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DESCRIPTION:Business start-ups play an important role in driving economic
  growth\, promoting innovation\, creativity\, and creating new opportuni
 ties for individuals and communities.&#13\;\n&#13\;\nOver the past few d
 ecades\, Portland was a hub for entrepreneurs and start-ups. The city’s 
 deep talent pool\, prime location\, relative affordability\, and access 
 to natural resources made the Rose City an ideal location for launching 
 and growing a business. As recently as 2020\, Portland was ranked as one
  of the best places in the country to start a new business.&#13\;\n&#13\
 ;\nBut that was then. Flash forward three tumultuous years and we have t
 o ask ourselves: is Portland still a good market for start-ups?&#13\;\n&
 #13\;\nJoin the Portland Business Alliance for our final Forum Breakfast
  of the season\, as we explore the state of start-ups in Portland. Our p
 anel of experts will share perspectives on the current ecosystem\, highl
 ight emerging local businesses\, and reflect on what it will take to bet
 ter support all of Portland’s entrepreneurial start-ups.&#13\;\n&#13\;\n
 Speakers:&#13\;\n&#13\;\n- Kristy Edwards\, Co-founder and CEO of Privac
 y Code&#13\;\n- Steve Eichenlaub\, Managing Director\, Portland Seed Fun
 d&#13\;\n- Cara Turano\, President and Executive Director\, Oregon Entre
 preneur Network&#13\;\n- Ben Nahir\, Venture Principal\, Elevate Capital
  &#13\;\n&#13\;\nModerated by Malia Spencer\, Tech Reporter\, Portland B
 usiness Journal &#13\;\n&#13\;\n$55 Members Only&#13\;\n\n\nTags: startu
 p\, startups\, scene\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504
 80491
URL:https://community.portlandalliance.com/events/Details/forum-breakfast
 -the-state-of-portland-s-start-up-scene-724653?sourceTypeId=Website
SUMMARY:The State of Portland's Start-up Scene
LOCATION:Hilton Portland and Executive Tower: 921 SW Sixth Avenue\, Portl
 and OR 97204 US
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