090821T233327Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090916T191156Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457600 DESCRIPTION:SAO ConnectPDX is a new kind of networking\, relaxed\, open\, and the kind that fosters real connections. \;\n \;\n You've been to enough networking events to know that they're usually a f rantic business card swap\, with shallow connections. \;\n \ ;\n ConnectPDX is different. We provide a low key environment\, in a fun space\, where meeting people comes naturally. \;\n \;\ n We encourage professionals from different industries to attend\, so everyone's networks can expand. \;\n \;\n Free regis tration + great happy hour + great PDX connections = time well spent! 3\;\n \;\n Blitz (Pearl) is open to minors until 9pm. \ ;\n \;\n Where to park: If you're lucky\, you can get mete red street parking\, but if you want a cheap garage\, use Smart Park. 3\;\n \;\n There is no registration for this event - just show up!\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ev ents/1250457600 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4253278/ SUMMARY:SAOpdx: ConnectPDX LOCATION:Blitz: 110 NW 10th Ave\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090612T204343Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090924T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090924T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090612T204343Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090613T132756Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457310 DESCRIPTION:Celebrate entrepreneurial excellence at the 2009 OEN Tom Holc e Awards for Entrepreneurship -- the 16th annual celebration of entrepre neurial spirit in action throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. \;\n \;\nThis year we’re changing up this historic event. \;\n \;\nYou’ve asked for more time for networking\, and we heard you. We’re compressing the awards program in order to give entrepreneurs more time for networking. We've simplified the format and we are passing the savin gs to you. Join OEN on September 24th for a premier evening of networkin g\, heavy hors d'oeuvres and no-host bar while helping us recognize the best and brightest of entrepreneurship in Oregon. \;\n \;\n \;\ nCompanies will be recognized for the following categories: \;\nOEN D evelopment Stage Company of the Year \;\nOEN Working Capital Stage Co mpany of the Year \;\nOEN Growth Stage Company of the Year \;\nOEN Entrepreneurship Award of Individual Achievement \;\n \;\nTicket Prices: \;\nEarlybird: Until July 31\, 2009 \;\nIndividual (no res erved seat) $99 \;\nReserved half table (5 seats) $600 \;\nReserve d table (10 seats) $1200 \;\n \;\nRegular: August 1 through Septem ber 24\, 2009 \;\nIndividual (no reserved seat) $115 \;\nReserved half table (5 seats) 675 \;\nReserved table (10 seats) $1350 \;\n& #13\;\nPlease contact Julie Brown at 503-222-2270 x 11 or julieb@oen.org if you wish to reserve half a table or a full table and wish to be invo iced instead of paying online. \;\n\n\nTags: oen\, startup\, small bu siness\, tvg\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/event s/1250457310 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=86 SUMMARY:OEN Tom Holce Award Celebration SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090920T235537Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090925T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090925T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090920T235537Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090920T235735Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457696 DESCRIPTION:If you're thinking about attending OTBC Startup SpeedDating t o build a founding team\, start a company\, then if all goes well eventu ally you'll be hiring employees and contractors. There are things you'll want to do -- and things you'll want to be sure to NOT do. At this brow n-bag lunch\, we'll discuss both. Bring your questions! \;\n \;\nD iscussion Leader \;\nThis brown bag discussion will be led by OTBC co ach and Human Resources professional Iris Sasaki. \;\n \;\nLocatio n: OTBC\, 12725 SW Millikan Way\, Suite 101 \;\nDate: Friday\, Septem ber 25\, 2009 \;\nTime: Noon to 1pm \;\nMax: Blue line\, Beaverton Central stop (one stop west of the Beaverton Transit Center) \;\nPar king: Free parking in the parking garage next door to our building \; \nCost: Free (bring your lunch!)\n\nTags: ostartupskey\, entrepreneur\, startup\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457696 URL:http://www.otbc.org SUMMARY:OTBC: An HR Checklist for Startups LOCATION:OTBC [Old location\, do not use!]: 12725 Sw Millikan Way\, Suite 101\, Beaverton OR 97005 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090920T235658Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090926T160000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090926T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090920T235658Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090920T235759Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457697 DESCRIPTION:Do you have an idea for a tech startup and you're looking for founders who can get as excited about your idea as you are? \;\n \;\nOr -- are you looking for an early stage tech startup to join - even if the compensation up front is sweat equity instead of salary? \;\n \;\nThen SpeedDating for Startups is for you.\n\nTags: ostartupskey\ , entrepreneur\, startup\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1 250457697 URL:http://www.otbc.org SUMMARY:OTBC: Startup SpeedDating LOCATION:OTBC [Old location\, do not use!]: 12725 Sw Millikan Way\, Suite 101\, Beaverton OR 97005 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090610T213250Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090926T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090926T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090610T213250Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110321T184803Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457298 DESCRIPTION:Join us once again to celebrate Oregon and SW Washington stud ents and educators who are thriving today thanks to hands-on experiences with technology. \;\n \;\nIn addition to celebrating\, Uncork-ED helps us raise funds to ensure that K-12 students continue to have acces s to technology in the classroom\, in club activities and competitions. \;\n\n\nTags: ostartupskey\, tvg\n\nImported from: http://calagator. org/events/1250457298 URL:http://techstart.org/uncorked09 SUMMARY:TechStart Uncork-Ed LOCATION:Portland Art Museum: 1219 SW Park Avenue\, Portland Oregon 97205 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090928T050114Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090928T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090928T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090928T050114Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090928T194553Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457746 DESCRIPTION:On September 25th\, iPhone users will finally have access to MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) allowing users to send and receive ph otos\, video\, and audio files. What new opportunities are available now that this service is available? \;\n \;\n When Barack Obama decided to announce his Vice-Presidential candidate via text messa ge to his supporters\, many Americans were surprised. SMS and MMS are of ten overlooked in the United States. \;\n \;\n In 2007\ , SMS/MMS accounted for $100 billion in revenue worldwide. That is more than Hollywood box office receipts\, dvd sales and rentals\, video game industry revenue\, and music industry revenue all combined. BMW Germany turned a $70k MMS campaign into $45 million in revenue . \;\n &# 13\;\n SMS and MMS are big businesses right now and the focus on th em is likely to increase now that the iPhone gains access to MMS. \;\ n \;\n How will usage of the iPhone change with this capab ility? How can businesses utilize SMS and MMS as part of their marketing efforts? How can developers incorporate SMS or MMS in their application s? \;\n \;\n At Mobile Portland this month\, Jonathon K aron will provide a brief introduction to the technology and explore the opportunities and challenges associated with SMS\, MMS and short codes . \;\n \;\n About Jonathon Karon \;\n \;\ n Jonathan began his long term relationship with mobile platforms i n 1997 while developing location-aware mobile collaboration applications for the US government. After a brief departure into the world of immer sive video games he resurfaced to co-found Animus Rex\, a web and intera ctive agency where he served as technical director for 6 years. \;\n \;\n Envious of the Pacific Northwest lifestyle\, he depar ted for Portland Oregon where he co-founded Higher Function in 2006. The re he invented pioneering social networking infrastructure and developed the first SMS-based Business To Social® platform\, Pincushion\, which p rovides full lifecycle customer communication and CRM to virtually any c ell phone in the world. \;\n \;\n Jonathan currently se rves as the Higher Function CEO and provides product consulting services focusing on SMS\, smart phone\, and web application design\, user exper ience\, and implementation.\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http ://calagator.org/events/1250457746 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4422549/ SUMMARY:Mobile Portland -- SMS\, MMS & Short Codes: Existing Technology & New Opportunities LOCATION:AboutUs: 107 SE Washington St.\, Suite 520\, Portland Oregon 972 14 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090924T182611Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090929T100000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090929T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090924T182611Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091013T051619Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457720 DESCRIPTION:Founder’s Coffee\, a Portland Ten event\, is a low-key\, week ly get together for Portland entrepreneurs to connect with each other. No speakers\, no pitches\, just business founders gathering together to visit for an hour.\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calaga tor.org/events/1250457720 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4546546/ SUMMARY:Founders Coffee LOCATION:Daily Cafe: 902 Nw 13th Ave\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090902T164105Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090929T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090929T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090902T164105Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090902T164105Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457637 DESCRIPTION:If you’re an entrepreneur or part of a start-up\, you’re invi ted to mingle and network at the Big BBQ Bash\, hosted by the Oregon Inv estment Fund and Oregon Entreprenuers Network. Food and drink will be pr ovided. Event is free. \;\n \;\nPlease RSVP to laurend "\;at&q uot\; mackenzie-marketing "\;dot"\; com by Monday\, September 21 st.\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/ 1250457637 SUMMARY:OIF and OEN Big BBQ Bash LOCATION:Louisa Patio: 123 NW 12th\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090923T182236Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090929T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090929T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090923T182236Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090923T182236Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457712 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of education and interaction with keyn ote speaker Richard Rosen\, author of Convergence Marketing: Combining B rand and Direct For Profits.\n\nTags: ostartupskey\, startup\, marketing \, branding\, entrepreneur\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events /1250457712 URL:http://www.starveups.com SUMMARY:Starveups: Convergence Marketing LOCATION:seven planet: 412 NW Couch\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090921T231917Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091001T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091001T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090921T231917Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090921T231917Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457702 DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur or inventor? Do you have a small busi ness that you’re ready to \;\ntake to the next level? Are you interes ted in stimulating the venture capital activity in \;\nGresham and Ea st Multnomah County? \;\n \;\nIntroducing the launch of an excitin g new opportunity to network and learn from \;\ninvestors and entrepr eneurs and to mingle with others who are navigating the world of \;\n entrepreneurship. \;\n \;\nCome hear local entrepreneur Hiroshi Mo rihara\, the founder of HM3 Energy and VIA \;\nPress. Mr. Morihara ha s also served as Chairman and CEO of Peninsula Laboratories \;\nand P resident for the American Peptide Company. Mr. Morihara will speak on 3\;\nentrepreneurship and the experiences he has had working with commun ity resources such \;\nas the Community College\, utility companies a nd local government in bringing a \;\nbusiness idea forward into prof itability. \;\n \;\nTwo companies will give a five minute pitch on who they are and what they do and will \;\nsolicit feedback from the experienced entrepreneurs in the audience. \;\n \;\nAdmission is $5 per person for light appetizers\, cash or check accepted\, with a no host bar. \;\n \;\n***This event presented by the East Metro Econ omic Alliance in cooperation with the \;\nOregon Entrepreneurs Networ k***\n\nTags: entreprenur\, startup\, investor\, invention\, inventor\, business\, events\, gresham\, east county\, east portland\, east multnom ah\, networking\, small business\, venture capital\, ostartupskey\n\nImp orted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457702 URL:http://greshamoregon.gov/Calendar/Default.aspx?types=# SUMMARY:Premier of Gresham Area Pub Talks LOCATION:4th Street Brewing Company: 77 NE 4th Street\, Gresham OR 97030 -7420 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090908T172547Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091002T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091002T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090908T172547Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090929T111454Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457654 DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT: Please RSVP for the Opening Party so we can plan a ccordingly. \;\n \;\nWhereCampPDX is a free unconference focusing on all things geographical. This informal meeting of minds welcomes all geo-locative enthusiasts\, anyone who asks "\;where am I"\; or f eels the need to "\;know their place"\;. \;\n \;\nWe're ki cking off the weekend with an opening party at Gallery Homeland to mingl e with other geo geeks discuss session ideas for Saturday's unconference . \;\n \;\nVENUE: The entrance to the party will at the corner of 11th &\; SE Division\, look for the signs.\n\nTags: wherecamp\, geogr aphy\, gis\, neocartography\, party\, wherecamppdx\, wherecamppdx2009\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457654 URL:http://wherecamppdx.org SUMMARY:WhereCampPDX 2009: Opening Party LOCATION:Gallery Homeland: 2505 SE 11th Ave.\, Portland Oregon 97204 US SEQUENCE:6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090928T194414Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091005T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091005T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090928T194414Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090928T194414Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457750 DESCRIPTION:Get your start-up off to a strong start in this 10-week\, awa rd winning Kauffman Foundation entrepreneurship program\, presented by O TBC. You'll expand you network while working with OTBC coaches\, guest s peakers\, and other participating entrepreneurs to: \;\n \;\n * Explore entrepreneurship (Oct. 5) \;\n * Define\, size\, and segm ent the market (Oct. 5) \;\n * Validate the market and value price the product or service (Oct. 12) \;\n * Assess the feasibility of the business (Oct. 19) \;\n * Develop a marketing and sales plan (Oct. 26) \;\n * Develop financial projections (Nov. 9) \;\n * Protect intellectual property (Nov. 16) \;\n * Build a start-up team (Nov. 23) \;\n * Understand how to get investor ready (Nov. 30) \;\n * Set up basic startup operating procedures (Dec. 7) \ ;\n * Develop an elevator pitch\, investor pitch\, and executive summ ary\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/ 1250457750 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/11250792/ SUMMARY:OTBC FastTrac TechVentures LOCATION:OTBC [Old location\, do not use!]: 12725 Sw Millikan Way\, Suite 101\, Beaverton OR 97005 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090902T184919Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091006T093000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091006T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090902T184919Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090902T184919Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457639 DESCRIPTION:Business leaders need to be exposed to the latest trends\, as well as core business ideologies. So\, OEN has developed the 2009 Execu tive Series curriculum to provide entrepreneurs with the skills