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 RDATE:20170312T020000 RDATE:20180311T020000 RDATE:20190310T020000 RDATE:20200308T020000 RDATE:20210314T020000 RDATE:20220313T020000 RDATE:20230312T020000 RDATE:20240310T020000 RDATE:20250309T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20071104T020000 RDATE:20071104T020000 RDATE:20081102T020000 RDATE:20091101T020000 RDATE:20101107T020000 RDATE:20111106T020000 RDATE:20121104T020000 RDATE:20131103T020000 RDATE:20141102T020000 RDATE:20151101T020000 RDATE:20161106T020000 RDATE:20171105T020000 RDATE:20181104T020000 RDATE:20191103T020000 RDATE:20201101T020000 RDATE:20211107T020000 RDATE:20221106T020000 RDATE:20231105T020000 RDATE:20241103T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080317T173315Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20070503T093000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20070503T083000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080317T173315Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223003Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250453794 DESCRIPTION:http://www.bus.oregonstate.edu/programs/2007aep_conference.ht m\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250453794 SUMMARY:Toward 2020\, Austin Entrep. Program LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080520T002123Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20070503T160000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20070503T083000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080520T002123Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250455118 DESCRIPTION:http://www.bus.oregonstate.edu/programs/2007aep_conference.ht m\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250455118 SUMMARY:Toward 2020\, Austin Entrep. Program LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080331T082237Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080403T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080403T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080331T082237Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223003Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250453966 DESCRIPTION:Pwn da comp with Gen Y's OR Leverage the Intrinsic Creativity of Multi-Generational Teams \;\nWelcome to the multi-generational wo rkforce! Diverse\, technologically connected and full of energy\, the ne west generation-Gen Y (or Millennials)-is now streaming into the workfor ce in large numbers. How should companies respond? \;\n \;\nSpeak er: \;\nGreg Kulander\, Ph.D.\, Director of Student and Educator Serv ices at the Business Education Compact. \;\nProgram Agenda: \;\n7 :30am-8:00am - Registration Breakfast \;\n8:00am-8:50am - Presentatio n \;\n8:50am-9:00am - Questions &\; Answers\n\nImported from: http ://calagator.org/events/1250453966 URL:http://db.sao.org/calendar2/event_description.htm?eventID=4/3/08 SUMMARY:SAO Human Capital Forum LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080331T082237Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080409T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080409T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080331T082237Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223003Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250453965 DESCRIPTION:Build an effective partnership with your sales executive thro ugh a better approach to developing and managing sales compensation.  3\;\nModerator: \;\nPaul Wilde \;\n \;\nSpeakers \;\nScott Campbell\, Vice President of Sales\, Jive Software \;\nBryan LeBlanc \, Vice President &\; Chief Financial Officer\, WebTrends \;\nBill Erdle\, President\, Compensation Resources\, LLC \;\n \;\n \;\ nProgram Agenda: \;\n7:30am-8:00am - Registration Breakfast \;\n8: 00am-8:50am - Presentation \;\n8:50am-9:00am - Questions &\; Answe rs \;\n \;\n\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250453 965 URL:http://db.sao.org/calendar2/event_description.htm?eventID=4/9/08 SUMMARY:AeA Finance Forum\, Sale Compensation: Effective Partnership with Sales LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080602T144542Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080606T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080606T113000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080602T144542Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250455318 DESCRIPTION:2nd Quarter Sustainability Luncheon \;\nJoin us for an enl ightening discussion as we explore sustainability issues in the Manufact uring\, Technology and Energy sectors. \;\n \;\nIntroductory Add ress by Gordon Brinser\, Vice President of Operations\, SolarWorld Indus tries America \;\nPanelists: Lorie Wigle\, G.M. of Eco-Technology Pro gram Office for Intel \;\nBill Nicholson\, PGE Vice President who lea ds Portland General Electric's Customers and Economic Development divisi on \;\nJake Nichol\, CEO of Leatherman Tool Group \;\n \;\n Questions: Contact Kristy Ellis – kellis@bizjournals.com or 503.219.3427 \;\n \;\nAdditional special publications and luncheons in the s eries are: \;\n \;\nSept. 12\, 2008 - Sustainable Resources for Urban and Rural Development \;\nNov. 21\, 2008 (at the NIKE Campus) - The Sustainable Path to Worldwide Leadershi p \;\n\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250455318 URL:http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/event/4057?mp=3 SUMMARY:Sustainability Luncheon LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080602T112423Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080611T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080611T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080602T112423Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250455315 DESCRIPTION:\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250455315 URL:https://db.sao.org/calendar2/event_description.htm?eventID=6/11/08 SUMMARY:SAO Finance Forum: Selling Your IT Business LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080716T002057Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080716T213000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080716T203000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080716T002057Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250455514 DESCRIPTION:Charlene Li\, late of Forrester Research\, co-author of Groun dswell\, and all around social media rock star is coming to Portland!\nC ome have drinks with her in the bar of the Governor Hotel! Starts at 8:3 0pm\, and goes until late. Charlene says if you bring your copy of Groun dswell\, she'll sign it\, and buy you a drink. :-)\n\nImported from: htt p://calagator.org/events/1250455514 SUMMARY:Tweetup with Charlene Li LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080331T104058Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080719 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080717 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080331T104058Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250453987 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Thursday\, July 17\, 2008 at 8am through Friday\, July 18\, 2008 at 12:30pm.\n\nDescription:\nThe Internet Strat egy Forum Summit is the premiere annual conference from the Internet Str ategy Forum\, a professional association for corporate Internet strategi sts. \;\nAttendees will engage with our executive keynote presenters from eMarketer\, Forrester Research\, Disney\, Nike\, IBM and more\, who will share their insights and ideas on how to best leverage the Interne t and integrate it into overall business strategy. Featured speakers in clude the CEO of eMarketer and the VP of Global Digital Commerce at Nike . \;\nThere are plenty of opportunities for networking with corporate Internet professionals and Internet-related product and service provide rs. Check out "\;The Road to Chief Internet Strategist"\;\, an optional corporate Internet strategist career path symposium on July 18t h\, the day after the main conference. \;\nRegistration starts at und er US$250.\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250453987 URL:http://www.internetstrategyforum.org/summit SUMMARY:Internet Strategy Forum Summit LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080806T181046Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080813T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080813T110000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080806T181046Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250455588 DESCRIPTION:Oregon's Green Advantage: Opportunities for Entrepreneurs \;\nWednesday\, August 13\, 2008 - Governor Hotel - 11:00 am\; PubTalk a t Bridgeport Brewpub+Bakery - 5:00 PM \;\nMark your calendars for Aug ust 13th. Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) is hosting a half-day works hop focused on how entrepreneurs can make some significant green out of the green sector. \;\n"\;Sustainability"\; and "\;being g reen"\; aren't just overused buzzwords of today\, they are buzzwords that describe how we will be doing business for the future . There are real business opportunities for Oregon's entrepreneurs and investors to capitalize on. Oregon's Green Advantage gives you the opportunity to mee t industry experts and learn what sustainability really is. Entrepreneur s and investors will learn where the new business opportunities are toda y and find out where the trends are headed for a sustainable future. \;\nFollowing the event\, network with Oregon Entrepreneurs at our speci al PubTalk (held at Bridgeport Brewpub+Bakery) where you will meet compa nies that are leveraging Oregon's Green Advantage. \;\nAgenda \;\ n11:00 AM Registration Opens \;\n12:00 AM - 1:00 PM Luncheon and keyn ote speaker \;\n1:00 - 2:00 PM Panel 1 - What does Sustainable Really Mean? \;\n2:00 - 2:30 PM Break \;\n2:30 - 3:30 PM Panel 2 - Where are the Opportunities? \;\n3:30 - 4:30 PM Panel 3 - What's Investabl e? \;\n4:30 PM Close \;\n5 - 7 PM PubTalk at Bridgeport Brew Pub + Bakery \;\nPANEL 1: What Does Sustainable Really Mean? \;\nThis p anel will focus on the definition of sustainability. Participants will l earn what is sustainable - a definition and how managing/preserving our finite resources are at the foundation of this. Panelists will discuss b uilding sustainable businesses from an economic perspective. \;\nPANE L 2: Where are the Opportunities? \;\nPanel Two will discuss how comp anies today are becoming greener\, and how their companies have begun to change the way they operate\, design\, deliver/receive products and ser vices in their efforts to reduce their carbon footprints. This evolution can be a great source of opportunities for the entrepreneur to innovate products and services as they help these companies become more sustaina ble. Entrepreneurs will learn what gaps need filling. \;\nPANEL 3: Wh at's Investable? \;\nThis discussion will focus on what makes a compa ny investable. They will talk about what is getting funded now and where the trends are pointing to for the future. They will also discuss who i s funding the sustainability movement. \;\nPUBTALK: Sustainability sh owcase of Oregon Companies \;\nJust a quick walk to Bridgeport Brew P ub in the Pearl District and OEN's monthly PubTalk\, where you can netwo rk\, meet industry leaders\, and see some of Oregon's new sustainability -focused companies. \;\nPrice for this event includes one admission t o the OEN PubTalk\, which immediately follows the Sustainability Event.& #13\;\nDetails: \;\nDate and Time: Aug 13\, 2008 \;\n11:00 am - 0 4:30 pm \;\nLocation: The Governor Hotel \;\nPortland\, Oregon 3\;\nFor Purchase: \;\nOEN Member Price: $114.00 Info Purchase \ ;\nNon-member Price (inludes one full year of membership): $213.00 Info Purchase \;\nOEN Member Price + Booth Fee for PubTalk Exhibit: $215 .00 Purchase \;\nNon-Member Price + Booth Fee for PubTalk Exhibit ( includes one year of membership): $314.00\n\nImported from: http://calag ator.org/events/1250455588 URL:http://www.memberservicecenter.org/irmweb/wc.dll/orporntw?id=orporntw &doc=events/event&kn=12 SUMMARY:OEN Sustainability Event + PubTalk LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080818T232755Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080923T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080923T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080818T232755Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250455641 DESCRIPTION:Marketing &\; Sales SIG \;\nCost: $20 for members $60 for non members \;\n \;\nMayor-elect Adams is arguably the most te chnologically savvy Mayor the State's largest city has seen in its 157-y ear history. Driving the city to update its services with newer technolo gy\, Adams has experienced all of the hopes\, struggles and success of a ny enterprise manager. \;\n \;\nAdditionally\, software companies are the largest business group reinvesting in the city's core - a strugg le for most American cities. Mayor-elect Adams sees the potential for th e city's economic future strongly correlated to the growth of the softwa re industry. \;\n \;\nAs Adams leads a discussion with the CEO's o f three of the city's fastest-growing software companies\, expect to be a part of a fascinating discussion that will help you map out the future of the city and one of its most dynamic industries. \;\n\n\nTags: sa m adams\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250455641 URL:https://db.sao.org/calendar2/event_description.htm?eventID=9/15/08 SUMMARY:Breakfast with the Mayor-Elect: An Open Conversation between Sam Adams and Portland Software Executives. LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081013T145409Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081018 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081016 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081013T145409Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250455841 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Thursday\, October 16\, 2008 at 8am thro ugh Friday\, October 17\, 2008 at 2pm.\n\nDescription:\nJoin us October 16-17th as we bring together the best minds in the Northwest to learn ab out innovations and best practices to help entrepreneurs grow and prospe r. The summit will provide you with opportunities to network\, share you r experiences\, explore strategies for future growth &\; partnership\ , learn from industry leaders and more! \;\n \;\nIn celebration o f OMEN's 10th Anniversary\, this annual meeting will feature an expanded set of trainings for the economic development professional. \;\n 3\;\n \;\nSpeakers \;\n \;\nMichael Shuman\, author of "\;T he Small-Mart Revolution: How Local Businesses are Beating the Global Co mpetition"\; and Vice President for Enterprise Development for TDC ( Training &\; Development Corporation) \;\n \;\nKim Pate\, Vice President for Strategic Partnerships &\; Administration at CFED (Corp oration For Enterprise Development) \;\n \;\nRobin Doussard\, Edi tor of Oregon Business Magazine \;\n \;\nRepresentative David Edwa rds of the OECD Commission \;\n \;\nWho Should Attend \;\nMicro enterprise Development Organizations \;\nEconomic Development Organiz ations \;\nSmall Business Development Centers \;\nPolicymakers and local elected officials \;\nState and Local Government Agencies \ ;\nBusiness Associations \;\nChambers of Commerce \;\nFinancial In stitutions \;\nCommunity Members \;\nRevolving Loan Fund Managers \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250455841 URL:http://www.oregon-microbiz.org/summit2008.cfm SUMMARY:OMEN 2008 NW Summit on Entrepreneurship LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081012T232745Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081022T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081022T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081012T232745Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250455827 DESCRIPTION:When to Hire/Who to Hire \;\nDate: Wed\, Oct 22nd \;\n Time: 7:30am-9:00am \;\nLocation: The Governor Hotel 614 SW 11th Av enue Portland\, OR 97205 \;\nCost: $20 for members $60 for non membe rs \;\nRegistration Deadline: 10/22/2008 \;\nTopic: When to Hire /Who to Hire \;\nRegister for this Event Back to Event Calendar \;\n \;\nIt's become common knowledge that Baby Boomers\, Gen X &\ ; Gen Y\, each have a different work style and life/work expectations. J oin the CIO committee Wednesday\, Oct 22nd at the Governor Hotel to lear n how other CIO's and IT managers are dealing with the generational diff erences in hiring\, retaining\, and motivating these different groups of people. \;\n \;\nHear from Greg Kulander\, local expert on the di fferences between the baby boomers\, Generation X and Gen Y. Iris Sasaki \, HR professional\, who has more than 20 years of experience teaching a nd training managers how to hire and how to bridge the gap between gener ations\, and Tim Kurlio\, IT Manager for Multnomah County who prides him self on creating teams that function well together despite their innate differences. All moderated by Lance Kidd\, CIO for Halton Company. \; \n \;\nIris Sasaki has been in the HR world for over twenty years beg inning as a recruiter for Tektronix and retiring as an HR executive. Iri s has managed her own HR consulting business since 2001. \;\n \;\n Among the organization at which Iris has been a guest speaker are includ ed the American Electronics Association\, the law firm of Ater Wynne\, O regon Employment Division\, and a guest lecturer from Oregon Graduate In stitute. She is active as an "\;Expert in Residence"\; at the Op en Technology Business Center and a mentor for the business concepts pro gram of the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network. Iris created two training modu les which were adopted by the Equal Opportunity Commission. \;\nIris' post graduate studies have focused on communication. She has published two articles on the web\, the first with Business and Law Online\, and t he second with HR.com. \;\n \;\nGreg Kulander\, Ph.D. is Director of Student and Educator Services at the Business Education Compact. Dr. Kulander has extensive international experience and has researched and p racticed cross-cultural communication for 25 years. Recently he has begu n applying this cross-cultural expertise to the issues facing cross-gene rational communication. (And this interest has\, of course\, little to d o with his having three teenagers!) \;\n \;\nTim Kurlio\, IT Manag er\, Multnomah County \;\nTim Kurilo has worked in the technical fiel d for 28 years. He is currently the Technical Services Manager at Multno mah County\, Oregon. As a computer technician in the boom of the 90's\, Tim realized how important it was to promote new opportunities yet retai n experienced staff. He decided to join the ranks of management so he co uld help create an environment that nurtures the implementation and admi nistration of new technologies\, yet retains a quality of life for the s taff. \;\n \;\nTim and his wife\, Betsy\, have successfully "\ ;blended"\; their very diverse families of eight children and 9 gran dchildren. Learning the core values and motivations of each individual i s just as important in the workplace as it is at home. One of Tim's favo rite sayings is: "\;Technology is the easy part\, once you get the t eam on the same page\, the work just gets done"\;. \;\n \;\n&# 13\;\nThank you to our 2008 Series Sponsors: ATSI Group\, CSG Profession al Services\, EasyStreet \, Online Business Systems\, Stoel Rives\, LLP. \;\n \;\nProgram Agenda: \;\n7:30am-8:00am - Registration Brea kfast \;\n8:00am-8:40am - Presentation \;\n8:40am-9:00am - Questio ns &\; Answers \;\n \;\nDue to venue attendance guarantees\, th ere will be an additional $5.00 added to your registration fee for the & quot\;Pay at the Door"\; option or to register on site. \;\n \ ;\nParking Information: Metered parking is available on the street on ei ther Alder St. or 11th St. There is a SmartPark available on the corner of 10th and Yamhill for $1.25 per hour and you can enter the Governor Ho tel through the Jake's entrance on 10th St. \;\n\n\nImported from: ht tp://calagator.org/events/1250455827 URL:https://db.sao.org/calendar2/event_description.htm?eventID=10/22/08 SUMMARY:SAO: When to Hire/Who to Hire LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081027T162952Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081101 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081029 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081027T162952Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250455991 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Wednesday\, October 29\, 2008 at 9am thr ough Friday\, October 31\, 2008 at 5pm.\n\nDescription:\nThe Art of Agil e Delivery \;\nDate: Wed\, Oct 29th \;\nTime: 9:00am-5:00pm  3\;\nLocation: Governor Hotel 614 SW 11th Avenue Portland\, OR 97205 &# 13\;\nCost: $299 for members $299 for non members \;\nRegistration Deadline: 09/27/2008 \;\nTopic: The Art of Agile Delivery \;\ nThis class is full. \;\nAnother class may be scheduled. \;\nPl ease email graham@sao.org to be placed on the waiting list. \;\n \ ;\n \;\nTHREE DAY CLASS: October 29-31\, 2008 \;\nPublic employees are not eligible to attend this class. Please contact Rachel Kjack for more information. \;\n \;\nCourse Overview \;\nJames Shore\, Go rdon Pask Award recipient and co-author The Art of Agile Development\, i s bringing the practical wisdom of his best-selling book into the classr oom. In this course\, you'll learn everything you need to know about agi le delivery: incrementally exploring requirements\; using test-driven de velopment and refactoring\; involving customers and writing customer tes ts\; how incremental design and architecture really work\; involving tes ters\, conducting exploratory testing\, and creating code without bugs\; automated builds and continuous integration\; delivering software that' s "\;done done"\; and ready to ship. \;\n \;\nJames is joi ned by Diana Larsen\, Agile Alliance chair and co-author of the acclaime d Agile Retrospectives. Together\, they provide the highest level of agi le experience and expertise. \;\n \;\nThis course isn't just for p rogrammers! Agile development works best with a cross-functional team\, so we built a cross-functional course. During some segments\, we'll have everyone work together in cross-functional teams. During others\, we'll split into functional groups and take a deep dive into issues like test -driven development and product management. \;\n \;\nWho Should At tend/Prerequisites \;\nThis course isn't just for programmers! Agile development is cross-functional and so is this course. Everyone who's pa rt of an agile team (or wants to be) will benefit: programmers\, designe rs\, and architects\; on-site customers\, product managers\, domain expe rts\, business analysts\, interaction designers\, and testers\; coaches\ , technical leads\, and project managers. But don't worry: we have an in novative course structure that ensures plenty of technical depth for pro grammers... without boring everyone else! \;\n \;\nNo prior Agile experience is required\, but even experienced practitioners will learn n ew skills. \;\n \;\nAttend this course if: \;\nYour stakeholder s have strong opinions... and they're all different \;\n \;\nTeste rs are overloaded at the end of each iteration or Sprint \;\n \;\n Your build takes too long or breaks more than once per month \;\n \;\nYou finish stories\, find bugs\, finish them again\, find bugs\, fin ish them again... \;\n \;\nYou have to schedule stories for refact oring and technical infrastructure \;\n \;\nYou wonder how pair pr ogramming could possibly be a good idea \;\n \;\nYou aren't experi encing any of these problems... and you want to keep it that way! \;\ n \;\n \;\nAgenda \;\nWe will cover the following agile practic es: \;\nPreventing Defects ("\;No Bugs"\;) \;\n \;\nTen -Minute Build and Build Automation \;\n \;\nContinuous Integration \;\n \;\nIncremental Requirements \;\n \;\nCustomer Tests&# 13\;\n \;\nTest-Driven Development \;\n \;\nRefactoring \;\n \;\nSimple Design \;\n \;\nIncremental Design and Architecture \;\n \;\nExploratory Testing \;\nWe will also discuss: \; \nPair Programming \;\n \;\nUbiquitous Language \;\n \;\nSta nd-Up Meetings \;\n \;\nCoding Standards \;\n \;\nIteration Demos \;\n \;\n"\;Done Done"\; \;\n \;\nVersion Cont rol \;\n \;\nCollective Code Ownership \;\n \;\nDocumentatio n \;\n \;\nSlack \;\n \;\nSpike Solutions \;\n \;\nPer formance Optimization \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nThis traini ng opportunity is funded\, in part\, with Employer Workforce Training Fu nds administered by the Oregon Department of Community Colleges and Work force Development. \;\n \;\nContact Rachel Kjack for more informa tion at rachel.kjack@sao.org or 503-228-5419 \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n---------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------- \;\n \;\n \;\n\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250455991 URL:https://db.sao.org/calendar2/event_description.htm?eventID=10/29/08ta SUMMARY:SAO: The Art of Agile Delivery LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081013T143514Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081112T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081112T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081013T143514Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250455838 DESCRIPTION:Finance Networking Event \;\n \;\nDate: Nov 12\, 2008 \;\nPlease Note: This is the October 15th event that was postponed. \;\n \;\nEnergy Costs - Managing Today and Planning for the Futu re \;\n \;\nEnergy costs have increased dramatically over the past year and experts widely agree energy costs will become a key business c onsideration as worldwide demand continues to increase. Many supply-chai n strategies are now obsolete as the landed cost of goods has risen shar ply. The time is now to understand the trends\, evaluate the impact on y our business and develop an awareness of practices to avoid a setback in your business. Our panelists will discuss the trends we are seeing toda y and discuss strategies for addressing a changing business environment as it relates to energy.\n\nTags: tvg\n\nImported from: http://calagator .org/events/1250455838 URL:http://www.aeanet.org/events/EventsCatalog.cfm?Product_Major=OR110806 SUMMARY:AeA: Energy Costs - Managing Today and Planning for the Future LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081030T222502Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081118T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081118T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081030T222502Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456065 DESCRIPTION:The Future of Targeted Marketing: Micro-efforts with Macro-th inking \;\nDate: Tue\, Nov 18th \;\nTime: 7:30am-9:00am \;\nL ocation: Governor Hotel 614 SW 11th Avenue Portland\, OR 97205 \;\nC ost: $25 for members $45 for non members \;\nRegistration Deadline: 11/18/2008 \;\nTopic: The Future of Targeted Marketing: Micro-effor ts with Macro-thinking \;\n \;\nAs audiences demand more personal attention in their consumer relationships\, successful sales and marketi ng require targeting these consumers with creative niche efforts. One ar ea where this trend has manifested is the broader use of microsites - ca mpaign-specific webpages that we've all seen\, maybe even built. Where m icrosites often fail\, however\, is in a lack of macro-thinking - they s erve a limited function and leave no opportunities to build a larger rel ationship. This presentation will impart key insights on how applying st rategic big-picture thinking in the use of microsites can improve the qu ality of your sales conversations. \;\n \;\nModerator: Bryan Campb ell \;\n \;\nSpeakers: \;\nBrad Smith\, Executive Director\, We bvisions Conference \;\nWebvisions is a nationally recognized event t hat explores the future of the Web. Since 2001\, he has worked with an a ll-star list of visionaries in technology\, design\, user experience and business strategy\, from leading companies such as Google\, Apple\, Net flix\, LinkedIn\, Flickr and many more. In his day job\, Brad is the Cre ative Director for Hot Pepper Studios\, an award winning design firm loc ated in Portland\, Oregon \;\n \;\nMike Caplan\, Director of Clien t Services\, Ascentium \;\nMike brings over 13 years of marketing and advertising experience. Over his career\, Mike has helped launch new co mpanies\, new products and new brands on a national and global scale for B2B and B2C clients. \;\n \;\nMike brings a specialized focus in interactive and direct marketing to the Ascentium Team - and is an exper t within all phases of the customer life-cycle (acquisition\, retention\ , stimulation). In addition\, Mike also formulates marketing and sales s trategies for Fortune 5000 firms - and brings expertise in Channel and P artner marketing as well. \;\n \;\nSome of the brands Mike has wor ked on over his career include technology accounts (Microsoft\, Intel\, HP\, Cisco\, Dell\, Red Hat\, Novell\, AMD\, Hummingbird Communications\ , Computer Associates\, Bearing Point and Accenture) and consumer accoun ts (Chicago Bulls\, Old Spaghetti Factory\, Trendwest Resorts\, Cars.com \, NewHomeNetwork.com\, Apartments.com\, Chicago Tribune\, Lettuce Enter tain You and All-in Energy Drink). \;\n \;\n \;\nProgram Agenda : \;\n7:30am-8:00am - Registration Breakfast \;\n8:00am-8:40am - P resentation \;\n8:40am-9:00am - Questions &\; Answers \;\n \ ;\nDue to venue attendance guarantees\, there will be an additional $5.0 0 added to your registration fee for the "\;Pay at the Door"\; o ption or to register on site. \;\n \;\nParking Information: Metere d parking is available on the street on either Alder St. or 11th St. The re is a SmartPark available on the corner of 10th and Yamhill for $1.25 per hour and you can enter the Governor Hotel through the Jake's entranc e on 10th St.\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456065 URL:https://db.sao.org/calendar2/event_description.htm?eventID=11/18/08 SUMMARY:SAO The Future of Targeted Marketing: Micro-efforts with Macro-th inking LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081029T193330Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081120T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081120T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081029T193330Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456037 DESCRIPTION:Life Inside an Iteration \;\nDate: Thu\, Nov 20th \;\n Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm \;\nLocation: Governor Hotel 614 SW 11th Avenue Portland\, OR 97205 \;\nCost: $10 for members $30 for non members&# 13\;\nRegistration Deadline: 11/18/2008 \;\nTopic: Life Inside an I teration \;\n \;\nBuffet Dinner is included \;\n \;\nAgile s oftware development processes such as Extreme Programming (XP)\, Scrum\, and Lean Software Development have become mainstream in many organizati ons\, but what is "\;Life Inside an Iteration"\; really like? Fi nd out as our panelists talk about what activities help let QA and Devel opment work in sync\, what the hand offs are and how they happen\, how t hey have managed the inevitable change within the iteration. Our panelis ts include developers\, testers\, customers and consultants to bring a b road perspective of best practices to these issues. \;\n \;\nPanel ists \;\nBrian Jamison\, Founder and CEO\, OpenSourcery \;\nBrian is a seasoned entrepreneur with many technology-related companies to his credit. He has worked with Linux\, open source\, and the Internet profe ssionally since 1995. Brian serves as President for the Portland Open So urce Software Entrepreneurs (POSSE) and as advisor\, mentor\, or board m ember for numerous startups. He actively promotes safe\, renewable biodi esel as a locally-produced fuel source. \;\n \;\nChris Jones\, Eng ineer\, Yesmail \;\nChris has led the adoption of agile practices on several projects and teams ranging from 'by the book' XP to a blend of X P and RUP. Chris is well versed in adapting agile processes to a diverse set of development organizations. He is currently contributing to the g oogle web toolkit. \;\n \;\nWayne Allen\, VP of Software Engineeri ng\, Integrated Services\, Inc. \;\nWayne is the leading supplier of point of sales solutions for the Quick Lube and Car Wash industry. Wayne has a passion for the craft of software engineering that he has develop ed in his 20 years as a programmer\, consultant\, manager\, executive an d small business owner. This passion has led him to the new crop of &quo t\;agile"\; software development processes such as XP and Scrum. Way ne is a regular speaker both nationally and internationally on the topic of agile software development. You can read about Wayne's thoughts on s oftware development at blogs.consultantsguild.com \;\n \;\nSumant Vashisth\, Senior QA Manager\, McAfee\, Inc. \;\nSumant had more than 10 years of experience in software development and testing having worke d at IBM and Ford prior to joining McAfee. He has successfully driven te sting on multiple product releases at McAfee\, including one of the firs t large scale project at the company to adopt and follow the Agile softw are development process. The current agile development project for which he is managing the QA team\, requires integration and testing with mult iple cross site engineering product development groups. Sumant also deve loped the software and is co-author of the book "\;Software For Emis sion Rate Modeling Of Accidental Toxic Releases"\;. \;\n \;\nT odd Whitaker \;\nTodd has nearly 14 years experience working with tea ms and organizations to develop software products ranging from web and e nterprise applications to desktop software. He has held positions in Pro duct and Program Management with a number of software companies includin g Inspiration Software\, Serena Software\, Extensis\, Concentrex\, and G roup 3 Consultants. Todd is an advocate for simple and excellent user ex perience\, highly collaborative and adaptive product development process es\, and Agile methodologies. He is a graduate of Oregon Institute of Te chnology\, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Manageme nt with an Electronics Engineering emphasis.\n\nTags: tvg\n\nImported fr om: http://calagator.org/events/1250456037 URL:https://db.sao.org/calendar2/event_description.htm?eventID=10/20/08b SUMMARY:SAO: Life Inside an Iteration LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081128T025217Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081210T084500 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081210T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081128T025217Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456177 DESCRIPTION:The Thirty Third Recession and the \;\nForty Fourth Presi dent \;\n \;\n2009 Economic Forecast \;\nby \;\nJohn Mitche ll \;\n \;\nHear from a leading economist\, John Mitchell\, about where we’re headed over the next year as we manage the effects of the re cent economic crisis. He will also provide an insightful outlook into th e 2009 economy and discuss prospects\, risks and opportunities in the co ming year. \;\n \;\nSpeaker: \;\nJohn W. Mitchell Ph.D.\, Pri ncipal\, M &\; H Economic Consultants \;\n \;\nEvent Sponsor: & #13\;\nFerguson Wellman Capital Management \;\n \;\nSeries Sponsor s: \;\nLiberty Northwest \;\nPortland Tribune \;\n \;\nNO CANCELLATION \;\n \;\n \;\nDirections: \;\nCall for directio ns GOVERNOR HOTEL 614 S.W. 11th Portland\, OR 97205 (503-224-3400) \n\nI mported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456177 URL:http://portlandorassoc.weblinkconnect.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEven ts/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1348 SUMMARY:PBA DECEMBER FORUM: "2009 Economic Forecast" LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081230T163742Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090121T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090121T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081230T163742Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456293 DESCRIPTION:2009 Legislative Session Preview \;\n \;\nOregon’s legi slative session begins during one of the worst economies\, challenging s tate lawmakers with finding money to run state programs while tackling s ome of the state’s biggest issues like transportation and health care. W hat should businesses be aware of entering into this session? Where will some of the cuts and increases occur? State legislators will give the F orum audience a sneak peak at what may happen in Salem this biennium. &# 13\;\n \;\nMembers: $30. Non-members: $40. \;\n \;\nAdvance reg istration required at www.portlandalliance.com. \;\n \;\nSpeakers : \;\nPeter Buckley - Oregon Representative \;\nRick Metsger - Oregon State Senator \;\nAlan Bates - Oregon State Senator \;\nBetsy Johnson - Oregon State Senator \;\n \;\nSeries Sponso r: \;\nPortland Tribune \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n 3\;\n \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456293 URL:http://www.portlandalliance.com SUMMARY:Portland Business Alliance Forum: 2009 State Legislature Preview LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090204T235634Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090210T073000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090210T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090204T235634Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456638 DESCRIPTION:[Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1518845/ ] S AO's Marketing + Sales + International SIGs presents "\;Strategies a nd Success Stories for Growing your Business Internationally”\, a mornin g panel event at the Governor Hotel and “Best Practices and Networking” \, an evening networking event at the Rogue. Those who attend both event s may enter to win a free SAO program pass. Oregon exported ov er $16.5 billion in goods and services in 2007\, accounting for 10.4% of total GDP. With those numbers certain to grow\, it's time to consider h ow you can increase your global sales pipeline. Economic chall enges\, the weak dollar\, and globalization make it imperative that comp anies consider the opportunity to accelerate growth by tapping into glob al markets. This event will introduce you to key strategies and success stories for increasing international revenue. This event is the first i n a series of "\;Go Global"\; programs put on by the SAO in 2009 designed to educate firms on how to take their companies international. We've gathered three experts with experience in Asia\, Europe and North America to share best practices and anecdotes for growing your sales pipeline across the globe. You'll come away from this event with specific techniques for expanding your sales pipeline. Speakers Suzanne Balter\, Global Education Solutions Manager\, Netop Lil lian Tsai\, President &\; Founder\, TsaiComms\, LLC Peter Guilfoy le Vice President of Marketing\, Coaxis Scott Goddin\, Director\, US EAC Tom DiCorcia\, Oregon International Trade Officer for High Techn ology #SAOpdx #MSIG #ISIG #international\n\nImported from: http ://calagator.org/events/1250456638 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1518845/ SUMMARY:Strategies and Success Stories for Growing your Business Internat ionally LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090214T230640Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090226T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090226T163000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090214T230640Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456694 DESCRIPTION:Portland area marketing professionals will spend an inspiring \, fun evening recognizing the programs\, campaign\, and marketing piece s created in 2008 that had winning results.\n\nImported from: http://cal agator.org/events/1250456694 URL:http://www.ama-pdx.org/ SUMMARY:AMA MAX Awards LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081031T000242Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090312T160000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090312T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081031T000242Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456067 DESCRIPTION:Angel Oregon is the nation's premier entrepeneur-angel matchm aking event. A program of the Oregon Entrepeneurs Network\, Angel Oregon brings together Oregon and SW Washington’s brightest entrepreneurial ta lent with qualified angel investors. \;\n \;\nAngel Oregon featur es the largest investment prize of any event of its type. Angel Oregon 2 007 had 320 attendees\, making it the largest event of its kind. Those a ttendees included 100 accredited investors. The 2007 sponsors included C apybara Ventures\, Credit Suisse\, and Morgan Stanley. \;\n \;\nA ngel Oregon 2008 had $265\,000 prize money\, from 53 angels investing $5 \,000 apiece. There were three distinct investment tracks: \;\n \ ;\nTechnology &\; Biotech \;\nConsumer/Active Lifestyle \;\nS ustainability \;\nInstead of just one prize winner\, money was award ed to the winner in each track. \;\n\n\nTags: tvg\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456067 URL:http://www.memberservicecenter.org/irmweb/wc.dll/orporntw?id=orporntw &doc=events/event&kn=46 SUMMARY:Angel Oregon 2009 LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090223T185613Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090318T073000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090318T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090223T185613Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456746 DESCRIPTION:[Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1850849/ ] C an a CIO thrive in the current economic climate by simply maintaining ex isting information and occasionally providing new sources of Information ? Come hear three perspectives of the new CIO\, the Chief Innovation Off icer. Learn about innovations that break traditional informatio n system strongholds\, that show innovation in the application developme nt lifestyle\, and innovative collaboration tools. Speaker line up coming soon! REGISTER: https://db.sao.org/calendar2/event_de scription.htm?eventID=3/18/09 \n\nTags: #saopdx #cio\n\nImporte d from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456746 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1850849/ SUMMARY:SAOpdx: Chief Innovation Officer: The New CIO LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081107T212608Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090408T110000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090408T083000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081107T212608Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456104 DESCRIPTION:Board Succession: The Good\, The Bad\, The Tough \;\n \ ;\nNetwork with high-level peers and expert panelists as TechAmerica (fo rmerly AeA) enters the sophomore season for its successful Board of Dire ctors education series that addresses the changing and sometimes challen ging issues Boards face today...because AeA continues to believe that Go od Governance Matters!\n\nTags: aea\, tvg. techamerica\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456104 URL:http://www.aeanet.org/Events/EventsCatalog.cfm?Product_Major=OR040906 SUMMARY:AeA BOD Education Series: Board Succession: The Good\, The Bad\, The Tough LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090602T233252Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090603T173000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090603T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090602T233252Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457268 DESCRIPTION:We're in a world now where people use brands to construct the ir personal\, professional and social identities—where the meaning of a brand is based on the connections between people that transcend charts a nd graphs. It's all about cultural relevance and emotions—not hype. \ ;\n \;\nForward '09 is more than an event\, or even two events. It's a powerful community where networking and collaboration provide a launch ing pad for lasting relationships. \;\n\n\nTags: oen\, brandologie\, networking\, small business\, entrepenuers\n\nImported from: http://cala gator.org/events/1250457268 URL:http://forwardama.com/ SUMMARY:AMA Annual Conference: Forward '09 Brandologie LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090308T235327Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090610 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090608 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090308T235327Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456817 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Monday\, June 8\, 2009 at 9am through Tu esday\, June 9\, 2009 at 5pm.\n\nDescription:\nLearn everything you need to know about agile planning in this two-day course. Using a combinatio n of lectures and hands-on simulations\, we teach you: \;\n \;\n- Estimating \;\n- Story writing \;\n- Iteration/Sprint planning \;\n- "\;Done Done"\; \;\n- Release planning \;\n- Adaptiv e planning \;\n- Risk management \;\n- Vision \;\n- Working wit h stakeholders \;\n \;\nProject managers\, product managers\, coac hes\, ScrumMasters\, team leads\, and anyone involved in planning agile projects will benefit from this course. \;\n \;\nResults \;\n&# 13\;\nAfter completing this course\, you will be prepared to: \;\n 3\;\n- Reliably make and meet iteration commitments \;\n- Reliably ma ke and meet release commitments \;\n- Create\, estimate\, and priorit ize stories and features \;\n- Get work to "\;done done"\; ev ery iteration \;\n- Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify and comm unicate requirements and your product vision \;\n \;\nAbout the In structors \;\n \;\nJames Shore is a prominent figure in the Agile software development community. He consults with development teams world wide to help them meet commitments\, improve product quality and increas e productivity. James is co-author of The Art Of Agile Development. \ ;\n \;\nDiana Larsen consults with leaders and teams to create work p rocesses where innovation\, inspiration\, and imagination flourish. With more than fifteen years of experience working with technical profession als\, Diana brings focus to the human side of organizations\, teams and projects. Diana co-authored Agile Retrospectives: Making Good Teams Grea t! and is current chair of the Agile Alliance Board of Directors. \; \n \;\nTestimonials \;\n \;\n"\;The facilitators were excel lent! I really enjoyed the 'jump in and swim' approach to applying what we learned as we went."\; --Bill Jackson III\, Senior Software Engin eer\, Oracle Corp. \;\n \;\n"\;[The instructors] had a lot of experience to draw from which enabled them to map Agile solutions to rea l situations."\; --Don Dornblaser\, Director\, WebMD \;\n \;\n "\;[The course] Introduced techniques that are on the cutting edge o f Agile which solve or answer questions I have in the real world."\; --Dan Nelson\, Sr. Software Engineer\, FEI Company \;\n\n\nTags: agi le\, training\, planning\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1 250456817 URL:http://jamesshore.com/Training/Art-of-Agile-Planning.html SUMMARY:The Art of Agile Planning (training) LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090309T000606Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090613 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090610 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090309T000606Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456818 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Wednesday\, June 10\, 2009 at 9am throug h Friday\, June 12\, 2009 at 5pm.\n\nDescription:\nLearn everything you need to know about agile delivery in this three-day course. We use an in novative course structure that allows you to do real agile software deve lopment in cross-functional teams. Using two instructors and splitting t he group as appropriate\, we ensure that programmers get plenty of techn ical depth without boring everyone else. \;\n \;\nYou'll learn: 3\;\n \;\n- Eliminating bugs \;\n- Incremental requirements \;\ n- Working with stakeholders \;\n- Customer tests and acceptance test -driven development \;\n- Test-driven development \;\n- Refactorin g \;\n- Code management \;\n- Continuous integration \;\n- Expl oratory testing \;\n- Pairing \;\n- Incremental design and risk-dr iven architecture \;\n- Cross-functional collaboration \;\n \;\ nProgrammers\, testers\, on-site customers\, business analysts\, project managers\, product managers\, ScrumMasters\, coaches\, team leads\, and anyone else on an agile team will benefit from this course. \;\n \;\nResults \;\n \;\nAfter completing this course\, you will be pr epared to: \;\n \;\n- Work in a cross-functional team with on-site customers\, testers\, and programmers \;\n- Understand and accommoda te diverse stakeholder opinions \;\n- Build and ship complete increme nts of software in one-week iterations \;\n- Create nearly bug-free c ode using test-driven development\, refactoring\, and exploratory testin g \;\n- Prevent build failures with continuous integration \;\n- B uild technical infrastructure incrementally alongside features \;\n&# 13\;\nTestimonials \;\n \;\n"\;I don't know how they pulled of f the [class project]\, but going through four iterations brought the co ncepts home. Also I was a programmer wanting to learn about the project development side. Diana's four-quadrant diagrams (about stakeholders) we re enlightening as was Jim's [incremental design] box diagrams and analo gy of TDD to double-entry bookkeeping. Thank you!!"\; --Steve Tamura \, Developer \;\n \;\n"\;Extremely educational--lots of new ma terial. Well organized."\; --Dave Goldman\, Senior Developer\, Inspi ration Software \;\n \;\n"\;They were great. They were funny\, understanding\, and answered questions well."\; --Ven Cohen\, Progr ammer/Technical Lead\, ISI \;\n\n\nTags: agile\, training\, programmi ng\, delivery\, shipping\, refactoring\, tdd\, test-driven development\, continuous integration\, ci\, requirements\, stakeholders\, collaborati on\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456818 URL:http://jamesshore.com/Training/Art-of-Agile-Delivery.html SUMMARY:The Art of Agile Delivery (training) LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090303T203924Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090723T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090723T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090303T203924Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456793 DESCRIPTION:The Internet Strategy Forum Summit is the premiere annual con ference from the Internet Strategy Forum\, a national professional assoc iation for corporate Internet executives. \;\n \;\n Att endees of the 6th annual Internet Strategy Forum Summit will engage with our keynote presenters from Intel\, Xerox\, Forrester Research and more \, who will share their insights and ideas on how to best leverage the I nternet and integrate it into overall business strategy. \;\n &# 13\;\n Visit the event Website for a complete list of confirmed pre senters. \;\n \;\n There are plenty of opportunities fo r networking with corporate Internet professionals and Internet-related product and service providers. \;\n \;\n Check out &quo t\;The Road to Chief Internet Strategist"\;\, an optional corporate Internet strategist career path symposium on July 24th\, the day after t he main conference.\n\nTags: ostartupskey\n\nImported from: http://calag ator.org/events/1250456793 URL:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2116446/ SUMMARY:Internet Strategy Forum Summit LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090723T161829Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090916T103000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090916T070000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090723T161829Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457464 DESCRIPTION:Featuring \;\n \;\nPaul Hawken \;\nCEO\, Pax Enginee ring Group\, Author of "\;Ecology of Commerce"\; and "\;Natu ral Capitalism"\; \;\n \;\nModerated by: \;\nBecky Brun\, E ditor\, Sustainable Industries \;\n \;\nPanelists \;\nDave Will iams\, CEO\, Shorebank Pacific \;\nRob Harmon\, Chief Innovation Offi cer and Senior Vice President\, Bonneville Environmental Foundation\n\nT ags: ostartupskey\, cluster_key\, tvg\n\nImported from: http://calagator .org/events/1250457464 URL:http://www.sustainableindustries.com/forums/portland SUMMARY:Sustainable Industries Economics Forum LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090819T211737Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090916T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090916T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090819T211737Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457582 DESCRIPTION:Location: Governor Hotel\, 614 SW 11th Ave. \;\n \;\nE vent Description: The September Forum will kick off the new season of Po rtland Business Alliance (Greater Portland's Chamber of Commerce) monthl y breakfast Forum that will focus on job creation\, the economy and the current issues impacting business. \;\n \;\nThis month's theme: S ome companies and industries in the region are beginning to gain some tr action. Are we the little engine that could? Who are these companies a nd industries that can pull us out of this recession? How can others ge t on board? \;\n \;\nSeries Sponsors: \;\nLiberty Northwest 3\;\nPortland Tribune \;\n \;\nPre-register at www.portlandallianc e.com. Registration will close at 3:00 September 15th\, 2009 for this ev ent. \;\n \;\nPrices: Members - $30. Non-members - $40. \;\n&# 13\;\nNO CANCELATIONS OR REFUNDS \;\n \;\nFor more information\, c all 503-224-8684. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n \ ;\n \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457582 URL:http://www.portlandalliance.com SUMMARY:Portland Business Alliance Forum: Moving Our Region's Economy For ward LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091103T000442Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091105T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091105T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091103T000442Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457958 DESCRIPTION:Mark Anielski is the author of the best-selling\, award-winni ng book The Economics of Happiness: Building Genuine Wealth\, which was published in June 2007 by New Society Publishers. \;\n \;\nDr. Dav id C. Korten is the author of Agenda for a New Economy: From Phantom Wea lth to Real Wealth (2009)\, and The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community (2006). \;\n \;\nTom’s office is responsible for develop ing state economic and demographic forecasts and estimating revenue for the State of Oregon. These revenue forecasts are used to develop both th e Governor’s Budget and the Legislatively Approved Budget \;\n \;\ n------- \;\n \;\nPortland State University will launch the inaugu ral Conversations That Matter series this year. The theme of the inaugur al series is Well-Being and the Economy. In the midst of a difficult eco nomic time it is essential to explore how the well-being of individuals and society may be best measured and obtained. The Conversations That Ma tter series promises to raise critical questions\, incite new thinking a nd offer participants a forum for exploring how best to serve the well-b eing of all. \;\n \;\nEach of the three Conversations That Matter features two internationally-recognized individuals who will offer insig hts to and engage in dialogue around key global issues of our time. The two distinguished guests will share their own perspectives and then enga ge each other and the audience in an open discussion. It is through this format that the Conversations That Matter series seeks to move beyond t he ‘sound bite’ media to a provocative\, in depth discussion on the pres sing questions of our time.\n\nTags: sustainability\, economics\, civils ociety\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457958 URL:http://sba.pdx.edu/conversations/ SUMMARY:Well Being and the Economy: Conversations that Matter 2009 LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100303T032406Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100309T163000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100309T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100303T032406Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458377 DESCRIPTION:Portland’s premier social media and search engine marketing c onference will offer attendees the newest in strategy and technological advancements. \;\n \;\nThis full-day conference will cover a varie ty of topics\, including: social media strategy\, search engine optimiza tion (SEO)\, pay-per-click (PPC) fundamentals\, local search\, Web analy tics and future trends. A reception with hosted wine and beer for attend ees will follow the conference. \;\n \;\nHosted by SEMpdx (a Portl and-based\, non-profit dedicated to nurturing the development of the sea rch engine marketing industry in the greater northwest)\, ten percent of the event proceeds will benefit the Oregon Humane Society. \;\n\n\nT ags: social media marketing\, search engine marketing\, seo\, social med ia\, search engine optimization\, portland event\, technology event\, ma rketing event\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458377 URL:http://www.searchfest.org SUMMARY:SearchFest 2010 LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100504T171355Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100512T163000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100512T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100504T171355Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458644 DESCRIPTION:Arm yourself with the knowledge you need to get management bu y-in for new strategies\, engage employees\, embrace new media\, and bui ld your career. With three trend-setting keynote speakers and three grea t tracks\, it’s an unbeatable value. \;\n \;\nThree Great Keynote Speakers: \;\n* Chris Brogan - Social media guru\, co-author of the b est-selling Trust Agents and president of New Marketing Labs. \;\n* J im Signorelli - CEO of ESW Partners and pioneer of StorySelling(SM) for building brands \;\n* Peter Shankman - Founder of HelpaReporter.com\, the site that revolutionized media relations\, and CEO of The Geek Fact ory. \;\n \;\nRegistration is just $105 for members of PRSA and IA BC\, $115 for nonmembers\, $50 for students (includes lunch). \;\n 3\;\nWednesday\, May 12\, 2010\, registration opens at 7:30 a.m. \;\n Conference concludes with a networking mixer from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.\n\nT ags: public relations\, social media\, communications\, marketing\, pr\n \nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458644 URL:http://www.pdxcommconf.org SUMMARY:2010 Portland Communicators Conference LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100917T183317Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101104T160000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101104T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100917T183317Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250459251 DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneurial Innovation - The Future of the Northwest \;\nReady to converge on the Northwest and discuss what makes it a great place for early and growth stage businesses? The Northwest is teaming w ith talent\, rich with innovative ideas\, and replete with people who kn ow how to build great companies. But\, what will make us even more attra ctive to entrepreneurs and investors? This year we're bringing together three critical drivers of the Northwest entrepreneurial economy to discu ss what successfully fuels innovative business. \;\n \;\nYou'll h ear leading VC's from across the country\, dynamic state and local gover nment leaders\, as well as innovators from successful university commerc ialization programs share\, debate and strategize new ideas for driving our economic success. You'll see presentations from 10 of the best early /growth stage companies in the region\, seeking funding and partnership. \;\n \;\nConverge at OEN's Venture Northwest. Be part of the con versation. Bring ideas for discussion. Help define the future of the Nor thwest's economic growth. Find new investment opportunities. Harness the power as we advance an exciting new era of entrepreneurial innovation. \;\n \;\nUse this pricing chart to select the correct item and qu antity below. \;\n \;\nPrices for Individual Conference Attendees \;\n• Early Bird Registration (through Sept. 24th) - $275 \;\nI ncludes: VNW Conference attendance\, Resource Guide\, and Printed Attend ee List \;\n \;\n• General Registration (after Sept. 24th) - $325 \;\nIncludes: VNW Conference attendance\, Resource Guide\, and Prin ted Attendee List \;\n \;\n• Academic - current student/professor - $225 \;\nIncludes: VNW Conference attendance\, Resource Guide\, a nd Printed Attendee List \;\n \;\n \;\nPrices for Applicant Co mpany Conference Attendees \;\n• Company Registration package for 10 Selected Companies – $300 \;\n* Available only to companies selecte d to present at the conference \;\nIncludes: Venture Northwest Confe rence attendance for two people (Please name attendees in comments field )\, Intel / Perkins Coie Investor Reception\, presentation coaching sess ion\, Resource Guide\, and Printed Attendee List \;\n \;\n• Compa ny Registration package for Applicant companies – $195 \;\n* Availab le only to applicant companies who were not selected \;\nIncludes: V NW Conference attendance for two people (Please name attendees in commen ts field)\, Resource Guide\, and Printed Attendee list \;\n \;\n• Additional Associates from Registered Company – $195 \;\n* Availabl e only to applicant companies who were not selected \;\nIncludes: VN W Conference attendance\, Resource Guide\, and Printed Attendee List\n\n Tags: oen\, business\, networking\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org /events/1250459251 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=155 SUMMARY:Venture Northwest 2010 LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110126T225158Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110223T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110223T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110126T225158Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250459682 DESCRIPTION:Join hundreds of your online marketing peers for the Fifth An nual SearchFest Internet Marketing Conference in Portland on February 23 \, 2011. \;\n \;\nIndustry experts and thought leaders from around the country will deliver in-depth presentations on topics including Adv anced Search Engine Optimization\, Social Media Marketing\, Universal Se arch\, Analytics\, Paid Search Marketing and many more.\n\nTags: sem\, s eo\, search\, conference\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1 250459682 URL:http://www.sempdx.org/ SUMMARY:SearchFest 2011 LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101203T174151Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110302 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110228 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101203T174151Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250459523 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Monday\, February 28\, 2011 at 9am throu gh Tuesday\, March 1\, 2011 at 5pm.\n\nDescription:\nThis course gives y ou the hands-on experience and builds the skill set you will require to thoroughly understand and then utilize the real-world fundamentals of ag ile planning. You also will learn to accelerate and enhance your adoptio n and practice of agile development within your organization. The instru ctors bring their vast subject matter expertise in agile planning and de velopment to lead you through a time-tested mix of content introduction\ , instruction and skill-based practice to reinforce learning and applica tion. \;\n \;\nTraining Objectives: What You Will Learn \;\n 3\;\n * Work consistently and reliably using iterations/Sprints \; \n * Reliably release software on a regular basis \;\n * Meet y our commitments\, even when things go wrong\, by managing risks \;\n * Take advantage of opportunities by adapting your plans \;\n * Create\, estimate\, and prioritize minimum marketable features and user stories \;\n * Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requireme nts and product vision \;\n * Get to “done done!” \;\n\n\nTags: agile\, scrum\, diana larsen\, james shore\, agile planning\, agile dev elopment\, agile methodology\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/even ts/1250459523 URL:http://oregontrainingnetwork.com/the-art-of-agile-planning/ SUMMARY:The Art of Agile Planning LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101203T174658Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110305 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110302 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101203T174658Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250459524 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Wednesday\, March 2\, 2011 at 9am throug h Friday\, March 4\, 2011 at 5pm.\n\nDescription:\nThis course gives you the hands-on experience and builds the skill set you will require to th oroughly understand and then utilize the real-world fundamentals of agil e delivery. You also will learn to accelerate and enhance your adoption and practice of agile development within your organization. The instruct ors bring their vast subject matter expertise in agile planning and deve lopment to lead you through a time-tested mix of content introduction\, instruction and skill-based practice to reinforce learning and applicati on. \;\n \;\nTraining Objectives: What You Will Learn \;\n \ ;\n * Build and ship weekly increments of software using iterations/S prints \;\n * Create nearly bug-free code using test-driven develo pment\, refactoring\, and exploratory testing \;\n * Understand an d accommodate stakeholders and their diverse opinions \;\n * Work in a cross-functional team with on-site customers\, testers\, and progra mmers \;\n * Prevent build failures with continuous integration 3\;\n * Incrementally build technical infrastructure alongside featur es \;\n \;\nAgenda: \;\n \;\nIn a class that emphasizes doin g\; you will form cross-functional teams and deliver actual software in four 90-minute iterations\, in a real-world environment that includes ve rsion control\, automated builds\, and continuous integration. That’s ri ght: you’ll design\, build\, test\, and ship software\, as well as build out your technical infrastructure\, all in 90 minutes. If that sounds i mpossible\, you must take this course. \;\n \;\nWe cover a lot of ground in this three-day course. We intersperse the real-world iteration s with lots of interactive workshops to ensure that you can experience r emember everything you learn. Come prepared to drink from the firehose! \n\nTags: agile\, scrum\, diana larsen\, james shore\, agile planning\, agile development\, agile methodology\n\nImported from: http://calagator .org/events/1250459524 URL:http://oregontrainingnetwork.com/the-art-of-agile-delivery/ SUMMARY:The Art of Agile Delivery LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101112T235304Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110316T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110316T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101112T235304Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250459475 DESCRIPTION:OEN’s Angel Oregon is the nation’s premier angel investment a ward conference. It gives innovators the opportunity to connect with acc redited angel investors\, as well as the chance to win one of two invest ment awards. OEN's Angel Oregon is an opportunity for Oregon \;\nand southwest Washington’s brightest entrepreneurial talent to vie for a co ncept-stage prize of $25\,000\, as well as a launch-stage prize of ~$200 \,000.* \;\n \;\nWhether you are an investor\, an entrepreneur\, a networker or an attendee\, Angel Oregon 2011 is a conference you don’t want to miss. \;\n \;\nEntrepreneurs interested in applying to p resent at OEN's Angel Oregon 2011 should visit the "\;Apply"\; p age on the OEN Angel Oregon microsite - www.oenangeloregon.com. \;\n \;\n*Anticipated investment award. \;\n \;\nAngel Oregon 2011 Registration Pricing \;\nEarly Bird Registration (Available through February 1) \;\nOEN Member: $175 \;\nOEN Non-Member: $274 (Incl udes one year discounted OEN Individual Membership) \;\nAcademic (fu ll time students and professors) - OEN Member: $128 \;\n \;\nRefu nd Policy: No refunds after February 16th\n\nTags: oen\, business\, netw orking\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250459475 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=183 SUMMARY: OEN's Angel Oregon 2011 LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110914T004509Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111006T120000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111006T083000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110914T004509Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250461325 DESCRIPTION:Join your peers for half-day event to learn best practices fr om local Agile leaders. Experts from WebMD and Intel will share their ti ps and tricks on Agile scaling and development at this complimentary eve nt. \;\nDetails: \;\nThursday\, Oct. 6th \;\n8:30am - 12:00pm& #13\;\nThe Governor Hotel \;\n \;\nRegister Now! Spots are going f ast! \n\nTags: agile\, software\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/e vents/1250461325 URL:http://forms.rallydev.com/forms/AgileCafe-Portland?src=agilepdx SUMMARY:Agile Cafe | Portland LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110706T183243Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111103T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111103T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110706T183243Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250460802 DESCRIPTION:OEN Venture NW 2011 \;\n \;\n When: Thurs Nov 3rd\, 8am -5pm \;\n Where: \;\nGovernor Hotel \;\n614 SW 11th Avenue 3\;\nPortland\, OR 97205y \;\n \;\nVenture NW: \;\nhttp://www.v enturenw.org \;\n \;\nOEN 2011 Venture Northwest: \;\n On Nov 3rd come hear from the 10 NW Venture finalists: \;\n \;\n10 Start up Finalists: \;\n ・ 4-Tell\, Inc.\, Portland\, OR \;\nwww.4-t ell.com \;\n ・ Avado\, Bellvue\, WA \;\nwww.avedo.com \;\ n ・ Cloudability\, Portland\, OR \;\nwww.cloudability.com \;\n ・ Meridian\, Portland\, OR \;\nwww.meridianapps.com \;\n ・ Mo toCzysz\, LLC\, Portland\, OR \;\nwww.motoczysz.com \;\n ・ Nig ht &\; Day Studios\, Inc.\, Portland\, OR \;\n www.nightanddayst udios.com \;\n ・ Northwest Analytics\, Portland\, OR \;\nwww.n wasoft.com \;\n ・ OpenSesame\, Portland\, OR \;\nwww.opensesam e.com \;\n ・ Pacific Light Technologies Corp. Portland\, OR \; \nwww.pacificlighttech.com \;\n ・ The Clymb\, Portland\, OR \; \nwww.theclymb.com \;\n \;\nTen great investment opportunities a wait you\, and we have the coordinates! You’ll also hear from brilliant business leaders about trends in social media and mobile computing\, as well as hear why some leading venture firms are plotting their course to the Northwest to find real treasures. \;\n \;\nOEN’s Venture Nort hwest is an annual Portland-based conference that draws VCs\, institutio nal investors and investment bankers from across the US and Western Cana da\, who are interested in early and growth stage companies. \;\n 3\;\nOEN Venture Northwest is an outstanding networking opportunity for all entrepreneurs and investors. So whether you are chosen to present or not – we encourage you to register. How often are you in a room with 1 00 + investors? Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity. \;\n \;\n Register: OEN Venture NW \;\nhttp://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=219\n\ nTags: business\, networking\, oen\, startups\, vc\, investors\, Venture NW\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250460802 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=219 SUMMARY:OEN's Venture Northwest 2011 LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111115T234548Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111115T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111115T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111115T234548Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250461586 DESCRIPTION:For innovators\, investors\, and networkers alike\, OEN’s Ang el Oregon is more than the northwest’s premier angel investment prize co nference\; it’s where breakthrough ideas are nurtured\, new markets are tapped\, and invaluable business connections are made. \;\n \;\nAt OEN’s Angel Oregon 2012 investment conference\, Oregon and southwest Wa shington’s brightest entrepreneurs will be competing for the launch-stag e investment award. It is the perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs to p resent to accredited angel investors. \;\n \;\nThis must-attend ev ent gives presenting companies excellent visibility and a chance to obta in substantial investment capital by bringing together Oregon and southw est Washington’s brightest entrepreneurial talent with accredited angel investors. \;\n \;\nPeople interested in applying or investing sho uld visit www.oenangeloregon.org to learn more. \;\n \;\nConferenc e attendence includes: lunch\, keynote speaker\, presentations followed by questions and answers by Launch Stage Company Finalists and Concept S tage Company Finalists\, vote for audience favorites\, announcement of w inners\, and celebratory networking reception. \;\n \;\nPricing 3\;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n•Early bird Member Registration: $185 (Earl y bird pricing ends March 22nd) \;\n \;\n \;\n•Early bird Non-m ember: $310 (Includes a one-year individual membership to OEN) \;\n& #13\;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n•OEN Member Registration: $210 (After Mar ch 22nd) \;\n \;\n \;\n•OEN Non-member Registration: $335 ( Inc ludes a one-year individual membership to OEN) \;\n \;\n \;\n•A cademic Registration: $140 \;\n \;\n \;\n•Additional colleague from finalist company: $132 \;\n \;\n \;\n•OEN Board and Angel Oregon Committee Registration: $130 \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n\n\n Tags: angel\, oen\, oregon\, network\, entrepreneurs\n\nImported from: h ttp://calagator.org/events/1250461586 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=245 SUMMARY:OEN's Angel Oregon 2012 LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120208T225502Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120221T160000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120221T150000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120208T225502Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250461939 DESCRIPTION:You know Agile is the right path\, but how do you convince yo ur team\, your management\, and your organization? \;\n \;\nJoin Rally Software for a half-day interactive workshop to get the ideas and information you need to introduce\, advocate and integrate Agile into yo ur organization. \;\n \;\nYou'll walk away with: \;\n \;\n - Your toughest Agile advocacy questions answered \;\n \;\n - A co mprehensive overview of the big three financial impacts of Agile \;\n \;\n- Information to make your Agile case\, both financially and phi losophically \;\n \;\nThis is a complimentary event. Breakfast wil l be served.\n\nTags: agile\, agile adoption\, Agile implementation\, Ag ile event\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250461939 URL:http://www.rallydev.com/events/agile-cafe-portland SUMMARY:Agile Cafe: Selling Agile Into Your Organization LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111116T055719Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111116T055719Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250461588 DESCRIPTION:Industry experts and thought leaders from around the country will deliver in-depth presentations on topics including Advanced Search Engine Optimization\, Social Media Marketing\, Universal Search\, Analyt ics\, Paid Search Marketing and much more. \n\nTags: SEO search webmaste rs\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250461588 URL:http://www.sempdx.org/searchfest/ SUMMARY:Searchfest 2011 LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111214T003018Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120418T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120418T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111214T003018Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250461726 DESCRIPTION:For innovators\, investors\, and networkers alike\, OEN’s Ang el Oregon is more than the northwest’s premier angel investment prize co nference\; it’s where breakthrough ideas are nurtured\, new markets are tapped\, and invaluable business connections are made. \;\n \;\nAt OEN’s Angel Oregon 2012 investment conference\, Oregon and southwest Wa shington’s brightest entrepreneurs will be competing for the launch-stag e investment award. It is the perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs to p resent to accredited angel investors. \;\n \;\nThis must-attend ev ent gives presenting companies excellent visibility and a chance to obta in substantial investment capital by bringing together Oregon and southw est Washington’s brightest entrepreneurial talent with accredited angel investors. \;\n \;\nPeople interested in applying or investing sho uld visit www.oenangeloregon.org to learn more. \;\n \;\nConferenc e attendence includes: lunch\, keynote speaker\, presentations followed by questions and answers by Launch Stage Company Finalists and Concept S tage Company Finalists\, vote for audience favorites\, announcement of w inners\, and celebratory networking reception. \;\n \;\nPricing 3\;\n \;\n•Early bird Member Registration: $185 (Early bird pricing e nds March 22nd) \;\n \;\n•Early bird Non-member: $310 (Includes a one-year individual membership to OEN) \;\n \;\n•OEN Member Regis tration: $210 (After March 22nd) \;\n \;\n•OEN Non-member Registra tion: $335 ( Includes a one-year individual membership to OEN) \;\n&# 13\;\n•Academic Registration: $140 \;\n \;\n•Additional colleague from finalist company: $132 \;\n \;\n•OEN Board and Angel Oregon C ommittee Registration: $130 \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n\n\nTags: st artup\, networking\, oen\, capital\, Oregon Entrepreneurs Network\, Ange l Oregon\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250461726 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=245 SUMMARY:OEN's Angel Oregon 2012 LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120824T155942Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120912T133000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120912T113000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120824T155942Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462779 DESCRIPTION:Public Relations professionals work really hard to get a repo rter’s attention\, and we think you could use a break. At our next media event\, we’re bringing the reporters to you. \;\n \;\nJoin us fo r Business Wire’s Media Roundtable and meet with some of Oregon’s most p rominent media outlets to discover how the changing nature of today’s ne wsrooms are impacting local journalists. You will participate in small g roup discussions with editors\, reporters and writers from a variety of news outlets including The Oregonian\, OPB\, The Silicon Florist\, KOIN Local 6\, The Portland Business Journal\, KATU TV and KGW Newschannel 8. \;\n \;\nMedia: \;\n \;\n•Nick Bradshaw\, Assignment Man ager\, KATU News \;\n \;\n•Michelle Brence\, Investigative/Enterpr ise Editor\, The Oregonian \;\n \;\n•Eve Epstein\, Managing Editor \, OPB News \;\n \;\n•Tamara Hellman\, Assignment Editor\, KOIN Lo cal 6 News \;\n \;\n•Matt Kish\, Reporter\, Portland Business Jou rnal \;\n \;\n•Rick Turoczy\, Editor\, Silicon Florist \;\n \;\n•R. Bruce Williams\, Assignment Editor\, KGW NewsChannel 8 \;\n&# 13\;\nModerator: \;\n \;\n•Angie Galimanis - Vice President\, La ne PR \;\n \;\nThis event will be a great opportunity for you to d evelop new relationships and build upon your existing ones with some of Portland’s most influential media. Please bring your business cards and questions. \;\n \;\nWe’ll see you there! \;\n \;\nRegister today: http://portlandmediabusinesswire.eventbrite.com \;\n\n\nTags: oregon\, event\, media\, public relations\, journalists\, press release s\, reporters\, business wire\, #bwevents\, The Oregonian\, OPB\, The Si licon Florist\, KOIN Local 6\, The Portland Business Journal\, KATU TV\, KGW Newschannel 8\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250462 779 URL:http://portlandmediabusinesswire.eventbrite.com SUMMARY:Media Roundtable Discussion and Luncheon Hosted by Business Wire LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121203T003410Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130222T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130222T083000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121203T003410Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223004Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250463170 DESCRIPTION:SearchFest presents multiple informative learning tracks\, wo rkshops\, and panel sessions designed to provide direct insight into the most up-to-date strategies and technological advancements in online sea rch marketing and social marketing. Industry experts and thought leaders from around the country deliver in-depth presentations ranging from bas ic SEM and social media fundamentals to specific advanced techniques.\n\ nTags: seo sem web entrepreneur\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/e vents/1250463170 URL:http://www.sempdx.org/searchfest/ SUMMARY:SearchFest 2013 LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130409T162907Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130417T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130417T110000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130409T162907Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223005Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250463989 DESCRIPTION:For innovators\, investors\, and networkers alike\, OEN’s Ang el Oregon is more than the northwest’s premier angel investment prize co nference\; it’s where breakthrough ideas are nurtured\, new markets are tapped\, and invaluable business connections are made. \;\n \;\nAt OEN’s Angel Oregon 2013 investment conference\, Oregon and southwest Wa shington’s brightest entrepreneurs will be competing for the launch-stag e investment award. It is the perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs to p resent to accredited angel investors. \;\n \;\nThis must-attend ev ent gives presenting companies excellent visibility and a chance to obta in substantial investment capital by bringing together Oregon and southw est Washington’s brightest entrepreneurial talent with accredited angel investors. \;\n \;\nPeople interested in applying or investing sho uld visit http://www.oen.org/events/angel-oregon/ to learn more. \;\n \;\nConference attendance includes: lunch\, keynote speaker\, presen tations followed by questions and answers by Launch Stage Company Finali sts and Concept Stage Company Finalists\, vote for audience favorites\, announcement of winners\, and celebratory networking reception. \;\n& #13\;\nMore information on pricing and registration\, please go to the w ebsite.\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250463989 URL:http://www.oen.org/events/event-calendar/#id=312&cid=367&wid=1101 SUMMARY:OEN Angel Oregon 2013 LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130605T205426Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130618T133000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130618T113000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130605T205426Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223005Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464371 DESCRIPTION:Business Wire Media Roundtable and Luncheon \;\n \;\nT uesday\, June 18\, at 11:30 a.m. PT \;\nHow well do you know your lo cal reporters\, editors\, bloggers and media decision-makers? Would you like to get to know them even better? Business Wire bets that you do as we know that building strong relationships with the people who cover Por tland is the key to successful media relations. \;\n \;\nJoin us for Business Wire's Media Roundtable Discussion and meet with some of Or egon's most prominent media outlets to learn more about their continued transition to the digital world\, pitching do's and don'ts\, how they us e mobile technology and much more. You will participate in small group discussions with executives\, editors\, reporters and writers from a var iety of news outlets including The Oregonian\, OPB\, The Silicon Florist \, KOIN Local 6\, The Portland Business Journal and KATU News. \;\n& #13\;\nThis event will be a great opportunity for you to develop new rel ationships and build upon your existing ones with some of Portland's mos t influential media. Please bring your business cards and questions. &# 13\;\n \;\nWe'll see you there! \;\n \;\nRegister by Friday\, June 14 at bwportlandevent.eventbrite.com (seating is limited) \;\n \;\nDate: \;\nTuesday\, June 18\, 2013 \;\n \;\nTime:  3\;\n11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Registration and lunch \;\n12:00 p.m.-1: 30 p.m.: Media introductions and roundtable discussion \;\n \;\nL ocation: \;\nThe Governor Hotel \;\nSecond Floor Library \;\ n614 SW 11th Ave. \;\nPortland\, OR 97205 \;\n \;\nCost: \;\n$10 for Business Wire members \;\n$20 for non-members \;\n&# 13\;\nNote: tickets are non-refundable after Friday\, June 14. \;\n & #13\;\nVisit www.businesswire.com to view a calendar of Business Wire's award winning webinars and local events. \;\n \;\nContact Brian M att at 800-371-2638 with questions. \;\n\n\nTags: #pdx\, media event\ , meet the media\, electronic media\n\nImported from: http://calagator.o rg/events/1250464371 URL:http://bwportlandevent.eventbrite.com SUMMARY:Business Wire Media Roundtable and Luncheon LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140313T041826Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140318T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140318T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140313T041826Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223005Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465827 DESCRIPTION:What do the skills of global leadership have to do with being a successful leader locally? \;\n \;\nWhat we know about globa l leadership has a lot of relevance for leaders of locally focused busin esses. In this presentation\, Professor Sully Taylor will show how the c ompetencies that help global leaders be successful will become more and more helpful to leaders who never leave the US\, and indeed\, manage bus inesses focused entirely on local markets. \;\n \;\nJoin Portland Female Executives and see how competencies such as global mindset\, glob al exploration\, tolerance of ambiguity\, and resilience—key components of effective global leadership—serve leaders in local markets as well. & #13\;\n \;\nRegister today! http://bit.ly/1nxEZro\n\nTags: women's gr oups\, business networking\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events /1250465827 URL:http://www.pdxfx.org SUMMARY:Leading globally\, leading locally: Connections and Opportunities LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140908T033538Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141023 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141020 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140908T033538Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140908T033538Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466948 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Monday\, October 20\, 2014 at 8am throug h Wednesday\, October 22\, 2014 at 5pm.\n\nDescription:\nAre you interes ted in (examples below): \;\n\n \;\nAgile Data Modeling - Tools a nd Techniques \;\n \;\n \;\nData Governance for Data Modelers&# 13\;\n \;\n \;\nHeathcare Data SIG \;\n \;\n \;\nAdvanced Negotiation and Conflict Management Skills for Data Modeling Profession als \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nThese and over 60 other presentation s are available when The Data Modeling Zone National Conference comes to Portland this October. \;\n \;\nTechnics Publications’ annual Dat a Modeling Zone (DMZ) conference is in Portland\, Oregon\, October 20-22 \, at the Sentinel Hotel. DMZ contains over 60 data modeling sessions th is year with speakers and attendees traveling from all parts of the glob e. The Portland Data Management Association (DAMA) chapter’s annual DAMA Day event is on October 23 so that two speakers presenting at DMZ\, Joh n Giles and Karen Lopez\, can also speak at Portland DAMA Day. \;\n&# 13\;\nThe Data Modeling Zone World Conference and the Data Management As sociation (DAMA) Portland Chapter team up to bring two great events to P ortland\, Oregon this October. Attendees register for Data Modeling Zone at a discount and can attend Portland DAMA Day for free for a savings o f over $500. \;\n \;\nCheck Out the Program: http://www.datamodel ingzone.com/Program.aspx \;\n \;\nPress Release: http://www.prweb .com/releases/2014/07/prweb11989261.htm\n\nTags: Data Modeling Zone\, DA MA\, data\, Data Modeling\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/ 1250466948 URL:http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/07/prweb11989261.htm SUMMARY:Data Modeling Zone National Conference LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141030T214846Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141106T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141106T163000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141030T214846Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150207T223005Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467268 DESCRIPTION:In light of recent massive cyber attacks at Target\, JP Morga n\, and The Home Depot\, among others\, where do we go from here? What c yber controls are needed to meet quickly evolving new threats? What kind s of new strategies should enterprises—large and small\, public and priv ate—start employing now to build a more secure future? Join us for an ev ening with leading cyber security experts\, including a networking hour\ , an armchair discussion\, and audience Q&\;A. \;\n \;\nThis s pecial event will mark the launch of the annual Wyatt Starnes Memorial A ward\, honoring William Wyatt Starnes\, founder and CEO of SignaCert and cofounder of Tripwire Inc.\, who died on May 10\, 2014 at age 59. \ ;\n \;\n*This event is free and open to the public\, but seats are li mited and registration is required. \;\n \;\nModerator: \;\nCra ig Wessel\, Publisher of the Portland Business Journal \;\n \;\nFe atured speakers: \;\nJohn Stewart\, Senior Vice President\, Chief Sec urity and Trust Officer\, Cisco \;\n \;\nJohn Stewart will present a comprehensive vision for cybersecurity in a world whose threat landsc ape will include Cloud and Internet of Everything systems. He leads Cisc o's prestigious Security and Trust Organization\, has served on numerous national cyber commissions\, and was the 2014 winner of Chief Security Officer of the Year. \;\n \;\n \;\nRear Admiral Robert "\ ;Willie"\; Williamson (Retired)\, National Cyber Security Expert \;\n \;\nAdmiral Williamson will facilitate the panel discussion. He was a former Commanding Officer of the USS Nimitz and Commander of the U SS John F. Kennedy Battle Group. He has held leadership positions at Ray theon Company and Microsoft Corporation and is currently the Strategic A dvisor at Shape Security Company. \;\n \;\n \;\nDwayne Melancon \, Chief Technology Officer\, Tripwire \;\n \;\nDwayne Melancon wi ll emphasize the need for customer-driven security solutions. Dwayne reg ularly works with enterprises on how to prevent data breaches recover fr om breaches that have already occurred\, and coaches Fortune 500 CISOs a nd CIOs on effective communications with the board room and the C-Suite. He holds CISA and ITIL certifications\, is a member of numerous cyberse curity groups\, and is a national speaker on information security topics . \;\n \;\n \;\nPete O'Dell\, author Cyber 24-7: Risks\, Leader ship and Sharing \;\n \;\nPete O'Dell will address the need for &q uot\;tone at the top"\; regarding cybersecurity\, and the importance of board and executive policy in preventing and responding to cyber att acks. He has a 30-year career as a high tech leader at companies includi ng AutoDesk\, Microsoft and MicroWarehouse. He has lectured about cyber security and the board through National Association of Corporate Directo rs to Fortune 500 board members and executives. \;\n \;\n \;\nA brar Ahmed\, Sr. Vice President for Technical Services\, Eid Passport 3\;\n \;\nAbrar Ahmed will address issues related to identity and acc ess management in the panel discussion. A national expert of trusted ide ntity management systems\, he has over 20 years' experience as a high te ch executive at companies including Mentor Graphics and Micro Power Elec tronics.\n\nTags: security\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events /1250467268 URL:http://www.oen.org/events/event-calendar/#id=400&wid=1101&cid=367 SUMMARY:The Future of Security Panel & Wyatt Starnes Memorial Award Spons ored by OEN LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180226T224021Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180308T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180308T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180226T224021Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180226T224021Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473317 DESCRIPTION:Engage Conference is a one-day digital marketing conference i n Portland\, Oregon\, presenting multiple informative learning tracks an d panel sessions. It will feature a full day of insight into the industr y’s hottest topics\, such as: artificial intelligence\, email marketing automation and the rise of digital marketing in the craft beer and marij uana industry. Keynotes will be presented by Purna Virji from Microsoft and Ian Lurie from Clearlink.\n\nTags: conference\, digital marketing\, tech\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250473317 URL:https://www.sempdx.org/engage/ SUMMARY:Engage Conference LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190219T170916Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190305T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190305T140000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190219T170916Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190219T170916Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475083 DESCRIPTION:Come join the best and brightest people in Portland as we com e together for discussions on how to build innovative customer engagemen t experiences with APIs. March 5th at the Sentinel Hotel. Join Engage t o understand how leading businesses are using emerging channels\, AI and customized journeys to engage customers. Learn how you can build strate gies to kickstart your communication initiatives. \;\n \;\nCommuni cation application programming interfaces can enable innovators across e very industry — from emerging leaders to the world’s largest organizatio ns — to reinvent how companies engage with their customers. Companies no w need to provide a seamless experience for their customers\, regardless of channel or device. Viewing the experience through the eyes of their customer\, orchestrating the customer experience across all channels so that it is seamless\, integrated\, and consistent. \;\n \;\nMillio ns of developers around the world have used APIs to unlock the magic of communications to improve any human experience by virtualizing the world ’s telecommunications infrastructure through APIs\, that are simple enou gh for any developer to use\, yet robust enough to power the world’s mos t demanding applications. \;\n \;\nTake your ideas from thought to reality. Bringing your idea to life is easier with the right tools. Dep loy it into reality with a few lines of code. \;\n \;\nSee a video from last year's Engage event - https://youtu.be/IrXWZ-oq5cg \;\n 3\;\nThere is no charge to attend this session. Register here - https:// twilioengage.com/portland\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/ 1250475083 URL:https://twilioengage.com/portland SUMMARY:Engage Portland LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220401T182932Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220407T093000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220407T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220401T182932Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220401T182932Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250478139 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic conversation with Jelani Memory\, who i s changing the way we communicate with children about life's toughest co nversations.\n\nTags: startup\, founder\, a kids company about\, jelani memory\, pbj\, portland business journal\, breakfast\n\nImported from: h ttp://calagator.org/events/1250478139 URL:https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/event/167441/2022/april-power-br eakfast-jelani-memory-founder-and-ceo-a-kids-company-about SUMMARY:Portland Business Journal Power Breakfast: Jelani Memory\, Founde r & CEO\, A Kids Company About LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250417T232620Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250521 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250519 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250417T232620Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250417T232620Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481917 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Monday\, May 19\, 2025 at 5pm through Tu esday\, May 20\, 2025 at 3pm.\n\nDescription:\nThe Oregon Innovation Sho wcase will develop and strengthen relationships with deep tech investors \, including those from out of state\, by highlighting Oregon as a premi er hub for innovation and startups. The event will feature successful Or egon-grown companies\, emerging startups seeking funding\, and the suppo rtive state ecosystem that de-risks investments. \;\n \;\nFosterin g shared optimism for economic growth\, the showcase is designed to enga ge entrepreneurs\, connect them with investors\, and highlight state eco system resources. This annual event focuses on deep tech\, innovation-dr iven\, scalable companies that may take over five years to develop\, se tting it apart from software or consumer products. Don’t miss the chance to network with investors and explore successful companies\, emerging d eep tech startups\, and the state’s supportive ecosystem.\n\nImported fr om: http://calagator.org/events/1250481917 URL:https://www.oregoninnovationshowcase.com/ SUMMARY:Oregon Innovation Showcase LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250527T182012Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250610T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250610T093000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250527T182012Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250527T182012Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482044 DESCRIPTION:IT Leaders recognize that integration\, automation\, and API management are more critical than ever to enable AI agents in the enterp rise. Join us at Connect:AI Portland on Tuesday\, June 10\, 2025 to ex perience a morning of product exploration\, customer use-cases\, and net working. Stop by the AI photo booth and take home a wireless charging ph oto frame as a memento from the event. Registration is complimentary.&# 13\;\n \;\nAgenda \;\n \;\n9:30 - Breakfast and Registration | Check-in opens at 9:30 a.m. — come early and get settled with coffee and other light refreshments to get the morning started. \;\n10:00 - Tu rn Agents into Action | Transform your workforce with AI-powered agents. Learn how MuleSoft helps teams build controlled and extensible AI agent s to drive productivity and efficiency. \;\n10:30 - Leading in the Er a of AI: Customer Fireside Chat | Learn from your peers in this insightf ul fireside chat including a MuleSoft customer discussing their AI imple mentation journey\, its impact on their workforce\, and how it has evolv ed their IT strategy. \;\n11:00 - MuleSoft &\; Agentforce Demo | Discover how MuleSoft and Agentforce integrate to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction through a live product demo. Find out how MuleSof t tools extend Agentforce capabilities securely across your enterprise.& #13\;\n11:20 - MuleSoft Product Roadmap Overview | Explore MuleSoft’s fu ture vision and upcoming feature updates across integration\, automation \, and API management. Take a look at what’s on the MuleSoft product roa dmap in the coming months. \;\n11:45 - Ask the Experts: Your Question s\, Our Insights | Your questions\, our insights. Hear from experts and speakers on industry trends and what they think will influence IT leader s’ decision making in the coming months. \;\n1:00 - 4:00 - Enterprise Architect Consultations - Sign up at the registration desk to schedule a complimentary technical whiteboarding session. Our onsite experts can review any of the following topics: \;\n- Accelerate your Agentforce journey with MuleSoft \;\n- Architecting an agentic composable enterp rise \;\n- Maximizing ROI from Salesforce Clouds with an Enterprise I ntegration Strategy \;\n- MuleSoft Architecture Deep Dives (Infrastru cture\, Security\, Networking\, Deployments\, DevOps\, etc.) \;\n- C4 E: What the right model is for you\n\nImported from: http://calagator.or g/events/1250482044 URL:https://invite.salesforce.com/portlandconnectaisummit SUMMARY:MuleSoft Connect:AI Portland LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel: 614 Southwest 11th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR