Join us on Tuesday, October 13th at 2:00 PM for Functional Workshop Tuesday where Founder and CEO of Women Conquer Business, Jen McFarland, MPA will lead a discussion around marketing Come prepared […]
Join Miller Nash Graham and Dunn attorneys Amy Robinson and Nicoleas Mayne to talk about the current COVID-related cost recovery options for businesses, including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans […]
The Bend Venture Conference (BVC), hosted by EDCO, connects Impact, Early Stage and Growth Stage companies with investment opportunities. About this Event Now in its 17th year, the BVC is the […]
There are many questions that employers and employees have about returning to the office. While the health, safety and well-being of employees take top priority, there are many legal ramifications […]
The Under the Boughs/Under the Aspens quarterly events showcase subject matter experts discussions on important topics in health care. Description: On October 21st, host Lee Huntsman and Cambia Grove are pleased to […]
Applications open for OHSU Invent-a-thon Online, Oct. 23–25 Make Healthcare Better. From anywhere. Grab your virtual raincoat and apply for our first Pacific Northwest-focused event, in partnership with Oregon Health […]
OPPORTUNITY TO BOOST YOUR BUSINESS: Are you just starting or in the early stages of your business & need help with organizational strategy, incorporation, market research, accounting set-up, financial forecasting […]
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN It may seem counter intuitive for a business owner to develop an exit strategy, but it's very important to consider a plan even if you do […]
This coffee talk series was designed to keep our members updated on the topics of the day. From 30 – 45 minutes, these fast-track, touch-base sessions on key topics are […]
Resilient Leadership Workshop Series The Resilient Leadership Workshop Series is a learning community designed for people in mid- to senior-level positions who are looking to develop their leadership skills. We will explore […]
Resilient Leadership Workshop Series The Resilient Leadership Workshop Series is a learning community designed for people in mid- to senior-level positions who are looking to develop their leadership skills. We will explore […]
Join us for the inaugural Demo Day of The Cube - PSU Student Incubator managed by the PSU Center for Entrepreneurship. After a rigorous, competitive selection process, six teams were selected […]
Learn More/Register Join Cambia Grove for the 2020 Fall TRAILS Competition finale event. The five selected finalists (listed on our website here) will virtually pitch to a panel of judges […]
SBIR Series 2/4 Review prerequisites, planning, writing style, and aligning applications with priorities. In this part, we will review prerequisites, high level planning, the importance of writing style, aligning an […]
There are many questions looming about the long-term implications of the COVID chapter on a company’s culture, which Peter Drucker noted, “eats strategy for breakfast.” How does working from home […]
Resilient Leadership Workshop Series The Resilient Leadership Workshop Series is a learning community designed for people in mid- to senior-level positions who are looking to develop their leadership skills. We will explore […]
As digital health grows rapidly, it is transforming healthcare and its potential is limitless. Digital health can better inform practitioners with faster access to the information they need to make […]
The Oregon Bio Annual Conference is going digital in 2020 – Dates are confirmed! Save the Date: We’ll see you Nov 17, 18 and 19 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 […]
As digital health grows rapidly, it is transforming healthcare and its potential is limitless. Digital health can better inform practitioners with faster access to the information they need to make […]
SBIR Series 3/4 Research strategies, budgeting, preliminary data, and commercialization. In this part, we will review the Research Strategy sections: Significance, Innovation and Approach. Budgeting will be discussed in detail. […]
As digital health grows rapidly, it is transforming healthcare and its potential is limitless. Digital health can better inform practitioners with faster access to the information they need to make […]
Yes! The show will go on. We are throwing out the standard script though, and embracing 2020's mandate to go completely outside the box - new award categories, new interactive […]
As digital health grows rapidly, it is transforming healthcare and its potential is limitless. Digital health can better inform practitioners with faster access to the information they need to make […]
Resilient Leadership Workshop Series The Resilient Leadership Workshop Series is a learning community designed for people in mid- to senior-level positions who are looking to develop their leadership skills. We will explore […]
Get the inside story on how to apply for SBIR-STTR grant funding. You’ll get valuable lessons learned from 3 Oregon entrepreneurs who have received SBIR-STTR funding. Click here for more […]
SBIR Series 4/4 Understand your target audience and see what reviewers look for in your application. Understanding the review process will enable you to: better understand your target audience, inform […]
Got an idea for a startup, but don’t know where to start? This workshop, held jointly by OEN and OTBC, will provide you with: A checklist of how to get started […]
Finance Community This community works to provide education and guidance to the finance professionals of today's technology companies through the following: Educational programs Collaborative events Building professional networks Identifying trends […]
We are excited to announce that TechfestNW and PitchfestNW will be transitioning online! Join us December 2-4, 2020 for a virtual program to hear from renowned speakers and watch startup […]
Got an idea for a startup, but don’t know where to start? This workshop, held jointly by OEN and OTBC, will provide you with: A checklist of how to get started […]
Resilient Leadership Workshop Series The Resilient Leadership Workshop Series is a learning community designed for people in mid- to senior-level positions who are looking to develop their leadership skills. We will explore […]
Resilient Leadership Workshop Series The Resilient Leadership Workshop Series is a learning community designed for people in mid- to senior-level positions who are looking to develop their leadership skills. We will explore […]
Grow. Connect. Expand. Early Stage Investor Conference (ESIC) is an annual flagship event designed to inspire and advance innovation across industries. Each year, we bring together an ecosystem of entrepreneurs […]
Join us for the 2020 KICDC STARTUP PITCH DAY event–a live, interactive virtual pitch event for 10 successful Korean startups to showcase their disruptive products and solutions on December 8, 2020 […]
It's been six months since the wave of tech industry support for Black Lives Matter and pledges to do better. Has anything really changed? Join Ciara Pressler, founder of Pregame, […]
You have a game-changing idea... but do you have a game plan? Ideas are easy, but execution is what makes for a strong, sustainable business. Join Ciara Pressler, founder and […]
Best practices for product development that will help you scale to commercialization. Getting a product from the lab bench-top to the market can be a risky, complex process. As product […]
Resilient Leadership Workshop Series The Resilient Leadership Workshop Series is a learning community designed for people in mid- to senior-level positions who are looking to develop their leadership skills. We will explore […]
LEX (Leadership Exchange) Leadership Exchanges, or LEX, are small groups where c-suite and senior technology leaders can openly and safely discuss critical issues with others WHAT TO EXPECT You will […]
Does it seem odd to celebrate 2020? Maybe. It's been a tough year. But it's also been a year of unbelievable growth and engagement for the PDXWIT community and Portland’s […]
E-commerce! E-blasts! E-gads! How You Can Go Digital with Your Marketing without Going Crazy! If there was something that 82% of your customers were eager to get and it had […]
SBIR/STTR overview, drafting a competitive application, & additional resources. Join the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Aging (NIA) Office of Small Business Research (OSBR), Delaware BioScience Association (Delaware […]
Join bioscience peers in raising a glass and celebrating the highlights of this year. Prepare one of our specialty drink recipes in advance and grab a fun holiday hat or […]
Join PDXWIT and Katrina Johnson for an interactive workshop about Data Science. This two-day interactive presentation will provide an introduction to data science, with a special focus on understanding the […]
Join PDXWIT and Katrina Johnson for an interactive workshop about Data Science. This two-day interactive presentation will provide an introduction to data science, with a special focus on understanding the […]
The health care system is complicated. The 5 Points of Health Care™ Conference works to simplify this complicated system for innovators looking to make change. Join us for a real and upfront […]
ADVOCACY TAO bridges industry and government to drive policies that ensure growth and success for our region's tech industry As the voice of the Oregon & SW Washington tech industry, […]
Social Media can have a huge impact not only on your business but your brand. This workshop gives a different perspective to our Basic Social Media workshop. Rest-assured your customers […]
Discover a variety of tactics you can implement immediately to build your Google authority and be more competitive in search results for your business category. SEO is based on over […]
Interactive event about the lifecycle stages of medical devices and IVD. This interactive event will provide an overview of the respective stages of the Lifecycle of a Medical Device and […]
It’s a new year, so let's try a new thing! Join us for a special edition Virtual Happy (Lunch) Hour hosted by Kiva on January 20th. The theme for this […]
Please join the Portland State Business Accelerator and Christine Slattery, Portland-based attorney, trainer and workplace investigator, for a training session on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In this training, Christine will discuss how to […]
Founder Experiences: Hope for the Future featuring Dr. Brian Cohn, Ph.D, Chief Scientist, Kaspect. Founder Experiences: Hope for the Future What we often forget is that the most successful entrepreneurs […]
DATA PRIVACY IN 2021 TAO invites you to join us for a panel discussion moderated by Leila Javanshir, certified information privacy expert professional and associate of Miller, Nash, Graham & Dunn […]
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN It may seem counter intuitive for a business owner to develop an exit strategy, but it's very important to consider a plan even if you do […]
TARGET AUDIENCE startups, entrepreneurs DESCRIPTION How to build your financial model(s) to project performance, understand key metrics and communicate your growth strategy to investors. Discussion will address the right […]
Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so, this event is a must-attend. In this […]
Interactive event about the lifecycle stages of medical devices and IVD. This interactive event will provide an overview of the respective stages of the Lifecycle of a Medical Device and […]
Join us for two days of fast-paced solutioning with a select group of over 100 health care collaborators spanning the 5 Points of Health Care™ and supporting experts. This unique hackathon […]
A discussion on research, new strains, testing, neurological challenges and vaccines. We are living in the time of COVID-19, a disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus […]
Join us for two days of fast-paced solutioning with a select group of over 100 health care collaborators spanning the 5 Points of Health Care™ and supporting experts. This unique hackathon […]
TARGET AUDIENCE startups, entrepreneurs DESCRIPTION Leen Kawas, Ph.D., has served as Athira Pharma’s Chief Executive Officer and as a member of our board of directors since January 2014. Previously, […]
Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so, this event is a must-attend. In this […]
Explore databases such as NIH RePorter, SBIR.gov, GRANTS.gov, and beta.SAM When growing your technology business, you need to understand who your customers are, what they want, and who else might […]
Power Pairing An intimate, online workshop curated for C-Suite, VP and Director-level executive women from tech companies, and those who aspire to senior leadership. We also welcome and encourage executive-level […]
Early entrepreneurs, especially tech startups, often struggle with thinking through all the functional aspects of a well-run business, such as R&D, Supply Chain/Procurement, Manufacturing, Marketing and Sales, Human Resources, Accounting, etc. […]
I AM TECH OREGON In 2020 TAO began highlighting our members through a "Meet Our Members" series. Many of our featured guests were CEOs or members of the TAO Board of Directors. As we expand on this […]
TARGET AUDIENCE startups, entrepreneurs DESCRIPTION Venture Capital is evolving. Determining the volume, timing, and type of capital your company will need to succeed is critical to your success as […]
This course introduces students to the foundations of successful project management, especially in a technology environment. Students will learn key project management concepts, then immediately apply them in a hands-on […]
This course introduces students to the foundations of successful project management, especially in a technology environment. Students will learn key project management concepts, then immediately apply them in a hands-on […]
Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so, this event is a must-attend. In this […]
Join us for a special edition Virtual Happy Hour hosted by Cambia Health Solutions and centered on PDXWIT’s theme for the month of February: Black Futures && Black History. We […]
The City of Sherwood Economic Development Office and the Sherwood Chamber of Commerce are partnering with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to present a Cash Flow Training Program. This […]
LEADER LAUNCHPAD The TAO Leader Launchpad Community aims to provide an inclusive and empowering group of peers and mentors where the community will offer networking, mentorship, and professional development opportunities […]
This course introduces students to the foundations of successful project management, especially in a technology environment. Students will learn key project management concepts, then immediately apply them in a hands-on […]
This course introduces students to the foundations of successful project management, especially in a technology environment. Students will learn key project management concepts, then immediately apply them in a hands-on […]
Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so, this event is a must-attend. In this fourth […]
Learn about the key tenets of Steward Ownership and how these principles have the capacity to create a paradigm shift. About this Event Please join the Portland State Business Accelerator and Sarah Joannides, […]
You are invited to join us at AWS Innovate – AI/ML Edition on February 24, 2021. With 30+ sessions led by AWS experts, get inspired and learn how you can use […]
Join us on February 24th as Allison Hartsoe, Founder and CEO of Ambition Data will tell her entrepreneurial story which started in Silicon Valley, and how she ended up in the Pacific Northwest. […]
Center for Experimental Therapeutics Seminar Series The Center for Experimental Therapeutics unites cutting-edge technologies with a multidisciplinary group of preclinical and clinical investigators to further drug discovery and development. Monthly […]
Oregon Bio’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee invites you to join the discussion at our Black History Month Book Club. Read a book or two and take part in important conversations regarding […]
Public speaking is one of the most useful tools to have in your arsenal in both your professional and personal life. Being able to speak to people in small or […]
Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so, this event is a must-attend. In this […]
Have an idea for an innovative technology but don’t know where to start? BIP Corp is a 5-week experiential course designed to help you and your team assess and validate […]
WHAT IS IMPACT? Technology Association of Oregon's 2021 IMPACT presents a series of conversations and online content supporting our efforts to engage with the community on the themes of Economic […]
Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so, this event is a must-attend. In this […]
What does returning to the workplace look like going forward — whether that’s in an office, a restaurant, or a factory floor? With the many changes brought on by COVID-19, […]
So you just launched a company or organization, you have some funding, and you're eager to get started ... but wait! How do you manage your books? How exactly do […]
Are you a digital health, med-tech, or life science entrepreneur interested in pursuing investor funding? If so, please join us on Wednesday, March 10 from 4 to 6 PM Pacific […]
Pitch Club is an event where entrepreneurs learn the criteria and methods used by real investors to evaluate their venture as a potential investment. This is done by recreating a […]
Explore pathways for building your company, find out what investors are really looking for, get pitch and diligence-ready, and meet the people who can help you realize your dream. Angel […]
Learn the strategies on how to file a patent application. This talk will consist of two segments. The first segment will be directed to what you need to include in […]
A VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR OF DISCOVERY On March 11, 2021, we will meet our friends and supporters online for our annual fundraiser to celebrate our accomplishments over the past year. Saturday Academy encourages students […]
Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so, this event is a must-attend. In this […]
We are excited to have Tory Campbell, Peter Hulseman, and Daniel Rittatore share insights on the local economy and its impact on entrepreneurship. Peter will share economic data at the federal, state and county […]
Explore pathways for building your company, find out what investors are really looking for, get pitch and diligence-ready, and meet the people who can help you realize your dream. Angel […]
Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so, this event is a must-attend. In this […]
The challenges of 2020 have shown more than ever how important science communication is to the functioning of society. But, beyond that, it has highlighted our resilience as communicators, and […]