Brunch 31

September 29, Noon - 2pm

This month through the end of 2013, Brunch has its own apartment, smack in the middle of downtown Portland.

Please Note: Brunch has slimmed down. Talks start at 12:30, and everything finishes by 2pm.

We are doing something a bit different this month. A member of the RC Board has been working with the Lewis and Clark College Venture competition and suggested we have some of the student businesses do a "dress rehearsal" of the final pitch they will present to a panel of judges where they could receive up to $30,000 in funding for their venture.

In keeping with the spirit of the competition, we're going to give you very little info about these businesses. The students will be looking for feedback on their presentation and how well they pitch their venture. Exciting!

Bring some or all of these things for the optimum Brunch Experience

• A healthy sense of curiosity
• Food to share
• Friends! Lots of friends!
• Your own plates and utensils

This Month's Speakers

Lee LaTour

Lewis and Clark Venture Competition An overview of the competition and Lewis and Clark's new entrepreneurship program.

Zachary Tobias, Ryan Bubriski and Will Fortini

Portland Mushroom Company The goal of the Portland Mushroom Company is to provide high-quality locally produced oyster mushrooms to the Portland metropolitan area and lead the way in urban mushroom cultivation in the Northwest.

Robert Bart, Howard Voght, Jeffrey Crosswhite, and Thomas Sunderland Forge Portland

The goal of Forge Portland is to provide a shared workspace for nonprofit organizations that helps accelerate progress toward their goals by reducing overhead costs, pooling resources, and creating a vibrant and collaborative atmosphere.