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Virtual Lunch and Learn
2024-09-24 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Virtual Event
Event Description: These hour long middle of the day sessions provide a variety of insight and learning for businesses in the biotech space, and general startup community.
Specific Session Info: Recruiting, Hiring, and Employee Benefits
This session of the Biotech Business Bootcamp will cover strategies for recruiting specialized talent and developing competitive employee benefits that set your company apart. We’ll also discuss the importance of maintaining compliance as your company grows, especially when hiring across state lines.
In this virtual session, you’ll learn:

Best practices for recruiting in biotech, including how to target specialized talent.
How to build a strong employer brand to attract top candidates.
Key employee benefits to offer, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
How Registered Agent services can help ensure compliance with employment laws as your company expands.

EDUCATION | NETWORKING | VIRTUAL
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Biotech Startups, Biotech Companies Looking To Scale, Local Support Organizations, Aspiring Tech Entrepreneurs, Tech Entrepreneurs
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VIRTUAL EVENT – NO LOCATION

PIE Beer and Blog reunion
2024-09-20 16:00 - 18:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
Event Description: This is a reunion / relaunch of a highly successful local to Portland, OR technology Meet Up from years ago before Covid. It is a very relaxed format meet up for the local tech community to chat about blogging, but really all things local tech.
NETWORKING | IN-PERSON
Who Should Attend: PDX Tech Community, Techpreneurs, Aspiring Techpreneurs, Entrepreneurs, Local Support Organizations, Investors, Socialites looking for a change of pace
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Location: Rogue East Side Pub 928 SE 9th Ave · Portland, OR

Pitch, Please: August
2024-08-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Event Description: Pitch, Please is a monthly event hosted by OEN offering founders and entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their 5-minute pitch virtually or in person at select events throughout the state. Following the pitch, regional thought leaders will ask questions and provide feedback to help strengthen pitches for when it’s time for the real thing.
PITCHING | EDUCATION | LOCAL IMPACT | VIRTUAL
Book Your Spot! (Registration Closes 8/16)
How Should Attend / Participate: Early Stage Entrepreneurs, Developed Entrepreneurs, Startups, Startups Seeking Funding, Local Support Organizations, Investors, Angel Investors, VCs
VIRTUAL / ONLINE EVENT

Beaverton Startup Challenge Applications Open
2024-08-15 | N/A
COMPETITION DETAILS: The Beaverton Challenge is a program sponsored by the City of Beaverton and Westside Startup Fund, LLC where four to five startups will be selected to receive a $25,000 cash convertible-note investment along with incubation services from the Oregon Startup Center (OSC).
FUNDING | PITCHING | LOCAL IMPACT
MORE INFO HERE
WHO SHOULD APPLY: For-profit, early-stage growth businesses with the ambition and potential to scale in a national or international market. Applicants should have two to five team members with at least one team member working on the startup full time. Applicants may be self-funded, grant-funded, and/or have investor funding of up to $250,000.

OEN August PubTalk: Networking in Beaverton
2024-08-14 17:00 - 19:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
Event Description: PubTalks are Oregon Entrepreneurs Network’s flagship networking events where members of the entrepreneurial community gather to connect and learn from and about entrepreneurs. The event will include food, beverages, 5-Minute Pitches from regional entrepreneurs, and a facilitated networking game to loosen up the crowd.
NETWORKING | LOCAL IMPACT | PITCHING | IN-PERSON
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Who Should Attend: Local Entrepreneurs, Local Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Local Support Organizations, Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors
Location: VIDA Coworking: 9400 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy #250 Beaverton, OR

The K.I.C - OFF Festival by Sneaker Week PDX
2024-07-26 10:00 - 2024-07-28 11:00
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Sneaker Week PDX is a unique week long event that begins the last week of July and finishes on August 1st. Sneaker Week PDX curates’ organic experiences that brings together sneaker enthusiasts, industry influencers, & aspiring creative professionals to Portland, Oregon, the sneaker capital of the world! Sneaker week partners with the footwear industry & community to cultivate talent while celebrating creatives. The Sneaker Week KIC-OFF Festival is an evolutionary adaptation of the previous Sneaker Week festival, and each day of the festival will be dedicated to exploring and celebrating the key event themes (Knowledge, Innovation, and Culture) through a range of engaging activities, including workshops, demos, discussions, and performances.
NETWORKING | LOCAL IMPACT | IN-PERSON
Who Should Attend: Sneaker Enthusiasts, Entrepreneurs, Sneaker Heads, Branding Nerds, Local Entrepreneurs, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Sneaker Innovators, Local Support Organizations, Product Based Businesses, Product Engineers
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Location: Pioneer Courthouse Square – 701 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97204, USA
FOR MORE GREAT LOCAL EVENTS CHECK OUT OUR NWCL EVENTS PAGE!

Party in the Pinot
2024-07-20 17:00 - 21:30 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Party in the Pinot is a premier wine and food event held each year under the summer sky at Scholls Valley Lodge, located amidst the working farms in the community of Scholls in Hillsboro. Featuring amazing food, wine pairings, music, dancing, a scotch bar, and fun in the summer sun. The event is put on annually by the Technology Association of Oregon (TAO) perfect event to show appreciation to your clients, bond with team members, and mingle with movers and shakers in the Oregon technology community.
NETWORKING | LOCAL IMPACT | IN-PERSON
Who Should Attend: This event is built as a networking opportunity for tech based businesses in Oregon and SW Washington and provides the opportunity to entertain clients while raising profile simultaneously.
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Location: Scholls Valley Lodge: 12840 SW River Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97213
FOR MORE GREAT LOCAL EVENTS CHECK OUT OUR NWCL EVENTS PAGE!

Startup Conversations in the Couve
2024-06-12 09:30 - 11:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
Event Descriptions: North Bank Innovations is a local non-profit based in Southwest Washington, committed to building a local ecosystem that helps early-stage startups. This event will take place each month and will host a local founder to give a short presentation about their company. They will focus on how it all started, where they are today, and their plans for the future including the challenges they face to make their goals happen. Prior to the presentation the event will invite key founders, investors, and startup junkies familiar with some of the most successful startups in the region. After the presentation, the event will conclude with time for audience Q&A and Networking.
NETWORKING | EDUCATION | LOCAL IMPACT | IN-PERSON
Who Should Attend: Southwest Washington Entrepreneurs, PDX Entrepreneurs, Local Founders, Pacific NW Founders, Pacific NW Startups, Local Support Organizations, Local Entrepreneurs, Investors, Angel Investors, VCs
Location: CoLab Coworking 915 Broadway St #100 · Vancouver, WA
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Panel at the Pub - Ask an Investor
2024-06-11 17:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
EVENT DESCRIPTION: This event will provide the opportunity to gain insider advice from top-tier investors across various industries. Join OSC and TIE for the exclusive panel discussion with leading experts in tech, consumer products, med-tech, and sports industries.

Tech: Discover what’s hot in the tech world and how to catch the eye of tech-savvy investors.
Consumer Product: Learn what it takes to stand out in a crowded market and bring your consumer product to the forefront.
Med-Tech: Unveil the key factors med-tech investors look for in a startup and how to navigate the complexities of the healthcare industry.
Sports-Related: Find out what drives investment decisions in the sports sector and how to pitch your sports-related startup effectively.

EDUCATION | NETWORKING | IN-PERSON | LOCAL IMPACT | PITCHING | FUNDING
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Tech Startups, Sports Startups, Health-Tech Startups, Techpreneurs, Entrepreneurs, Local Support Organizations, Investors, Consumer Product Startups
Location: Golden Valley Brewery and Restaurant -Beaverton, 1520 Northwest Bethany Boulevard, Beaverton, Oregon – 97006

Seattle AI Week: AI Startup Demos, Drinks, and Networking
2024-06-11 16:00 - 19:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Business leaders: as part of #SeattleAIWeek, come meet 10 Seattle AI startups, network with other business leaders and the AI community, and see the AWS Skill Center from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM! ​This event will have 10+ AI startups from the Seattle area who are creating products to help companies use AI. Confirmed startups include: Stellis.ai (AI Adoption), Advocat.ai (Legal Services), AIGen.io (Agricultural Tech), BoundaryML.com (AI Platform), FlairLabs.ai (Sales), Ghostwriter-ai.com (AI Writing), Griptape.ai (AI Platform), Hal9.com (Analytics), Included.ai (HR & Analytics), Push.ai (Data Observability), and Outbound.ai (Health Care! ​This is your chance to see the latest in technology and how AI is being applied today, and ask questions directly of the AI startups. ​Drinks and appetizers included! Registration is free of charge, but priority will be given to business, government, technology, and AI industry participants.
NETWORKING | IN-PERSON
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Who Should Attend: Seattle based Techpreneurs, Entrepreneurs, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Investors, AI Enthusiasts, Startups, Local Support Organizations
Location: AWS Skills Center Seattle

Seattle AI Week Opening Networking Event
2024-06-10 16:30 - 19:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Seattle AI Week is a cluster of events hosted by the Seattle tech community, and this networking opportunity is a great chance to kick off the week with like-minded entrepreneurs, investors and aspiring entrepreneurs.
NETWORKING | IN-PERSON
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Techpreneurs, Entrepreneurs, AI Startups, Investors, Local Support Organizations
Location: Seattle NFT Museum – 2123 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

2024 Oregon Angel Food: Investment Announcement Mixer
2024-06-06 16:00 - 19:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Join the OEN team and other local support organizations for a special evening celebrating innovations in the food and beverage industry. Regional startup founders will be in the running to earn an equity investment from the Oregon Angel Food (OregonAF) investor group and will pitch their companies on the main stage. At the end of the event will be the BIG CHECK MOMENT where OregonAF Investors will announce which of the finalists will receive the investment, which is more than $150,000!
NETWORKING | FUNDING | PITCHING | LOCAL IMPACT | IN-PERSON
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Local Foodies, Local Startups, Local Entrepreneurs, PDX Entrepreneurs, Vancouver Entrepreneurs, SW Washington Entrepreneurs, Investors, VCs, Angel Investors, Local Support Organizations, Aspiring Investors, Aspiring Entrepreneurs
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Location: Mission Theater

Columbia River Pitch
2024-06-06 10:00 - 13:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Columbia River Pitch, sponsored by TIE Oregon, is the first Pitch Oregon event held outside (barely) of Oregon. The event will take place in Vancouver, Wa and is a short drive across the river and will be an ideal opportunity to network and pitch for investment from knowledgeable and accessible local investment groups.
PITCHING | FUNDING | NETWORKING | LOCAL IMPACT | IN-PERSON
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: High-growth, traded-sector, technology, and/or tech-enabled companies looking for funding, Local Support Organizations, Investors, VCs, Angel Investors, Local Entrepreneurs, Local Mentors, PDX Entrepreneurs, Vancouver Entrepreneurs, SW Washington Entrepreneurs, Tech Businesses, Tech Startups, Techpreneurs
Location: City of Vancouver Water Resources Education Center, 4600 Southeast Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98661

STARTUP COCKTAILS IN THE COUVE
2024-05-31 18:00 - 20:30 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Informal, happy hour style, networking opportunity designed to provide a relaxed environment for founders in the Vancouver and Portland Metro area. This event is hosted by North Bank Innovations, who is currently carrying the torch for startup related events in the Couve. This event is designed to provide a founders by founders feel, and is not intended to be a service provider marketplace. So if you are launching a new startup, in and around Vancouver, then this informal get together is likely the right place to share your current journey with a receptive crowd.
NETWORKING | IN-PERSON
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Local Entrepreneurs, PDX Entrepreneurs, Vancouver Entrepreneurs, Vancouver Startups, Startup Support Organizations, Aspiring Local Entrepreneurs, Aspiring Vancouver Entrepreneurs, SW Washington Entrepreneurs
Location: SHANNAHAN’S – 209 WEST MCLOUGHLIN BOULEVARDVANCOUVER, WA, 98660

OEN Pop Up & Pitch: Portland
2024-05-31 15:00 - 18:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Meet Oregon’s best new local food and beverage innovators at the Pop Up & Pitch at Tillamook Outpost in Portland on Friday, May 31st from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Marketplace vendors from throughout the Pacific Northwest will be on hand with products for attendees to sample, sip and buy. The Pop Up & Pitch afternoon will also include a series of 3-minute pitches by food and beverage entrepreneurs. Just them, their product and a microphone.
NETWORKING | IN-PERSON | LOCAL IMPACT
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Local Foodies, Local Entrepreneurs, Food Support Organizations, Local Support Organizations, Oregon Entrepreneurs, Vancouver Entrepreneurs, SW Washington Entrepreneurs, Investors, Angel Investors, VCs, Food Enthusiasts
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Location: Tillamook Outpost, 1400 NW 22nd Ave suite 100, Portland

May 2024 Central Oregon PubTalk
2024-05-23 16:30 - 19:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
Event Description: EDCO’s Central Oregon PubTalk is a happy hour aimed at bringing together different facets of the business community in one place to network, share ideas and further local businesses.
NETWORKING | IN-PERSON | LOCAL IMPACT
Program Agenda:
Keynote Presentation: Mark Drummond, Advisor & Investor, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Mixed Reality, WorldStage
Company Pitch: Entwyne
James Kelly, Co-Founder and CEO
Company Update: CEOX
Luann Abrams, Founder
Who Should Attend: Central Oregon Entrepreneurs, Bend OR Startups, Local Support Organizations, Local Entrepreneurs, Investors, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, VCs, Angel Investors
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Location: Worthy Brewing – 495 NE Bellevue Dr. Bend, OR 97701

Made In Bend Tour 2024
2024-05-09 10:30 - 14:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) invites you to explore the innovative businesses propelling our community forward. The Made in Bend Tour offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek into the operations and strategies of four local businesses that are shaping our region’s economic future.
Agenda:
10:30 AM: Meet at Brian’s Cabinets for welcome remarks and group formation
10:45 AM: Walking tours begin – Representatives from No Bake Cookie Company, Humm Kombucha, Brian’s Cabinets, and Crux Fermentation Project will peel back the curtain on their business strategies, offering insights into their supply chains, manufacturing, employment, and business growth.
12:45 PM: Catered lunch and an economic development update from EDCO
2:00 PM: Adjourn
NETWORKING | IN-PERSON | LOCAL IMPACT
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Foodies, Local Support Organizations, Central Oregon Startups, Entrepreneurs, Bend Entrepreneurs
LOCATION: Starting location is Brian’s Cabinets in Bend, OR
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40th Annual Oregon Technology Awards
2024-05-06 17:00 - 22:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
EVENT DESCRIPTION: For forty years Oregon Technology Awards has celebrated excellence and achievement in the region’s technology industry. The local community will gather to recognize 8 companies for their accomplishments, leadership, and commitment to the industry and community.
NETWORKING | LOCAL IMPACT | FUNDING | PITCHING | IN-PERSON
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Local Techpreneurs, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Local Support Organizations, Local Professional Service Providers, Consultants, Tech Leaders, Tech Based Businesses, Portland Entrepreneurs, Oregon Entrepreneurs
LOCATION: OMSI – 1945 Southeast Water Avenue
FOR MORE GREAT LOCAL EVENTS CHECK OUT OUR NWCL EVENTS PAGE!

Quizzy Business Trivia Night
2024-04-25 17:30 - 20:00 | Oregon Bioscience Incubator, 4640 S. Macadam Avenue, #Suite 240, Portland, 97239, United States
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Gather your friends or fly solo and join OBI / OTRADI for an exciting night of Quizzy Business Trivia at the Oregon Bioscience Incubator. The trivia questions will cover a range of general knowledge topics, similar to what you’d find in a pub quiz. To ensure a level playing field, we’ll be forming teams of no more than four participants, so bring your A-game and get ready to collaborate with your teammates.
NETWORKING | INPERSON
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Local Entrepreneurs, Support Organizations, Trivia Enthusiasts, Bio-Tech Entrepreneurs, Business Owners
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OEN April PubTalk: Networking in Bend
2024-04-10 17:00 - 19:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
EVENT DESCRIPTION: PubTalks are Oregon Entrepreneurs Network’s flagship networking events where members of the entrepreneurial community gather to connect and learn from and about entrepreneurs. The networking PubTalk series in 2024, taking place outside of the Portland-Metro area, will be hitting the road to Bend for the April PubTalk on Wednesday, April 10th starting at 5:00 pm. The event will provide the opportunity to make new connection, engage with like-minded individuals and discover ways to grow your business. There will be food, beverages and 5-Minute Pitches from regional entrepreneurs.
NETWORKING | IN-PERSON
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Central Oregon Entrepreneurs, Local Start-ups, Bend Entrepreneurs, Local Support Organizations, Investors, VCs, Angel Investors, Professional Services Providers
LOCATION: The Haven – 1001 SW Disk Dr Ste 250, Bend, OR 97702

Startup Conversations in the Couve
2024-04-10 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-03-13 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-02-14 09:30 - 11:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
Event Descriptions: North Bank Innovations is a local non-profit based in Southwest Washington, committed to building a local ecosystem that helps early-stage startups. This event will take place each month and will host a local founder to give a short presentation about their company. They will focus on how it all started, where they are today, and their plans for the future including the challenges they face to make their goals happen. Following the presentation the event will invite key founders, investors, and startup junkies familiar with some of the most successful startups in the region. After the presentation, the event will conclude with time for audience Q&A and Networking.
NETWORKING | EDUCATION | LOCAL IMPACT | IN-PERSON
Who Should Attend: Southwest Washington Entrepreneurs, PDX Entrepreneurs, Local Founders, Pacific NW Founders, Pacific NW Startups, Local Support Organizations, Local Entrepreneurs, Investors, Angel Investors, VCs
Location: The Hudson – 101 E 6th St · Vancouver, WA
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Virtual Lunch and Learn: Oregon Entrepreneurial Resources Panel
2024-04-03 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual Event
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Spend your lunch break hearing from expert speakers from Oregon’s leading entrepreneurial associations share invaluable insights and resources tailored to Oregon startups.
EDUCATION | VIRTUAL
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Bio Entrepreneurs, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Early Stage Startups, Local Startups, Bio Tech Startups, Local Support Organizations, Investors, Local Entrepreneur Support Organizations

2024 Angel Oregon Technology
2024-03-19 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtual Event
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Angel Oregon Technology (AOTech) is designed to support early-stage technology startups based in Oregon and Southwest Washington by offering investment-readiness education, mentorship with successful local entrepreneurs in their sector, and connectivity within the local technology community. The program is one in a series of Angel Oregon events facilitated by OEN which includes Angel Oregon Life and Bioscience (AOBIO) and Oregon Angel Food (OregonAF). The first session titled “Tackling Term Sheets” provides a robust understanding of the critical investment document. For founders seeking funding, the term sheet can make or break a deal. It sets out the key terms that will form the building blocks of the relationship and alignment between the company and the investor. More than just a financial contract, term sheets are about preserving your startup’s vision, protecting its interests, and ensuring a fair partnership with investors. This AOTech panel conversation will tackle term sheets, unraveling their significance, key components, and the critical art of negotiation.
Session Focus Points

Cap Tables
Valuation
Option Pools
Liquidation Preferences
Board of Directors
Investor Rights
Ownership Percentage of Share Classes
Participation Rights
Dividends

EDUCATION | LOCAL IMPACT | NETWORKING | VIRTUAL
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Early Stage Tech Entrepreneurs, Investors, VCs, Series A Ready Tech Companies, Local Support Organizations, Early Stage Entrepreneurs Interested In Raising Funding
LOCATION: Virtual / Online
EDUCATION SESSIONS

AOTech will host TWO cohorts in 2024 featuring a three-week investment-readiness education series for technology startups at any stage of development.

Cohort 1: Education SeriesTuesdays, March 19th – April 9th – 8:30 – 10:00 am on Zoom
Cohort 2: Education SeriesTuesdays, August 20th – September 3rd – 8:30 – 10:00 am on Zoom

PITCH PRACTICE

In-Person Practice Pitch sessions.

Cohort 1: Pitch PracticeTuesday, April 16th – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm location TBD

Cohort 2: Pitch PracticeTuesday, September 17th – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm location TBD.

Gorge Founders Roundtable
2024-02-15 16:30 - 18:30 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Come join us at the Gorge Founders Roundtable, where experienced, local entrepreneurs share insights they learned starting businesses in the Gorge. Hear Nicole Bassett (The Renewal Workshop), Pierce Louis (Dirt Hugger), and Tracy Bech (60 Minute CFO & Starboard Collectives) discuss how they did it, where they found resources, and what they wish they knew navigating start-ups in the Gorge. This Roundtable event serves to kick off an exciting series of events planned over the next two years to bring world-class resources to the vibrant entrepreneur scene in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) will be hosting entreprenuership-focused events including Innovators’ Drinks and Gorge Pitch Competitions with recognizable partners: the Gorge Tech Alliance, RAIN, and TAO. The event includes networking, panel discussion, appetizers, and drinks. Tickets are free but required due to limited capacity.
NETWORKING | LOCAL IMPACT | IN-PERSON
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Local Support Organizations, Columbia River Gorge Founders, Washington Entrepreneurs, Oregon Entrepreneurs, Tech Founders, Investors, VCs, Aspiring Entrepreneurs
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LOCATION: The Garage – 323 East Steuben Street Bingen, WA 98605
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TAO Founders Investing in Founders
2024-02-08 16:00 - 18:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
Event Description: Founders Investing in Founders is a community resource group supporting local tech startups and growth stage companies. The Creating Community Connections series are designed to connect founders with other founders in meaningful ways while sharing stories, lessons, and best practices.
NETWORKING | EDUCATION | IN-PERSON
Who Should Attend: Local Founders, PDX Entrepreneurs, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Investors, Local Support Organizations, Tech Led Business Founders
Location: TAO Central Office – 329 NE Couch Street, Portland, OR 97232
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EDCO Annual Luncheon
2024-02-08 11:00 - 13:30 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
Event Description: EDCO’s Annual Luncheon is a tradition providing the Central Oregon business community an opportunity to hear nationally and internationally recognized business leaders discuss current and future economic trends and business best practices.
EDUCATION | NETWORKING | IN-PERSON
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Location: Riverhouse on the Deschutes – 3075 N Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97703

TIE Pitch Oregon Application Deadline EXTENDED to February 7th!
2024-02-07 23:59
Competition Description: Pitch Oregon is entering another year, showcasing the talent and innovation of Pacific Northwest and California founders. Each year, Pitch Oregon brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors, creating a collaborative and dynamic environment for launching startups on their growth journeys. This pitching event will allow applicants the opportunity to pitch for investment through a special purpose vehicle (SPV). Last year, $620K was invested in five companies.
PITCHING | FUNDING
Who Should Apply:
High-growth, traded-sector, technology, and/or tech-enabled companies looking for funding in three categories:
Pitch Oregon will have 3 categories: Pre-seed, Seed, and Impact. Applicants will self-select which category to apply for.
Pitch Oregon categories include:

Pre-seed – companies who are raising generally less than $500k
Seed – companies who are raising generally more than $500k
Impact – companies that generate financial returns while also creating a positive social, health, or environmental global impact. Can be either pre-seed, or seed.

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January 2024 Central Oregon PubTalk
2024-01-25 16:30 - 19:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
Event Description: EDCO’s Central Oregon PubTalk is a happy hour aimed at bringing together different facets of the business community in one place to network, share ideas and further local businesses.
NETWORKING | IN-PERSON | LOCAL IMPACT
Who Should Attend: Central Oregon Entrepreneurs, Bend OR Startups, Local Support Organizations, Local Entrepreneurs, Investors, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, VCs, Angel Investors
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Location: Worthy Brewing – 495 NE Bellevue Dr. Bend, OR 97701