and know ledge to make critical business decisions. This four-week educational se ries is designed to offer entrepreneurs access to industry professionals via interactive and engaging sessions. We will assist you in building c ompanies that are attractive to investors\, customers\, partners and emp loyees via a series of focused\, interactive educational sessions. \; \nSession I – Sales and Marketing - Presented by Bill Etheredge\, WCE Co nsulting \;\nSession II – Understanding Cap Table Dynamics - Present ed by Brent Bullock\, Perkins Coie \;\nSession III – Understanding F inancial Statements - Presented by Jared Holum\, Perkins &\; Co. \;\nSession IV - Ask the Expert Panel \;\n \;\nDates and Times: O ctober 6\, 13\, 20 and 27\, 7:30 am – 9:30 am \;\nLocation: Perkins C oie\, 1120 N.W. Couch Street\, Tenth Floor\, Portland\, OR 97209-4128. P arking in building garage will be validated. \;\nCost: The course is $200 for OEN members for the entire Executive Series and $325 for non-me mbers (includes a one year individual membership)\, and is available for a maximum of 20 participants. \;\n\n\nTags: oen\, executive series \, perkins coie\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ev ents/1250457639 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx SUMMARY:OEN Executive Series – Practical Education for Challenging times LOCATION:Perkins Coie (PDX): 1120 Nw Couch St\, 10th Floor\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090924T182645Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091006T100000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091006T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090924T182645Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091013T051620Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457721 DESCRIPTION:Founder’s Coffee\, a Portland Ten event\, is a low-key\, week ly get together for Portland entrepreneurs to connect with each other. No speakers\, no pitches\, just business founders gathering together to visit for an hour. \;\n \;\n See you Tuesday morning!\n \nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504 57721 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4546549/ SUMMARY:Founder’s Coffee LOCATION:Daily Cafe: 902 Nw 13th Ave\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090727T165105Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091007T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091007T070000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090727T165105Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090727T165105Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457480 DESCRIPTION:OctoberBest - High Tech Manufacturing Conference and Expo. 3\;\n \;\nWe are more excited than ever about OctoberBest. Over the p ast 9 years we have watched the regional high tech community come togeth er to promote our industry and local economy. Our goal is to provide an open forum for companies involved in manufacturing\, design\, testing an d development to network and learn about emerging trends from industry l eaders.\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/eve nts/1250457480 URL:http://www.octoberbest.com/ SUMMARY:OctoberBEST LOCATION:Tektronix Bldg 38: 3025 SW Zworykin Avenue\, Beaverton Oregon 97 077 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090924T004717Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091007T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091007T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090924T004717Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100120T055849Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457715 DESCRIPTION:Come see the great stuff your fellow Portlanders have been wo rking on. There will be several ten minute demos of new products and sid e projects. \;\n \;\n Confirmed lineup: \;\n * Lucidium - A Platform for Enterprise Application Development (Rob Neild) \;\n * Tweeybot - Phone calls from Twitter (Travis Spencer) \;\n * Dashrep - A new descriptive programming language (Richard Fo bes) \;\n * Simler - Online conversations around topics (Dane He sseldahl) \;\n * OMGFriends - Twitter thing to see mutual follow ers/friends (Mickey Slater) \;\n \;\n Find out more abo ut showing off *your* project at a future Demolicious: \;\n http ://www.pdxwi.com/demolicious\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: htt p://calagator.org/events/1250457715 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4424087/ SUMMARY:Demolicious! - Portland Web Innovators LOCATION:PIE: Portland Incubator Experiment : 1227 NW Davis Street\, Port land OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090930T224941Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091008T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091008T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090930T224941Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090930T224941Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457766 DESCRIPTION:Several of the area's top-level executives will discuss what types of changes they made within their companies to successfully achiev e fast growth. They will share their unique experiences and explore iss ues and expertise in overcoming the challenges they have faced and the s ometimes hard choices they have had to make in order to achieve growth. This is your opportunity to learn what worked and what didn't as you pu rsue aggressive growth in your own business. \n\nTags: ostartupskey\, en trepreneur\, startup\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504 57766 URL:http://www.aeanet.org/events/EventsCatalog.cfm?Product_Major=OR100901 SUMMARY:TechAmerica: 3 Ways To Triple Your Revenue LOCATION:Oregon Zoo: 4001 SW Canyon Rd.\, Portland OR 97221-9704 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091004T174357Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091008T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091008T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091004T174357Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091004T174357Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457821 DESCRIPTION:The Obama Administration has allocated over $36 billion from the economic stimulus package to fund the "\;meaningful use"\; o f electronic health records. This first panel of the OHSU Monthly Evenin g Informatics Conference will describe elements of the package and their impact in Oregon. \;\n \;\nThe speakers on the panel will include : \;\n \;\n1. William Hersh\, MD \;\n2. David Dorr\, MD \;\n 3. Dawn Bonder\, JD \;\n4. Abby Sears \;\n \;\nDr. Hersh will b egin with an overview of the stimulus package and the larger context of health information technology. He will also make some comments on the wo rkforce provisions in the legislation. Next\, Dr. Dorr will describe in more detail the notion of "\;meaningful use"\; of electronic hea lth records. He will be followed by Dawn Bonder\, who will give an overv iew of HIT efforts at the state level. Finally\, Abby Sears will describ e the efforts of her organization\, OCHIN\, to bring EHRs to safety net clinics as well their leadership on the proposal Oregon HIT Regional Ext ension Center. \;\n \;\nEach panelist will keep their remarks brie f in order to insure opportunity for participation by the audience. \;\n \;\nPlease RSVP to Lynne Schwabe at schwabel "\;at"\; o hsu "\;dot"\; edu for catering purposes by Tuesday\, October 6\, 2009. \;\n \;\nWe look forward to seeing you at our first Thursda y Evening Biomedical Informatics Conference this term! \;\n\n\nTags: health care\, ehr\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ events/1250457821 SUMMARY:OHSU: Achieving Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records LOCATION:OHSU - BICC (Biomedical Information Communications Center) theat re : 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road\, Portland or 97239 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090724T205042Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091012 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091009 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090724T205042Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090925T073006Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457473 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Friday\, October 9\, 2009 at 6pm through Sunday\, October 11\, 2009 at 4pm.\n\nDescription:\nPortland Drupal Cam p will be held the weekend of October 9 - 11 at NedSpace Old Town. \ ;\n \;\nWebsite is up with information and taking registrations\, spo nsorships\, and sessions! \;\n \;\nDrupalCamp PDX is a free unconf erence put on by the Portland Drupal User Group. \;\n \;\n@drupalp dx on twitter \;\n#dcpdx\n\nTags: drupal\, meetup\, unconference\, dr upalcamp\, php\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/eve nts/1250457473 URL:http://drupalpdx.org SUMMARY:DrupalCamp PDX 2009 LOCATION:NedSpace Old Town: 117 NW 5th Ave. Suite 210\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090929T165237Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091010T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091010T100000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090929T165237Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090929T165317Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457755 DESCRIPTION:From scribble on the napkin to product on the market\, Louis Foreman will share knowledge from THE INDEPENDENT INVENTOR’S HANDBOOK an d explain everything a potential inventor needs to know from raw concept to market reality. \;\n \;\nOn October 10th join us in Oregon as we engage with the Publisher of Inventors Digest Magazine and executi ve producer of the PBS \;\nEmmy® award-winning Everyday Edisons in a 3-hour workshop that will cover protecting\, prototyping\, licensing\, and more. \;\n \;\n Scam companies run rampant in the industry and inventors need to get real advice from real inventors. LOUIS FOREMAN \, THE CO-AUTHOR OF INDEPENDENT INVENTOR’S HANDBOOK gives aspiring inven tors the real deal. \;\n \;\nUnderstanding the difference between a good idea and a marketable idea. Why investing too much money at the outset can sink you. Plus the effective investor \;\npitch\, questio ns to ask a prospective manufacturer\, 14 licensing land mines to avoid\ , “looks-like” versus “works-like” prototypes\, 10 things not to tell a potential investor\, and how to protect your invention once it’s on the market. \;\n \;\n Louis J. Foreman is a serial entrepreneur wi th a passion for innovation. He started his \;\nfirst business from his college fraternity room and\, for the past 20 years\, has been start ing and building successful companies. He is the publisher of Inventors Digest magazine and executive producer of the Emmy® award–winning PBS sh ow Everyday Edisons. \n\nTags: ostartupskey\, inventors\, licensing\, i ntellectual property\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504 57755 URL:http://www.mipooregon.org/ SUMMARY:MIPO: From Napkin Idea to Product in Market LOCATION:Ecotrust (Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center): 721 NW Ninth Ave\ , Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090902T185151Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091013T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091013T163000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090902T185151Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090902T185151Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457640 DESCRIPTION:Early-stage companies - understanding and managing your cap t able \;\n \;\nStartup and early-stage companies often exchange eq uity for capital. They also use it to incentivize employees and contract ors. However\, few entrepreneurs map out a comprehensive plan to manage their capitalization table through multiple rounds of capital or to maxi mize the efficiency of equity incentives. This workshop will help entrep reneurs understand how to create a capitalization plan that will serve t he company today\, as well as through potentially dilutive transactions in the future. It will be presented in an interactive case-study format and will be limited to ten participants. \;\n \;\nSpeaker: Doug M orris\, Ater Wynne \;\n \;\nDate and Time: Tuesday October 13\, 4: 30 pm – 6:30 pm \;\nLocation: Ater Wynne\, 1331 NW Lovejoy Ste 900\, Portland\, OR 97209 \;\nCost: OEN Member - $30\, Non Member - $125 (i ncludes a one-year OEN individual membership and the workshop fee is wai ved) \;\n\n\nTags: oen\, selling stock\, ater wynne\, ostartupskey\n\ nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457640 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=104 SUMMARY:OEN Workshop - Selling Stock in Your Company LOCATION:Ater Wynne: 1331 NW Lovejoy\, Ste 900\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090818T172448Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091014T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091014T171500 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090818T172448Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090930T225506Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457564 DESCRIPTION:OEN's Seed Oregon PubTalk - Call for Applications - Due Frida y\, September 18 at 5:15 PM \;\n \;\n \;\nOEN's Seed Oregon is a unique competition held during four consecutive PubTalk events. The co mpetition is for Oregon and Southwest Washington seed-stage companies wh o are seeking capital within the range of $100\,000 to $2\,000\,000. One winner from each preliminary round will move on to a championship round \, where a finalist will earn a coveted presenting opportunity at OEN's Angel Oregon\, the premier angel investing event in the Northwest. \; \n \;\nNine presenting companies in total will be selected to compete in the 2009-2010 Seed Oregon tournament. Each will have 10 minutes to p resent their concept to the PubTalk audience\, followed by a 10 minute Q &\;A session. Three companies will compete at each of the preliminary rounds\, with the audience voting for the winning presentations to move to the championship round. \;\n \;\nOnline registration for this event closes Tuesday\, October 13th. Please register at the door after t hat time. \;\n \;\nDate and Time: October 14th\, 2009\, 5:15 pm - 7:00 pm \;\nLocation: Bridgeport Brewpub - 1313 NW Marshall\, Portla nd\, Oregon \;\nRegistration to attend: OEN Member: $15\, Non-member: $25 \;\n\n\nTags: seed oregon\, oen\, pub talk\, ostartupskey\, tvg \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457564 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=60 SUMMARY:OEN PubTalk™ - Seed Oregon - Round 1 LOCATION:BridgePort Brew Pub: 1313 Nw Marshall St\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090826T154615Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091016T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091016T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090826T154615Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090826T154615Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457612 DESCRIPTION:Now in its sixth year\, Bend Venture Conference (BVC) is the premier regional event connecting seed and early stage companies with in vestment opportunities and attracting the Northwest's top entrepreneurs\ , investors\, and service providers. \;\nBVC 2009 highlights include: \;\n \;\n \;\nPre-conference Networking Reception \;\n \ ;\nKeynote speaker and presentations by top industry executives \;\n& #13\;\nEarly stage company presentations \;\n \;\nDistinguishe d and experienced venture and early stage investor panel \;\n \; \nClosing reception \;\n\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http ://calagator.org/events/1250457612 URL:http://www.bendvc.com/ SUMMARY:Bend Venture Conference LOCATION:Tower Theatre: 835 NW Wall Street\, Bend OR 97701 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090929T214505Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091017T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091017T100000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090929T214505Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090929T214628Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457757 DESCRIPTION:BarCamp is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for peopl e to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions\, demos\, and interaction from attendees. \;\n  3\;\nPlease register on the site so that we have an accurate count. \ ;\n \;\nWe will be posting updates via our twitter account @bea verbarcamp\, and don't forget to join the Google group to get important notifications about the event! Connect on live chat via IRC - irc.freeno de.net\, #BeaverBarCamp (click here if you don't have an IRC client)\n\n Tags: barcamp\, corvallis\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calaga tor.org/events/1250457757 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4550804/ SUMMARY:Beaver Barcamp 4 LOCATION:Kelley Engineering Center (OSU): Kelley Engineering Center\, Cor vallis OR 97330 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090922T231553Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091020T160000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091020T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090922T231553Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090928T195126Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457709 DESCRIPTION:If you are tech entrepreneur or startup executive we would be pleased to have you attend the StartUp Exchange Meeting. The meetings are meant to be a discussion among peers about relevant topics that