Local Impact Tag

EVENT DESCRIPTION: AOBIO is the premier PNW life and bioscience investment program hosted by Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) in partnership with Oregon Bioscience Association, Oregon Bioscience Incubator/OTRADI and OHSU. Get in on the ground floor of Oregon’s most important emerging sectors, and meet entrepreneurs literally building the future right now. Four startup founders will be...

EVENT DESCRIPTION: This roundtable series is designed to give women business owners a place to share ideas, receive helpful insights from peers, and benefit from the experiences of SCORE volunteers and other SMEs. NETWORKING | EDUCATION | LOCAL IMPACT | VIRTUAL REGISTER HERE WHO SHOULD ATTEND: PDX Entrepreneurs, Women-led Businesses, Female Entrepreneurs, Aspiring Entrepreneurs,...

EVENT DESCRIPTION: Pitch Oregon showcases the talent and innovation of Pacific Northwest founders. Each year, Pitch Oregon brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors from the region, creating a collaborative and dynamic environment for launching startups on their growth journeys. The Pitch Oregon final event provides the opportunity to view pitches,...

Event Description: Westside Pitch is a startup competition for Washington County entrepreneurs seeking to showcase their early-stage businesses. Competitors will have the chance to pitch their business venture to a panel of local investors. Join in with fellow entrepreneurial ecosystem members to celebrate the exciting new ventures that are pitching, network...

Event Description: Westside Pitch is a startup competition for Washington County entrepreneurs seeking to showcase their early-stage businesses. Competitors will have the chance to pitch their business venture to a panel of local investors to win cash and other prizes.  Eligible competitors include all entrepreneurs who either operate their business...

OEN Entrepreneurship Awards 2022: Please join the Oregon entrepreneurial community for the 31st Annual OEN Entrepreneurship Awards be held live and in-person on Thursday, November 17, 2022 starting at 5:30 PM. A sparkling evening full of connection and celebration at the Portland Art Museum will mark the OEN Awards triumphant return with a grand...

Event Description: Coffee w/ Co-Founders is a way to network with other Entrepreneurs to allow free-flowing information with the intent to collaborate and help each other. So often we're challenged and there's very little we can do to express our challenges with the people we work with or the people...

Event Description: A one-day summit bringing together thought-leaders from throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond to discuss how best to strengthen the major ports in the Pacific Northwest as a West Coast hub for agriculture/natural resources-related exports and ensure that businesses and residents in the region– especially historically under-represented and...

Informal Networking Event with the opportunity to hear speakers and engage with likeminded local contacts. This month we are exploring the ways in which tech can benefit from collaborative leadership and we’re looking to other local community organizations for inspiration. Join long-time PDXWIT volunteers Anusha Neelam and Zhou Fang as we...

Friends of BBPDX invites you to an event-packed fundraiser to celebrate five years of Business for a Better Portland's work to build community, advocate for shared values, and work to make Portland a better place for all. Join in for an inspiring gathering with BBPDX members and community leaders, as well...