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:STANDARD DTSTART:20081102T020000 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20090308T020000 RDATE:20090308T020000 RDATE:20100314T020000 RDATE:20110313T020000 RDATE:20120311T020000 RDATE:20130310T020000 RDATE:20140309T020000 RDATE:20150308T020000 RDATE:20160313T020000 RDATE:20170312T020000 RDATE:20180311T020000 RDATE:20190310T020000 RDATE:20200308T020000 RDATE:20210314T020000 RDATE:20220313T020000 RDATE:20230312T020000 RDATE:20240310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081206T235546Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081206T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081206T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081206T235546Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090209T202622Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456196 DESCRIPTION:With economic turmoil spreading from financial markets to loc al communities\, it’s a tough season for raising funds to start or suppo rt good causes. Join us for this free event on December 10th to explore diverse ideas and new models for “financing the good.” \;\n \;\nP anelists representing banking\, angel investing\, micro-philanthropy\, a nd grant funding will discuss innovative approaches for funding social c hange that reflect shifts in the way their organizations do business. Sp ecifically\, they will highlight opportunities for "\;average"\; Portlanders to obtain funding for their social change projects and visi ons. \;\n \;\nDuring the workshop segment\, learn tips and tricks for obtaining one of Portland's community building or environmental gran ts\, discover how community currency can fund social change\, talk with a lawyer about how to apply for a 501(c)(3)\, learn how a social stock m arket generates seed funding for launching good ideas and how to impleme nt "\;sustaining strategies."\; \;\n \;\nPanelists: \;\ nMark Moffenbier\, Shorebank Pacific \;\nMark Holloway\, Social Ventu re Partners Portland \;\nAmy Pearl\, ChangeXchange Social Stock Marke t \;\nJoy Hunt\, Vision into Action Grants \;\n \;\nWorkshops&# 13\;\nAngela Southwick\, Neighbors West-Northwest Neighborhood Grants &# 13\;\nEmily Rice\, Community Watershed Stewardship Program Environmental Grants \;\nJanelle Geddes\, Metro Grants \;\nJohn Brown\, Rooms f or Peace \;\nAlan Rosenblith\, Community Prosper\, community currency \;\nNancy Murray\, Community Development Legal Clinic \;\n \;\ nThe forum is sponsored by Portland-based nonprofit\, Springboard Innova tion. Springboard's mission is to launch community-led community change. The purpose of the forum is to empower "\;average"\; Portlander s with the resources and tools needed to take action to solve problems o ur society is facing. \;\n\n\nTags: social innovation\, environment\ , grants\, banks\, funding\, art\, investment\, social justice\, communi ty building\, eco\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504561 96 URL:http://www.springboardinnovation.org SUMMARY:"Financing the Good" Springboard Social Innovation Forum - FREE LOCATION:Urban Grind East: 2214 NE Oregon\, Portland OR 97232 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090527T200500Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090610T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090610T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090527T200500Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090527T200500Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457250 DESCRIPTION:June's Forum focuses on sustainability. How do you implement innovation in a way that creates lasting change? How do you preserve and maintain the change you've worked for? This month's forum will guide yo u through both of these considerations\, the two sides of real sustainab ility. Join us to share your ideas and discuss emerging local and nation al concepts and projects and how they are sustaining the good! \;\nTh e Springboard Social Innovation Forum offers a monthly event designed to support those interested in creating a better future. Our focus is to h elp practitioners or potential practitioners of social projects push bey ond discussion and debate into action. Each Forum will inspire and teach with ideas\, powerful role models\, and stories. Speakers\, content exp erts\, panels\, and workshops will help you improve your strategies for planning and launching effective social ventures. \;\nThe Forum will create a context to connect\, learn\, and take action around ideas that lead to tangible change—all in a venue designed for building community.& #13\;\nCost is $5.00 at the door. \n\nTags: community building\, eco\, e nvironment\, funding\, grants\, investment\, social innovation\, social justice\, sustainability\, earned income strategies\, workshops\, panel\ , forum\, change\, nonprofit\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/even ts/1250457250 URL:http://www.springboardinnovation.org/ SUMMARY:Social Innovation Forum LOCATION:Urban Grind East: 2214 NE Oregon\, Portland OR 97232 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090606T170053Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091029T160000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091029T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090606T170053Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090930T225636Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457285 DESCRIPTION:OEN's Venture Northwest (formerly Venture Oregon) is an annua l conference that draws institutional investors and investment bankers f rom across the Western U.S. who are interested in emerging Northwest bus inesses and the region's growth segments. It's a great way for investors to connect with the area's hottest emerging Northwest businesses. \; \n \;\nNorthwest businesses that have presented at Venture Northwest have raised over $1.3 billion in venture capital since 1996 and over $68 million in angel investment.* \;\n \;\n*Not all Northwest busines ses that presented had investments reported in Venture Source. \;\n&# 13\;\nPlease visit the OEN Event calendar to register to attend this eve nt.\n\nTags: oregon\, network\, venture\, northwest\, investment\, ventu re_capital\, venture_funding\, ostartupskey\, tvg\n\nImported from: http ://calagator.org/events/1250457285 URL:http://www.oen.org/events_vnw.aspx SUMMARY:OEN's Venture Northwest 2009 LOCATION:The Nines Hotel: 525 SW Morrison St\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100922T162648Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110321T173000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110321T163000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100922T162648Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101208T013521Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250459276 DESCRIPTION:The Willamette Angel Conference is an investor conference\, c onnecting early stage and seed businesses with angel and venture investo rs. Entrepreneurs and start-ups can submit their business plans for rev iew and coaching\, ultimately vying for a minimum $140\,000 investment.& #13\;\nConnecting Start up Businesses with Qualified Investors \;\n&# 13\;\nThe Willamette Valley boasts a high number of businesses that high light the rugged individuality\, forward thinking\, technology and entre preneurship that are part of Oregon's proud heritage. \;\n \;\nAtt endees will include members of organized angel groups\, individual angel s\, prospective angels\, and early-stage investment firms as well as ent repreneurial ventures and start ups interested in obtaining angel fundin g.\n\nTags: start up\, angel\, conference\, investor\, investment\, entr epreneur\, funding\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250459 276 URL:http://www.willametteconference.com SUMMARY:Willamette Angel Conference Business Plan Submission Deadline LOCATION:CH2M HILL Alumni Center\, Corvallis: 725 SW 26th St\, Corvallis OR 97333 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110509T224253Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110511T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110511T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110509T224253Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110509T224641Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250460577 DESCRIPTION:Do you know what to expect when applying for funding? Join OE N at Backspace for the skinny on local Angel Investment avenues. We’ve i nvited four local angel investment organizations to give an overview of their programs and share what kind of investments they make. You’ll lear n the ins and outs of how to obtain funding including: how to apply\, an d tips about what investors are looking for\, and how best to stand out against the competition. \;\n \;\nModerator: Rob Wiltbank\, Willam ette University \;\n \;\nPanelists: \;\n \;\nJulie Gulla\, P ortland Angel Network \;\n \;\nJim Huston\, Portland Seed Fund \;\n \;\nAngela Jackson\, Keiretsu Forum \;\n \;\nEric Pozzo\, Oregon Angel Fund \;\n \;\n \;\nPre-Register and Save \;\n&# 13\;\nOEN members can save by pre-registering online. Online registratio n for this event closes Wednesday\, April 13th at 12:00 pm. Please regis ter at the door after that time\, no discounts will be applied. \;\n& #13\;\n \;\n5-Minute Pitch \;\n \;\nPubTalk is a lively forum w here very early-stage entrepreneurs from any industry get a chance to te st their company pitch in front of an audience of their peers. Presenter s and attendees alike\, learn from the challenging questions\, which tes t the presenting entrepreneur’s business model. Companies who would like to apply to present at an upcoming PubTalk can apply here: http://www.o en.org/5_minute_pitch.aspx. \;\n \;\nSponsors \;\n \;\nAter Wynne \;\nComcast Business Services\n\nTags: oen\, business\, entrep reneurship\, angel\, investment\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/e vents/1250460577 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=208 SUMMARY:OEN PubTalk™: Angel Investment Avenues LOCATION:Backspace: 115 NW 5th Ave\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100922T162949Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110512T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110512T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100922T162949Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110509T223045Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250459277 DESCRIPTION:The Willamette Angel Conference is an investor conference\, c onnecting early stage and seed businesses with angel and venture investo rs. Entrepreneurs and start-ups can submit their business plans for rev iew and coaching\, ultimately vying for a minimum $140\,000 investment.& #13\;\nConnecting Start up Businesses with Qualified Investors \;\n&# 13\;\nThe Willamette Valley boasts a high number of businesses that high light the rugged individuality\, forward thinking\, technology and entre preneurship that are part of Oregon's proud heritage. \;\n \;\nAtt endees will include members of organized angel groups\, individual angel s\, prospective angels\, and early-stage investment firms as well as ent repreneurial ventures and start ups interested in obtaining angel fundin g.\n\nTags: start up\, angel\, conference\, investor\, investment\, entr epreneur\, funding\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250459 277 URL:http://www.willametteconference.com SUMMARY:Willamette Angel Conference LOCATION:CH2M HILL Alumni Center\, Corvallis: 725 SW 26th St\, Corvallis OR 97333 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110509T224950Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110602T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110602T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110509T224950Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110509T225400Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250460580 DESCRIPTION:Raising equity capital can be a daunting task for entrepreneu rs. OEN is proud to offer a workshop that provides entrepreneurs who are planning to try and raise capital from Angel Investors\, an overview on what it takes to prepare. \;\n \;\nThe workshop covers a road ma p of how to improve your investor readiness. Topics will include: \; \n• Who is an Angel Investor - and what motivates them to invest. \; \n• Understanding Angel Investor realities. \;\n• Where to find Ange ls. \;\n• Investor readiness and preparation \;\n• The Due Dilig ence process. \;\n• Criteria of an ideal Angel Deal. \;\n \;\ nDennis Powers\, Cornerstone Management Resources \;\nMr. Powers is the Managing Partner of Cornerstone Management Resources and has over 35 years experience in technology ventures. He has been an officer and/or director in a number of companies that have successfully gone from early formation to successful exits. He has experience on several boards of d irectors\, is an active angel investor\, and volunteer in the entreprene urial community. \;\n\n\nTags: oen\, business\, entrepreneurship\, an gel\, investment\, pitch\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1 250460580 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=207 SUMMARY:Preparing to Pitch Angel Investors – Do you have the right stuff? LOCATION:Perkins Coie (PDX): 1120 Nw Couch St\, 10th Floor\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111027T213116Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111130T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111130T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111027T213116Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111027T213116Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250461532 DESCRIPTION:Learn about angel investing and OEN’s Angel Oregon experience and process at the Angel Oregon 2012 Investor Information Session &\ ; Reception. OEN's Angel Oregon is an annual investment conference for c oncept and launch stage companies. Investors looking for an opportunity to diversify their investment portfolios\, learn more about angel invest ing\, as well as have fun and network with the Oregon entrepreneurial co mmunity should attend. \;\n \;\n \;\nPresenters: \;\n \ ;\n \;\n•Drew Smith\, Investor Recruitment Chair\, Angel Oregon 2012& #13\;\n•Shelley Gunton\, Chair\, Angel Oregon 2012 \;\n•Bill Stevens \, LLC Manager Panel of angel investors who have benefitted from their e xperience with Angel Oregon. Other AO12 Steering Committee members \ ;\n \;\n \;\n**Note: Attendees must meet the SEC accredited invest ors' criteria. See requirements in the following link: http://www.sec.go v/answers/accred.htm. \;\n \;\n \;\n\n\nTags: angel\, oen\, o regon\, investment\, network\, entrepreneurs\n\nImported from: http://ca lagator.org/events/1250461532 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=242 SUMMARY:OEN Angel Oregon 2012: Investor Information Session & Reception LOCATION:Lane Powell : 601 Sw 2nd Ave\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130521T182710Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130612T090000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130612T073000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130521T182710Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130521T182710Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464253 DESCRIPTION:This event will include a lively discussion of the potential returns of a Wellness Program\, setting goals\, and effectively marketin g to increase employee engagement. We will include real life examples of what works and what doesn't work in the wellness arena\, and describe s ome cutting edge programs. \;\n \;\n**What Will You Learn?** \; \n \;\n* How to provide employees with tools to be healthy and financ ially strong\, cultivate their careers and support their communities \;\n* How to enhance business results through a total wellness program&# 13\;\n* How to enhance employee engagement by setting goals and marketin g \;\n* How to involve "\;at risk” employees in your wellness pro gram \;\n \;\n**Panelists:** \;\n \;\n* **Anne Donovan**\, S PHR\, is president of [Xenium HR](http://www.xeniumhr.com/) with 20 dedi cated years served at the Stoller Group of Companies. In additional to P HR and SPR certifications\, Anne holds a certificate for Human Resource Management from Portland State University. Anne will describe Xenium’s r ollout of a major wellness initiative in 2012\, and identify Best Practi ces in the wellness arena. \;\n \;\n* **Monique Little**\, [First Tech Federal Credit Union](https://www.firsttechfed.com/)’s Chief People Officer\, will describe the credit union’s comprehensive approach to to tal employee wellness called WiredWell. This program focuses on health\, financial strength\, career cultivation and community involvement. Moni que will describe how this program enhanced First Tech’s employee engage ment\, satisfaction and business results. \;\n \;\n* **David Mays* * is a founder of Portland based [Walker Tracker](http://walkertracker.c om/)\, a company that designs and implements activity programs for corpo rations and organizations. Walker Tracker engages walkers in 77 countrie s. David will describe setting wellness program goals and marketing\, as well as sharing the three components to involve "\;at risk” employe es in your wellness program. \;\n \;\n**Moderator:** \;\n \; \n* **Sarah J. Ryan**\, Managing Partner of the Portland office of [Jack son Lewis LLP](http://www.jacksonlewis.com/home.php)\, specializes in em ployment law and routinely advises companies regarding employee issues. Sarah will provide a brief highlight of the legal issues that must be co nsidered in implementing a wellness program. \;\n \;\n**Who Should Attend?** \;\n \;\n* Corporate benefits administrators \;\n* H R Executives \;\n* Corporate risk advisors \;\n* Company executive s \;\n \;\nFor more Information and to Register\, [Click here](htt p://www.techoregon.org/events/event_details.asp?id=283962&\;group=)\n \nTags: investment\, Technology Association of Oregon\, TAO\, Wellness\, Employee\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250464253 URL:http://www.techoregon.org/events/event_details.asp?id=283962&group= SUMMARY:HR Forum: Wellness Programs - Maximizing Employee Engagement and Return on Investment LOCATION:Xenium HR: \, Tualatin OR US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160831T172124Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160927T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160927T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160831T172124Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160831T172124Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250470738 DESCRIPTION:Interested in the local startup ecosystem and how to do more faster? Join Techstars Seattle\, PIE\, and local entrepreneurs for a nig ht of networking and learning about Techstars' 3 month entrepreneurship bootcamp. Hear how some of Portland's own Techstars alumni got started\, where they failed\, and what made them successful. \;\n \;\nAgend a: \;\n \;\n6:00 pm Registration \;\n \;\n6:30 pm Panel \;\n \;\nModerator: Chris DeVore\, Managing Director\, Techstars Seat tle \;\nPanelists: Brad Heller\, Reflect\; JR Storment\, Cloudability \;\n \;\n7:30 pm Networking \;\n \;\n8:00 pm Event close &# 13\;\n \;\nWant to meet one-on-one with Chris DeVore\, Managing Direc tor before the event? Sign up for office hours: https://tsseattlepdxoffi cehours.youcanbook.me/. Space is limited! \;\n \;\nWant to apply t o Techstars Seattle? Application close October 15! Learn more at the eve nt or the application process by contacting Jaren Schwartz at jaren.schw artz@techstars.com. \;\n \;\nRSVP for the event: https://www.event brite.com/e/want-more-for-your-startup-learn-how-techstars-seattle-can-h elp-tickets-27075228738\n\nTags: startup\, technology\, accelerator\, in vestment\, entrepreneur\, entrepreneurs\, pie\, startups\, techstars\n\n Imported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250470738 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/want-more-for-your-startup-learn-how-tec hstars-seattle-can-help-tickets-27075228738 SUMMARY:Want more for your startup? Learn how Techstars Seattle can help you do more faster! LOCATION:CENTRL Office: 1355 Northwest Everett Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170327T153333Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170419T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170419T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170327T153333Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170327T153333Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471699 DESCRIPTION:Free money\, got your attention\, huh? \;\n \;\nSBIR Ro und Table: Free Money for Your Innovative Technologies Do you have an in novative tech idea but no money for research and development (R&\;D)? \;\n \;\nYou might be surprised to learn that the Federal gover nment spends $2.5 billion annually in the forms of grants and contracts for small businesses to work with agencies on projects from the Departme nt of Defense all the way down to the Environmental Protection Administr ation. \;\n \;\nThis program\, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)\, is intended to encourage domestic small businesses to engage i n high-growth R&\;D. \;\n \;\nJoin us for a panel session\, whe re local entrepreneurs will highlight tips\, pitfalls and how the SBIR p rogram helped their business. Space is limited\, so please register to r eserve your spot. \;\n \;\nWhat you can expect? \;\n \;\nM eet and learn from local entrepreneurs who have successfully secured non -dilutive Federal funding that afforded them the opportunity to engage i n high growth research and development. \;\n \;\nMeet with local r esource partners who can help you apply for SBIR grants and capitalize o n the opportunities that the SBIR program can afford your business. \;\n \;\nDate: Wednesday\, April 19 \;\nTime: 5:30- 7:00 pm \ ;\nPlace: NedSpace 707 SW Washington St.\, #1100 Portland\, OR 97205  3\;\n \;\nPartial Panel List \;\n==================== \;\n 3\;\nSweetSense Inc. \;\nEvan Thomas\, CEO \;\nSweetSense is doi ng a fabulous job helping global aid organizations bring infrastructure to the developing world. \;\n \;\neWindSolutions \;\nKatie Sc haefer\, cofounder &\; Director of Strategic Partnerships \;\nUnd erstands and played an important role in the SBIR process. \;\n \; \nImagars LLC (tentative) \;\nBaldur Steingrimsson\, President \ ;\nNew American entrepreneur from Iceland – developing a tool that can h elp designers identify design oversights early in the process and better collaborate among design team members. \;\n \;\nAll NedSpace eve nts have a Code of Conduct which all participants\, members\, partners\, visitors\, vendors\, guests must abide by. \;\n \;\nRSVP\, tix ar e limited: https://www.meetup.com/Startup-Your-Startup/events/238679561/ \n\nTags: startups\, funding\, founders\, entrepreneurship\, investment\ n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250471699 SUMMARY:Free Money for Your Startup (Innovative Technologies) LOCATION:NedSpace Broadway: 707 Southwest Washington Street\, Portland OR 97205 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170508T172732Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170525T083000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170525T053000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170508T172732Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170508T172732Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471885 DESCRIPTION:Pitch Club is an ongoing monthly series where entrepreneurs c an practice their pitch and business plan. Tom Kingsley creates a dynami c and realistic environment. Participants are given the opportunity to r ole-play being an investor to other entrepreneurs giving them a better u nderstanding of what the investors are looking for. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nWe will be kicking off the night with a special guest speake r from Ruby Receptionists!! \;\n \;\nGet Knock-your-socks-off Serv ice with the Ruby Service Pyramid \;\n \;\nA great customer experi ence is not only the biggest driver of customer loyalty but also a prima ry method for building valuable word-of-mouth buzz that brings in new bu siness. During our time together\, I’ll share Ruby’s recipe for deliveri ng legendary service\, which includes building a foundation for trust\, loyalty and relationships\, and how you too can use this formula to attr act and retain customers. \;\n \;\nGuest Speaker \;\n \;\nCh ristina Burns is the VP of Service at Ruby Receptionists. She’s been in the customer service industry for over a decade\, and has learned some i ncredibly valuable lessons over the years. She has a passion for sharing information and encouraging businesses to focus on customer experience as a key business metric\, and she wholeheartedly believes that fantasti c customer service can make the world a better place. \;\n \;\n\n\ nTags: entrepreneur\, startup\, funding\, investment\n\nImported from: h ttp://calagator.org/events/1250471885 URL:http://oregon.tie.org/event/pitch-club-pdx-3 SUMMARY:Pitch Club PDX LOCATION:CENTRL Office: 1355 Northwest Everett Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171107T155639Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171114T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171114T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171107T155639Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171107T155639Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472804 DESCRIPTION:USE THE PROMO CODE CALAGATOR TO TAKE 50% OFF \;\n \;\nA bout the workshop: \;\nRaising money from angel investors is often a critical step in the founder journey\, yet there is little in the way of tactical support\, or clearly defined methodology\, to support this are a of work. Founders can feel unprepared or intimidated by a project that \, more than any other\, requires competence and confidence. \;\n \;\nCourting Angels: A Tactical Guide To Raising Money For Your Startup is a concise workshop designed to demystify this process and provide a s tep by step approach for entrepreneurs tasked with raising capital to gr ow. It is based on a unique\, proven and teachable methodology that has delivered unparalleled results for founders who have used it. \;\n 3\;\nSnacks and Drinks provided! \;\n \;\nAbout the speaker: \; \nSara Batterby is most recently the Founder of Hifi Farms\, a cannabis cultivation company in Oregon. Prior to cannabis she was a long time ent repreneur and a partner in an angel fund in Silicon Valley. She has deli vered this workshop to thousands of founders at conferences all around t he country and has used this methodology to raise millions for her own b usiness and for the businesses of those she works with on an advisory an d consulting basis.\n\nTags: funding\, startups\, entrepreneurs\, angels \, investment\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250472804 URL:https://courtingangelspdx.eventbrite.com SUMMARY:Courting Angels: Raising Money For Your Startup LOCATION:WeWork Pioneer Place: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190323T214624Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190403T163000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190403T113000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190323T214624Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190323T214624Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475332 DESCRIPTION:Description \;\nPortland Startup Week begins April 1 (no j oke!)\, and Sila will be hosting a conference in the middle of all the e vents. \;\n \;\nFinnovation PDX is a chance for the FinTech commun ity - its leaders\, employees\, investors\, supporters\, and customers - to come together\, deepen connections\, celebrate wins\, and share less ons and insights. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nThe event will be broke n up into 4 thought-provoking segments: \;\n \;\nVC &\; Investm ent - How are VCs viewing the rise of FinTech startups\, especially bloc kchain and crypto-specific businesses? \;\n \;\nConsumers - With pioneering companies like Simple leading the way\, how has the consumer experience around banking\, finance\, and FinTech evolved? \;\n \; \nProduct + Engineering - What kinds of tools and resources are changing how FinTech products get made? \;\n \;\nFounders - The experience of building and scaling a FinTech company is radically different than i t was 10 years ago. How are founders changing their approach? \;\n 3\;\n \;\n \;\nFollowing the event please join us at the Portland City Grill (30th Floor of the U.S. Bancorp Tower) for Happy Hour\, and S ila's Beta Launch! \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nAgenda: \;\n \;\ n11:30 - Lunch\, mingle\, grab a seat \;\n \;\n12:00 - Kick off ke ynote with Matt Compton \;\n \;\n12:20 - VC &\; Investment Pane l: The Investor’s Perspective. Featuring moderator Matt Compton &\; p anelists Hope Cochran\, Geoff Harris\, &\; Stephen Green \;\n \ ;\n1:10 - Consumer Panel: Evolution of the Consumer Experience. Featurin g moderator Josh Reich &\; panelists Randy Fernando\, Melissa Geyer\, Andy Van Oostrum\, &\; Amy Pearl \;\n \;\n2:00 - Grab a snack and check out the demo of Sila’s brand spanking new beta! \;\n \;\ n2:15 - Product Panel: FinTech Product Innovation. Featuring moderator S hamir Karkal &\; panelists Ian Collins\, Laura Spiekerman &\; Ange la Angelovska-Wilson \;\n \;\n3:05 - Founders Panel: Scaling a Fin tech Company. Featuring moderator Kasey Jones &\; panelists David Nel sen\, Alexandra Horrigan\, &\; Isaac Hines \;\n \;\n4:10 - Fina l Talk with David Nelsen \;\n \;\n5pm - Finnovation Happy Hour &am p\; Sila Beta Launch Party!!! \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nMeet the Sp eakers &\; Panelists: \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nDavid Nelsen Bum ped \;\n \;\nDavid Nelsen: Founder &\; CEO at Bumped\, David le ads the first ever FinTech company to leverage stock ownership to build one-to-one relationships between brands and their customers. Prior to Bu mped\, David was CEO and co-founder of Giftango\, a digital payments com pany that brought the digital gift card to market for many of the larges t global brands. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nLaura Spiekerman Alloy&# 13\;\n \;\nLaura Spiekerman: Co-founder &\; CRO at Alloy\, where s he builds APIs for financial services to manage identity verification fr om signup through the life of the customer. Laura also has over 8 years of experience in the financial world\, including advanced work with mobi le payments at Knox Payments &\; Kopo Kopo. \;\n \;\n \;\n&# 13\;\nAndy Van Oostrum Cognigy \;\n \;\nAndy Van Oostrum: VP of No rth American Sales at Cognigy\, a conversational AI platform\, Andy enab les the partner ecosystem and drives client engagement in the categories of both voice and text virtual assistants. Andy is also a digital strat egist\, and largely sits at the intersection of marketing and technology . He worked in the Sitecore ecosystem for 10 years\, and has held board positions at the American Marketing Association\, Portland Advertising F ederation\, and SOLVE. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nMelissa Geyer Seed \;\n \;\nMelissa Geyer: CXO at Seed\, a business banking startup based in Portland\, Melissa builds and scales customer experience-driven FinTech support teams. She also worked previously at consumer bank Simp le\, where she served as Director of Customer Relations for the startup as it launched. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nGeoff Harris Flying Fish \;\n \;\nGeoff Harris: Co-Founder &\; Managing Partner at Flyi ng Fish\, a Venture Capital firm based in Seattle. Geoff also serves on the Seattle Angel Board of Directors\, a non-profit with a mission of ed ucating both entrepreneurs and potential angel investors\, and is heavil y involved in promoting angel investing within Seattle in an effort to g row the funding ecosystem for local startups. Prior to his work in inves ting Geoff spent 15 years at Microsoft in Engineering Leadership and Exe cutive Leadership positions. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nAlexandra Ho rigan Aspiration \;\n \;\nAlexandra Horigan: Founding team member &\; VP of Strategic Initiatives at Aspiration\, a socially conscious financial firm. Prior to Aspiration\, Alexandra spent half a decade on W all Street in sales\, and as a broker for Intercontinental Exchange and Cantor Fitzgerald. Alexandra is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder\, a former competitive skier\, and most importantly\, a mom to two boys. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nAmy Pearl seedpay \;\n 3\;\nAmy Pearl: Director of Community Develpment at seedpay\, a financia l services social enterprise that leverages blockchain technology to str engthen communities. Previously Amy was founder and CEO of Hatch Innovat ion\, where she helped launch new local investing laws to promote commun ity capital. She believes in working upstream to develop new tools for p ositive disruption. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nMatt Compton Oregon V enture Fund \;\n \;\nMatt Compton: General Partner at Oregon Ventu re Fund\, Matt's been an active startup investor and advisor in Oregon f or the past decade. Previously he held various product\, partnership\, a nd marketing leadership roles at Yahoo! during their rapid growth period from 2002 to 2007. In 2008\, he began investing with the Oregon Angel F und\, and has also served on the boards of several early and growth stag e companies\, including Jama and Simple Financial - currently Matt is on the board of REI. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nIsaac Hines Sila \; \n \;\nIsaac Hines: Co-founder &\; COO at Sila\, Isaac also has 20 years of experience in the energy sector\, where Isaac served as financ e director and general manager and oversaw upwards of $200m in projects. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nAngela Angelovska-Wilson Sila \;\n 3\;\nAngela Angelovska-Wilson: Co-founder &\; CLO at Sila\, Angela al so plays a major role in the world of blockchain technology regulations as a lawyer at DLx Law in New York City. She has an extensive wealth of experience in law\, and serves as a CCO for Digital Asset Holdings LLC.& #13\;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nShamir Karkal Sila \;\n \;\nShamir Karkal: Co-founder &\; CEO at Sila\, Shamir was also co-founder of Si mple\, a Portland-based bank that is digital-only\, with no physical bra nches. He also managed the development of Open APIs at BBVA and was an E ntrepreneur in Residence at the Omidyar Network. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nKasey Jones BetterGrowth \;\n \;\nKasey Jones: Founding pa rtner at BetterGrowth\, a growth strategy agency that helps early-stage B2B companies accelerate revenue growth. Kasey also has extensive experi ence in sales and marketing in Portland\, having worked at Keboola\, Pos tano\, and Good Data. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nRandy Fernando: Man aging Director at Acorns \;\n \;\nHope Cochran: Managing Director at Madrona Venture Group \;\n \;\nIan Collins: Senior Product Desi gner at Acorns \;\n \;\nJosh Reich: Co-Founder &\; former CEO a t Simple \;\n \;\nStephen Green: Director of Operations at PENSOLE \n\nTags: startups\, Fintech\, software\, engineering\, developers\, pro duct\, venture capital\, investment\, scale a business\, operations\, pr oduct management\, consumer experience\, banking\, finance\, technology\ n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475332 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/finnovation-pdx-tickets-58379978086?aff= calagator SUMMARY:Finnovation PDX - Portland's first annual FinTech conference LOCATION:Bumped Inc. in the Big Pink! 111 SW 5th Ave\, 3rd Floor: 111 SW 5th Ave\, 3rd Floor\, Portland OR 97204 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210120T203818Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210128T110000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210128T100000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210120T203818Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210120T203818Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250477518 DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re bootstrapping or investment-backed\, pre-reven ue or turning a profit\, just started up or have been operating for year s\, there are steps you need to take to stay on top of your finances\, m aintain compliance\, and establish or maintain a strong foundation. \ ;\n \;\nIn this workshop\, you will learn: \;\n \;\nWhy account ing is important for an entrepreneur to know \;\nOverview of cash flo w vs. balance sheet \;\nFinancial terms to know when talking to other s involved in supporting your business \;\nThe key players every entr epreneur should have within their financial support system \;\nAbout the speaker: \;\n \;\nMichael Rewkiewicz is a partner in the Assur ance and Advisory Practice at Frank\, Rimerman + Co. and leads the firm’ s Venture Fund Group. He has extensive experience in advising venture ba cked companies. Michael specializes in audits of venture funds\, private equity funds and debt funds ranging from $10m into the billions in term s of committed capital. \;\n \;\nQuestions about this event? Pleas e contact Katie Spoden at kspoden@uchicago.edu. \;\n \;\nThis even t is created by Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation\, Univ ersity of Chicago\, and Frank\, Rimerman + Co. LLP.\n\nTags: meetup:even t=128889444799\, entrepreneurship\, entrepreneurs\, financial accounting \, startups\, innovation\, cash flow\, balance\, venture\, venture capit al\, investment\, venture backing\, finance\n\nImported from: http://cal agator.org/events/1250477518 URL:https://www.frankrimerman.com/events/ SUMMARY:Financial Accounting for Entrepreneurs Workshop by The Polsky Cen ter for Entrepreneurship and Innovation LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241123T021418Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241211T113000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241211T093000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241123T021418Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241123T021418Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481394 DESCRIPTION:December Special Guest - Caroline Lewis of Rogue Women's Fund ! \;\nCaroline identifies all new investment opportunities for Rogue and leverages her previous experience to assist portfolio companies with growth. In addition\, she is the Managing Partner of Rogue Women\, a Ro gue fund investing in early seed-stage women-led companies. \;\n \ ;\nCaroline will talk about the essentials of Venture Capital and the th ings entrepreneurs usually never hear until it's too late. You won't wan t to miss her talk about "\;Venture Capital 101"\;! \;\n \ ;\nAbout the Startup Conversations Event \;\nEach month we host a loc al founder who will give a short presentation about their company. They will focus on how it all got started\, where they are today\, and their plans for the future including the challenges they face to make their go als happen. \;\n \;\nFollowing the presentation our host\, Dave Ba rcos will dig into the founder's background\, the company's story\, and other observations. After the interview\, we will have an audience Q& \;A session to help attendees ask direct questions of the presenter. \;\nIt has proven to be a great format to catalyze the local founders an d the startups in the region. You won't want to miss it. \;\n \;\n For more details on other North Bank events check our event calendar at https://www.northbankinnovations.org/events \;\n \;\nAbout North B ank Innovations \;\nNorth Bank Innovations is an organization based i n Southwest Washington\, committed to building a thriving ecosystem that helps early-stage startups. \;\n \;\nPlease note\, that we encour age genuine networking\, not hunting for sales or leads. If you are genu inely starting or working with a startup\, this is the right crowd for y ou. Thanks for helping us keep it real. \;\n\n\nTags: founders\, inve stment\, networking\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125048 1394 URL:https://www.meetup.com/northbankinno/events/304347294 SUMMARY:Startup Conversations in the Couve LOCATION:Workforce Southwest Washington: 805 Broadway Street\, Vancouver Washington 98660 USA SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR