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:20070311T020000 RDATE:20070311T020000 RDATE:20080309T020000 RDATE:20090308T020000 RDATE:20100314T020000 RDATE:20110313T020000 RDATE:20120311T020000 RDATE:20130310T020000 RDATE:20140309T020000 RDATE:20150308T020000 RDATE:20160313T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20071104T020000 RDATE:20071104T020000 RDATE:20081102T020000 RDATE:20091101T020000 RDATE:20101107T020000 RDATE:20111106T020000 RDATE:20121104T020000 RDATE:20131103T020000 RDATE:20141102T020000 RDATE:20151101T020000 RDATE:20161106T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080317T173309Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20070906T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20070906T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080317T173309Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081110T224402Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250453485 DESCRIPTION:dsimpson@planninginnovations.com\n\nImported from: http://cal agator.org/events/1250453485 SUMMARY:PDMA: Planning Meeting 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:20080520T002117Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20070906T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20070906T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080520T002117Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081110T224408Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250454809 DESCRIPTION:dsimpson@planninginnovations.com\n\nImported from: http://cal agator.org/events/1250454809 SUMMARY:PDMA: Planning Meeting 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:20080316T071558Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080320T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080320T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080316T071558Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081110T224400Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250452972 DESCRIPTION:"\;If you are thinking about starting a high-tech or biot ech company (or you already are in an early-stage startup)\, come to thi s brown-bag lunch event to learn about how the FastTrac� TechVenture pro gram..."\;\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250452972 URL:http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/7526613/?from=list SUMMARY:FastTrac� TechVenture Information Session 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:20080316T071558Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080324T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080324T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080316T071558Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081110T224400Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250452973 DESCRIPTION:"\;If you are thinking about starting a high-tech or biot ech company (or you already are in an early-stage startup)\, come to thi s brown-bag lunch event to learn about how the FastTrac� TechVenture pro gram..."\;\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250452973 URL:http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/7526775/?from=list SUMMARY:FastTrac® TechVenture Information Session 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:20080331T105545Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080408T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080408T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080331T105545Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081110T224402Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250453991 DESCRIPTION:WOTC is a facility at the OTBC in Beaverton (http://www.opent echcenter.com/) \;\nfor open source and open technology developers to use without charge \;\n(i.e.\, not for proprietary development). \;\nWe can use it as a quiet work environment or as a meeting place. Th e OTBC \;\npresentation room is also available when it's not schedule d for other uses. \;\n \;\nWe are having an organizing meeting for WOTC on Tuesday\, April 8\, 2008\, \;\nat 6:00pm at OTBC. Pizza and soft drinks will be served. \;\nPlease RSVP so that we will have ple nty of that available. \;\n \;\nSee http://www.opentechcenter.com/ drupal/?q=contact for directions to OTBC. \;\n \;\nTopics for disc ussion include but are not limited to: \;\n \;\n- name \;\n \;\n- attracting interest/users \;\n \;\n- measuring success \; \n \;\n- usage guidelines \;\n \;\n- access/hours/security \ ;\n \;\n- what do we need in the lab \;\n \;\n- TBD/other \; \n \;\nMass transit to OTBC/WOTC: \;\n \;\nTrimet bus 67 travel s from Merlo MAX Station to PCC-Rock Creek (by Cornell \;\nOaks busin ess park). Walk from the corner of 158th Ave./Greenbrier Parkway \;\ nto OTBC (0.1 mile). \;\n \;\nWe have a very beginning wiki at htt p://wiki.cs.pdx.edu/ootc/ . The \;\naccount creation password (just to inhibit spammers) is portlandia. \;\nThe mailing list is at http:/ /wiki.cs.pdx.edu/mailman/listinfo/ootc \n\nImported from: http://calagat or.org/events/1250453991 URL:http://groups.google.com/group/pdxruby/browse_thread/thread/7954eeef9 07c9113 SUMMARY:West-side Open Technology Center (WOTC) Reception 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:20080316T071558Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080415T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080415T113000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080316T071558Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081110T224401Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250452974 DESCRIPTION:Come hear how you can quickly implement secrets others have s uccessfully used to attract more customers - worth millions of dollars - and understand what works best for you and your company. This session i s for company founders / owners\, presidents and CEOs. Why? Because only you can make the you-bet-your-company decisions - that will come from t he information in this seminar! \;\n \;\nAttendees will receive a special price on Mark's new book: How to Attract Significantly More Cust omers\; in good times and bad. \;\n \;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\nMark Paul has more than twenty-five years of executive level lea dership-from bootstrapping software start-ups as an entrepreneur\, to le ading a public telecom company\, and building a $50 million technology b usiness unit in two years at a Global 500 company as an intrapreneur. He has 17 years of interim executive and business leadership consulting ex perience as the president at Phoenix Management\, Inc.\, and currently a s Managing Partner at Synergy Consulting Group\, LLC. Mark has helped ov er a hundred clients attract more customers: increasing their revenue\, profitability and company value. Mark has built and served on boards of directors and advisors for various companies\, and has published several editions to The Entrepreneur's Survival Guide. Visit his website at: ww w.synergy-usa.com. \;\n \;\n\n\nImported from: http://calagator.or g/events/1250452974 URL:http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/7331158/?from=list SUMMARY:How to Attract Significantly More Customers 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:20080418T074852Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080422T133000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080422T113000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080418T074852Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081110T224402Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250454030 DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneur Meetups >\; The OTBC Meetup Group \;\n \ ;\nThe Presentation \;\n \;\nTitle: What PR can Do for Your Startu p -- A Case Study \;\n \;\nPublic Relations efforts (PR) can be a very affordable method of realizing a number of benefits\, including inc reasing company awareness and brand identity\, and can help prospective customers and partners find out about your company. We'll go through a real-life case study of low-cost PR tactics and how those led to new partnering and sales opportunities. \;\n \;\nThe Presenters \;\ n \;\nDavid Eastman\, OTBC Entreprneur in Residence\, and Claudia Jaf fe\, with OTBC resident venture Lumencor. \;\n \;\n \;\nThis 90 minute Lunch and Learn event is being presented jointly by OTBC\, the O EN and the SAO . \;\n \;\nTuesday\, April 22\, 2008 \ ;\nAgenda: \;\n11:30am - Noon: Networking \;\nNoon - 1:30pm: Program \;\n1:30pm - 2:00pm Networking \;\n \;\nEve nt Location: OTBC (Directions) \;\n \;\nLunch provided \;\nRegistration $10.00 if pre-paid 24 hours in advance\; otherwise $15 at the door \;\nFor more information: 971-223-466 0 \;\n \;\nTuesday\, April 22 at 11:30 AM \;\n \;\nPhot o: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/e/f/5/event_1344309.jp eg \;\n \;\nAttending: 0 \;\n \;\nFee: Meeting fee: USD 10.0 0 per person \;\n \;\nDetails: http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041 /calendar/7653078/\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250454 030 URL:http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/7653078/ SUMMARY:What PR can Do for Your Startup - A Case Study 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:20080509T165547Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080513T134500 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080513T113000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080509T165547Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081110T224405Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250454084 DESCRIPTION:OTBC/SAO/OEN Lunch and Learn: Making Hiring Decisions - Is th ere a Secret Formula? \;\n \;\nAbout the Program: \;\nBooks abo und and the internet overflows with "\;secrets to successful hiring& quot\;. Are there secrets? Is there a recipe for a great hire? Are we si mply victims of fewer competent candidates? Are search agencies the best way to guarantee you will find the candidate you are looking for? Come spend a lunch hour and explore the questions and answers together. \; \n \;\nAbout the Speaker: \;\nIris Sasaki brings over twenty years of Human Resources experience in the high tech arena\, from hands-on ge neralist to executive level. Since 2001\, Iris has brought her extensive background to her clients as a Human Resources consultant (www.iris-sas akiHR.com)\, and will provide that same customer-driven response to memb ers of OTBC. \;\n \;\nAgenda: \;\n11:30am - Noon: Networking 3\;\nNoon - 1:15pm: Program \;\n1:15pm - 1:45pm Networking \n\nImport ed from: http://calagator.org/events/1250454084 URL:http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/7811324/ SUMMARY:Making Hiring Decisions: Is there a Secret Formula? 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:20080509T085121Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080520T134500 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080520T113000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080509T085121Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081110T224404Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250454080 DESCRIPTION:OTBC/SAO/OEN Lunch and Learn: Financial Projections from an I nvestor's Perspective \;\n \;\nAbout the Program \;\n \;\nPr ospective investors will look closely at your financial forecast. What d o they look at and why? Come to this Lunch and Learn and find out. \; \n \;\nAbout the Presenter \;\n \;\nElia Freedman is CEO of Inf inity Softworks and an Entrepreneur in Residence at OTBC. Elia started I nfinity Softworks in 1997 as a senior in college\, combining his busines s training and programming ability to build a company that has helped re al estate\, financial service\, math and sales professionals\, students and teachers be more successful. Infinity Softworks' powerOne® software has been distributed to over 15 million customers worldwide. He has a te chnical MBA from OHSU/OGI and a BS in accounting with a minor in compute r science from Pacific Uinversity. \;\n \;\nTuesday\, May 20\, 200 8 \;\nAgenda: \;\n11:30am - Noon: Networking \;\nNoon - 1:15pm: Program \;\n1:15pm - 1:45pm Networking \;\n \;\nEvent Location : OTBC \;\n \;\nLunch provided \;\nRegistration $10.00 if pre-p aid 24 hours in advance\; otherwise $15 at the door \;\nFor more info rmation: 971-223-4660 \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125 0454080 URL:http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/7898862/ SUMMARY:Financial Projections from an Investor's Perspective 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:20080520T002107Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080528T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080528T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080520T002107Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081110T224407Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250454181 DESCRIPTION:\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250454181 URL:http://www.oen.org/events/registration_details?reg_name=BPDS&venue_id =23 SUMMARY:OEN: Business Plan Development Seminar 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:20080602T104345Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080617T133000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080617T113000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080602T104345Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131117T075159Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250455309 DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneur Meetups >\; The OTBC Meetup Group \;\n \ ;\nWe invite you to RSVP here (so everyone can see who is coming) but pl ease Register and pre-pay on the OTBC website \;\n \;\nOTBC/SAO/OE N Lunch and Learn: What Emerging Growth Companies Should Know about Inv estment Banking \;\n \;\nAbout the Program \;\n \;\nAt thi s program\, you'll