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 RDATE:20110313T020000 RDATE:20120311T020000 RDATE:20130310T020000 RDATE:20140309T020000 RDATE:20150308T020000 RDATE:20160313T020000 RDATE:20170312T020000 RDATE:20180311T020000 RDATE:20190310T020000 RDATE:20200308T020000 RDATE:20210314T020000 RDATE:20220313T020000 RDATE:20230312T020000 RDATE:20240310T020000 RDATE:20250309T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20091101T020000 RDATE:20091101T020000 RDATE:20101107T020000 RDATE:20111106T020000 RDATE:20121104T020000 RDATE:20131103T020000 RDATE:20141102T020000 RDATE:20151101T020000 RDATE:20161106T020000 RDATE:20171105T020000 RDATE:20181104T020000 RDATE:20191103T020000 RDATE:20201101T020000 RDATE:20211107T020000 RDATE:20221106T020000 RDATE:20231105T020000 RDATE:20241103T020000 RDATE:20251102T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090915T234350Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090921T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090921T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090915T234350Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090915T234350Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457677 DESCRIPTION:Write it Rich! Real-world Writing Tips for Reluctant Writers& #13\;\n \;\nAre you writing for the internet? Find out how to resonat e with an invisible audience in this 1-hour workshop. Susan Rich\, owner of RichWriting Inc.\, shows you how to organize thoughts and pick a key message. Together you’ll discuss what makes good content—do’s and don’t s to capture your market’s attention. Susan Rich is a business writer\, editor\, and writing consultant with 20+ years of experience. \;\n 3\;\n$5 for MCNW clients and $10 for community members (cash or check) w ith all proceeds going to MCNW programs. Held in our brand new and impro ved classroom space at 43 SW Naito in downtown Portland. Please contact Anu at asamarajiva@mercycorpsnw.org or 503-896-5080 to RSVP. \;\n \;\nhttp://writeitrich-tipsforreluctantwriters.blogspot.com/ \;\n\n\n Tags: business writing\, internet\, seminar\, small business\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457677 URL:http://www.mercycorpsnw.org SUMMARY:9/21 Mercy Corps NW Seminar - Writing for the Internet LOCATION:Mercy Corps NW: 43 SW Naito Pkwy\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090930T171933Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091005T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091005T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090930T171933Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090930T172031Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457762 DESCRIPTION:Blogs are powerful and cost-effective marketing tools any mic roenterprise can use. In this seminar\, you will learn how to use a blog to attract clients\, build your reputation\, and showcase your expertis e. You will leave with tips and advice on setting up a blog\, managing a nd promoting it efficiently\, and writing engaging content. \;\n \ ;\nWith presenter Peter Korchnak\, principal of the local sustainable ma rketing consultancy Semiosis Communications\, blogger at the Sustainable Marketing Blog\, and speaker. For more information: www.semiosiscommuni cations.com \;\n \;\nSeminars are $5 for MCNW clients and $10 for community members. They are held in our brand new and improved classroom space at 43 SW Naito in downtown Portland. \;\n \;\nPlease contac t Anu at asamarajiva@mercycorpsnw.org or 503-896-5080 to register\, and check the website the day of the event for any cancellation notices.\n\n Tags: blogging\, social media\, seminar\, small business\n\nImported fro m: http://calagator.org/events/1250457762 URL:http://www.mercycorpsnw.org SUMMARY:10/5 Mercy Corps NW: Blogging for your Small Business LOCATION:Mercy Corps NW: 43 SW Naito Pkwy\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091006T235715Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091014T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091014T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091006T235715Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091007T000624Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457838 DESCRIPTION:It's time to come out from behind your desk and meet your aud ience. In this hands-on workshop\, learn 10 essential tips for making po werful presentations\, whether it's to a client\, your staff\, or an aud itorium of potential investors. Discover how to give presentations that serve your audience and present your message with confidence and ease. T opics include how to: \;\n \;\n-Structure the content of a present ation \;\n \;\n-Use clear language that avoids jargon and paints p ictures \;\n \;\n-Manage nerves and anxiety \;\n \;\n-Handle inevitable mishaps with ease \;\n \;\n-Rehearse like a pro \;\ n \;\nTicket Info: $5 for MCNW clients and $10 for community members (check/cash. All proceeds benefit Mercy Corps Northwest programs. \;\ n \;\nContact Anu (asamarajiva@mercycorpsnw.org or 503-896-5080) to R SVP. Check website (www.mercycorpsnw.org) day of the event for any cance llation notices.