will both educate and help with problem solving. Some of the attendees are likely going through the same issue and have ideas to share\, and many o f the folks who attend have started many companies so have wisdom to sha re. \;\n \;\n Participation is limited to tech entrepre neurs or startup executives only so service providers are not able to at tend. We have plenty of space but we ask that you now RSVP so we have a n idea of how many cups to bring for the beer. \;\n \;\n REGISTER: http://www.sao.org/events/event_details.asp?id=78505\n\nTags : ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457709 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4481229/ SUMMARY:SAOpdx: StartUp Exchange Meeting LOCATION:Chime Software: 215 SE Morrison Ste 700\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090904T213626Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091021T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091021T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090904T213626Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090916T191348Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457649 DESCRIPTION:Elemental Technologies is our host for the 22nd iteration of Portland Lunch 2.0. \;\n \;\n Thanks to Davy Stevenson ( @davystevenson ) for spreading the love to a new venue. \;\n & #13\;\n Lunch 2.0 is a Valley phenomenon that you can read about at lunch20.com \, and we're putting a PDX stamp on it. \;\n \; \n You can follow all things Portland Lunch 2.0 an the Silicon Flor ist . \;\n \;\n Are you vegan or vegetarian? Please lea ve a comment so we can plan food accordingly. Thanks.\n\nTags: ostartups key\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457649 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4409951/ SUMMARY:Lunch 2.0 at Elemental Technologies LOCATION:Elemental Technologies (old office): 620 SW Fifth Avenue\, Suite 400\, Portland Oregon 97204 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091005T155224Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091021T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091021T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091005T155224Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091005T155224Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457826 DESCRIPTION:Yes\, you've seen outlines for a business plan. But how do yo u actually sit down and write one? The answer is: you don't. Not as the first step\, at least. First\, you have a fair amount of homework to do. \;\n \;\nHomework such as defining your target market\; sizing an d segmenting that market\; developing a competitive strategy\; validatin g that your service or product fills an unmet need\; value pricing your product. And the list goes on. \;\n \;\nIn this seminar\, OTBC Exe cutive Director Steve Morris will review the different objectives you mi ght have for writing a business plan\, and the homework you need to do b efore you write the plan - and then will review what goes into the plan. You'll leave with a detailed action plan for preparing to write a busin ess plan -- and with an outline of what should be in the plan. The good news: once you've done your homework\, writing a business plan isn't tha t difficult! \;\n \;\nWho should attend: any entrepreneur or small business owner who needs to develop a strategy and a plan for launching or growing their business.\n\nTags: ostartupskey\, business plan\, entr epreneur\, startup\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457 826 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/11501362/ SUMMARY:OTBC: How to Write a Business Plan LOCATION:OTBC [Old location\, do not use!]: 12725 Sw Millikan Way\, Suite 101\, Beaverton OR 97005 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090811T160210Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091021T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091021T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090811T160210Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090811T160238Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457544 DESCRIPTION:Please RSVP here on Upcoming if you plan to attend. We'll be using the number of people to plan snacks\, space\, etc. \;\n &# 13\;\n The topic for this month is open source software in the clou d (specifics still TBD). We'll also have plenty of time for you to hang out and talk to each other on this topic or anything else. \;\n \;\n This is a monthly meeting of POSSE (Portland Open Source S oftware Entrepreneurs) that is open for anyone to attend. POSSE is dedic ated to helping businesses in the Portland area and beyond reduce costs\ , mitigate risk\, and make software choice easy by utilizing open source software. POSSE members meet once a month to network with other open so urce software entrepreneurs\, engineers and enthusiasts.\n\nTags: open s ource\, posse\, cloud\, cloud computing\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457544 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4226210/ SUMMARY:POSSE: Open Source Software in the Cloud LOCATION:Portland Art Museum: 1219 SW Park Avenue\, Portland Oregon 97205 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090930T153457Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091021T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091021T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090930T153457Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090930T153457Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457760 DESCRIPTION:The idea of an intelligent electricity network is being promo ted by many as a way of dealing with the increasing problems of global w arming\, energy independence and electric grid resilience. This so calle d “smart grid” will create opportunities for new technologies and busine sses which will emerge to satisfy the demands for improved communication s\, smart appliances\, distributed power generation\, demand response\, transportation electrification and many more applications. \;\n \; \nTo help entrepreneurs and innovators in the Portland area learn more a bout smart grid opportunities and collaborate with others the TiE Oregon is hosting an event with industry experts and capital providers who hav e an interest in growing smart grid businesses. \;\n \;\nPanelist s include: \;\n \;\n• Bill Campbell Principal at Equilibrium Capit al \;\n• Bobby Kandaswamy\, Investment Director\, Intel Capital \;\n• Jeff Hammarlund\, Adjunct Associate Professor and Senior Research Fellow at PSU's Mark O. Hatfield School of Government and the Executive Leadership Institute. \;\n \;\nBy attending this event you will h ear about the policies shaping the smart grid movement\, learn about var ious technology and application opportunities and meet others who are al ready working in the smart grid or have an idea that could turn into a n ew business. \;\n\n\nTags: clean tech\, smart grid\, technology\, e ntrepreneur\, opportunity\, business\, innovator\, power generation\, re newable\, smart appliances\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calag ator.org/events/1250457760 URL:http://www.oregon.tie.org SUMMARY:TiE Oregon - Demystifying the Smart Grid LOCATION:Intel Ronler Acres RA1 Auditorium: 2501 NW 229th Avenue\, Hillsb oro OR 97124 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090818T172925Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091022T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091022T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090818T172925Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090819T075645Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457565 DESCRIPTION: Meet. Greet. Repeat. \;\n \;\nIn these tough economic times\, Oregon's economy needs innovators and entrepreneurs to develop n ew opportunities for economic growth. SwapMeet is a great way to meet th e people who are the drivers of this effort. \;\n \;\nJoin us at t he OEN SwapMeet\, a networking program specifically for people looking t o connect with entrepreneurs\, early-stage companies\, and the people wh o can help Oregon businesses grow. \;\n \;\nThere's no entrance fe e\, and no pressure. Just networking\, connecting\, and a no-host happy hour! We hope to see you there. \;\n \;\nDate and Time: Thursday O ctober 22\, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm \;\nLocation: Someday Lounge \;\n12 5 NW 5th Ave \;\nPortland\, OR 97209 \;\nRegistration: No Cost \;\n\n\nTags: oen\, swapmeet\, october\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457565 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=96 SUMMARY:OEN SwapMeet - October LOCATION:Someday Lounge: 125 NW 5th\, Portland Oregon 97209 SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090811T055500Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091026 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091023 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090811T055500Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090811T060858Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457539 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Friday\, October 23\, 2009 at 5:30pm thr ough Sunday\, October 25\, 2009 at 9pm.\n\nDescription:\nA Business Spri nt\, to take a room of 50 creative tech types to create a web based busi ness over a 54 hour sprint. Startup Weekend has been happening all aroun d the world. Now it will be held in Corvallis. \;\n \;\n\n\nTags: corvallis startup weekend\, entrepreneur\, business sprint\, startup\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457539 URL:http://corvallis.startupweekend.org SUMMARY:Corvallis Startup Weekend LOCATION:Belle Vallee Winery: 804 NW Buchanan Ave\, Corvallis Oregon 9733 0 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091008T162415Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091027T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091027T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091008T162415Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091008T162509Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457842 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun evening where you will get to hear from pas t recipients of Gorge Angel investments\, other successful local entrepr eneurs\, and Angel Investors. Hosted hors D’ oeuvres (Thanks to NW Natu ral\, the food is on us!) No Host Wine \;\n \;\nMt. Hood Winery\ , 1930 Hwy 35\, Hood River \;\nOctober 27\, 2009 \;\n5:30-7:30 PM& #13\;\n \;\nRSVP: Nick.Kraemer "\;at"\; co.hood-river.or.us\ , 541-387-7012\n\nTags: angel investing\, entrepreneur\, startup\, ostar tupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457842 SUMMARY:Gorge Angel Conference LOCATION:Mt. Hood Winery: 1930 Hwy 35\, Hood River Oregon US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090606T170053Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091029T160000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091029T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090606T170053Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090930T225636Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457285 DESCRIPTION:OEN's Venture Northwest (formerly Venture Oregon) is an annua l conference that draws institutional investors and investment bankers f rom across the Western U.S. who are interested in emerging Northwest bus inesses and the region's growth segments. It's a great way for investors to connect with the area's hottest emerging Northwest businesses. \; \n \;\nNorthwest businesses that have presented at Venture Northwest have raised over $1.3 billion in venture capital since 1996 and over $68 million in angel investment.* \;\n \;\n*Not all Northwest busines ses that presented had investments reported in Venture Source. \;\n&# 13\;\nPlease visit the OEN Event calendar to register to attend this eve nt.\n\nTags: oregon\, network\, venture\, northwest\, investment\, ventu re_capital\, venture_funding\, ostartupskey\, tvg\n\nImported from: http ://calagator.org/events/1250457285 URL:http://www.oen.org/events_vnw.aspx SUMMARY:OEN's Venture Northwest 2009 LOCATION:The Nines Hotel: 525 SW Morrison St\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091023T175720Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091029T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091029T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091023T175720Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100120T055851Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457898 DESCRIPTION:Come listen to Steve Babcock and Craig Vagt talk about financ es\, taxes\, and money for startups and small businesses. There will be a 30 minute talk\, followed by an open Q&\;A. All are welcome. \;\ n \;\nThe details: \;\n \;\nWhen: 6pm\, October 29th\, 2009 \;\n \;\nWhere: PIE (1227 NW Davis) \;\n \;\nWho: Anyone who wa nts to know more about small business finances\, taxes\, and startups.&# 13\;\n \;\nRSVP at Upcoming \;\n \;\nBios: \;\n \;\nSteve Babcock \;\n \;\nSteve has more than twenty years experience prov iding financial management and consulting services to privately held com panies and an additional eleven years as a CPA and senior audit manager with KPMG and predecessor firms. \;\n \;\nSteve has served as a co nsultant to small and medium size businesses since 2001. In so doing he has assisted several start-ups in software and traditional business. He has assisted Fisher Farms\, prominent in Oregon’s wholesale nursery indu stry\, in planning and forecasting\, resolving an earn-out with the prio r owner\, an acquisition and several financing and real estate transacti ons. \;\n \;\nSteve was the CFO for Papa Murphy’s\, a 20-plus stat e privately held pizza concept\, from 1995-2000. He functioned as CFO of Springtime Inc. and Oregon Garden Products for five years and for two y ears as Vice President and Regional Controller for a cable television co mpany in Portland. \;\n \;\nSteve is currently serving as Past Pre sident and Board Member of the Portland Chapter of Financial Executives International (FEI) and as Treasurer and Board member of the Oregon Inte rnational Air Show. \;\n \;\nSteve has a Bachelor of Science degre e in Political Science from the University of Oregon and did post-baccal aureate study in accounting and finance at Portland State University. 3\;\n \;\nCraig D. Vagt\, CPA \;\nPartner \;\n \;\nCraig joi ned Talbot\, Korvola &\; Warwick LLP as a partner in 2001 when he mer ged his practice with Talbot Korvola and Warwick LLP. He is currently th e managing partner at TKW. Craig began his career in the San Francisco B ay area and eventually was a partner with an international accounting fi rm. Returning to his hometown of Portland in 1991\, Craig joined a local accounting firm as a partner. Over his years in public accounting\, he has worked with a wide variety of clients in an equally wide variety of industries… Craig brings his experience in many areas of tax including o wnership structures\, multi-state and international planning\, as well a s general tax matters to his clients. His current practice has a major f ocus on the tax issues and opportunities affecting closely held companie s\, primarily pass through entities\, and their owners. \;\n \;\nA graduate of the University of Oregon with a degree in finance\, he also has a law degree and a Masters in Taxation from Golden Gate University\ , where he also taught in the Masters in Tax program.\n\nTags: ostartups key\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457898 URL:http://piepdx.com/2009/10/finance-for-startups-101 SUMMARY:Finance for Startups 101 LOCATION:PIE: Portland Incubator Experiment : 1227 NW Davis Street\, Port land OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091009T232911Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091103T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091103T140000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091009T232911Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091009T232911Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457853 DESCRIPTION:Oregon’s four premier research universities\, Oregon Health & amp\; Science University\, Oregon State University\, Portland State Univ ersity\, and the University of Oregon\, have launched a new website\, to promote interaction between industry and Oregon research universities. Innovate Collaborate Oregon incorporates a searchable technology portal allowing visitors to identify and learn more about promising discoveries and collaboration opportunities at Oregon’s universities. \;\n \; \nOregon universities collaborate with entrepreneurs\, companies and the business community to ensure that ideas generated by faculty\, students and staff reach the private sector to create products and services whic h benefit the public. Innovate Collaborate Oregon will allow greater ind ustry access to the latest advances in university research and enable th e universities to generate resources to continue academic research. It a lso provides the public with an opportunity to learn more about world-cl ass research in the State of Oregon. \;\n \;\nOregon’s public res earch universities collaborate on initiatives in addition to Innovate Co llaborate Oregon. These include the University Venture Development Fund\ , The Oregon Innovation Showcase and participation in Oregon’s Signature Research Centers (ONAMI\, BEST\, and OTRADI). \;\n\n\nTags: ostartup skey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457853 URL:http://www.icoregon.net/icoregon_showcase.html SUMMARY:2009 Oregon Innovation Showcase LOCATION:World Trade Center: 121 SW Salmon\, Portland Oregon 97204 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090813T000554Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091105T220000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091105T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090813T000554Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090813T000554Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457548 DESCRIPTION:A Compelling Convergence of creative talent from across the W illamette Valley coming together to share ideas\, see what's happening a nd just maybe *spark* that million-dollar award-winning new product or s ervice. \;\n \;\n1pm - Sponsor and Partner Association Luncheon 3\;\n \;\n3pm - Welcome &\; Keynote Speaker (Alumni Center) \;\ n \;\n4pm - Guest Speaker (Alumni Center) \;\n \;\n5pm - Guest Speaker- Regional Economic Development Director\, John Sechrist (Alumni Center) \;\n \;\n3-7pm - History of Innvoation Dynamic Display (Al umni Center Foyer) \;\n \;\n4-8pm - Open Innovation Exhibit Hall ( La Sells Stewart Center) \;\n \;\n4-7:30 - Social Networking (Beer -n-Blog\, Corvallis Young Professionals\, general) \;\n \;\n4-7:30 - Innovative Research &\; Industry Mixer \;\n \;\n7:30pm - IGN ITE! Corvallis \;\n\n\nTags: corvallis\, ignite\, ignite corvallis\, sao corvallis\, sao\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.or g/events/1250457548 URL:http://www.willametteinnovators.com/ SUMMARY:Willamette Innovators Night 2009 LOCATION:CH2M HILL Alumni Center\, Corvallis: 725 SW 26th St\, Corvallis OR 97333 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090914T203510Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091105T173000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091105T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090914T203510Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090930T225728Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457673 DESCRIPTION:How do I get my company up to speed with this new social medi a thing? What is a Tweet? Why should I care? In this class we will train how to make your company a social media marketing machine with little e xtra effort. We will cut through the mysteries and arm your company with simple strategies to succeed. With traditional media audiences rapidly declining\, this class is a must for business owners. \;\n \;\nSpe aker: Ryan Lewis \;\nRyan Lewis is considered a leader in the social media marketing field. He has built marketing campaigns for small busine sses\, individuals\; all the way to fortune 500 companies and teaches cl asses on the best practices for businesses to interact online. His work has increased revenue\, optimized inter-office communication\, and built positive branding initiatives for businesses across the U.S. \;\n 3\;\nDate and Time: Thursday\, Novembers 5\, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm \;\nLo cation: Ater Wynne \;\n1331 NW Lovejoy \;\nPortland\, OR 97209 \;\nRegistration: OEN Members $30\, Non Members - $125(Includes one year membership and workshop fee is waived) \;\n \;\nTo Learn More Vis it: http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=105\n\nTags: oen_workshop_ryan_lew is_social_media\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ev ents/1250457673 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=105 SUMMARY:OEN Workshop: Social Media with Ryan Lewis LOCATION:Ater Wynne: 1331 NW Lovejoy\, Ste 900\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091005T155632Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091111T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091111T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091005T155632Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091005T155632Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457828 DESCRIPTION:Your product or service makes sense to you - but will it be c ompelling to your target customers? Entrepreneurs and small business own ers often go with their gut feel - but that can be misleading. Not all o f your target customers think the way you do! \;\n \;\nHow do you make sure that the demand is there\, before you spend a lot of time and money developing and deploying a product or service? Validating the mark et first decreases your risk\, and gives you a much better understanding of how to approach your market with the most effective messaging and ma rketing. \;\n \;\nOTBC executive director Steve Morris will take y ou step by step through the process of validating your market\, so you c an be more confident that you are addressing an unmet need\, and that cu stomers will actually be willing to pay. \;\n \;\nWho should atten d: any entrepreneur or small business owner who needs to develop a strat egy and a plan for launching or growing their business.\n\nTags: ostartu pskey\, market validation\, market research\, startup\, entrepreneur\n\n Imported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457828 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/11501557/ SUMMARY:OTBC: How to Validate your Market LOCATION:OTBC [Old location\, do not use!]: 12725 Sw Millikan Way\, Suite 101\, Beaverton OR 97005 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090818T173755Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091112T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091112T171500 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090818T173755Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090826T165316Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457566 DESCRIPTION:OEN's Seed Oregon PubTalk - Call for Applications - Due Frida y\, October 16 at 5:00 PM \;\n \;\nOEN's Seed Oregon is a unique competition held during four consecutive PubTalk events. The competition is for Oregon and Southwest Washington seed-stage companies who are see king capital within the range of $100\,000 to $2\,000\,000. One winner f rom each preliminary round will move on to a championship round\, where a finalist will earn a coveted presenting opportunity at OEN's Angel Ore gon\, the premier angel investing event in the Northwest. \;\n \;\ nNine presenting companies in total will be selected to compete in the 2 009-2010 Seed Oregon tournament. Each will have 10 minutes to present th eir concept to the PubTalk audience\, followed by a 10 minute Q&\;A s ession. Three companies will compete at each of the preliminary rounds\, with the audience voting for the winning presentations to move to the c hampionship round. \;\n \;\nOnline registration for this event clo ses Tuesday\, November 12th. Please register at the door after that time . \;\n \;\nDate and Time: November 12th\, 2009\, 5:15 pm - 7:00 pm \;\nLocation: Bridgeport Brewpub - 1313 NW Marshall\, Portland\, Ore gon \;\nRegistration to attend: OEN Member: $15\, Non-member: $25  3\;\n \;\nPrice to submit application: \;\nMember: $75 (includes e ntry at one PubTalk and the Seed Oregon application fee) \;\nNon-Memb er: $174 (includes entry at one PubTalk\, a discounted one year OEN indi vidual membership ($26 savings)\, and the Seed Oregon application fee 3\;\n \;\n\n\nTags: pubtalk\, seed oregon\, round 2\, ostartupskey\, tvg\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457566 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=84 SUMMARY: OEN PubTalk™ - Seed Oregon - Round 2 LOCATION:BridgePort Brew Pub: 1313 Nw Marshall St\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090914T211247Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091118T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091118T113000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090914T211247Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090914T211350Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457674 DESCRIPTION:Paul Gulick\, formerly of Clarity Visual Systems and Planar\, will lead a lively discussion that will help entrepreneurs drive their organization's success. Come share your challenges\, observations and su ccesses with other CEOs of emerging businesses. \;\n \;\nWe will discuss the challenges of developing sales strategies and options you ca n employ to reach customers with limited resources. \;\n \;\nOpen only to CEOs or Presidents of currently operating companies that have e mployees. Boxed lunch will be served. This program is limited to 12 part icipants\, and is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \;\ n \;\nDate and Time:Wednesday November 18\, 11:30 am - 1:00pm \;\n Location: Iron Stone Bank Conference Room \;\n309 SW Sixth Avenue \;\nPortland\, OR 97204 \;\nRegistration: OEN Members - $46\, Non Mem bers - $80\n\nTags: ceo_roundtable_market strategies\, ostartupskey\n\nI mported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457674 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=108 SUMMARY:CEO Roundtable - Go to Market Strategies: Reaching your customers with limited resources LOCATION:IronStone Bank : 309 SW Sixth Avenue\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091005T155811Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091118T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091118T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091005T155811Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091005T155811Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457829 DESCRIPTION:You've defined\, sized and segmented your market. You've vali dated the market to verify that your product or service does serve an un filled need in the market\, and customers are willing to buy it. \;\n \;\nBut how much will they pay? Many companies\, large and small\, s et prices by making an "\;educated guess"\; based on gut feel an d experience. But there's a better way to price: price your product acco rding to the value your customers perceive. \;\n \;\nHow do you va lue price? At this seminar\, OTBC executive director Steve Morris will e xplain how you can use analytical techniques to gain a much better under standing of how customers value your product or service\, and how much t hey are willing to pay. \;\n \;\nWho should attend: any entreprene ur or small business owner who needs to develop a strategy and a plan fo r launching or growing their business.\n\nTags: ostartupskey\, pricing\, entrepreneur\, startup\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12 50457829 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/11501633/ SUMMARY:OTBC: How to Value Price your Product or Service LOCATION:OTBC [Old location\, do not use!]: 12725 Sw Millikan Way\, Suite 101\, Beaverton OR 97005 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091021T213138Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091203T100000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091203T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091021T213138Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091021T213138Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457893 DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a discussion of the keys to successful ini tial public offerings and the IPO value journey co-hosted by Ernst and Y oung LLP and Oregon Entrepreneurs Network. Continental breakfast include d. \;\n \;\nPresenters: Greg Beams and Peter Wall \;\n \;\ nGream Beams \;\nGreg Beams is an audit partner located in our Seatt le office\, but also serves as coordinating partner for two Portland off ice clients. Greg brings over 22 years of experience serving both public and private companies. \;\n \;\nGreg has extensive experience de aling with the accounting and reporting complexities common to high-grow th business and is able to bring that experience to bear in assisting co mpanies in dealing with issues unique to the software and technology ind ustry. Greg has served SEC registrants throughout his career and has sig nificant experience providing assistance and insight to clients as they execute a wide variety of public offerings\, including IPOs. \;\n 3\;\nPeter Wall \;\nPeter Wall is an audit senior manager with more than 10 years of experience serving public and private clients in both t he Seattle and Portland markets. He has spent the majority of his career serving clients in the technology\, consumer products and energy indust ries. \;\n \;\nPeter has extensive experience in dealing with a v ariety of accounting matters\, including revenue recognition\, equity st ructuring transactions\, acquisition and purchase accounting\, as well a s other issues common to middle market companies. \;\n\n\nTags: osta rtupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457893 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=109 SUMMARY:OEN Workshop: Planning for the Successful IPO LOCATION:Ernst & Young: Brewery Block 2\, 1120 NW Couch St\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100107T194809Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100120T133000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100120T110000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100107T194809Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100201T165914Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458138 DESCRIPTION:Frank Helle\, CEO of Axian\, Inc.\, will lead an interactive discussion that will help entrepreneurs understand the critical areas of focus for being a successful CEO. Come share your challenges\, observat ions and successes with other CEOs of emerging businesses. \;\n \; \nSuccessful CEOs often focus on 4 tasks\, 6 roles\, and 5 performance d imensions. The group will discuss what this means and help you become a more successful leader. You will also receive a high-level recap of the discussion from Frank. \;\n \;\nOpen only to CEOs or Presidents of currently operating companies that have employees. Box lunch will be se rved. This program is limited to 12 participants\, and is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \;\n \;\nSpeaker: Frank Helle\, Axian\, Inc. - www.axian.com \;\n \;\nFrank Helle is CEO of Axian\ , Inc.\, a 20-year old privately-held web-services company creating coll aboration portals and business intelligence (software &\; data). Prio r to 2002 he was a senior global manager at Monsanto Company. During tha t 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 Directo r for 3 Monsanto Divisions. \;\n \;\nFrank's leadership helps orga nizations realize more of their full potential\, and often focuses on tu rnarounds and turbo-charging growth. \;\n \;\nAside from positioni ng Axian to be "\;built to last\,"\; Frank mentors and coaches l ocal CXOs to help them compete in the global marketplace and create more jobs in Oregon. Frank is an active Board Director of Oregon's Associati on for Corporate Growth as Chair Emeritus &\; Past-President\, is an active Board Director of Oregon’s high tech trade association\,Tech Amer ica\, and is an active volunteer with the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network - chairing the CEO Roundtable. \;\n \;\nOEN Member Registration: $46.00 \;\nNon-member Registration: $86.00 \n\nTags: educatio n\, networking\, oen events\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://cala gator.org/events/1250458138 URL:http://www.oen.org SUMMARY: OEN CEO Roundtable with Frank Helle: CEO Success Profile - What is the job of the CEO? LOCATION:IronStone Bank : 309 SW Sixth Avenue\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100107T195416Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100120T181500 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100120T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100107T195416Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100730T204540Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458139 DESCRIPTION:This seminar reviews all components of an effective\, compell ing business plan. You'll learn from two seasoned OEN experts why certai n information is important and how your audience will evaluate what you present. Besides learning what is critical to include in an effective bu siness\, you'll take away valuable handouts and a listing of key resourc es. \;\n \;\nRegistration is required\, and space is limited to 15 entrepreneurs. \;\n \;\nWhen: Wednesday\, January 20th \;\nTim e: 4:00 - 6:15 PM \;\nWhere: Beaverton Library\, 12375 SW 5th St\, Me eting Room B\, Beaverton\, Oregon 97005 (corner of SW 5th St. and SW Hal l Blvd) \;\n \;\n \;\nOEN Member Registration: $30.00 \; \nNon-member Registration: $70.00 \n\nTags: education\, networking\, o en events\, ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1 250458139 URL:http://www.oen.org SUMMARY: Business Plan Development Seminar - January LOCATION:Beaverton Public Library - Conference Room : 12375 SW 5th St\, B eaverton OR 97005 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100210T215805Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100513T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100513T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100210T215805Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100210T215805Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458307 DESCRIPTION:Attend the first-ever angel investor conference to hit the Eu gene community. If you've never attended an angel investor conference yo u're not going to want to miss this opportunity. The day (May 13th | 7:3 0am - 5pm) is filled with excitement\, education\, competition\, and fun . The winning company will walk away with a minimum investment prize of $125\,000.\n\nTags: ostartupskey\, startup\, entrepreneur\, angel invest or\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458307 URL:http://www.willametteconference.com/ SUMMARY:Willamette Angel Conference LOCATION:McDonald Theatre: 1010 Willamette Street\, Eugene Oregon 97401-3 133 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR