OEN September PubTalk: Navigating a Down Market

When entrepreneurs wear many hats and are crunched for time, they work ‘in’ the business rather than ‘on’ the business. Practices around advanced planning, cultivating long-term business strategies, and investing in growth are often relegated to the “I’ll get to it soon” list in order to focus on day to day operations. But during an economic downturn, this long-term thinking and planning have been known to make all the difference between a business’ success or demise.

It’s crucial for business owners and managers to prepare their organizations for the next recession, whenever it comes. But what are some key ways businesses can prepare?

Join Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) for a conversation with regional business leaders at our September PubTalk who have lived through (and survived) an economic downturn. Find out their advice on how to navigate down markets while scaling and raising capital and what tips and tricks you can use to survive and thrive.

Details

Location: Fresh Consulting, 811 SE Stark St #300 Portland, (the venue does not offer on-site parking. There is ample street parking)

Time: 5:15 – 7:30pm

Hashtag: #OENPubTalk

Cost: $15 for OEN members; $25 for non-members. *Sorry, no refunds.* 

Featured Vendors

• Pink Cloud Beverages will be on hand sharing samples of their refreshing premium non-alcoholic functional hemp beverage with a swell of tropical fruit juice and sunshine.
• The Pub Under the Stairs will be serving some tasty beverages as well! Hood River Distillers is sponsoring our September Punch – Easy Rider Full Throttle Mule, and we’ll have Chemistry Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and a selection of Laurelwood Brewing beers.

Not yet an OEN member? Join today, and you can get a free pass to a PubTalk!

Can’t Be There In Person?

Check out the pitches and panel via live stream on Zoom starting at 6 pm.

OEN SEPTEMBER PUBTALK ZOOM LINK

Moderator

Ryland Moore
Managing Principal
Arnerich Massena, Inc

Panelists

Brianne Mees
Co-Founder & CEO
Tender Loving Empire

Gary Mortenson
President
Stoller Wine Group

Jesus Solis
General Manager
Yoshida’s Inc.

Thank You Sponsors

Disclaimer

Please be aware that OEN will take photographs and videos in public areas of the event. We may use such media in marketing materials, educational products, and publications. Your image and the sound of your voice may be recorded. That information may be included in our materials if you are identified during the recording or by name. Recordings may be edited, copied, exhibited, published, or distributed. By registering for and attending the event, you agree and consent to our use of your image or recording as described in this paragraph.

2023 Oregon Angel Food Marketplace

Meet Oregon’s best new local food and beverage innovators at the Oregon Angel Food Marketplace at the Chemeketa Community College Agriculture Hub in Salem, Oregon on Saturday, September 23rd from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Hosted by Oregon Entrepreneur Network, in partnership with SEDCOR and Xcelerate Women.

The entire venue will be taken over by a Marketplace, so make a day of it to sample, sip and buy from craft food and beverage entrepreneurs from around the Pacific Northwest.

Oregon Angel Food (affectionately known as OregonAF) is an educational program that kicks off in July with eight weeks of virtual workshops for founders. It will culminate on September 23rd with an in-person marketplace and series of 3-minute pitches by food and beverage entrepreneurs.

It’s FREE to attend the Oregon AF Marketplace, but there are also a limited number of $75 VIP Taster’s Kit, which includes a curated bag of samples to take home.

Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Oregon Entrepreneurs Network.

OregonAF VIP Tasters Kit

Help support Oregon Entrepreneurs Network’s work throughout the year by purchasing a $75 VIP Tasters Kit which includes a curated bag of samples from these amazing companies in an OregonAF branded cooler bag.

Alizaalmondcookies, Amza Superfoods, Ash Creek Oregon, For Bitter For Worse, Glorie Cookies, Go Nanas, Heather’s Choice, Hibisbloom, High Peak Granola, Howl at the Spoon, Joie Energy, Lolo Sparkling Hops Beverages, Man Ja Creations, Mate Party, Maui Melts, Mudge Fudge, Oh Ghee, Palmy’s, Peace Patties Love Inc, Pink Cloud Beverage, Skaut Coffee, Thentic Nutrition, Ube Charms, Vancouver Freeze Dry, and Yamasa.

Featured Vendors

Alizaalmondcookies
Made of pure almond based cookies and pastries. Gluten-free, keto friendly , high protein and naturally sweetened , we promote health-conscious indulgence while satisfying taste preferences.
alizaalmondcookies.com

Altitude Beverages
Unlocking your inner potential, one beverage at a time. Our zero proof cocktails are packed with nootropics and adaptogens for a buzz without the booze.
altitudebev.com

Amza Superfoods, LLC
Nutrient-dense, convenient, and tasty foods that celebrate Tibetan culture. No added sugar or additives, their hearty Flaxseed Spreads and Tibetan Tsamba Ball varieties provide a convenient way to get high fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids.
amzasuperfoods.com

Ash Creek Oregon is a 5th generation family farm where we grow the highest quality hazelnuts in the world. We take it a step further and double dip them in the best dark and milk chocolate available.

ashcreekoregon.com

Bad Nutrition Chia Pudding
They make Chia Seed Pudding for the rule breakers of the world.
badbrand.com

Bend Sauce
A small batch Chipotle hot sauce, hot honey and seasonings company based in Bend, Oregon. Our products include Bend Sauce Smokin’ Hot Honey and Cinder Dust.
bendsauce.com

Cardamom Hills Trading Co.
Small-batch chutneys, based on the popular British tradition, are made using the fruits and vegetables of my Pacific Northwest home; spices like cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, allspice; and heirloom family recipes.
cardamomhillstc.com

Chio
Premium Pistachio Butters & Dessert Spreads.Small batch and stone ground for 12 hours, it’s sweet, salty, nutty and velvety smooth. All the flavor notes we know and love about pistachios. Enjoy as a dessert topping, spread on toast, drizzle on fruit, or eat it by the spoonful!
shopchio.com

thecolumbiabar.com

We make and sell ice cream made from sheep’s milk! With the amazing super food sheep’s milk is, we make delicious and creamy ice cream inclusive to those with dietary and gut sensitivities.
dreamiescreamery.com

Elliott Murrey Coffee Roasters
Crafting premium quality specialty coffee to brew at home
elliottmurrey.coffee

Fixa Foods
Fabulous, flexible refrigerated and frozen dips/spreads/sauces that are made fresh with regional ingredients. You can even locate the source of where all the ingredients come from.
fixafolks.com

For Bitter For Worse
Complex cocktails with love, not alcohol.
forbitterforworse.com

Flourish Spices
Pre packaged African food
flourishafricanmart.com

Glorie Cookies
Women-owned gourmet cookie company with 4 oz & 2 oz cookies for any occasion. It’s not just a cookie, it’s an experience.
gloriecookies.com

Goddess Mousse
Vegan, maple sweetened chocolate mousse. A tofu base provides protein and unbelievably creamy texture for fresh, nutritious indulgence.
goddessmousse.com

Heathers Choice
Lightweight, packable meals and snacks that you can take with you anywhere in the world.
heatherschoice.com

HIBISBLOOM
A Tigard based beverage company that handcraft hibiscus and other West African drinks and concentrate mixers craft with natural ingredients.
hibisbloom.com

High Peak Granola
Small family business that started in 2019 with a mission to create healthy granola. Today we offer our customers delicious granola that is gluten free, vegan, low sugar and made with only 5 natural and organic ingredients
highpeakgranola.com

Hot Winter Hot Sauce
Hot Winter a small-batch hot sauce company based in Oregon, and we are dedicated to bringing you the freshest and most flavorful hot sauces made with locally grown, organic ingredients. Working directly with small-scale farmers to source the highest-quality peppers, and use traditional fermentation techniques to unlock the full flavor and nutritional potential of our ingredients.
hotwinterhotsauce.com

Howl at the Spoon
Wildly convenient artisan sauces handmade in small batches with clean label ingredients.
howlatthespoon

Joie Energy Drinks
Clean label energy drinks from all natural ingredients. Packed in 212mg all natural caffeine, paired with over 100mg L Theanine, a vitamin panel that cant be beat, 35 natural calories per can sweetened with pineapple nectar, no preservatives, no chemicals, no fake sugars.
joieenergy.com

La Arepa
5oz bottled spicy sauce
laarepapdx.com

La Popular Maka Tlan
Birria Sauce is based on our unique family recipe it is gluten free and vegan. Made with love ready to marinate meat and vegetables this blend give our food the savory authentic Mexican flavor.
lapopularmakatlan.com

La Salsa Foods
Gourmet salsa and dips made in small batches using only the finest organic ingredients and authentic recipes for over 33 years. lasalsafoods.com

Lolo Hops
Using whole plant extracts and modern alchemy, Lolo Hops are balanced and refreshing spritzes inspired by the lush botanicals of the Pacific Northwest. Available in three bright and inspired flavors, our superior sparkling beverages add more flavor and function than the average sparkling water.
drinklolo.com

Mate Party
Better for you canned sparkling yerba mate.
drinkmateparty.com

Maui Melts
Melt in your mouth Hawaiian Sea Salt Caramel Products
mauimelts503.com

Moku Chocolate
Award winning single origin chocolate bars crafted from bean to bar.
mokuchocolate.com

Mudge Fudge

Small-batch artisanal fudge in fun flavors. Vegan and gluten free so everyone can enjoy!

mudgefudge.com

Not Bread
GF, dairy free seed loaf. No flour, no yeast, no eggs.
not-bread.com

Nut-Tritious Foods
Nutrient dense nut and seed butters.
nut-tritiousfoods.com

Oh Ghee, Inc.
Oh Ghee is a women founded and owned organic ghee manufacturing company located in Bend Oregon. Ghee, skin care, pet care and CBD products all made with our cornerstone ingredient, ghee.
ohgee.com

Ona Yogurt
A dairy-free and vegan Greek-style yogurt. We use tofu as the base for our product, which means every 5oz serving has more than 11g of protein and has a texture as thick and creamy as your favorite dairy-based Greek yogurt.
onayogurt.com

Oregon Section of the Institute of Food Technologists
Oregon chapter of Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), an global organization which provides resources for all aspects of food production.
osift.org

Palmys
Palmys is a non-carbonated hard tea and lemonade. We using only real ingredients, minimal added sugar, and no carbonation to offer a delicious alternative to bloat-filled and flavorless hard seltzers.
palmys.com

Peace Patties Love, Inc.
Specializing in producing delicious, allergen-friendly, hand crafted, mung-bean-based burger patties. The burgers are a frozen product.
PeacePatties.Love

Pink Cloud Beverages
Refreshing premium non-alcoholic functional hemp beverage with a swell of tropical fruit juice and sunshine.
pinkcloudbeverages.com

Handmade vegan, gluten-free cheesecake slices made with mostly organic ingredients.

Skaut Coffee
Small batch, craft roasted coffee roaster.
skautcoffeeroasters.com

Soul & Craft
A BIPOC and woman owned business that utilizes local, organic ingredients to create zero proof cocktails and multi-use tonics and mixers. Everything is non-alcoholic, seasonal and fun flavor combinations that can be used in the kitchen as well.
soulncraft.com

The Flying Flatbread
Lebanese Manoushe (flatbread) and Robotic Coffee
flyingflatbread.com

Thentic Nutrition
There’s nothing ordinary about achieving something extraordinary. Thentic is inspired by those who’ve overcome a detrimental setback in their life. This drive to prevail against all odds powers everything we do.
thenticnutrition.com

Ube Charms
A charming twist to the classic Filipino dessert.
ubecharms.com

Vancouver Freeze Dry
Preserving and conserving natural food while employing innovative freeze-drying and targeted fermentation technology to create functional food ingredients.
vfdfood.com

Yamasa
Locally made soy sauce.
yamasausa.com

Yerba Buena Tea Company
At Yerba Buena Tea Co., we handcrafted loose-leaf teas with organic ingredients in the Pacific Northwest. Each artfully crafted tea tells a story and invites you to explore the extraordinary through the simple act of sipping tea, one cup at a time.
ybtco.com

3-Minute Pitch Schedule

11:30 am     

• Lolo Sparkling Hops Beverages
• Dreamies Creamery
• Bend Sauce
• Chio
• Alizaalmondcookies
• Peace Patties Love

12:30 pm   

• Palmy’s
• Glorie Cookies
• Ube Charms
• Elliott Murrey Coffee
• Nathan Lee Bitters
• For Bitter For Worse

1:20 pm    

• Emerge Initiative Award Winner Announcement

1:30 pm   

• Nut-Trituous
• Cardamom Hills Trading Co
• La Arepa
• Maui Melts
• Pink Cloud Beverage

2:30 pm   

• Joie Energy
• Goddess Mousse
• Altitude Beverages
• Hibisbloom
• Bad Nutrition Chia Pudding

3:30 pm   

• Skaut Coffee
• Amza Superfoods
• Soul & Craft
• ManJa Creations

Thank You Sponsors

October Entrepreneur Mixer

Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) is excited to be partnering with Riff_ Agency for our October Entrepreneur Mixer in Vancouver from 5:00 – 6:30 pm on Thursday, October 5th.

During this event, you’ll have the opportunity to meet ambitious founders and entrepreneurs with a broad range of expertise and skills that are open to building new relationships and strengthening the regional innovation ecosystem. Enjoy food, drink, networking, and the chance to learn from regional thought leaders.

Riff believes that true leadership starts with being the best version of yourself, and they have found tools and strategies that help founders and their teams unlock their full potential, deepen relationships, and increase capabilities. 

Effective teams don’t just happen by chance. Reaching your goals takes intention, commitment, and the right tools. At the October Entrepreneur Mixer they will share their unique approach to coaching and answer any questions about how your team can achieve unparalleled success, both professionally and personally.

Pricing

• OEN Member: Free
• Non-Member: $10

Light snacks and beverages will be provided for attendees.

THANK YOU SPONSORS

OEN October PubTalk: Founder Horror Stories

You don’t need devils, ghosts, or skeletons to bring chills to the spines of founders and entrepreneurs. 

Disappearing funding, co-founder ghosting, loss of a key employee, regulatory red tape, cease and desist threats …regardless of the industry, there are a number of known (and unknown) risks, and some truly scary situations.

Join Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) and October PubTalk host Forward/Slash for a conversation with local innovators who will share the terrifying stories that accompanied their journeys to success. And learn valuable tools to prepare yourself and your team for whatever hair-raising turn of events may lie ahead.

Details

Location: Fresh Consulting, 811 SE Stark St #300 Portland, (the venue does not offer on-site parking. There is ample street parking)

Time: 5:15 – 7:30pm

Hashtag: #OENPubTalk

Cost: $15 for OEN members; $25 for non-members. *Sorry, no refunds.* 

Featured Vendors

• For Bitter or Worse will be on hand sharing samples of their complex cocktails made with love, not alcohol.
• And speaking of great alcohol alternatives, Good Wolf and their gut friendly beverages will be available for all who want to grab a sample.
• The Pub Under the Stairs will be serving some tasty beverages as well! Hood River Distillers is sponsoring our October Punch – Timberline Vodka The Cosmos.

Not yet an OEN member? Join today, and you can get a free pass to a PubTalk!

Can’t Be There In Person?

Check out the pitches and panel via live stream on Zoom starting at 6 pm.

OEN OCTOBER PUBTALK ZOOM LINK

Moderator

Beth Nguyen
Senior Manager
Geffen Mesher

Panelists

Alan Hwang
Chief Growth Officer
Riff_

Tisson Mathew
CEO
SkyPoint Cloud, Inc.

Amina Moreau
CEO
Radious

Thank You Sponsors

Disclaimer

Please be aware that OEN will take photographs and videos in public areas of the event. We may use such media in marketing materials, educational products, and publications. Your image and the sound of your voice may be recorded. That information may be included in our materials if you are identified during the recording or by name. Recordings may be edited, copied, exhibited, published, or distributed. By registering for and attending the event, you agree and consent to our use of your image or recording as described in this paragraph.

2023 OEN Entrepreneurship Awards

Oregon Entrepreneurs Network and Presenting Sponsor Newmark are excited to host the 2023 OEN Entrepreneurship Awards on Thursday, November 16, 2023 starting at 5:00 pm at Portland Center Stage: The Armory.

An Evening in Three Acts the 29th annual Entrepreneurship Awards will highlight the regional power of Connection, Inspiration and Celebration as this year’s winners are unveiled.

The welcome reception in the Main Lobby and Alan J. Beard Mezzanine Lobby kicks off at 5:00 pm.

This is the perfect in-person opportunity to rekindle relationships and make a new CONNECTION with other members of the regional entrepreneur ecosystem.

The Awards Ceremony will take place in the Main Stage Theatre starting at 6:30 pm. Gather INSPIRATION from, and cheer on, the incredible finalists and winners in the following categories.

• Early, Growth and Development Stage Awards that encompass a variety of criteria including financial achievement, traction, team and social impact.
• Entrepreneurial Achievement recognizes a founder or co-founding team who have led their company to success while demonstrating outstanding leadership.
• Community Catalyst recognizes an individual or community organization that creates opportunities for connection, education and services in support of founders and entrepreneurs.
• Trailblazer will be awarded to an individual company that has demonstrated creativity, originality, and entrepreneurial spirit in its pursuit of new ideas and innovative solutions. Successfully paving a new way in existing markets, or creating new ones, through their strategies, products, services or approaches in their industries.

2023 EMCEE

Don’t rush off right after the awards!

There will be a lively CELEBRATION of all the finalists, winners and our amazing OEN community in the Main Lobby and Alan J. Beard Mezzanine Lobby following the Awards Ceremony.

Ticketing Information

The 2023 OEN Entrepreneurship Awards will include a Welcome Reception and After Party with heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. There will be no sit-down dinner.

• OEN Member: $100
• Non-Member $150

Help underwrite the Oregon Entrepreneurship Awards as a Community Builder or by purchasing a Party Pack. Contact Alex Gamboa Grand to coordinate your Awards engagement.

• Community Builder: $2,500
  Includes eight (8) tickets to the Awards, complimentary tickets gifted to regional entrepreneurs on your behalf, and recognition on the website, in the event program, and on signage at the Awards.
• Party Pack: $1,500
  This opportunity includes eight (8) tickets to the Awards and recognition in the event program.

Entrepreneurship Awards Sponsorship

CLICK HERE to find available sponsorship opportunities, and contact Alex Gamboa Grand if your organization would like to discuss sponsoring the 2023 OEN Entrepreneurship Awards.

Thank You Sponsors

Community Builders

• Alexander Connections
• Moneta
• Moss Adams
• Perkins & Co.
• PlusPoint Consulting

OEN December PubTalk: Wrap Party

For most people, the end of the year is a time for celebrating the holidays with family and friends. If you are also an entrepreneur, you know that this is a time of year for business reflection and planning: how did you do this year, and how far will your business go next year? Are you closer to your business goals or did you have to pivot in an entirely new direction? Is it time to seek investment or hire that key position? 

As we wrap up 2023 Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) programs, the December PubTalk host, the Portland Seed Fund (PSF), invites you to join us for a reflective conversation with regional entrepreneurs. The panel will review the past year of business and consider the opportunities for growth in Oregon and SW Washington in the coming year. Come celebrate another year of pursuing your entrepreneurial dreams! 

Details

Location: Fresh Consulting, 811 SE Stark St #300 Portland, (the venue does not offer on-site parking. There is ample street parking)

Time: 5:15 – 7:30pm

Hashtag: #OENPubTalk

Cost: $15 for OEN members; $25 for non-members. *Sorry, no refunds.* 

Featured Vendors

• The Pub Under the Stairs will be serving some tasty beverages as well! Hood River Distillers is sponsoring our December Punch – Forthwest Whisky Bucha!

Not yet an OEN member? Join today, and you can get a free pass to a PubTalk!

Can’t Be There In Person?

Check out the pitches and panel via live stream on Zoom starting at 6 pm.

OEN DECEMBER PUBTALK ZOOM LINK

Moderator

Devon Horace
Principal
Portland Seed Fund

Panelists

Brandon Loran Maxwell
Founder
Chela Media

Patti White
CEO
Hemex Health

Thank You Sponsors

Disclaimer

Please be aware that OEN will take photographs and videos in public areas of the event. We may use such media in marketing materials, educational products, and publications. Your image and the sound of your voice may be recorded. That information may be included in our materials if you are identified during the recording or by name. Recordings may be edited, copied, exhibited, published, or distributed. By registering for and attending the event, you agree and consent to our use of your image or recording as described in this paragraph.