\n\nTags: presentations\, public speaking\, business\, s eminar\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457838 URL:http://www.mercycorpsnw.org SUMMARY:10/14 Mercy Corps NW Seminar - How to Make a Great Presentation LOCATION:Mercy Corps NW: 43 SW Naito Pkwy\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091020T190909Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091027T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091027T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091020T190909Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091020T190909Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457886 DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 27th\, 6:00-7:30pm. \;\n \;\n$5 for M CNW clients and $10 for community members (check or cash please). At the Mercy Corps NW office at 43 SW Naito Pkwy downtown by the Burnside Brid ge. \;\n \;\nContact Anu (asamarajiva@mercycorpsnw.org or 503-896- 5080) to RSVP. Check website (www.mercycorpsnw.org) day of the event for any cancellation notices. \;\n \;\nEric Helmy from Northwest Busi ness Law Clinic will discuss how the law impacts all areas of your busin ess. You will learn about the most common legal business problems\, and how to avoid them. He will also tell you where to find legal assistance. \;\n\n\nTags: legal\, seminar\, small business\n\nImported from: htt p://calagator.org/events/1250457886 URL:http://www.mercycorpsnw.org SUMMARY:10/27 Mercy Corps NW Seminar - Legal Matters for Your Small Busin ess LOCATION:Mercy Corps NW: 43 SW Naito Pkwy\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100224T182657Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100304T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100304T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100224T182657Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100224T182657Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458347 DESCRIPTION:Selling your products and services is essential for small bus iness owners. Learn effective and easy to use sale techniques and how to handle sales objections. \;\n \;\nLearn practical sales strategie s for business. Watch practical real-life sales demonstrations to really learn how to sell. You will learn the following and more: \;\n \; \n* Identify customer needs. \;\n* Varied sales approaches that work. \;\n* Creating a Sales Manual. \;\n* Exhibits and documentation.& #13\;\n* Handling sales objections. \;\n* Secrets to closing the sale . \;\n \;\nTom Howe has been a practicing attorney for over 25 yea rs and owns two technology companies. He has written four books (law and software programming) and speaks at legal conferences throughout North America and technology conferences around the world. His practical and e ntertaining presentation style makes him a highly sought after speaker.& #13\;\n \;\n$5 for MCNW clients and $10 for community members. Sign u p online on our website or contact Anu (asamarajiva@mercycorpsnw.org or 503-896-5080)to RSVP.\n\nTags: small business\, sales\, seminar\, mercy corps northwest\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458347 URL:http://www.mercycorpsnw.org/what-we-do/seminars/ SUMMARY:3/4 Mercy Corps NW Seminar - Successful Selling LOCATION:Mercy Corps NW: 43 SW Naito Pkwy\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100311T175438Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100429T181500 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100429T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100311T175438Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100416T205349Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458438 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: Thursday\, April 29th \;\nTime: 4:00 - 6:15 PM \;\nWhere: Beaverton Library\, 12375 SW 5th St\, Meeti ng Room B\, Beaverton\, Oregon 97005 (corner of SW 5th St. and SW Hall B lvd) \;\n\n\nTags: oen\, business plan\, library\, seminar\, learning \, development\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458438 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=129 SUMMARY:Business Plan Development Seminar - April LOCATION:Beaverton City Library: 12375 Sw 5th St\, Beaverton Oregon 97005 United States SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100518T223504Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100524T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100524T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100518T223504Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100518T223504Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458698 DESCRIPTION:Having a website is not enough. You need a website that attra cts new business. Learn the most important ways to optimize your website for the search engines and others ways to use your website for growing your business. \;\n \;\nUsing step-by-step training and demonstr ations\, learn how to optimize a website: \;\n-Effective word and p hrase selection \;\n-How to submit your website to the search engines \;\n-Optimization tools\, techniques\, and tips \;\n-Using title\ , keyword\, and description tags \;\n-Word placement and density stra tegies \;\n-Inbound and outbound links \;\n-Helpful website tools and software \;\n-Strategies for promoting your website \;\n \; \nChecklists and forms are provided to workshop attendees. \;\n \; \nTom Howe has been a practicing attorney for over 25 years and owns two technology companies. He has written four books (law and software progr amming) and speaks at legal conferences throughout North America and tec hnology conferences around the world. His practical and entertaining pre sentation style makes him a highly sought after speaker. \;\n \;\ nSIGN UP ONLINE\n\nTags: mercy corps northwest\, website\, seminar\, sma ll business\, search engine\, optimization\n\nImported from: http://cala gator.org/events/1250458698 URL:http://www.mercycorpsnw.org/what-we-do/seminars/ SUMMARY:5/24 Mercy Corps NW Seminar - Website Optimization LOCATION:Mercy Corps NW: 43 SW Naito Pkwy\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100621T163333Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100623T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100623T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100621T163333Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100621T181234Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458793 DESCRIPTION:A step-by-step setup guide on how to get new customers and in crease revenue with smart use of social media marketing sites\, includin g: LinkedIn\, Facebook\, MySpace\, Twitter\, YouTube\, Podcasts\, Flickr \, Blogs\, Biznik\, and other social media sites. \;\n \;\nSpeaker : Tom Howe has been a practicing attorney for over 25 years and owns two technology companies\, including a website design and hosting company. He has written four books (law and software programming) and speaks at l egal conferences throughout North America and technology conferences aro und the world. His practical and entertaining presentation style makes h im a highly sought after speaker. \;\n \;\n**** \;\n \;\nMer cy Corps Northwest works to assist motivated low-income individuals impr ove their lives through starting or expanding a small business. We provi de funding\, matched savings and small business classes that help client s increase their economic self-sufficiency through self-employment. \ ;\n \;\n$5 for MCNW clients and $10 for community members. At the Mer cy Corps NW office at 43 SW Naito Pkwy\, downtown by the Burnside Bridge . \;\n \;\nYou can sign up online. Contact Anu (asamarajiva@mercyc orpsnw.org or 503-896-5080) with questions. Check our website (www.mercy corpsnw.org) the day of the event for any cancellation notices and mercy corpsnw.wordpress.com for more info about seminars. \;\n\n\nTags: soc ial media\, tom howe\, marketing\, small business\, seminar\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458793 URL:http://www.mercycorpsnw.org/what-we-do/seminars/ SUMMARY:Mercy Corps NW Seminar: Social Media LOCATION:Mercy Corps NW: 43 SW Naito Pkwy\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100716T014858Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100719T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100719T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100716T014858Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100716T020241Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458885 DESCRIPTION:Are you writing for the internet? Find out how to resonate wi th an invisible audience in this 1-hour workshop. Susan Rich\, owner of RichWriting Inc.\, shows you how to organize thoughts and pick a key mes sage. Together you’ll discuss what makes good content—do’s and don’ts to capture your market’s attention. Susan Rich is a business writer\, edit or\, and writing consultant with 20+ years of experience. \;\n \;\ n$5 for MCNW clients and $10 for community members. At the Mercy Corps N W office at 43 SW Naito Pkwy\, downtown by the Burnside Bridge. \;\n& #13\;\nSIGN UP ONLINE @ http://www.mercycorpsnw.org/what-we-do/seminars/ \n\nTags: seminar\, small business\, writing\, susan rich\n\nImported fr om: http://calagator.org/events/1250458885 URL:http://www.mercycorpsnw.org/what-we-do/seminars/ SUMMARY:Portland Ten & Mercy Corps NW Seminar: Write It Ritch! LOCATION:Mercy Corps NW: 43 SW Naito Pkwy\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100716T020000Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100720T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100720T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100716T020000Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100716T020323Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458886 DESCRIPTION:You can’t escape it\, you must sell! Learn practical sales st rategies for business. Watch real-life sales demonstrations to really le arn how to sell. You will learn the following and more: \;\n \;\n* Identify customer needs. \;\n* See benefits \;\n* Varied sales ap proaches that work. \;\n* Handling sales objections. \;\n* Secrets to closing the sale. \;\nLast time we did this class\, participants commented that: \;\n"\;So much was helpful - in helping me focus on tools and seeing what I already do well"\; \;\n"\;I'm not good at marketing or sales so I liked the fact that it covered the basic s and offered more"\; \;\n \;\n*** \;\n \;\nMercy Corps Northwest works to assist motivated low-income individuals improve their lives through starting or expanding a small business. We provide fundin g\, matched savings and small business classes that help clients increas e their economic self-sufficiency through self-employment. \;\n \; \n$5 for MCNW clients and $10 for community members. At the Mercy Corps NW office at 43 SW Naito Pkwy\, downtown by the Burnside Bridge. \;\n \;\nYou can sign up online. Contact Anu (asamarajiva@mercycorpsnw.or g or 503-896-5080) with questions. Check our website (www.mercycorpsnw.o rg) the day of the event for any cancellation notices and mercycorpsnw.w ordpress.com for more info about seminars. \;\nTicket Info: $5 for MC NW clients and $10 for community members \;\n \;\nSIGN UP ONLINE @ http://www.mercycorpsnw.org/what-we-do/seminars/\n\nTags: seminar\, sma ll business\, sales\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125045 8886 URL:http://www.mercycorpsnw.org/what-we-do/seminars/ SUMMARY:Portland Ten & Mercy Corps NW Seminar: Successful Selling LOCATION:Mercy Corps NW: 43 SW Naito Pkwy\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100716T021714Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100803T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100803T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100716T021714Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100716T021714Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458887 DESCRIPTION:A step-by-step setup guide on how to get new customers and in crease revenue with smart use of social media marketing sites\, includin g: LinkedIn\, Facebook\, MySpace\, Twitter\, YouTube\, Podcasts\, Flickr \, Blogs\, Biznik\, and other social media sites. \;\n \;\nUsing a step-by-step training and demonstrations and learn how to implement soc ial media marketing in your business. \;\n \;\n1. What is Social M edia Marketing? \;\n \;\n2. Social Media Marketing Defined \;\n \;\n3. Traditional Marketing vs. Social Media Marketing \;\n \ ;\n4. Market Research and Market Demographics \;\n \;\n5. Top 100 Websites \;\n \;\n6. Top Social Media Websites \;\n \;\n7. D emographics for Top Social Media Websites \;\n \;\n8. Cost of Soci al Media Marketing \;\n \;\n9. Your website and Social Media Marke ting \;\n \;\n10. Registering Your Website with the Search Engines \;\n \;\n11. Registering Your Website with the Directories \;\ n \;\n12. How to Social Media Marketing to Grow Your Business \;\n \;\n13. Searching for your Social Media User Name \;\n \;\n14. Discuss demographics\, how to setup accounts and how to use YouTube\, P odcasts\, Flickr\, Facebook and more \;\n \;\n15. Using Aggregator s to Post to Many Sites and the Same Time \;\n \;\n16. Ways to Pro mote Your Social Media \;\n \;\n17. Links to Reference Information \;\n \;\nSpeaker: Tom Howe has been a practicing attorney for ove r 25 years and owns two technology companies\, including a website desig n and hosting company. He has written four books (law and software progr amming) and speaks at legal conferences throughout North America and tec hnology conferences around the world. His practical and entertaining pre sentation style makes him a highly sought after speaker. \;\n \;\n $5 for MCNW clients and $10 for community members. At the Mercy Corps NW office at 43 SW Naito Pkwy\, downtown by the Burnside Bridge. \;\n&# 13\;\nSIGN UP ONLINE @ http://www.mercycorpsnw.org/what-we-do/seminars/\ n\nTags: seminar\, small business\, social media\, tom howe\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458887 URL:http://www.mercycorpsnw.org/what-we-do/seminars/ SUMMARY:Portland Ten & Mercy Corps NW Seminar: Social Media LOCATION:Mercy Corps NW: 43 SW Naito Pkwy\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100726T203951Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100810T113000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100810T100000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100726T203951Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100802T175851Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458924 DESCRIPTION:Need a better grasp on the art and science of sales to boost your business and increase revenue? Al Nodarse of Olsen Group\, Response Capture\, Inc. will share his expertise on how to increase your sales w ith various techniques from articulating your value proposition\, cold c alling\, to populating data bases. \;\nWorkshops will be held at the Willamette University Portland Center (1120 NW Couch\, suite 450) every Tuesday from 3-5pm and every Friday from 4-6pm until Friday\, August 27. \;\n \;\nPasses for the workshops can be purchased at the door be fore each workshop. A pass for any single workshop can be purchased for $20\, a pass for a series of three workshops can be purchased for $50\, and a pass to attend the complete summer series of workshops can be purc hased for $200. \;\n \;\nFollowing workshops will be instructed by : \;\nSteve Davis - Davis Wright Tremaine LLP \;\nDiane Fraiman - Voyager Capital \;\nDavid Uslan - Perkins &\; Company \;\nJim M cconnell - Private Forecasting Consultant \;\nPam Abrahamsson - Steph enson Group \;\nAl Nodarse - Private Sales Consultant \;\nAmy Wink elman - Private Product Management Consultant \;\nKelley Pecis - Herd Freed Hartz Executive Search Partners \;\nTodd Hardy - Silicon Valle y Bank \;\nJerry Ketel - Leopold Ketel \;\nKathy McAllister - Insi der Marketing/Technology Agency \;\n \;\nFor details about future workshops and other Portland Ten programs please visit: www.portlandten. com. \;\nSincerely\, \;\nThe Portland Ten Staff \;\n45.52367400 00 -122.6824180000 \n\nTags: sales\, seminar\, small business\, portland ten\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458924 URL:http://bit.ly/dDd3QP SUMMARY:Portland Ten's Skill Development Workshop 18: Sales LOCATION:Portland Ten: 215 NW Park Ave.\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110726T204844Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110823T133000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110823T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110726T204844Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110726T204844Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250460984 DESCRIPTION:Note: This event is FREE\, however space is limited so please RSVP. \;\n \;\nLearn how to get the most out of your IT help desk while enjoying a complimentary taco bar by Qdoba! \;\n \;\nWe w ill be having lunch with representatives from LANDesk Software who will show us the power of LANDesk Service Desk! \;\n \;\nPlus free give aways courtesy of LANDesk! \;\n \;\nRSVP to info@touchstonetech.co m \;\nSpace is limited so please sign up early. \;\n \;\nQuesti ons? Call us at 503-644-3434.\n\nTags: help desk\, service desk\, landes k\, lunch\, free\, complimentary\, beaverton\, portland\, qdoba\, standa rd tv\, software\, learn\, seminar\, cio\, vp\, it manager\, it director \, giveaway\, assembla\, bontq\, bugtracker.net\, bugzilla\, cerebro\, c odebeamer\, debbugs\, fit issue management\, flyspray\, fogbugz\, fossil \, gemini\, gnats\, glpi\, google code hosting\, hp quality center\, ibm rational clearquest\, ibm rational\, team concert\, ikiwiki\, issuenet\ , isupport\, jira\, launchpad\, liberium\, kayako\, libresource\, manage engine\, servicedesk\, mantisbt\, dynamics\, dynamics crm\, mojo\, ontim e\, org-mode\, otrs\, projistics\, remedy\, redmine\, request\, tracker\ , action request\, roundup\, spiceworks\, desktop\, starteam\, supportwo rks\, foundation\, team\, server\, teamwork\, testtrack pro\, trac\, una wave\, web help desk\, help\, issue tracking\, issue\, tracking\, wrike\ , youtrack\, zentrack\, numara\, track-it!\n\nImported from: http://cala gator.org/events/1250460984 URL:http://www.facebook.com/touchstonetech SUMMARY:LANDesk Service Desk Complimentary Lunch 'N' Learn LOCATION:Standard TV & Appliance: 3600 SW Hall\, Beaverton OR 97005-2052 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121031T225905Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121113T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121113T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121031T225905Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121031T225905Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250463055 DESCRIPTION:FREE Educational Seminar with Q&\;A \;\n \;\nConfuse d by your employee benefit options during open enrollment? Ever wonder e xactly how an HMO or PPO works? This workshop\, hosted by a former insur ance industry insider will cover the basics of open enrollment\, provide alternative healthcare solutions and options for the uninsured. Every year more than half of all employees waste nearly $800 on poor open enro llment decisions. Don't be that guy! \;\n \;\nThe goal of this se minar is to provide education to help SAVE YOU MONEY on health insurance and out-of-pocket medical costs. \;\n \;\nThis is not a sales ev ent. EDUCATION-ONLY.\n\nTags: free\, health\, seminar\, insurance\, bene fits\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250463055 URL:http://cdn5.insurance-geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/OE-Seminar- 20121113.pdf SUMMARY:Open Enrollment 101: Answering your questions about health insura nce LOCATION:Kenton Public Library: 8226 N Denver Ave\, Portland OR 97217 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130220T175655Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130227T093000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130227T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130220T175655Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130220T175655Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250463681 DESCRIPTION:The true test of an IT organization is its ability to sustain operations through any business disruption — whether from a major disas ter or leaky plumbing — or to recover operations quickly and effectivel y. \;\n \;\nJoin EasyStreet\, Arista\, Coherence Advisors\, CommVa ult\, IVOXY and V1 Data for an informative and insightful seminar that e xamines BC/DR from many perspectives. \;\nTopics include: \;\n\n6 basic steps on the path to effective BC/DR planning \;\nThe anatomy o f a disaster and the underlying root causes \;\nThe importance of eff ective IT governance in BC/DR planningFocusing on IT services (not just on IT technology)Assessing organizational capability and maturity \;\ nEffective risk mitigation (brand\, operational\, financial\, technologi cal\, contractual) \;\n \;\n \;\nWe will have a drawing to give away 3 iPad minis! \;\n\n\nTags: seminar\, disaster recovery\, Busin ess Continuity\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250463681 URL:http://easystreet.com/dr-seminar/ SUMMARY:The Path to Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) LOCATION:Living Room Theaters: 341 Sw 10th Ave\, Portland Oregon 97205 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140131T045119Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140212T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140212T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140131T045119Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140131T045119Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465616 DESCRIPTION:Anvil Media Lunch &\; Learn \;\n \;\nJoin Alicia Nag el from Alicia Nagel Creative for a seminar on branding and audiences on February 12. \;\n \;\nYou might think that your target audience is “everyone”\, but marketing to everyone often leads to generic messagi ng that goes unnoticed. Instead\, show a little personality! Embrace you r core values and let your passion shine through. By defining your brand and identifying your target audience(s) you can connect with your custo mers. When you understand your customer\, you can anticipate their decis ion-making process and ace their evaluation of your product or service. Customers who forge a bond with your brand spread the word about your co mpany’s awesomeness and become brand evangelists. Seminar attendees will learn how to define their brand\, define their target audience(s)\, ant icipate their audience’s decision making process\, and foster brand evan gelists for their company. Presentation will be followed by a brief Q&am p\;A. \;\n \;\nRead The 5 Stages of Getting To Know Your Audience for a taste of some of the topics which will be covered. \;\n \;\n The presentation will be an educational Lunch &\; Learn event from No on to 1 p.m. at the Anvil office. Food and beverages will be provided. R egister now to save your seat! \;\n \;\n**Cost:** Free \;\n \;\nRegister for the Seminar\n\nTags: marketing\, branding\, seminar\, a dvertising\, free\, lunch\, diy\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/e vents/1250465616 URL:http://Anvil Media SUMMARY:Be Your Own Brand Evangelist: adventures in DIY branding and targ et audience definition LOCATION:Anvil Media: 310 NE Failing St.\, Portland OR 97212 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160519T180520Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160524T133000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160524T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160519T180520Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160519T180520Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250470302 DESCRIPTION:Calling on tech entrepreneurs for a small business funding se minar! \;\nAre you looking for funding for your proprietary technolog y? Please sign up! \;\n \;\nOregon Best funds and supports cleant ech startups and we are hosting a series of small business funding semin ars for SBIR/ STTR grants. \;\nThis is a Lunch + Learn event - sign up here - best $10 you'll ever spend! 12 - 1:30pm Tuesday May 24th.& #13\;\n \;\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunch-learn-small-business-f unding-seminar-tickets-25210896470 \;\n \;\nWe will start with a 1 0 min overview Oregon Best and what we do ( and explain what cleantech i s) followed by a 30 min in-depth SBIR/ STTR presentation by expert Leon Wolf. \;\nWe will give you an overview of the process\, understan d eligibility requirements and give free support in applying for grants for appropriate companies. \;\n \;\nMany people get confused by th e word cleantech. We want to clarify and shed light on the wide range o f technologies that fall under this category. \;\n \;\nThe hope i s that more people will: \;\n
a.) see themselves and their tech as po ssibly falling under the "\;cleantech"\; umbrella \;\n
b.) c ontact us about their technology \;\nc.) seek eligibility and support in applying for an SBIR/ STTR grants. \;\n \;\nOregon Best invest s at very early "\;risky"\; stages - before the technology has b een proven. \;\nWe then support startups in several ways by: \; \n
a.) Investing between $50k - $250 per startup \;\n
b.) Making Intr oductions / networking with key partners \;\nc.) Funding interns to work in their company \;\nd.) Connecting co's to an experienced CEO or Entrepreneur-In-Residence to help them navigate growth\, priorities\, business plans\, pitches \;\ne.) Help with manufacturing / scale up through our partnerships \;\nf.) showcasing the company at conference s\, trade shows and BESTFEST \;\ng.) Support with Government grants S BIR/ STTR \;\n \;\nPlease register to attend! Lots of great infor mation to learn about and resources to help tech startups.\n\nTags: sbir \, Small\, business\, funding\, Grant\, seminar\, oregon\, best\, sttr\, government\, money\, startup\, startups\, assistance\, seed\, cleantech \, technology\, R+D\, research\, development\, university\, portland\, d eskhub\, desk hub\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504703 02 URL:http://oregonbest.org/sbir-training/ SUMMARY:Small Business Funding (Lunch+Learn) Seminar for SBIR Grants by O regon Best LOCATION:DeskHub: 334 Northwest 11th Avenue\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160516T201252Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160524T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160524T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160516T201252Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160516T201252Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250470278 DESCRIPTION:EMA &\; ERA Talk Trade on May 24. Join Us. \;\n \;\ nWe are excited to present our first seminar of the year. Join us for a fun\, informative evening featuring talks from three industry pros. Thei r combined topic is from an Idea to a Product: How to Start and Grow You r Business. \;\nTake Your Business to the Next Level \;\n \;\nT his event is geared towards patent based businesses and start-ups\, inve ntors\, and people looking at new ventures in electronics manufacturing. The format is casual\, with opportunities to network before and after. Hors d'oeuvres and a no-host bar are available\, so grab a beer and stay awhile. \;\nMeet People &\; Grow Your Network \;\n \;\nWe e xpect lots of faces from the electronics manufacturing industry\, so be sure to bring your business cards. This is an excellent opportunity to m eet new faces and reconnect with colleagues. \;\n \;\n \;\nThre e Expert Speakers \;\n \;\nAn Introduction to Intellectual Propert y \;\nDr. Laura Zager\, patent attorney (more info) \;\n \;\n&q uot\;I've got a great idea for a business name\, and just printed it on 3000 mugs!"\; "\;I think I need to get a patent so I'll be clear to make and sell my product."\; "\;Of course I own my company's logo—I paid a graphic designer to create it!"\; All of these statem ents represent misunderstandings of intellectual property law\, which ca n trip up even the most conscientious of business owners. This talk will give a quick overview of the key areas of intellectual property law in the US\, and will use case studies and examples to flag some of the most common pitfalls. \;\n \;\nFinancial\, Business and Estate Plannin g Strategies for Business Owners \;\nDiana Wojcik\, patent valuation analyst (more info) \;\n \;\nCovering incorporation choices\, valu ations\, tax strategy\, and continuity/succession plans\, Diana will ill ustrate different options available to business owners and explain the c osts\, risks\, and benefits of each\, to help business owners plan ahead to maximize their gains and minimize their risks. Her talk will mainly address the needs of businesses based on patent or other IP\, manufactur ing\, tech advisory/consulting\, and privately owned businesses. \;\n \;\nGetting it all Wrong: How I learned to Love the Lean Startup \;\nLeo Frishberg\, UX strategist (more info) \;\n \;\nThe Lean St artup takes an "\;action first"\; approach to exploring products \, markets and business models. In theory this approach makes a lot of s ense\, but in practice it is fraught with challenges. In his talk\, Fris hberg leads the group through a couple of case studies in which the busi ness got almost everything wrong\, and was all the better because of it. \;\n \;\n\n\nTags: electronics\, manufacturing\, startup\, start- up\, tech\, seminar\, brewery\, patents\, financial\, lean manufacturing \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250470278 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ema-era-talk-trade-how-to-start-and-grow -your-business-tickets-25415492422 SUMMARY:EMA Trade Talk LOCATION:Golden Valley Brewing: 1520 NW Bethany Blvd\, Beaverton OR 97006 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161101T170417Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161110T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161110T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161101T170417Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161101T171309Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471056 DESCRIPTION:Building great products takes a lot of work\, but hard work i sn't enough on its own. No matter what you're building\, you're going to need a plan for how you'll get there. In this talk\, we'll talk about t he Heroku Postgres team's working habits as it scaled a 24x7 high-availa bility product while maintaining close contact with its users over a lon g period. We'll focus on the specific and practical techniques the team used to plan\, organize\, and execute its work\, and talk about the prin ciples behind them. After a tour of some of these techniques\, Heroku Po stgres founding member Peter van Hardenberg will answer your questions a bout scaling from startup to acquisition and massive scale. \;\n \;\n \;\nSpeaker Bio: \;\nPeter van Hardenberg was an early team member at Heroku and co-founded Heroku's Department of Data\, the team b ehind Heroku Postgres. Heroku was acquired by Salesforce.com in December 2010 for $212M less than four years after founding. Prior to joining He roku\, he worked as an Arctic oceanographer\, game developer\, and Shake spearean scholar. He lives in San Francisco and\, among other things\, a dvises high-growth software companies like Zapproved and Auth0. \;\n& #13\;\nREGISTER >\;>\; \;\n\n\nTags: cloud\, startup\, entreprene ur\, product management\, pdxstartup\, seminar\n\nImported from: http:// calagator.org/events/1250471056 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peter-van-hardenberg-building-great-prod ucts-from-startup-to-massive-scale-tickets-29031080744?ref=estw SUMMARY:On Building Great Products from Startup to Massive Scale with Pet er van Hardenberg LOCATION:Zapproved\, Inc.: 1414 NW Northrup Street\, Portland OR 97229 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170224T223311Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170315T120000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170315T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170224T223311Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170224T223311Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471514 DESCRIPTION:“Attorney” may seem like a four-letter word\, but every start up faces legal questions\, and it’s always best to have the right struct ure and protections in place from the outset. This workshop will provide you with a general overview of common startup legal issues\, and will h elp you learn how to translate “legalese” into plain language that you c an understand. \;\n \;\nYou will walk away from this workshop with legal templates you can start using in your business today\, including: \;\n \;\n- LLC Operating Agreement &\; Guidelines \;\n- Mut ual Nondisclosure Agreement \;\n- Employment Agreement \;\n- Indep endent Contractor Agreement \;\n \;\nYou will also get: \;\n 3\;\n- Guidance on whether to choose an LLC vs. corporation \;\n- A b etter understanding of the difference between employees and independent contractors \;\n- An overview of key legal issues that affect startup s \;\n- Answers to basic questions about protecting your IP \;\n&# 13\;\nCoffee and breakfast snacks provided. \;\n \;\nCost: $60 for OEN members and $125 for non-members. \;\n \;\nRegister here: ht tp://bit.ly/legal-seminar\n\nTags: legal\, law\, seminar\, workshop\n\nI mported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250471514 URL:http://bit.ly/legal-seminar SUMMARY:OEN Legal Seminar for Startups LOCATION:Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP: \, Portland\, Oregon 97204 OR 97204 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180423T172610Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180508T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180508T163000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180423T172610Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180423T172610Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473637 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic discussion where our distinguished pane lists will discuss their transition from a scientist/clinician to an ent repreneur. Learn from their unique experiences\, insights\, challenges\, and successes to embark on your own entrepreneurial journey. \;\n 3\;\nSandra Shotwell\, PhD\, CEO of Design Medix \;\nBrian Martin\, M D\, CEO of Recentia Health \;\nErik Tucker\, PhD\, COO of Aronora \;\nGreg Cox\, PhD\, Director of Corporate Development for MolecularMD&# 13\;\n\n\nTags: STEM\, entrepreneurship\, science\, health\, seminar\, n etworking\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250473637 URL:http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/research/centers-institutes/octri/funding/uplo ad/INVENT_Flyer_201804.pdf SUMMARY:INVENT: Peer Entrepreneur Forum LOCATION:OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital\, 11th Floor\, Vey Conferen ce Center\, Collins Goudy Room: 700 SW Campus Drive\, Portland OR 97239 USA SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180920T234649Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190329 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190327 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180920T234649Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180920T234649Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474291 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Wednesday\, March 27\, 2019 at 3pm throu gh Thursday\, March 28\, 2019 at 6:30pm.\n\nDescription:\nPlease join us on March 27-28\, 2019 for the sixth annual OHSU Commercialization Confe rence\, hosted by Technology Transfer and Business Development . This co nference connects with OHSU innovators with investors\, industry partner s and community collaborators to help build a vibrant hub for innovation and commercialization of innovative technology. Through speaker session s\, startup pitches\, industry insights and collaboration stories\, the conference will focus on the theme of "\;Fueling Health Care Innovat ion."\; The conference offers a platform for attendees to explore th e impact of innovations that will revolutionize health care and understa nd the drivers of this transformation.\n\nTags: biotech\, investor\, sta rtup\, community\, partners\, networking\, seminar\, innovation\, commer cialization\, industry\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125 0474291 URL:https://www.ohsu.edu/xd/research/techtransfer/2019commercialization.c fm SUMMARY:OHSU Commercialization Conference LOCATION:Robertson Life Sciences Building\, OHSU: 2730 SW Moody Ave\, Por tland OR 97201 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260206T180951Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260210T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260210T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260206T180951Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260206T180951Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482460 DESCRIPTION:Most managers and HR professionals are never taught one of th e most critical skills in business: how to let people go skillfully. Wit hout these tools\, leaders often "\;wing it\,"\; leading to a cy cle of fear\, guilt\, and avoidable mistakes that ripple through an enti re organization. \;\nWhat we will cover: \;\nThe Reality of the Ga p: We’ll examine the data showing why so many managers are left unprepar ed without the training they need to handle departures. \;\nThe Human Impact: We will explore how "\;winging it"\; impacts the mental health of the leader delivering the news and the dignity of the employe e receiving it. \;\nThe One Essential Skill: You will walk away with one concrete\, repeatable skill to handle these conversations with clari ty and composure. \;\nWhy you should be there: \;\nIf your company hasn't invested in your training\, invest in yourself. Whether you are the one having the conversation or the one on the receiving end\, unders tanding the mechanics of this process changes the experience from one of trauma to one of professional integrity. \;\nStop fearing the conver sation. Master the skill. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n\n\nTag s: free\, hr\, human resources\, managment\, small business\, startup\, communication\, soft skills\, professional development\, workshop\, semi nar\, business\, networking\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/event s/1250482460 URL:https://luma.com/slz6vzh8 SUMMARY: The Skill of Letting Go: Mastering the Toughest Conversation in Business- Small Business and Community Resilance Series LOCATION:Allgood Brewering Company 2425 SE 35th Pl Portland: 2425 SE 35th Pl\, Portland OR 97214 Mult SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR