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If you’re an Oregon company looking for angel investment, you should consider applying for the Bend Venture Conference before the Sept. 10 deadline. You can click here to go straight to the registration page. MORE
And on Wednesday, moovel announced plans to consolidate its operations and house everyone at its Portland, Oregon headquarters. In April, Austin-based RideScout and Portland-based GlobeSherpa merged and re-branded to form moovel North America, a subsidiary of Daimler. MORE
Congressman Peter DeFazio (Oregon, D) stopped by the Palo Alto Software office yesterday and discussed the important role small businesses play in their local economies. While many cities and regions spend time and resources trying to attract and convince large corporations to relocate to their area, DeFazio says a focus on the local businesses can be a better fit. If you can’t view the video above, click here to view it on YouTube. MORE
Palo Alto Software HQ in Eugene, Oregon. I’m Noah and I’m COO here at Palo Alto Software. In case you didn’t know, Palo Alto Software is the great company behind Bplans. Our goal has always been to help entrepreneurs succeed in business. MORE
For me, the comparison of Bend, Oregon to Ithaca is dramatic. Last night the Ithaca startup community held one of its periodic Tech Meetups. It was by far the best one yet in my mind for the simple reason that there were a lot of engaged people there! The energy in the room was incredible. My VC partner Jennifer and I are really proud that CVF sponsors these events. We were really thrilled with the conversations. The event put a big smile on my face. MORE
I’m delighted to be a judge at both of these contests, as well as the University of Oregon New Venture Competition later this week in Portland, OR. I’ve already read my four plans for the Oregon contest, and just finished six plans for the Rice one. MORE
I was there last Thursday to hear these two pitches , two of the best from 16 one-minute pitches at the University of Oregon’s New Venture Championship. The first, from Visiray , a team representing the University of Oregon: And the second one, KarmaGoat , from UCLA. He has an MBA from Stanford and degrees with honors from the University of Oregon and the University of Notre Dame. Tweet Could you describe your company in 60 seconds? MORE
in Computer and Information Science from the University of Oregon. Are you looking for resources to build your app, or your website? Do you need help expanding the functionality of your website, or improving the design? MORE
For InternMatch, the "where," so far, includes Washington, Oregon, and California - the three states where the company has launched its operations. Internships are becoming an increasingly important bridge between students' academic and work careers. MORE
You can reach Arlene at asoto@socc.edu or leave it in the comments here! [ Down to Business is a weekly small business advice column featured in The World Newspaper, originally published online by the Oregon Small Business Development Center Network , and republished here with permission. ]. MORE
I just finished with the fourth of our annual angel investment event for my local group based in Eugene and Corvallis, Oregon. We now have an investment in Cascade ProDrug, using technology developed at our own University of Oregon (based in Eugene, where I live) to help people fight cancer by reducing the toxic effects of chemotherapy. Invested Interests convertible note gust.com Oregon State University University of Oregon Willamette Angel Conference MORE
I wrote in my last book about Facebook’s massive efficiencies in its data center in Prineville, Oregon and how it had started to share specs. Facebook and corporate marketing, for sure but helping IT? Yes, and not charging for it. MORE
This happens every April as I read business plans for my angel investment group in Oregon and for business plan competitions held this month by University of Oregon , Rice University , University of Texas , and the University of Notre Dame. Business Planning business plan Moot Corp New Venture Championship RBPC Rice Business Plan Contest University of Notre Dame University of Oregon University of Texas Venture Labs Willamette Angel Conference MORE
I can now check Oregon off the “marathon in every state list.” Running marathon oregon portland shobe” After a four year hiatus, I ran marathon #24 in Portland today. My official time was 5:38 but there are some caveats that bring it down almost 20 minutes (to around 5:20). More on that in a bit. Once again I ran it with my running buddy Matt Shobe. This is the fourth marathon we’ve done together (Portland, Detroit, St. Louis, and Huntsville). MORE
current affairs trends America moves California forbes.com interactive map Lane County Oregon Santa Clara County Silicon ValleyTweet This is cool, and maybe even useful. I caught Map: Where Americans Are Moving yesterday on Forbes.com. MORE
I wish we could do this in Oregon. OK Oregon? I recently found out about this very interesting Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition. And you probably wish you could do it in your state too. MORE
Entrepreneurs and startups in the Northwest, especially in Oregon, should be aware of several angel investment group investment programs coming up in the next few months. Here’s a list: Angel Oregon www.oenangeloregon.org. Oregon Angel Fund www.oregonangelfund.com. MORE
My mentor was my dad, who owned a small business in Milwaukie, Oregon. Today I’m CEO of Oregon’s second largest state-chartered credit union, and I love going to work every day, making a difference in the lives of our members, employees and the communities we serve. MORE
Columbus beat Austin, Denver, Portland, Oregon, Kansas City, Missouri, Pittsburgh and San Francisco to win the first […] The post Austin Loses $50 Million Smart City Challenge to Columbus appeared first on SiliconHills. MORE
The Oregon Ducks’ coaches earn huge bonuses. The Oregon Ducks football team has excelled this season. In fact, the University of Oregon’s graduate teaching fellows just wrapped up a successful strike for medical leave and higher pay. The sitting Supreme Court members. MORE
Is your company in Oregon? Is it a startup or early-stage company looking for angel investment? Does it have the kind of team and growth prospects that can make money for investors? MORE
SEPTEMBER 13, 2013
in Computer and Information Science from the University of Oregon. In honor of National Programmer’s Day, we invite you to join us on Twitter with your computer programming questions today for the first-ever Bplans #askadeveloper Tweetchat. MORE
Beginning as a small red cart in Eugene, Oregon, today Red Wagon Creamery has a downtown storefront, local retail distribution, and online ordering. However, by working closely with the Oregon Department of Agriculture and learning through their own research, Red Wagon found its way. MORE
Business Management leadership Management oregon daily emeraldThe hardest lesson for a leader to learn, is when to leave something to someone else. The pressure of being in charge can cause them to think they need to be god’s gift to everything under the sun. MORE
Let’s think about Nike: Phil Knight was a track runner at the University of Oregon. Together with Bill Bowerman, the track coach at the University of Oregon, they created the famous “waffle iron” sole. Photo courtesy of Oregon Live. MORE
If your business is in a competitive state like Oregon or Colorado, plan for low-cost grow operations to achieve the best quality with the funds you will be able to raise. Developing a cannabis cultivation business requires significant planning, dedication, and focus. MORE
from 2012-2015, Oregon Business Magazine ‘s 100 Best Companies in Oregon from 2010-2017, and the Portland Business Journal ‘s Most Admired Companies. Growing Your Business While Growing as an Entrepreneur written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. MORE
Dino Vendetti a VC at Bay Partners, moved up to Bend, Oregon on a mission to engineer Bend into a regional technology cluster. Part 1: Bend, Oregon Ecosystem and Entrepreneurs. The Oregon startup scene today looks very different from what it did 10 years ago. MORE
The event concludes three months of study (called “due diligence”) by the group of more than 30 angel investors, about half and half from the Oregon university towns Corvallis and Eugene. This year’s event was held on campus at Oregon State University. MORE
Palo Alto Software’s very own Lara Fields was recently interviewed by KLCC (Eugene, Oregon’s NPR affiliate station) for a segment on women in programming. MORE
With the help of my friend Jeff, from the University of Oregon, I’ve been looking at academic research on business planning—the actual science around planning and how it impacts both startups and existing businesses. University of Oregon. MORE
In Oregon, nearly 30 percent of all traffic fatalities are related to drunk driving. Drunk driving is a problem. But in the moment that it’s most preventable—when an intoxicated person leaves a bar or restaurant to drive home in their car—there is no easy or obvious solution. MORE
Inspiration celebration Grilling holidays Labor Day Labor Unions New York Oregon Parades When was the first Labor Day? When did it become a national holiday? Who “invented” it? MORE
current affairs trends America moves California forbes.com interactive map Lane County Oregon Santa Clara County Silicon ValleyThis is cool, and maybe even useful. I caught Map: Where Americans Are Moving yesterday on Forbes.com. MORE
Just returned from a golf trip to Bandon Dunes , Oregon. And even if he built it, would anyone come to this remote Oregon outpost?" ProfessorVC. The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Thursday, November 13, 2008. Man Camp. MORE
Dino Vendetti a VC at Bay Partners, moved up to Bend, Oregon on a mission to engineer Bend into a regional technology cluster. Part 1: Bend, Oregon Ecosystem and Entrepreneurs. MORE
At Bplans, we’re proud of our home state of Oregon. For the first time ever, start-ups in Oregon have many, many places they can go for help, compete for funding, and feel like they get mentoring, advice, and support — without having to relocate to the Silicon Valley or Seattle.” MORE
Oregon Angel Fund – Portland, OR ( [link] nd.com/ ). The Pacific Northwest has some of the best and most active angel groups in the country (and I say that coming from New York!) Check out: Alliance of Angels - Seattle, WA ( [link] els.com/ ). Bellingham Angel Group - Bellingham, WA ( [link] els.com/ ). Boise Angel Alliance – Boise, ID ( [link] iance.com/ ). Eastern Idaho Angel Group – Rexburg, ID ( [link] org/idah… ). MORE
So, I’m in significantly better shape, which makes me happy since my October 2016 Marathon in Portland, Oregon was a debacle. I’m running my 25th marathon in South Dakota on 10/8/17. MORE
Virgin Islands,” five states - Delaware, Maine, New Jersey, New York, and Oregon - already have active SEA programs. Oregon has been operating an SEA program since 1995, and a survey shows nearly half of its program’s participants have created an average of 3.12 MORE
It happened last Friday in the semi-final round of the University of Oregon’s New Venture Competition, which was eventually won Saturday by a University of Louisville company named NanoMark Therapuetics. MORE
Dino and I kept in touch as he moved up to Bend, Oregon on a mission to engineer Bend into a regional technology cluster. Part 1: Bend, Oregon Ecosystem and Entrepreneurs. Bend, Oregon is an ideal case study because of its size, location and entrepreneurial characteristics. MORE
The Portland, Oregon company has partnered with Nike, Target and Coca Cola to create a shared office space, mentorship plan, partnership considerations and a small funding opportunity. MORE
Oregon Related Topics Up and Running
DECEMBER 13, 2010
Entrepreneurs and startups in the Northwest, especially in Oregon, should be aware of several angel investment group investment programs coming up in the next few months. Here’s a list: Angel Oregon www.oenangeloregon.org. Oregon Angel Fund www.oregonangelfund.com.
Up and Running
FEBRUARY 22, 2010
Is your company in Oregon? Is it a startup or early-stage company looking for angel investment? Does it have the kind of team and growth prospects that can make money for investors?
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Scalable Startup
OCTOBER 28, 2011
[link]. WordPress has a great opening page “Freshly Pressed” where I found this.
Up and Running
MARCH 9, 2012
At Bplans, we’re proud of our home state of Oregon. For the first time ever, start-ups in Oregon have many, many places they can go for help, compete for funding, and feel like they get mentoring, advice, and support — without having to relocate to the Silicon Valley or Seattle.”
Feld Thoughts
OCTOBER 9, 2016
I can now check Oregon off the “marathon in every state list.” Running marathon oregon portland shobe” After a four year hiatus, I ran marathon #24 in Portland today. My official time was 5:38 but there are some caveats that bring it down almost 20 minutes (to around 5:20). More on that in a bit. Once again I ran it with my running buddy Matt Shobe. This is the fourth marathon we’ve done together (Portland, Detroit, St. Louis, and Huntsville).
Up and Running
JULY 16, 2015
Beginning as a small red cart in Eugene, Oregon, today Red Wagon Creamery has a downtown storefront, local retail distribution, and online ordering. However, by working closely with the Oregon Department of Agriculture and learning through their own research, Red Wagon found its way.
Gust
MAY 22, 2012
I just finished with the fourth of our annual angel investment event for my local group based in Eugene and Corvallis, Oregon. We now have an investment in Cascade ProDrug, using technology developed at our own University of Oregon (based in Eugene, where I live) to help people fight cancer by reducing the toxic effects of chemotherapy. Invested Interests convertible note gust.com Oregon State University University of Oregon Willamette Angel Conference
Up and Running
MARCH 27, 2013
Business Management leadership Management oregon daily emeraldThe hardest lesson for a leader to learn, is when to leave something to someone else. The pressure of being in charge can cause them to think they need to be god’s gift to everything under the sun.
Up and Running
APRIL 11, 2011
I was there last Thursday to hear these two pitches , two of the best from 16 one-minute pitches at the University of Oregon’s New Venture Championship. The first, from Visiray , a team representing the University of Oregon: And the second one, KarmaGoat , from UCLA. He has an MBA from Stanford and degrees with honors from the University of Oregon and the University of Notre Dame. Tweet Could you describe your company in 60 seconds?
Up and Running
APRIL 7, 2010
I’m delighted to be a judge at both of these contests, as well as the University of Oregon New Venture Competition later this week in Portland, OR. I’ve already read my four plans for the Oregon contest, and just finished six plans for the Rice one.
Up and Running
APRIL 12, 2010
It happened last Friday in the semi-final round of the University of Oregon’s New Venture Competition, which was eventually won Saturday by a University of Louisville company named NanoMark Therapuetics.
deal architect
OCTOBER 5, 2013
I wrote in my last book about Facebook’s massive efficiencies in its data center in Prineville, Oregon and how it had started to share specs. Facebook and corporate marketing, for sure but helping IT? Yes, and not charging for it.
Up and Running
JANUARY 31, 2011
current affairs trends America moves California forbes.com interactive map Lane County Oregon Santa Clara County Silicon ValleyThis is cool, and maybe even useful. I caught Map: Where Americans Are Moving yesterday on Forbes.com.
Up and Running
APRIL 4, 2012
This happens every April as I read business plans for my angel investment group in Oregon and for business plan competitions held this month by University of Oregon , Rice University , University of Texas , and the University of Notre Dame. Business Planning business plan Moot Corp New Venture Championship RBPC Rice Business Plan Contest University of Notre Dame University of Oregon University of Texas Venture Labs Willamette Angel Conference
Up and Running
JANUARY 31, 2011
current affairs trends America moves California forbes.com interactive map Lane County Oregon Santa Clara County Silicon ValleyTweet This is cool, and maybe even useful. I caught Map: Where Americans Are Moving yesterday on Forbes.com.
Steve Blank
JANUARY 20, 2014
Dino and I kept in touch as he moved up to Bend, Oregon on a mission to engineer Bend into a regional technology cluster. Part 1: Bend, Oregon Ecosystem and Entrepreneurs. Bend, Oregon is an ideal case study because of its size, location and entrepreneurial characteristics.
Up and Running
MAY 10, 2013
The event concludes three months of study (called “due diligence”) by the group of more than 30 angel investors, about half and half from the Oregon university towns Corvallis and Eugene. This year’s event was held on campus at Oregon State University.
Up and Running
SEPTEMBER 9, 2013
Palo Alto Software’s very own Lara Fields was recently interviewed by KLCC (Eugene, Oregon’s NPR affiliate station) for a segment on women in programming.
SiliconHills
JUNE 21, 2016
Columbus beat Austin, Denver, Portland, Oregon, Kansas City, Missouri, Pittsburgh and San Francisco to win the first […] The post Austin Loses $50 Million Smart City Challenge to Columbus appeared first on SiliconHills.
SiliconHills
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
And on Wednesday, moovel announced plans to consolidate its operations and house everyone at its Portland, Oregon headquarters. In April, Austin-based RideScout and Portland-based GlobeSherpa merged and re-branded to form moovel North America, a subsidiary of Daimler.
Up and Running
JULY 9, 2013
My mentor was my dad, who owned a small business in Milwaukie, Oregon. Today I’m CEO of Oregon’s second largest state-chartered credit union, and I love going to work every day, making a difference in the lives of our members, employees and the communities we serve.
Professor VC
NOVEMBER 13, 2008
Just returned from a golf trip to Bandon Dunes , Oregon. And even if he built it, would anyone come to this remote Oregon outpost?" ProfessorVC. The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Thursday, November 13, 2008. Man Camp.
Duct Tape Marketing
JANUARY 9, 2019
from 2012-2015, Oregon Business Magazine ‘s 100 Best Companies in Oregon from 2010-2017, and the Portland Business Journal ‘s Most Admired Companies. Growing Your Business While Growing as an Entrepreneur written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing.
Steve Blank
JANUARY 24, 2014
Dino Vendetti a VC at Bay Partners, moved up to Bend, Oregon on a mission to engineer Bend into a regional technology cluster. Part 1: Bend, Oregon Ecosystem and Entrepreneurs.
Up and Running
OCTOBER 17, 2018
With the help of my friend Jeff, from the University of Oregon, I’ve been looking at academic research on business planning—the actual science around planning and how it impacts both startups and existing businesses. University of Oregon.
Up and Running
SEPTEMBER 13, 2013
in Computer and Information Science from the University of Oregon. In honor of National Programmer’s Day, we invite you to join us on Twitter with your computer programming questions today for the first-ever Bplans #askadeveloper Tweetchat.
Steve Blank
JANUARY 22, 2014
Dino Vendetti a VC at Bay Partners, moved up to Bend, Oregon on a mission to engineer Bend into a regional technology cluster. Part 1: Bend, Oregon Ecosystem and Entrepreneurs. The Oregon startup scene today looks very different from what it did 10 years ago.
Feld Thoughts
SEPTEMBER 2, 2017
So, I’m in significantly better shape, which makes me happy since my October 2016 Marathon in Portland, Oregon was a debacle. I’m running my 25th marathon in South Dakota on 10/8/17.
Gust
DECEMBER 11, 2013
Oregon Angel Fund – Portland, OR ( [link] nd.com/ ). The Pacific Northwest has some of the best and most active angel groups in the country (and I say that coming from New York!) Check out: Alliance of Angels - Seattle, WA ( [link] els.com/ ). Bellingham Angel Group - Bellingham, WA ( [link] els.com/ ). Boise Angel Alliance – Boise, ID ( [link] iance.com/ ). Eastern Idaho Angel Group – Rexburg, ID ( [link] org/idah… ).
Up and Running
APRIL 5, 2012
Congressman Peter DeFazio (Oregon, D) stopped by the Palo Alto Software office yesterday and discussed the important role small businesses play in their local economies. While many cities and regions spend time and resources trying to attract and convince large corporations to relocate to their area, DeFazio says a focus on the local businesses can be a better fit. If you can’t view the video above, click here to view it on YouTube.
Up and Running
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
in Computer and Information Science from the University of Oregon. Are you looking for resources to build your app, or your website? Do you need help expanding the functionality of your website, or improving the design?
Up and Running
JANUARY 14, 2015
Palo Alto Software HQ in Eugene, Oregon. I’m Noah and I’m COO here at Palo Alto Software. In case you didn’t know, Palo Alto Software is the great company behind Bplans. Our goal has always been to help entrepreneurs succeed in business.
Up and Running
OCTOBER 6, 2015
Let’s think about Nike: Phil Knight was a track runner at the University of Oregon. Together with Bill Bowerman, the track coach at the University of Oregon, they created the famous “waffle iron” sole. Photo courtesy of Oregon Live.
Up and Running
AUGUST 31, 2010
If you’re an Oregon company looking for angel investment, you should consider applying for the Bend Venture Conference before the Sept. 10 deadline. You can click here to go straight to the registration page.
Up and Running
JUNE 22, 2011
I wish we could do this in Oregon. OK Oregon? I recently found out about this very interesting Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition. And you probably wish you could do it in your state too.
ithacaVC
JANUARY 29, 2014
For me, the comparison of Bend, Oregon to Ithaca is dramatic. Last night the Ithaca startup community held one of its periodic Tech Meetups. It was by far the best one yet in my mind for the simple reason that there were a lot of engaged people there! The energy in the room was incredible. My VC partner Jennifer and I are really proud that CVF sponsors these events. We were really thrilled with the conversations. The event put a big smile on my face.
ReadWriteStart
JUNE 5, 2012
Virgin Islands,” five states - Delaware, Maine, New Jersey, New York, and Oregon - already have active SEA programs. Oregon has been operating an SEA program since 1995, and a survey shows nearly half of its program’s participants have created an average of 3.12
ReadWriteStart
JUNE 29, 2011
The Portland, Oregon company has partnered with Nike, Target and Coca Cola to create a shared office space, mentorship plan, partnership considerations and a small funding opportunity.
Up and Running
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
If your business is in a competitive state like Oregon or Colorado, plan for low-cost grow operations to achieve the best quality with the funds you will be able to raise. Developing a cannabis cultivation business requires significant planning, dedication, and focus.
Up and Running
DECEMBER 19, 2014
The Oregon Ducks’ coaches earn huge bonuses. The Oregon Ducks football team has excelled this season. In fact, the University of Oregon’s graduate teaching fellows just wrapped up a successful strike for medical leave and higher pay. The sitting Supreme Court members.
ReadWriteStart
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
For InternMatch, the "where," so far, includes Washington, Oregon, and California - the three states where the company has launched its operations. Internships are becoming an increasingly important bridge between students' academic and work careers.
Up and Running
JUNE 5, 2014
You can reach Arlene at asoto@socc.edu or leave it in the comments here! [ Down to Business is a weekly small business advice column featured in The World Newspaper, originally published online by the Oregon Small Business Development Center Network , and republished here with permission. ].
Up and Running
AUGUST 20, 2013
In Oregon, nearly 30 percent of all traffic fatalities are related to drunk driving. Drunk driving is a problem. But in the moment that it’s most preventable—when an intoxicated person leaves a bar or restaurant to drive home in their car—there is no easy or obvious solution.
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