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Oregon Chapter of the PDMA Announces July 16, 2009 Learning Event “Competitive Analysis for Product Development”

The Oregon chapter of the Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) is pleased to announce its July Learning Event; “Competitive Analysis for Product Development”. Every company has competition. What do you know about yours and how do you use it? This panel of experts will focus on the pragmatic side of gathering and using competitive information in support of product development and management.

Topics to be addressed include: What types of information should you collect? How can you collect it efficiently? Now that you have it, what do you do with it? Common mistakes companies make in competitive analysis

A Q&A session will follow the three presentations allowing the audience to clarify points or share additional thoughts on this important topic.

Panelists Roger Courville

Principal, 1080 Group

Steering Committee, Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals / Oregon Chapter Roger Hicks Adjunct Professor, OHSU/OGI Principal, Roger Hicks Consulting LLC Don Roupe Owner, Advanced Market Concepts

Event Details Thursday, July 16th 5:30 – 6:00 pm Networking 6:00 – 7:30 pm Presentations and Q&A

Crowne Plaza - Executive Ballroom 14811 Kruse Oaks Drive Lake Oswego, OR 97035 (888) 444-0401

$20 at the door \ Includes hors d'oeuvres, non-hosted beer and wine

www.pdmaoregon.net

The Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) is the premier global advocate for product development and management professionals. The Oregon chapter’s mission is to help local professionals and organizations to identify, develop, and launch more innovative and profitable products and services through cross-industry collaboration, thought leadership, and the sharing of best practices and practical knowledge.

Oregon Chapter of the PDMA Announces July 16, 2009 Learning Event “Competitive Analysis for Product Development”

The Oregon chapter of the Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) is pleased to announce its July Learning Event; “Competitive Analysis for Product Development”. Every company has competition. What do you know about yours and how do you use it? This panel of experts will focus on the pragmatic side of gathering and using competitive information in support of product development and management.

Topics to be addressed include: What types of information should you collect? How can you collect it efficiently? Now that you have it, what do you do with it? Common mistakes companies make in competitive analysis

A Q&A session will follow the three presentations allowing the audience to clarify points or share additional thoughts on this important topic.

Panelists Roger Courville

Principal, 1080 Group

Steering Committee, Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals / Oregon Chapter Roger Hicks Adjunct Professor, OHSU/OGI Principal, Roger Hicks Consulting LLC Don Roupe Owner, Advanced Market Concepts

Event Details Thursday, July 16th 5:30 – 6:00 pm Networking 6:00 – 7:30 pm Presentations and Q&A

Crowne Plaza - Executive Ballroom 14811 Kruse Oaks Drive Lake Oswego, OR 97035 (888) 444-0401

$20 at the door Includes hors d'oeuvres, non-hosted beer and wine

www.pdmaoregon.net

The Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) is the premier global advocate for product development and management professionals. The Oregon chapter’s mission is to help local professionals and organizations to identify, develop, and launch more innovative and profitable products and services through cross-industry collaboration, thought leadership, and the sharing of best practices and practical knowledge.

The Oregon chapter of the Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) is pleased to announce its May Learning Event; Product Strategies for Today’s Economy: Lessons from the Front Lines. Three Directors will discuss what it’s like to be on the front lines of product development and management during the recession. Each will share insights into how their companies are adapting to new challenges and new opportunities. Learn, share, collaborate, network and have fun!

$20 at the door ($10 for members or students with ID) Includes hors d'oeuvres, non-hosted beer and wine

The Oregon chapter of the Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) is pleased to present our 2nd Social Event in 2009! Join us in the Executive Lounge on the second floor of the Crowne Plaza Hotel located in Lake Oswego.

This third event follows the highly success March Panel session and provides a comfortable, informal group setting where you can network with your peers and meet the members of the recently formed PDMA executive team. Come and learn about the next 2 educational sessions and the plans for 2009.

Where:

  Crowne Plaza – Lake Oswego
  14811 SW Kruse Oaks Drive
  Portland, Oregon

Details: * $10 in advance - http://www.pdma.org/oregon or $15 at the door. * Includes hors d'oeuvres and non-hosted Beer & Wine * Pricing is the same for members and non-members of the PDMA

PDMA Oregon Chapter Our mission is to help marketing professionals and organizations to identify, develop, and launch more innovative and profitable products and services through cross-industry collaboration, thought leadership, and the sharing of best practices and practical knowledge. We are extending our welcome to professionals whose expertise lies anywhere within the entire marketing/sales cycle.