learn the role investment banking can play in working with emerging growth companies -- including fund raising and M&\;A ( mergers and acquisition). \;\n \;\nAbout the Presenter \;\n \;\nScrates Jimnez is a Senior Vice President at Cascadia Capital\, wher e he focuses on the software sector's financial needs including M&\;A \, private equity and debt placement. Jimnez has over 10 years of bulge bracket and middle-market investment banking experience and was most re cently a Director in the Internet and Digital Media Investment Banking G roup at Pacific Crest Securities. \;\n \;\nTed Bernhard joined Cas cadia Capital as a Managing Director in January 2008. He came to Cascadi a from Stoel Rives\, a Portland-based law firm\, where he was the founde r and Managing Director of the Energy Ventures Group\, a member of the T echnology Ventures Group and Chairman of the Solar Group. \;\n  3\;\nThis Lunch and Learn event is being presented jointly by OTBC\, the OEN and the SAO . \;\n \;\nTuesday\, June 17\, 2008 \;\nAgenda: \;\n11:30am - Noon: Networking \;\nNoon - 1:15pm: Program \;\n1:15pm - 1:45pm Networking \;\n \;\nEv ent Location: OTBC (Directions) \;\n \;\nLunch provide d \;\nRegistration $10.00 if pre-paid 24 hours in advance\ ; otherwise $15 at the door \;\nFor more information: 971-223-46 60 \;\n \;\nWe invite you to RSVP in here (so everyone c an see who is coming) but please Register and pre-pay on the OTBC websit e \;\n \;\nBeaverton\, OR 97006 - USA \;\n \;\nTuesday\, Ju ne 17 at 11:30 PM \;\n \;\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/ photos/event/5/e/f/5/event_1344309.jpeg \;\n \;\nAttending: 0 \ ;\n \;\nDetails: http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/8043799 / \;\n\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250455309 URL:http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/8043799/ SUMMARY:What Emerging Growth Companies Should Know about Investment Banki ng 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:20080602T105414Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080624T133000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080624T113000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080602T105414Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081110T224409Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250455310 DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneur Meetups >\; The OTBC Meetup Group \;\n \ ;\nWe invite you to RSVP here (so everyone can see who is coming) but pl ease Register and pre-pay on the OTBC website \;\n \;\nOTBC/SAO/OE N Lunch and Learn: Lessons from the Wizard of Oz for Startups and Small Businesses - Looking Bigger Than You Are \;\n \;\nAbout the Progr am \;\n \;\nLarger companies are more comfortable doing business with larger\, established companies. So part of the challenge of being a startup or small business is learning how to look bigger\, more credi ble\, and more established than you are. At this Lunch and Learn\, you' ll get advice \;\n \;\nAbout the Presenter \;\n \;\nDavid K ellerman is CEO of Northlake Software\, and an Entrepreneur in Residence at OTBC. \;\n \;\nThis Lunch and Learn event is being present ed jointly by OTBC\, the OEN and the SAO . \;\n \;\nTuesday \, June 24\, 2008 \;\nAgenda: \;\n11:30am - Noon: Networking \;\nNoon - 1:15pm: Program \;\n1:15pm - 1:45pm Networking \;\n \;\nEvent Location: OTBC (Directions) \;\n \;\nLunch provided \;\nRegistration $10.00 if pre-p aid 24 hours in advance\; otherwise $15 at the door \;\nFor more information: 971-223-4660 \;\n \;\nWe invite you to RSV P here (so everyone can see who is coming) but please Register and pre- pay on the OTBC website \;\n \;\nBeaverton\, OR 97006 - USA \; \n \;\nTuesday\, June 24 at 11:30 PM \;\n \;\nPhoto: http://pho tos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/e/f/5/event_1344309.jpeg \;\n 3\;\nAttending: 0 \;\n \;\nDetails: http://entrepreneur.meetup.com /1041/calendar/8044093/\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12 50455310 URL:http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/8044093/ SUMMARY:Lessons from the Wizard of Oz for Startups and Small Businesses: Looking Bigger 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:20080718T213425Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080718T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080718T163000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080718T213425Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081110T224411Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250455530 DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneur Meetups >\; The OTBC Meetup Group\n\nBy popula r demand\, we're restarting an OTBC tradition: Founders Friday.\n\nWho s hould attend: Founders of Startups\n\nWhat is it: Food\, Beverage\, netw orking time -- and a chance for each attendee to briefly describe their company (and optionally say what kind of help they could use right now)\ n\nThis is a great opportunity to meet other entrepreneurs. Please pass the word to other founders you know! And please RSVP here on this Meet up.com page so we have an idea of how many people to expect!\n\nSuggeste d donation: $3 to cover part of the food and beverage expense\n\nWe hope to see you on July 18!\n\nBeaverton\, OR 97006 - USA\n\nFriday\, July 18 at 4:30 PM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/e /f/5/event_1344309.jpeg\n\nAttending: 0\n\nDetails: http://entrepreneur. meetup.com/1041/calendar/8295240/\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org /events/1250455530 URL:http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/8295240/ SUMMARY:Founders Friday 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:20080729T223329Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080730T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080730T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080729T223329Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081110T224411Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250455567 DESCRIPTION:Oregon Innovators Forum - July 30\, 2008 Click the following link to register this event : http://www.regonline.com/?641065 powered b y RegOnline http://www.regonline.com/\n\nImported from: http://calagator .org/events/1250455567 URL:http://www.regonline.com/eventinfo.asp?EventId=641065 SUMMARY:Oregon Innovators Forum - July 30\, 2008 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:20080908T185948Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080909T133000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080909T113000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080908T185948Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081110T224413Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250455704 DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneur Meetups >\; The OTBC Meetup Group\n\nPlease RS VP and pre-pay here on the Meetup.com site.\n\nThis Lunch and Learn even t is being presented jointly by OTBC\, the OEN\, the SAO and SCORE .\n\n About the Program\n\nIn today's crowded technology marketplace\, differe ntiating your product or service from the competition and establishing a competitive advantage is critical. But many technology products and se rvices (especially web-based solutions) can be quickly copied or reverse engineered. So how do you create a sustainable differential advantage? At this Lunch and Learn\, you'll learn about 3 tactics for doing just that.\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\nP. Griffith Lindell\, C.B.C. (Certified Business Communictor) is a retired founder\, president and Co-CEO of a s oftware startup built around methodologies and processes that were used in his management and marketing consulting practice\, Griff is now a SCO RE counselor\, motivational speaker\, management consultant and trainer. He has developed a methodologies to help: a) technology companies succ essfully launch new products\; b) build dynamic customer-centered organi zations and\, 3) provide recognition of individual contribution\, commun icating fully (shared vision and values) and promoting teamwork. His sen ior-level management experiences has lead to insights he developed for h is published materials: Pocket Guide to Customer-centric Thinking\, Poc ket Guide to Overcoming Your Impediments to Success\; Pocket Guide to Be havioral Diversity in the Workplace: A New Perspective\; Understanding T echnology Product Launch Dynamics and a blog - Thoughts on Leadership.\n \nTuesday\, September 9\, 2008\nAgenda:\n11:30am - Noon: Networking\nNoo n - 1:15pm: Program\n1:15pm - 1:45pm Networking\n\nEvent Location: OTBC (Directions)\n\nLunch provided\nRegistration $10.00 if pre-paid 24 hours in advance\; otherwise $15 at the door\nFor more information: 971-223-4 660\n\nPlease RSVP and pre-pay here on the Meetup.com site.\n\nBeaverton \, OR 97006 - USA\n\nTuesday\, September 9 at 11:30 AM\n\nPhoto: http:/ /photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/e/f/5/event_1344309.jpeg\n\nAtt ending: 0\n\nFee: Price: USD 10.00 per person\n\nDetails: http://entrepr eneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/8553544/\n\nImported from: http://calagat or.org/events/1250455704 URL:http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/8553544/ SUMMARY:3 Powerful Ways to Differentiate Your Technology Company 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:20080915T010053Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080916T133000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080916T113000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080915T010053Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081110T224413Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250455723 DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneur Meetups >\; The OTBC Meetup Group \;\n \ ;\nPlease RSVP and pre-pay here on the Meetup.com site. \;\n \;\nO TBC/SAO/OEN Lunch and Learn: Classic Web Business Blunders \;\n \; \nAbout the Program \;\n \;\nIf you want to succeed using the web\ , you need to come to this candid\, sometimes humorous review of the bad ideas\, vague notions\, and flat out misunderstandings of what makes a website succeed. Looking at everything from graphic design to programmin g to Search Engine Optimization\, the presentation will shake some of yo ur basic beliefs about what you should be doing with your website. \ ;\n \;\nAbout the Presenter \;\n \;\nMichael Bissell\, Presiden t of Conquent. With a career that has spanned advertising\, production\ , technical services\, and project management\, Michael is able to artic ulate the wide range skills and professions that make the Internet work. This eclectic understanding and his desire to shine the light on those hiding behind techno babble has frequently brought success to projects with limited resources. \;\n \;\n \;\nThis Lunch and Learn even t is being presented jointly by OTBC\, the OEN and the SAO . \;\n \;\nTuesday\, September 16\, 2008 \;\nAgenda: \;\n11:30am - Noon: Networking \;\nNoon - 1:15pm: Program \;\n1:15pm - 1:45pm Networki ng \;\n \;\nEvent Location: OTBC (Directions) \;\n \;\nLunch provided \;\nRegistration $10.00 if pre-paid 24 hours in advance\; o therwise $15 at the door \;\nFor more information: 971-223-4660 \; \n \;\nPlease RSVP and pre-pay here on the Meetup.com site. \;\n&# 13\;\nBeaverton\, OR 97006 - USA \;\n \;\nTuesday\, September 16 at 11:30 AM \;\n \;\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos /event/5/e/f/5/event_1344309.jpeg \;\n \;\nAttending: 0 \;\n 3\;\nFee: Price: USD 10.00 per person \;\n \;\nDetails: http://ent repreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/8518331/\n\nImported from: http://cal agator.org/events/1250455723 URL:http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/8518331/ SUMMARY:Classic Web Business Blunders 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:20080908T183709Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080922T100000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080922T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080908T183709Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081110T224412Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250455703 DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneur Meetups >\; The OTBC Meetup Group \;\n \ ;\nThis full-day business plan development workshop is presented by SCOR E. \;\n \;\nTo RSVP and Register\, click here to go to the SCORE website. \;\n \;\nBeaverton\, OR 97006 - USA \;\n \;\nMond ay\, September 22 at 8:00 AM \;\n \;\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetup static.com/photos/event/5/e/f/5/event_1344309.jpeg \;\n \;\nAttend ing: 0 \;\n \;\nDetails: http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calen dar/8611730/\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250455703 URL:http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/8611730/ SUMMARY:SCORE Business Plan Workshop 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:20080915T010910Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080922T163000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080922T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080915T010910Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081110T224414Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250455724 DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for those who are ready to start th eir business plan or who are in business but need to build a business pl an. It covers all aspects of building a business plan including: how to get yourself organized\, avoiding writers block\, required content\, foc using on what is important and tips on how to make your plan represent y ou in the best light. \;\n \;\nAlthough there is no one way to wri te a business plan\, attendees will be taken through a simple structure for building their plan. In addition\, participants will be exposed to b usiness planning software that will assist them in completing the financ ial portions of the plan. \;\n \;\nSample Content: \;\n* The ne ed for a business plan \;\n* The elements of a business plan \;\n* Steps in financial planning \;\n* Organization and management strate gies \;\n* Using your plan to measure progress and obtain financing&# 13\;\n* How your marketing plan fits into your business plan \;\n \;\nThis workshop also features break-out sessions for exploring specifi c topics in more detail.\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1 250455724 URL:https://www.123signup.com/servlet/SignUpMember?PG=1531236182300&P=153 123600 SUMMARY:Business Plan - Your Roadmap to Success - G 103 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:20081012T163557Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081105T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081105T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081012T163557Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081012T182608Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250455822 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 the "\;whys\,"\; "\;whats\,"\; and "\;hows"\; of your plan\, you'll take away valuable handout s\, a bibliography\, and a listing of key resources. \;\n \;\nRegi stration is required\, and space is limited to 20 entrepreneurs. $30 for OEN Members\, $129 for nonmembers. \;\n \;\nWhen: September 9th\, 2008 4:00 pm Where: OTBC\, Beaverton\, in "\;The Round"\; \; \nDetails: \;\nDate and Time: Nov 5\, 2008 \;\n04:00 pm - 07:00 p m \;\nLocation: OTBC \;\nBeaverton\, Oregon \;\nFor Purchase: \;\nMember Price: $30.00 Purchase \;\nNon-member Price (includ es a one-year Individual OEN membership): $129.00 Purchase \;\n\n\n Imported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250455822 URL:http://www.memberservicecenter.org/irmweb/wc.dll/orporntw?id=orporntw &doc=events/event&kn=43 SUMMARY:Business Plan Development Seminar 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:20081102T210036Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081106T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081106T113000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081102T210036Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081102T210347Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456080 DESCRIPTION:Open Source Bridge will be a completely volunteer-run\, commu nity effort to connect developers working with open source. We're having a second town hall discussion and planning meeting on November 6th at O TBC's new location in The Round (next to the Beaverton Transit Center). We'll talk about overall goals for the conference\, then break into smal l working groups to start tackling the event planning needs. If you can\ , bring an audio or video recorder to help document the discussion. \ ;\n \;\nWhether or not you'll be attending\, you can join our mailing lists to receive announcements and join in the planning discussion: \;\n \;\nosbridge-announce\, low traffic announcement list for events like this one! \;\n \;\nosbridge-discuss\, possibly high traffic list for discussing anything related to the conference! \;\n \;\nY ou can RSVP by filling in the form at \;\nhttp://spreadsheets.google. com/viewform?key=p1ZDddPXGskYFX5NnM9FaXA&\;hl=en \;\nTags\n\nTags: bridgepdx\, conference\, open source bridge\, planning\, technology\, w ork session\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456080 URL:http://bridgepdx.org SUMMARY:Open Source Bridge Town Hall - Westside 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:20081103T161740Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081111T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081111T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081103T161740Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081103T161924Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456085 DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneur Meetups >\; The OTBC Meetup Group\n\nNote - as of Nov. 1\, OTBC is at a new location\, so be sure to check out our new address!\n\nThe Program\n\nYou're writing a weblog or other social netw orking website. That's good! But who's reading? How do you know? How did they find you? And how do you encourage more people to read it? A t this lunch and learn\, two experienced bloggers will discuss tips on d riving traffic to your blog\, and tips on how to monitor who is reading your blog and how those readers found you. This event was inspired by a well attended\, similarly titled session at Side Project to Startup.\n\ nThe Panel\nRick Turoczy publishes the Silicon Florist\, a popular local blog that covers web 2.0 and open source startups in the Portland area. Rick is also a writer for ReadWriteWeb\, one of the most popular blogs in the world.\n\nWm Leler is the CEO of ZAT\, and a coach at OTBC. A f ew months ago\, Wm started the political humor blog Political Irony.com. \n\nLocation\n OTBC\, 12725 SW Millikan Way\, Suite 101\n Beaverton\ , OR 97005\n\nTime\n 11:45am Networking\n noon -1pm Program\n\nBea verton\, OR 97005 - USA\n\nTuesday\, November 11 at 12:00 PM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/e/f/5/event_1344309.jpeg\ n\nAttending: 0\n\nFee: Price: USD 10.00 per person\n\nDetails: http://e ntrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/9012481/\n\nImported from: http://c alagator.org/events/1250456085 URL:http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/9012481/ SUMMARY:Your Blog - you built it\, now how do you get those readers to sh ow up? 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:20081107T204629Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081124T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081124T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081107T204629Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081107T204647Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456100 DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneur Meetups >\; The OTBC Meetup Group \;\n \ ;\nModerated by Walt Mossberg of The Wall Street Journal \;\n \;\n Smart phones\, but dumb approach? When will users have more control over key elements of buying and using their mobile phone? Join moderator Wa lt Mossberg of The Wall Street Journal\, cellular thought leaders and ra bble rousers as we look into the future of mobile telephony\, asking que stions such as: \;\n \;\nWhere is mobility really going? \;\nIs it a phone or a TV set? \;\nWhat are the limitations of our mobile d evices? \;\nWhen will we have more control over the phone/carrier com bination? \;\nWhat opportunities still exist for entrepreneurs? \; \n \;\nComplete details may be found at http://www.mitenterpriseforum .org \;\n \;\nBeaverton\, OR 97005 - USA \;\n \;\nMonday\, November 24 at 4:00 PM \;\n \;\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic .com/photos/event/5/e/f/5/event_1344309.jpeg \;\n \;\nAttending: 0 \;\n \;\nDetails: http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/91 07423/\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456100 URL:http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/9107423/ SUMMARY:MIT Enterprise Forum: The Future of Wireless Communication 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:20081104T180230Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081124T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081124T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081104T180230Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081112T025623Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456089 DESCRIPTION:A programming group that espouses no specific language or met hodology. We're hoping for the group to cover a wide range of topics inc luding (but not limited to) software development (desktop\, web\, other) \, AI\, microcontrollers\, robotics\, etc. Come add to the discussion.\n \nTags: westside proggers\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/ 1250456089 URL: http://groups.google.com/group/westsideproggers SUMMARY:WestSide Polyglot Programmers 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:20081111T175406Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081125T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081125T150000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081111T175406Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081111T175440Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456131 DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneur Meetups >\; The OTBC Meetup Group \;\n \ ;\nNow that our move is complete\, it's time for an open house to invite everyone in to check out the new office. Please join us for some refre shments and snacks\, and a tour of the new place. \;\n \;\nWhere: OTBC\, 12725 SW Millikan Way\, Suite 101 (Directions) \;\nWhen: Tuesd ay\, Nov. 25\, 3pm to 6pm \;\n \;\nI hope to see you here! \;\n \;\nSteve \;\n \;\nBeaverton\, OR 97005 - USA \;\n \;\n Tuesday\, November 25 at 3:00 PM \;\n \;\nPhoto: http://photos1.me etupstatic.com/photos/event/5/e/f/5/event_1344309.jpeg \;\n \;\nAt tending: 0 \;\n \;\nDetails: http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/c alendar/9134286/\n\nTags: tvg\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/eve nts/1250456131 URL:http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/9134286/ SUMMARY:OTBC Open House 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:20081121T180210Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081202T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081202T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081121T180210Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081121T180256Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456161 DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneur Meetups >\; The OTBC Meetup Group \;\n \ ;\nOTBC/SAO/OEN Lunch and Learn: Introduction to Venture Capital \;\n \;\nAbout the Program \;\n \;\nThis program will provide an ov erview of the process of raising venture capital\, from preparation thro ugh term sheet\, due diligence\, and the legal documents. If you haven' t raised venture capital before\, and would like an overview of how it w orks\, this program is for you! \;\n \;\nAbout the Presenter \ ;\n \;\nThe presenter for this program is Steve Morris\, the Executiv e Director of OTBC. Mr. Morris has helped several companies close inves tments and has himself closed multiple rounds of venture capital funding . \;\n \;\nBrought to you By: \;\nThis Lunch and Learn event is being presented jointly by OTBC\, the OEN and the SAO . \;\n \;\n Recommended Homework \;\nThis is strictly optional\, but if you'd lik e to get a head start before the program\, here are some suggested sourc es: \;\n How to Fund a Startup (Paul Graham) \;\n The Hacker's G uide to Investors (Paul Graham) \;\n David S. Rose: 10 things to kno w before you pitch a VC for money (15 minute video) \;\n \;\n \;\nTuesday\, December 2\, 2008 \;\nAgenda: \;\n11:30am - Noon: Ne tworking \;\nNoon - 1:15pm: Program \;\n \;\n \;\nEvent Loca tion: OTBC (Directions) \;\n \;\nLunch provided \;\nRegistratio n $10.00 if pre-paid 24 hours in advance\; otherwise $15 at the door \;\nFor more information: 971-223-4660 \;\n \;\nBeaverton\, OR 97 005 - USA \;\n \;\nTuesday\, December 2 at 12:00 PM \;\n \;\ nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/e/f/5/event_13443 09.jpeg \;\n \;\nAttending: 0 \;\n \;\nFee: Price: USD 10.00 per person \;\n \;\nDetails: http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/ calendar/9207407/\n\nTags: tvg\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ev ents/1250456161 URL:http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/9207407/ SUMMARY:Introduction to Venture Capital 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:20081128T025659Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081209T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081209T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081128T025659Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081128T025749Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456178 DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneur Meetups >\; The OTBC Meetup Group \;\n \ ;\nOTBC Information Session \;\n \;\nAbout the Program \;\n \;\nThis brown-bag lunch program will provide an overview of OTBC and th e services OTBC provides to help tech\, biotech\, cleantech and opentech companies succeed. \;\n \;\nAbout the Presenter \;\n \;\nTh e presenter for this program is Steve Morris\, the Executive Director of OTBC. \;\n \;\nTuesday\, December 9\, 2008 \;\nAgenda: \; \n11:30am - Noon: Networking \;\nNoon - 1:15pm: Program \;\n \; \n \;\nEvent Location: OTBC (Directions) \;\n \;\nFor more info rmation: 971-223-4660 \;\n \;\nBeaverton\, OR 97005 - USA \;\n \;\nTuesday\, December 9 at 12:00 PM \;\n \;\nPhoto: http://ph otos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/e/f/5/event_1344309.jpeg \;\n&# 13\;\nAttending: 0 \;\n \;\nDetails: http://entrepreneur.meetup.co m/1041/calendar/9207439/\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1 250456178 URL:http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/9207439/ SUMMARY:OTBC Information Session 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:20081208T205253Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081215T160000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081215T140000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081208T205253Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081208T205329Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456205 DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneur Meetups >\; The OTBC Meetup Group \;\n \ ;\nIf you prepare and give presentations\, here's a great free opportuni ty to learn how to ratchet up your presentation effectiveness. Garr Rey nolds\, author of the book "\;Presentation Zen"\; will discuss s ome of the topics in his book in a free webcast at 2pm on Monday\, Decem ber 15. The book is very good. I suspect the webcast will be well wort h one hour of your time. \;\n \;\nIf you'd like to listen to the w ebcast in with a group of others\, and perhaps discuss and compare notes after the program\, feel free to join us for the webcast at OTBC. \; \n \;\nBeaverton\, OR 97005 - USA \;\n \;\nMonday\, December 1 5 at 2:00 PM \;\n \;\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photo s/event/5/e/f/5/event_1344309.jpeg \;\n \;\nAttending: 0 \;\n&# 13\;\nDetails: http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/9298966/\n\n Imported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456205 URL:http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/9298966/ SUMMARY:Presentation Zen webinar viewing 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:20081206T032704Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081215T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081215T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081206T032704Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081215T233955Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456194 DESCRIPTION:"\;A polyglot programming group meeting in Central Beaver ton."\; \;\n \;\nAre you a programmer? Are you on the Westside ? You qualify! Come on down to OTBC at the Beaverton Round. It's got its own MAX stop. Easy! \;\n \;\nEven if you're not on the Westside y ou can probably come. :) \;\n \;\nAfter we're done talking code we may move along to a nearby pub for food and drink.\n\nTags: westside\, programmer\, beer\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504561 94 URL:http://groups.google.com/group/westsideproggers SUMMARY:(CANCELLED) Westside Programmer's Meeting 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:20090105T035750Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090105T035750Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090105T035750Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456381 DESCRIPTION:On days when we don't have a Lunch and Learn\, we'll be havin g an informal brown bag lunch at OTBC. Today is an open topic session. C ome and chat about whatever startup topic is on your mind! If you're ope n for lunch\, grab lunch and join us at OTBC.\n\nImported from: http://c alagator.org/events/1250456381 URL:http://www.otbc.org SUMMARY:OTBC Brown Bag Lunch - Open Discussion 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:20090105T035928Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090107T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090107T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090105T035928Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090105T040012Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456382 DESCRIPTION:On days when we don't have a Lunch and Learn\, we'll be havin g an informal brown bag lunch at OTBC. Today is an open topic session. C ome and chat about whatever startup topic is on your mind! If you're ope n for lunch\, grab lunch and join us at OTBC.\n\nImported from: http://c alagator.org/events/1250456382 URL:http://www.otbc.org SUMMARY:OTBC Brown Bag Lunch - Open Discussion 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:20081222T194120Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081222T194120Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081222T194120Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456274 DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneur Meetups >\; The OTBC Meetup Group\n\nDo you ha ve an idea for a startup\, and you're looking for a team of founders to help you get your idea off the ground? Or do you not have a burning ide a\, but you'd be interested finding someone with a compelling idea\, so you can get in on the ground floor?\n\nAt OTBC\, we'd like to find a way for entrepreneurs and prospective founders to find each other. Come jo in us for a chat about ideas for helping entrepreneurs get exposure for their ideas. How can we help idea people and prospective founders find each other? We'd like to hear your ideas.\n\nWhere: OTBC (directions)\n Parking: free\, next door in the parking garage\nMAX: Beaverton Central stop (Blue line\, one stop west of the Beaverton Transit Center)\nWhen: noon to 1pm\n\nBeaverton\, OR 97005 - USA\n\nThursday\, January 8 at 12 :00 PM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/e/f/5/ev ent_1344309.jpeg\n\nAttending: 0\n\nDetails: http://entrepreneur.meetup. com/1041/calendar/9365323/\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events /1250456274 URL:http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/9365323/ SUMMARY:OTBC Brown Bag: Finding Founders 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:20090110T103242Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090109T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090109T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090110T103242Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090110T103242Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456432 DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneur Meetups >\; The OTBC Meetup Group\n\nOn days w hen we don't have a Lunch and Learn\, we'll be having an informal brown bag lunch at OTBC. Today is an open topic session. Come and chat about whatever startup topic is on your mind! If you're open for lunch\, gra b lunch and join us at OTBC.\n\nOTBC coach Iris Sasaki will join us for this brown bag. Iris is an expert on human resources issues.\n\nWhere: OTBC (directions)\nParking: free\, next door in the parking garage\nMAX: Beaverton Central stop (Blue line\, one stop west of the Beaverton Tran sit Center)\nWhen: noon to 1pm\n\nBeaverton\, OR 97005 - USA\n\nFriday\ , January 9 at 12:00 PM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos /event/5/e/f/5/event_1344309.jpeg\n\nAttending: 29\n\nDetails: http://en trepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/9365351/\n\nImported from: http://ca lagator.org/events/1250456432 URL:http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/9365351/ SUMMARY:OTBC Brown Bag with Iris Sasaki 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:20090106T103232Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090113T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090113T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103232Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103232Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456392 DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneur Meetups >\; The OTBC Meetup Group\n\nThe Progr am\n\nFinding money can be a challenge - even more so in tough economic times. And maybe you don't want to use (or don't have a concept that qu alifies for) angel investment or venture capital. So in difficult times \, how do you finance your startup?\n\nPresenter: \n\nCarolynn Duncan\, founder at The Hundred Dollar Business. Current projects include Coffee WithAnExpert.com\, the Seattle Startup Wiki. She also consults with entr epreneurs who are prepping for angel/VC funding\, streamlining operation s\, or need to begin generating revenue. Read more about Carolynn at her LinkedIn profile\n\nWhere: OTBC (directions)\nParking: free\, next door in the parking garage\nMAX: Beaverton Central stop (Blue line\, one sto p west of the Beaverton Transit Center)\nWhen: noon to 1pm\nPrice: $10 ( includes lunch) if paid by the day before\; $15 at the door\n\nBeaverton \, OR 97005 - USA\n\nTuesday\, January 13 at 12:00 PM\n\nPhoto: http:// photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/e/f/5/event_1344309.jpeg\n\nAtte nding: 0\n\nFee: Price: USD 10.00 per person\n\nDetails: http://entrepre neur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/9365382/\n\nTags: tvg\n\nImported from: ht tp://calagator.org/events/1250456392 URL:http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1041/calendar/9365382/ SUMMARY:OTBC/SAO/OEN Lunch:Finding Funds & Resources In Any Economic Situ ation 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:20081010T192801Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090114T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090114T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081010T192801Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081012T164300Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250455815 DESCRIPTION:For the first time\, Portland Lunch 2.0 will happen in the 'b urbs\, Beaverton to be precise. \;\nThe OTBC is moving into new space and partnering with the Beaverton Round Executive Suites. \;\nSo\, t o showcase their new digs and introduce Lunch 2.0 to the suburbs\, the O TBC will be hosting Lunch 2.0 on January 14\, 2009. \;\nThe Beaverton Round is right on the MAX line about 20 minutes from Portland. Just jum p off the Blue Line at the Beaverton Central stop\, and you're 90 feet f rom the new OTBC office. \;\nLunch 2.0 is a Valley phenomenon that yo u can read about at lunch20.com\, and we're putting a PDX stamp on it. & #13\;\nYou can follow all things Portland Lunch 2.0 an the Silicon Flori st. \;\nAre you vegan or vegetarian? Please leave a comment so we can plan food accordingly. Thanks.\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/e vents/1250455815 URL:http://siliconflorist.com/2008/09/28/the-otbc-brings-lunch-20-to-the- burbs/ SUMMARY:Lunch 2.0 at the New OTBC Office 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:20090112T040205Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090116T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090116T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090112T040205Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090112T040205Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456442 DESCRIPTION:For startup team members only! \;\n \;\nIt's time for a nother Founders Friday at OTBC. Please join us to network with other sta rtup team members. We'll provide beverages and snacks. \;\n \;\nAn d please - this is one event we'd like to to startup team members only!\ n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456442 URL:http://www.otbc.org SUMMARY:OTBC Founders Friday 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:20090118T215739Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090119T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090119T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090118T215739Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090118T215739Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456521 DESCRIPTION:Being able to explain what your startup does clearly\, succin ctly\, and without jargon or acronyms - and in just 30 seconds - is very important for a startup team member to be able to do. At this brown bag lunch\, we'll talk with Flora Novarra (Novarra Communications) about ho w to communicate what you do in 30 seconds\, and why it's important.\n\n Imported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456521 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/9533060/ SUMMARY:OTBC brown bag: Your 30 Second Pitch 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:20090118T215946Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090120T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090120T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090118T215946Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090118T215946Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456522 DESCRIPTION:For any business\, protecting Intellectual Property is critic al. At this Lunch program\, the first in our Legal Series of lunch progr ams\, Joe Cohen of Stoel Rives will provide an overview of the many form s of IP protection\, including copyrights\, trademarks\, patents\, trade secrets\, and more. \;\n \;\nSchedule: \;\n11:30am Networking time \;\nnoon Program begins \;\n1:15pm Wrap up \;\n \;\nCos t: $10 if paid 24 hours in advance\; walk-ins are welcome for $15 at the door\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456522 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/9514593/ SUMMARY:OTBC Legal Series: Protecting Your Intellectual Property 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:20090122T031807Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090124T150000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090124T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090122T031807Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090122T051207Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456562 DESCRIPTION:[Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1508236/ ] B ack in December it was suggested that we should do a mini job fair to he lp out the local scene during this down economy. So\, we’re organizing E nd Joblessness to give potential employers and job seekers a chance to c ome together (over beers of course). We’ll be meeting at OTBC on Saturda y\, January 24th from 12:00-3:00pm.\n\nImported from: http://calagator.o rg/events/1250456562 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1508236/ SUMMARY:End Joblessness - A Beer and Blog job fair 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:20090118T220428Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090127T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090127T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090118T220428Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090118T220428Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456523 DESCRIPTION:Jim Stewart with Ater Wynne will provide on overview of paten ts - how they work\, when they make sense\, etc. This is sure to be an i nteractive session\, so bring your questions! \;\n \;\nSchedule:&# 13\;\n11:30am Networking time \;\nnoon Program begins \;\n1:15pm W rap up \;\n \;\nCost: $10 if paid 24 hours in advance\; walk-ins a re welcome for $15 at the door\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ev ents/1250456523 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/9514633/ SUMMARY:OTBC Legal Series: Patents 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:20090126T153645Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090129T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090129T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090126T153645Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090126T153645Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456577 DESCRIPTION:OTBC helps tech\, biotech\, cleantech and opentech startups s ucceed. Come to this brown bag lunch to learn about the benefits of beco ming a member of OTBC. We'll talk about all 3 of our membership levels:& #13\;\n \;\n \;\n* Associate Membership: access to the OTBC space& #13\;\n \;\n* Venture Membership: access to the space\, coaching and advising\, and several other benefits \;\n \;\n* And the new one: FastTrac® TechVenture® Membership\, featuring the Kaufman entrepreneursh ip program (which will begin in early March) \;\n \;\n \;\nCome join us on Thursday to learn more! \;\n\n\nImported from: http://cal agator.org/events/1250456577 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/9582204/?a=mu_ftaspebbi2 SUMMARY:OTBC Information Session 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:20090126T153817Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090204T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090204T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090126T153817Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090126T153817Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456578 DESCRIPTION: \;\n \;\nWe'll have had two Lunch sessions on Intellec tual Property by now\, and you probably have more questions. Join attorn ey Jonathan Kaplan for an informal discussion and Q&\;A session. \ ;\n \;\nMr. Kaplan runs a small IP law firm\, specializing in patents \, located just north of Portland in Vancouver\, WA. He has substantial experience representing VC‑backed start-ups that have bet‑the‑company te chnology needing IP protection. The technology focus of Mr. Kaplan’s pra ctice is on inventions that use computing technology (software or hardwa re) and/or electronic devices. Mr. Kaplan has over 16 years of experienc e and\, before starting his own practice in 2003\, was an IP partner wit h a nationally prominent law firm. \;\n\n\nImported from: http://cala gator.org/events/1250456578 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/9603152/?a=mu_ftaspebbi2 SUMMARY:Brown Bag: Protecting your IP 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:20090118T221313Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090204T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090204T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090118T221313Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090118T221313Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456529 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 the "\;whys\,"\; "\;whats\,"\; and "\;hows"\; of your plan\, you'll take away valuable handout s\, a bibliography\, and a listing of key resources. \;\n \;\nRegi stration is required\, and space is limited to 20 entrepreneurs. $30 for OEN Members\, $129 for nonmembers. \n\nImported from: http://calagator. org/events/1250456529 URL:http://www.oen.org SUMMARY:OEN Business Plan Development Seminar 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:20090126T153955Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090205T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090205T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090126T153955Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090126T153955Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456579 DESCRIPTION:Come learn about FastTrac® GrowthVenture™\, a Kauffman Founda tion entrepreneurship program that will be offered jointly by OTBC and t he OEN. \;\n \;\nNot to be confused with FastTrac® TechVenture®\, GrowthVenture™ targets companies that are a bit beyond the startup stage \, and into some revenue (a few hundred thousand to a few million). Grow thVenture™ takes you through a process of reassessing and building your strategy. And GrowthVenture™ is NOT limited to tech startups. \;\n 3\;\nIn these challenging economic times\, it's critical to be sure your strategy fits the new challenges. GrowthVenture™ will help you get ther e. \;\n\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456579 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/9603170/ SUMMARY:Information Session: FastTrac® GrowthVenture™ 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:20090118T220717Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090210T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090210T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090118T220717Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090118T220717Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456525 DESCRIPTION:Jon Summers with White and Lee has worked with a lot of start ups\, and seen a lot of mistakes made from a legal perspective. Come lea rn about those common mistakes so you don't make them! \;\n \;\nSc hedule: \;\n11:30am Networking time \;\nnoon Program begins \;\ n1:15pm Wrap up \;\n \;\nCost: $10 if paid 24 hours in advance\; w alk-ins welcome for $15 at the door\n\nImported from: http://calagator.o rg/events/1250456525 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/9514758/ SUMMARY:OTBC Legal Series: Top 10 Legal Mistakes to Avoid 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:20090118T221518Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090212T173000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090212T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090118T221518Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090118T221804Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456530 DESCRIPTION: \;\nAt OTBC\, we'll be viewing the live video of this Ent erprise Forum program. \;\n \;\nJoin President of Oracle Corporati on\, Mr. Charles Phillips as he discusses\, “The Future of Enterprise So ftware”. Will enterprise software go the way of the buggy whip? We’ve en tered Web3.0\, where everything is user-centric. But enterprise software continues to thrive. Join thought leaders and rabble rousers as we look into the future of enterprise software\, exploring topics such as: \ ;\n \;\n- Where is enterprise software really going? \;\n- Where a re the big opportunities for entrepreneurs? \;\n \;\nGet more info rmation at the MIT Enterprise Forum site. \;\n\n\nImported from: http ://calagator.org/events/1250456530 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/9477389/ SUMMARY:MIT Enterprise Forum: The Future of Enterprise Software 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:20090216T033554Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090218T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090218T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090216T033554Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090216T033554Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456712 DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to participate in an informative se ssion for the Software Association of Oregon's HealthCare insurance plan s that are available for new enrollment effective March 1\, 2009\n\nImpo rted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456712 URL:https://db.sao.org/calendar2/event_description.htm?eventID=2/18/09 SUMMARY:SAO Health Care Information Session at OTBC 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:20090214T120036Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090220T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090220T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090214T120036Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090214T120118Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456683 DESCRIPTION:Bring your questions about Human Resources to this brown bag lunch and join the conversation with OTBC coach Iris Sasaki. \;\n \;\nCost: free (bring lunch!)\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/eve nts/1250456683 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/9620471/ SUMMARY:OTBC - HR discussion with Iris Sasaki 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:20090118T220841Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090224T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090224T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090118T220841Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090118T220841Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456526 DESCRIPTION:Investment term sheets are full of arcane language -- and som e of those terms are critical for the entrepreneur to understand. Todd B auman with Stoel Rives will explain what a term sheet is and what the ma jor terms mean. He will also talk about what terms he is seeing in term sheets today. \;\n \;\nSchedule: \;\n11:30am Networking time 3\;\nnoon Program begins \;\n1:15pm Wrap up \;\n \;\nCost: $10 if paid 24 hours in advance\; walk-ins are welcome for $15 at the door\n \nTags: tvg\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456526 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/9514791/ SUMMARY:OTBC Legal Series: Term Sheets 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:20090118T221655Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090225T173000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090225T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090118T221655Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090118T221655Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456531 DESCRIPTION:At OTBC\, we'll be viewing live video of this MIT Enterprise Forum program.\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456531 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/9477402/ SUMMARY:MIT Enterprise Forum: Avoiding the Financial Beast of Burden 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:20090213T064001Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090226T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090226T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090213T064001Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090224T020933Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456682 DESCRIPTION:We're programmers. We're on the west side. We're awesome. Com e join us. Maybe a little awesomeness will rub off on you.\n\nImported f rom: http://calagator.org/events/1250456682 URL:http://groups.google.com/group/westsideproggers SUMMARY:Westside Proggers: Finite automata in non-deterministic systems\, with code examples in RPG II 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:20090214T120734Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090228T160000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090228T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090214T120734Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090224T171145Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456684 DESCRIPTION:What: Speed dating for startups \;\nWhen: Saturday\, Feb. 28\, 1pm to 3pm \;\nWhere: OTBC \;\nCost: Free \;\n \;\nAt o ur "\;Finding Founders"\; brown bag lunch\, there was a lot of i nterest in a Startup Speed Dating process. So we're doing it! Do you ha ve an idea for a startup and you're looking for founders who can get as excited about your idea as you are? Are you looking for an early stage startup to join - even if the compensation up front is sweat equity inst ead of salary? Then this event is for you. \;\n \;\nSend us your Idea \;\nIf you have an idea for a startup\, we encourage you to give use some hint of what it is (even if you need to be vague) so we can po st the info and help you generate some interest. Please use the form at this link and we'll read it\, maybe provide some feedback\, and get your idea posted online. (If you don't want to reveal anything about the ide a online\, at least consider talking about what skill sets you'd like to add to the team so readers will know whether or not there might be a fi t.) \;\n \;\nSee concepts others have already posted at this link. \;\n \;\nAgenda for Feb. 28 \;\nAfter some networking time\, w e'll have each idea person looking for a team give 2 or 3 minute elevato r pitch\, have each of them head to their own corner of the room\, and l et people circulate around to check out the startups that sound interest ing to them. \;\n \;\nIf we get a lot of ideas\, we might have to split this up over more than one event and feature a specific list of st artups at each one - we'll see how it goes. \;\n \;\nSo mark your calendar\, RSVP\, and start honing your idea. We hope to see you on Feb. 28! \;\n\n\nTags: startups\, otbc\n\nImported from: http://calagator .org/events/1250456684 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/9689811/ SUMMARY:OTBC: Speed Dating for Startups 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:20090118T221016Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090303T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090303T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090118T221016Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090118T221016Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456527 DESCRIPTION:How does the actual process of closing an investment work? Wh at are the key documents that are involved? What can happen to trip-up t he process? Neil Nathanson of Perkins Coie will explain how it all works . \;\n \;\nSchedule: \;\n11:30am Networking time \;\nnoon Pr ogram begins \;\n1:15pm Wrap up \;\n \;\nCost: $10 if paid 24 h ours in advance\; walk-ins welcome for $15 at the door\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456527 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/9514806/ SUMMARY:OTBC Legal Series: Closing an Investment 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:20090302T155506Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090304T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090304T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090302T155506Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090302T155506Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456778 DESCRIPTION:For Founders / CEOs / Business Owners \;\n \;\nWhether you’re thinking about starting a company\, the founder of an existing st art-up\, or already running a company – something you may want to learn – before you launch the company or a new product is: “Is there a ‘there’ \, there?” \;\n \;\nMore often than not\, entrepreneur’s passion a nd great idea have a lot of momentum – moving companies forward. Unfortu nately\, these two driving forces conspire to blind entrepreneurs into t hinking that their product / company is going to be the best thing since sliced bread. \;\n \;\nIf you’re wondering how to inexpensively v alidate your market – in short order – you may want to hear Mark Paul’s talk on this valuable topic. He will cover two very important areas of [ 1] understanding true market needs and [2] how they will value your prod uct / service. \;\n \;\nAbout the speaker: Mark Paul is a Coach at OTBC\, an interim executive &\; consultant for 20 years\, with large -company expertise. He is also author of two business books: The Entrepr eneur’s Survival Guide and How to Attract Significantly More Customers… in good times and bad\, along with numerous other products and services to help business owners grow their companies. \;\n \;\nPrice: Free (bring your lunch!) \;\n\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/even ts/1250456778 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/9807607/ SUMMARY:How to Cost Effectively Validate Your Market 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:20090214T122954Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090305T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090305T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090214T122954Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090214T122954Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456685 DESCRIPTION:Are you beyond the startup stage - (i.e.\, you have revenue!) Is it time to revisit your strategy and business plan? Especially given the challenges of the current economy? And are you either a tech compa ny\, or NOT a tech company? (OK - yes\, everyone qualifies for that last one.) \;\n \;\nIf the answers to the above questions is "\;ye s"\;\, come learn about FastTrac® GrowthVenture™\, a Kauffman Founda tion entrepreneurship program that will be offered jointly by OTBC and t he OEN to help growth companies. \;\n \;\nNot to be confused with FastTrac® TechVenture®\, GrowthVenture™ targets companies that are a bit beyond the startup stage\, and into some revenue (a few hundred thousan d to a few million). GrowthVenture™ takes you through a process of reass essing and building your strategy. \;\n \;\nAnd GrowthVenture™ is NOT limited to tech startups. \;\n \;\nIn these challenging econo mic times\, it's critical to be sure your strategy fits the new challeng es. GrowthVenture™ will help you get there. \;\n\n\nImported from: ht tp://calagator.org/events/1250456685 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/9736589/ SUMMARY:OEN and OTBC: FastTrac® GrowthVenture™ info session 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:20090214T123336Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090309T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090309T150000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090214T123336Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090214T123414Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456686 DESCRIPTION:Validate your market and business model. Develop a solid busi ness plan and funding plan. Expand your network. \;\n \;\nYou'll d o that all and a lot more in the 10-session entrepreneurship program dev eloped by the Kauffman Foundation. \;\n \;\nGet more information o n FastTrac® here. \;\n \;\nTo join us for the FastTrac® TechVentur e® series that starts March 9 apply here.\n\nImported from: http://calag ator.org/events/1250456686 URL:http://www.otbc.org/techventure.html SUMMARY:OTBC: FastTrac® TechVenture® Session 1 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:20090118T221132Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090310T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090310T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090118T221132Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090118T221132Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456528 DESCRIPTION:You don't need to be an employment law expert to start a comp any\, but there are important things to know to stay out of trouble. Wit h a startup\, you generally don't have an HR department to watch your pr ocess\, so as an entrepreneur\, HR is your job! \;\n \;\nJenny Moo ney with Davis Wright Tremaine will provide an overview of the key issue s\, and provide some guidelines as to how you can keep out of trouble wh ile you engage with contractors\, consultants\, and employees. \;\n&# 13\;\nSchedule: \;\n11:30am Networking time \;\nnoon Program begin s \;\n1:15pm Wrap up \;\n \;\nCost: $10 if paid 24 hours in adv ance\; walk-ins welcome for $15 at the door\n\nImported from: http://cal agator.org/events/1250456528 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/9514844/ SUMMARY:OTBC Legal Series: Employment Law 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:20090316T022144Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090319T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090319T113000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090316T022144Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090316T022144Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456842 DESCRIPTION:The economy. The credit crunch. What do you do to protect and grow your business in these economic times? This lunch program will exp lore seven steps to sustaining and growing your business in a down econo my. \;\n \;\nWhen: Thursday\, March 19 11:30am to 1:15pm (program starts at noon) \;\nWhere: OTBC \;\nMAX: Blue line\, Beaverton C entral stop (one stop west of the Beaverton Transit Center) \;\nDriv ing: Directions at http://www.otbc.org/map_and_directions.html \;\nPa rking: Free parking in the parking garage next door to our building \ ;\n \;\nCost: $10 if pre-paid\; $15 at the door (includes lunch)\n\nI mported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456842 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/9888799/ SUMMARY:OTBC: 7 Issues to Consider for Sustaining and Growing a Business in a Tough Economy 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:20090324T212347Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090330T131500 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090330T113000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090324T212347Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090327T162656Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456876 DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneur Meetups >\; OTBC \;\n \;\nIn spite of th e difficult economy\, Ontier CEO Sebastian Rapport recently closed an in vestment round\, launched a product\, and added tech heavy-weights Paul Gulick and Les Fahey to the Ontier Board. At this lunch program\, Sebas tian will talk about Ontier\, share some lessons learned\, and give atte ndees a peek at Ontier's Pixetell� product\, which provides "\;The P ower of In-Person Interaction and the Convenience of Email"\;. Join us to hear about this local success story in the making! \;\n \;\ nSchedule: \;\n 11:30am Networking time \;\n noon Prog ram begins \;\n 1:00 pm Wrap up \;\n \;\nCost: $10 if pre- paid\; $15 at the door (includes lunch) \;\n \;\n============= \;\n \;\nWe appreciate the support of our Sponsors and Partners! \ ;\n \;\nFounding Sponsors \;\nThe City of Beaverton \;\nState o f Oregon \;\n \;\nSilver Sponsors: \;\nAter Wynne \;\nPerkin s Coie \;\nDavis Wright Tremaine \;\nColdwell Banker \;\nSonitr ol Pacific \;\n \;\nSupporting Sponsors: \;\nAlto Law Group \;\nPDC \;\nMiller Nash \;\n \;\nEvent Sponsors: \;\nStoel R ives \;\n \;\nPartners \;\nAeA \;\nAcumen Financial Group 3\;\nArmstrong Kendall \;\nDHX Advertising \;\neROI \;\nOBA \;\nOEN \;\nSAO \;\nTechspi \;\nWhite &\; Lee \;\n \;\ nBeaverton\, OR 97005 - USA \;\n \;\nMonday\, March 30 at 12:00 P M \;\n \;\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/e /f/5/event_1344309.jpeg \;\n \;\nAttending: 0 \;\n \;\nFee: Price: USD 10.00 per person \;\n \;\nDetails: http://www.meetup.co m/otbc-events/calendar/9763104/\n\nTags: otbc\, tvg\n\nImported from: ht tp://calagator.org/events/1250456876 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/9763104/ SUMMARY:Startup CEO Sebastian Rapport of Ontier 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:20090402T200124Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090407T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090407T113000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090402T200124Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090402T200124Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456925 DESCRIPTION:This lunch program features another Oregon startup that is be ing successful in spite of the tough economy. \;\n \;\nMonica Enan d and her team at Zapproved developed and deployed a product\, started g enerating revenue\, and brought Pixelworks founder Allen Alley onto thei r Board of Directors -- all with very little funding. Come hear Monica t alk about Zapproved's product\, and about the bootstrapping tactics the team used to make so much headway while keeping expenses very low. \; \n \;\nAnd - with this event\, real time streaming of OTBC lunches re turns. If you can't attend in person\, tune into the program at http://w ww.ustream.tv... \;\n \;\nWhat: Startup CEO Monica Enand of Zappro ved \;\nWhen: Tuesday\, April 7\, 11:30am (program starts at noon) & #13\;\nWhere: OTBC (directions) \;\nParking: Free\, in the parking g arage next door \;\nMAX: Blue line\, Beaverton Central stop (one sto p west of the Beaverton Transit Center) \;\nCost: $10 if pre-paid 24 hours in advance\; $15 for late registrations (lunch included)\n\nImpor ted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456925 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/9763115/ SUMMARY:OTBC: Startup CEO Monica Enand of Zapproved 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:20090413T020030Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090423T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090423T113000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090413T020030Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090413T020145Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456973 DESCRIPTION:Companies with strategic ("\;intangible"\;) value—as opposed to financial value—exist in a variety of industries\, but they’r e predominantly found in today’s ever-growing technology\, software\, an d service industries. Almost every one of these businesses will transfer ownership at some point in time\, the vast majority through an outright sale of the company. But those responsible for handling transactions in volving companies with intangible value are often faced with a number of hard questions: How will the buyer perceive value? In which sectors can the best buyers be found? Can the right investment banker add value to the transaction? \;\n \;\nMyths regarding the sale of an intangibl e company are subtle. What we mean by myths in this context are the so-c alled truths that most people believe about the sale process. We'll exam ine why these myths are not true and illustrate how they can have a nega tive effect on the sale process.\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ events/1250456973 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/9828761/ SUMMARY:OTBC: Merger and Acquisition Myths 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:20090116T065513Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090423T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090423T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090116T065513Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090420T193615Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456514 DESCRIPTION:A polyglot programming group meeting in the heart of The Beav e. We seem to talk a lot about oddball programming languages and their f eatures. And the usual geekery you'd expect from a programmer's group.&# 13\;\n \;\nWe're out on the west side but all are welcome. \;\n&# 13\;\n\n\nTags: programmers beer awesome cobol\n\nImported from: http:// calagator.org/events/1250456514 URL:http://groups.google.com/group/westsideproggers SUMMARY:Westside Proggers 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: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:20090516T194501Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090602T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090602T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090516T194501Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090516T194538Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457212 DESCRIPTION:If you plan to raise money in the coming year\, come to this all-day workshop to learn what it takes to be investor ready. (And yes\, it is quite possible for Oregon startups to raise money - but it takes the right preparation!) \;\n \;\nOur presenters will include Steve Morris\, Executive Director of OTBC\, and Dennis Powers\, Chair of OEN' s Portland Angel Network. Dennis and Steve have helped a number of Portl and-area startups close investment funding. And to give you an extra adv antage\, you'll meet a number of local investors. \;\n \;\nWe'll r eview the preparation required to get serious attention from investors\, and significantly increase your odds of obtaining investor funding. At the end of the day\, you will understand how to: \;\n \;\nVerify t hat your business concept can provide a sufficient return for angel or v enture capital investors \;\n \;\nValidate your market - be sure you're building something people want \;\n \;\nValidate your pric ing - if you build it\, will they pay for it? \;\n \;\nDevelop fi nancial projections \;\n \;\nProtect your intellectual property & #13\;\n \;\nReduce the market\, technology\, finance and team risk to present a strong investment opportunity \;\n \;\nDevelop a conci se\, compelling elevator pitch \;\n \;\nLate in the afternoon\, w e'll be joined by several angel and venture capital investors. We'll bre ak up into small groups so everyone has a chance to get feedback from in vestors on their business concept\, ask questions -- and hear the feedba ck other entrepreneurs receive too. \;\n \;\nAnd thanks to sponsor Credit Suisse\, we'll wrap up with a reception where you'll have more c hances to mingle with Portland area investors. \;\n \;\nIncrease y our odds of getting funded. Join us on June 2 to learn how to get invest or ready.\n\nTags: startup\, entrepreneur\, venture capital\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457212 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/10343082/ SUMMARY:OTBC: How to Get Investor Ready 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:20090521T202114Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090604T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090604T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090521T202114Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090604T181337Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457228 DESCRIPTION:Founders/CEOs/Business Owners: Save yourself money &\; tim e! Whether you're thinking about starting a company\, the founder of an existing start-up\, or already running a company - something you may wan t to learn - before you launch the company or a new product is: "\;I s there a 'there'\, there"\;? \;\n \;\nMore often than not\, e ntrepreneur's passion and great idea have a lot of momentum - moving com panies forward. Unfortunately\, these two driving forces conspire to bli nd entrepreneurs into thinking that their product / company is going to be the best thing since sliced bread. \;\n \;\nIf you're wondering how to inexpensively validate your market - in short order - you may wa nt to hear Mark Paul's talk on this valuable topic. He will cover two ve ry important areas [1] understanding true market needs and [2] how they will value your product / service. \;\n \;\nSpeaker: Mark Paul\, O TBCMark Paul is a Coach at OTBC\, an interim executive &\; consultant for 20 years\, with the large-company expertise. He is also author of t wo business books: The Entrepreneur's Survival Guide and How to Attract Significantly More Customers…in good times and bad\, along with numerous other products and services to help business owners grow their companie s. \;\n \;\nOEN Member - $30 Non-member - $155 (includes 1 year O EN individual membership)\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/ 1250457228 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=74 SUMMARY:OEN Workshop - How to cost effectively validate your market 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:20090521T202611Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090609T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090609T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090521T202611Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090604T181427Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457229 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 the what is critical to include in an effectiv e business\, you'll take away valuable handouts and a listing of key res ources. \;\n \;\nRegistration is required\, and space is limited t o 20 entrepreneurs. \;\n \;\nOEN Members: $30 Non-members: $155 (i ncludes a one-year OEN individual membership)\n\nImported from: http://c alagator.org/events/1250457229 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=62 SUMMARY:OEN - Business Plan Development Seminar 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:20090623T003342Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090625T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090625T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090623T003342Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090623T003604Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457334 DESCRIPTION:A polyglot programming group meeting in the heart of The Beav e. We seem to talk a lot about oddball programming languages and their f eatures. And the usual geekery you'd expect from a programmer's group.&# 13\;\n \;\nWe're out on the west side but all are welcome. \;\n&# 13\;\nSometimes there's beer. Feel free to bring some to share!\n\nTags: programming\, awesomeness\, beer\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org /events/1250457334 URL:http://calagator.org/venues/202390750 SUMMARY:Westside Proggers 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:20090516T194913Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090627T160000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090627T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090516T194913Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090516T194913Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457213 DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! Do you have an idea for a startup and you're looking for founders who can get as excited about your idea as y ou are? \;\n \;\nOr -- are you looking for an early stage startup to join - even if the compensation up front is sweat equity instead of s alary? \;\n \;\nThen SpeedDating for Startups is for you. \;\n& #13\;\nPost your Idea \;\nIf you have an idea for a startup and are looking for cofounders post some information about what it is (even if y ou need to be vague) so people looking for a startup can find you. To po st your idea on the OTBC wiki\, go to otbc.org/blog. (If you don't want to reveal anything about the idea online\, at least consider talking abo ut what skill sets you'd like to add to the team so readers will know wh ether or not there might be a fit.) \;\n \;\nPost your Skill Set & #13\;\nAre you looking for a startup to join? You can post your skill se t on the OTBC wiki (so startups can find you) at otbc.org/blog. \;\n& #13\;\nWhat: Speed dating for startups \;\nWhen: Saturday\, June 27\ , 1pm to 3pm \;\nWhere: OTBC \;\nCost: Free ($3 suggested donati on to help cover costs) We'll provide beverages and munchies\n\nTags: st artup\, entrepreneur\, founders\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/e vents/1250457213 URL:htthttp://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/10397100/ SUMMARY:OTBC: Startup Cofounder SpeedDating 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:20090722T031947Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090730T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090730T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090722T031947Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090722T032245Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457456 DESCRIPTION:A polyglot programming group meeting in the heart of The Beav e. We seem to talk a lot about oddball programming languages and their f eatures. And the usual geekery you'd expect from a programmer's group.&# 13\;\n \;\nWe're out on the west side but all are welcome. \;\n&# 13\;\nSometimes there's beer. Feel free to bring some to share!\n\nTags: programming\, beer\, awesomeness\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org /events/1250457456 URL:http://calagator.org/venues/202390750 SUMMARY:Westside Proggers 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: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: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: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:20090922T230644Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091019T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091019T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090922T230644Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090922T230644Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457708 DESCRIPTION:The Software Association of Oregon and Oregon Technology Busi ness Center (OTBC)\, with assistance from TiE Oregon and other supporter s are organizing a project to stimulate the creation of a high growth st artup company in the Smart Grid domain.\n \n -----\n \n \n Event Details\n \n We are inviting experienced ent repreneurs\, professionals and business leaders who have a passion for g etting involved in a startup with a focus on smart grid. The goal is to create influential high-growth companies in the Smart Grid domain. This is NOT a project to create a life style company for the founders or to h elp those seeking a job\, consulting assignment or basic education on th e Smart Grid.\n \n The project will comprise a series of 3 eve ning sessions from 6pm to 9pm at OTBC on:\n \n Monday October 19th\, Tuesday October 27th\, and Tuesday November 10th\n \n P rice of admission is $100\, a serious interest in starting a growth comp any\, ability to commit time between sessions to research and at least o ne real business idea in the Smart Grid domain.\n \n Experienc ed professionals in the technology\, energy or related fields are encour aged to participate. Applicants who are chosen to participate will be ex pected to come prepared to work on smart grid business ideas and attend all three sessions.\n \n Please follow these steps to register :\n \n 1. Download Applicant Prospectus\n 2. Download App lication\n 3. Register\n \n Regards\,\n \n The Oregon Start Up Smart Grid Steering Committee\n James Mater\n Preston Michie\n Steve Morris\n Roger Hicks\n Sydney Joyn er\n Paul Gifford\n Bryce Yonker\n Ted Bernhard\n Wa yne Embree\n Mike Hoffman\n Phil Welker\n Steve Jennings\ n \n \n \n Sponsors: OTBC\, SAO\, QualityLogic\, TIE Oregon\, The Joyner Group\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events /1250457708 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4481032/ SUMMARY:SAOpdx: The Oregon Smart Grid Startup Project: A 3 Part Meeting S eries to Start a Smart Grid Company 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: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:20091015T063206Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091029T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091029T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091015T063206Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091029T234226Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457861 DESCRIPTION:*** UPDATE: We'll meet in the Training Room on the third floo r\, room 390. There should be signs to guide you. *** \;\n \;\nThi s month Markus will be presenting his response to Matt's programming lan guage presentation from last month. If previous presentations by Markus are any indication\, a good time will be had by all. \;\n \;\nA po lyglot programming group meeting in the heart of The Beave. We seem to t alk a lot about oddball programming languages and their features. And th e usual geekery you'd expect from a programmer's group. \;\n \;\nW e're out on the west side but all are welcome. \;\n \;\nSometimes there's beer. Feel free to bring some to share!\n\nTags: awesomeness\, beer\, programming\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457 861 URL:http://calagator.org/venues/202390750 SUMMARY:Westside Proggers 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: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: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:20100127T230650Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100204T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100204T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100127T230650Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100127T231005Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458242 DESCRIPTION:Slashdotters' outrage meters were pegged again recently when somebody noticed that HP had gotten patent #7\,523\,150 last April. But what is the patent really about? And how did HP get it? \;\n \;\nI P attorney Dave Madden of Mersenne Law LLC will present a quick overview of the patent process and then discuss the HP patent itself. It's very short (only 5 pages) and it's about an area of technology that's familia r to many engineers (binary representation of numbers in a computer)\, s o it's a good vehicle to get into a discussion about the patent system\, rather than the intricate details of a complicated invention. \;\n&# 13\;\nJoin us at the OTBC offices at noon on Thursday\, February 4\, 201 0\, for a brown-bag lunch\, discussion and Q&\;A. \;\n \;\nLoca tion: OTBC\, 12725 SW Millikan Way\, Suite 300 (reception in Suite 101)& #13\;\nDate: Thursday\, February 4\, 2010 \;\nTime: noon to 1pm \; \nMax: Blue line\, Beaverton Central stop (one stop west of the Beaverto n Transit Center) \;\nDriving: Directions \;\nParking: Free parkin g in the parking garage next door to our building \;\nCost: Free (bri ng your lunch!)\n\nTags: startup\, patents\, entrepreneur\n\nImported fr om: http://calagator.org/events/1250458242 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/12413791/ SUMMARY:Bad Patent! 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:20100127T231940Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100209T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100209T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100127T231940Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100127T231940Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458243 DESCRIPTION:The Program \;\nAt this program\, you'll learn how to stru cture your start-up or small business processes to meet business goals.& #13\;\n \;\nThe Presenter \;\nLarry Wasserman\, President of Wasse rman and Associates\, is an experienced start-up executive. Past roles i nclude CFO at Qsent\, Executive Consultant at FMA\, and CFO at Gentle De ntal. \;\n \;\nAfter the program in Suite 300\, we'll meet for net working\, beverages and munchies in the OTBC space (suite 101). \;\n& #13\;\nLocation: OTBC\, 12725 SW Millikan Way\, Suite 300 (reception in Suite 101) \;\nDate: Tuesday\, February 9\, 2010 \;\nTime: 4pm to 5:pm \;\nMax: Blue line\, Beaverton Central stop (one stop west of th e Beaverton Transit Center) \;\nDriving: Directions \;\nParking: F ree parking in the parking garage next door to our building \;\nCost: $15\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458243 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/12376141/?from=list&offset =0 SUMMARY:Managing to a Business Result 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:20100127T232245Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100217T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100217T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100127T232245Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100127T232245Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458244 DESCRIPTION:This program will introduce you to Intel Capital\, one of the largest venture capital firms in the world. \;\n \;\nSteve Eichen laub with Intel Capital will describe their venture investing strategy\, investment criteria\, and portfolio companies\, provide some advice to entrepreneurs who are seeking investment capital\, and answer your quest ions. \;\n \;\nAfter the program in Suite 300\, we'll meet for net working\, beverages and munchies in the OTBC space (suite 101). \;\n& #13\;\nLocation: OTBC\, 12725 SW Millikan Way\, Suite 300 (reception in Suite 101) \;\nDate: Wednesday\, February 17\, 2010 \;\nTime: 5pm to 6:pm \;\nMax: Blue line\, Beaverton Central stop (one stop west of the Beaverton Transit Center) \;\nDriving: Directions \;\nParking : Free parking in the parking garage next door to our building \;\nCo st: $15\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458244 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/12376079/?from=list&offset =0 SUMMARY:Meet an Investor: Intel Capital 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:20100127T232630Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100224T173000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100224T163000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100127T232630Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100127T232630Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458245 DESCRIPTION:How can you better predict if a business will survive or fail ? How could that knowledge change your life immediately? \;\n \;\n Thomas Thurston attempted to answer these questions in 2006\, while work ing as a manager in Intel Capital’s internal corporate venturing group. Borrowing from research on “disruptive innovation” by Harvard Business S chool Professor Clayton Christensen\, Thomas developed methodologies tha t have since proven to be more than 80% accurate in predicting whether i ndividual ventures will survive or fail. \;\nThree years and a Harvar d fellowship with Christensen later\, Thomas is quickly rising as a glob al thought leader in venture capital and investment methodologies using disruption frameworks. As President of Growth Science International\, LL C he guides Angel\, venture capital\, Fortune 500 and institutional inve stors using disruptive methodologies. The author of published and peer r eviewed works including multiple Harvard Business School Case Studies\, Thomas holds a JD from Santa Clara University\, an MBA from the Thunderb ird School of Global Management and a BA from the University of Oregon. He is an inactive Member of the Oregon Bar. \;\n \;\nAfter the pro gram in Suite 300\, we'll meet for networking\, beverages and munchies i n the OTBC space (suite 101). \;\n \;\nLocation: OTBC\, 12725 SW M illikan Way\, Suite 300 (reception in Suite 101) \;\nDate: Wednesday\ , February 24\, 2010 \;\nTime: 4:30pm to 5:30:pm \;\nMax: Blue lin e\, Beaverton Central stop (one stop west of the Beaverton Transit Cente r) \;\nDriving: Directions \;\nParking: Free parking in the parkin g garage next door to our building \;\nCost: $15\n\nImported from: ht tp://calagator.org/events/1250458245 URL:http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/12418995/?from=list&offset =0 SUMMARY:Predicting if your Startup will Succeed 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:20100223T021436Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100225T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100225T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100223T021436Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100223T021436Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458344 DESCRIPTION:A polyglot programming group meeting in the heart of The Beav e. We seem to talk a lot about oddball programming languages and their f eatures. And the usual geekery you'd expect from a programmer's group.&# 13\;\n \;\nThis month we'll have a talk by Eric Wilhelm: \;\n \ ;\n"\;Perl 6: What you've missed in the last $n years."\; I 3\;\nwill present an overview of the Perl 6 project\, a snapshot of rece nt \;\ndevelopment\, and samples of what you can do with Rakudo Perl 6 now. \;\n\n\nTags: awesomeness\, beer\, programming\, westside\n\nI mported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458344 SUMMARY:Westside Programmers 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:20100323T004347Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100325T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100325T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100323T004347Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100325T183212Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458470 DESCRIPTION:A polyglot programming group meeting in the heart of The Beav e. We seem to talk a lot about oddball programming languages and their f eatures. And the usual geekery you'd expect from a programmer's group.&# 13\;\n \;\nThis month we'll have a talk by David Hollingsworth on the Curl language (not to be confused with cUrl the commandline utility).&# 13\;\n \;\nCurl is a statically typed object-oriented language that J IT-runs in a \;\nbrowser plugin along with a large number of companio n libraries and an IDE. \;\nCurl also has an internal tool for compil ing to C\, so Curl is >\;90% written \;\nin Curl. It is not relate d to the wget-like-library also called Curl. See \;\nhttp://www.curl .com for more. \;\n \;\nSome of the topics I can cover: \;\n* W hy we (still) need a programming language for the Internet (and why Flas h/JavaFX/Silverlight ain't it). \;\n* Mixing text and code: not the h eresy XML advocates would have you believe. \;\n* Venture Capitalists ate my syntax: switching from Lisp-y Curl to C-y Curl. \;\n* Java Ge nerics almost make me pine for C++ templates OR if {Array-of int} isn't a real type\, your type system sucks. \;\n* Yes\, Virginia\, non-norm alized Unicode means operations are O(n) (aka Strings are not really arr ays of chars\, but they're closer in Curl). \;\n* DSLs in Curl: sourc e-to-source macros ala Lisp. \;\n* Refactoring is for wimps: a strong versioning mechanism partially mitigates the need for backwards-compati bility\, but not entirely. \;\n* Plus the standard "\;ooh shiny&q uot\; stuff. \;\n\n\nTags: awesomeness\, beer\, programming\, westsid e\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458470 SUMMARY:Westside Programmers 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:20100527T195401Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100527T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100527T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100527T195401Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100527T195401Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458727 DESCRIPTION:A polyglot programming group meeting in the heart of The Beav e. We seem to talk a lot about oddball programming languages and their f eatures. And the usual geekery you'd expect from a programmer's group.&# 13\;\n \;\nWe're out on the west side but all are welcome. \;\n&# 13\;\nIt seems a lot of regular attendees have OSBridge presentations to do\, so this month we'll show our presentation prototypes and get feedb ack. \;\n \;\n\n\nTags: programmers beer awesome cobol\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458727 URL:http://groups.google.com/group/westsideproggers SUMMARY:Westside Proggers 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:20100727T220916Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100729T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100729T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100727T220916Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100727T220942Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458931 DESCRIPTION:A polyglot programming group meeting in the heart of The Beav e. We seem to talk a lot about oddball programming languages and their f eatures. And the usual geekery you'd expect from a programmer's group.&# 13\;\n \;\nThis month we'll be running Rakudo * to get some exposure to the new Perl 6 language features and check out the Rakudo * ("\;s tar"\;) release (a Perl 6 implementation on Parrot.) \;\n \;\n The * series is a more featured\, predictable\, and stable user-focussed release than the git master or monthly development releases of the Raku do Perl 6 compiler. This is less cutting-edge than the current developm ent version\, and is intended to give early users a relatively slow-movi ng target to experiment with language features and use cases. \;\n 3\;\nSpeaking of slow-moving\, Rakudo is really\, really slow. This is not the production-grade performance you know from Perl 5\, this is the westside's MO of oddball programming language geekery and bloody stumps. We're so cutting edge\, we might even start the meeting before the rel ease tarball drops. Just in case\, here's the instructions for building git master rakudo: \;\n \;\n \;\n git clone \;\n cd rakud o \;\n perl Configure.pl --gen-parrot \;\n make \;\n make in stall \;\n \;\n PATH=$PWD/parrot_install/bin:$PATH \;\n perl6 -e 'say "\;hello"\;' \;\n \;\n \;\nPerl 6 is a substan tially different language from Perl 5. If you haven't kept up with the developments in the last few years\, now is a good time to take it for a spin. \;\n\n\nTags: perl 6\, awesomeness\, beer\, programming\, west side\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458931 SUMMARY:Westside Programmers 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:20100825T181138Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100826T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100826T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100825T181138Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100825T181138Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250459156 DESCRIPTION:A polyglot programming group meeting in the heart of The Beav e. We seem to talk a lot about oddball programming languages and their f eatures. And the usual geekery you'd expect from a programmer's group.&# 13\;\n \;\nWe're out on the west side but all are welcome. \;\n&# 13\;\nThis month there's a high probability of a talk on the R programmi ng language. \;\n \;\n\n\nTags: programmers beer awesome cobol arr rrr geekery burbs\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504591 56 URL:http://groups.google.com/group/westsideproggers SUMMARY:Westside Proggers 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:20161108T221311Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161116T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161116T143000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161108T221311Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161117T064307Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471090 DESCRIPTION:Got an idea for a startup\, but don’t know where to start? Th is workshop will provide an overview of local resources\, along with a c hecklist of steps to take as you build out your plan. \;\n \;\nThi s workshop\, held jointly by OEN and OTBC\, will provide you with: \; \n \;\n- A checklist of where to get started \;\n- A review of com mon mistakes entrepreneurs make and how to avoid them \;\n- An overvi ew of startup funding options (and realities) \;\n- An overview of re sources available to entrepreneurs \;\n- Answers to some of the basic questions that always come up about protecting your idea\, co-founders\ , etc. \;\n \;\nRegister here: \;\nhttp://bit.ly/411nov\n\nTags : startup\, entrepreneur\, portland\, resources\n\nImported from: http:/ /calagator.org/events/1250471090 URL:http://bit.ly/411nov SUMMARY:Startup 411 – How to Start Your Startup LOCATION:OTBC [Old location\, do not use!]: 12725 Sw Millikan Way\, Suite 101\, Beaverton OR 97005 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR