Announcing the new MIT Enterprise Forum, Portland, Oregon Chapter!

Topic: Digital Transformation and the Future of Business

Did you know that:

97% of consumers search online to find a local business?

46% of Google searches are seeking local information?

88% of consumer local business searches on a mobile device result in a call or visit to the business within 24 hours?

The digital age rewards change and punishes doing nothing. It is no longer, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” How are companies adapting to the changed (and changing) world, being the disrupters rather than the disrupted?

Join us to hear four dynamo panelists how their companies drive digital transformations and how they successfully digitally transformed their businesses. From SEO/SEM to mobile native and electronic transactions we will discuss the trends and findings that shape the future of business.

Schedule: Tuesday, September 17, 2019

5:30 PM Doors open / Enjoy a hosted bar with beer and wine (21 must show ID)

6:30 PM Program begins

8:00 PM Program concludes

Panelists include:

John Jerome, Founder, and CEO, Jerome, Bruhn & Associates

Mike Barrett, Co-founder, and CRO, Unosquare

Jason Thane, Co-founder, GenUI

Tracy Petrie, Researcher, OHSU

Mark Neuhausen, Technologist, and Angel Investor (moderator)

Location: Bumped, 3rd floor, US Bancorp building (Big Pink), 111 SW 5th Ave., Portland, 97204

There will be signs directing you to the elevator bank. Please do not arrive before 5:30 as the elevators will be locked.

We look forward to seeing there!

Cheers,
MIT Enterprise Forum NW

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September 19, 2019
11:30am – 1:00pm
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September 19, 2019
6:00 – 8:00pm
The Porter Hotel – Portland, OR
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Join us for this month’s networking event and panel discussion presentation on “The Purpose-Driven Portland Business Movement” with representatives from B-Local PDX, Benefit Corporations for Good, Conscious Capitalism, and Mighty Epiphyte
We ask for $10 at the door or online (free for HatchLab members), all profits will be donated to SOLVE for this evening.

At Bridge City Entrepreneurs, we explore topics and learn insights from each other to help our businesses thrive. We begin with a speed networking exercise allowing everyone to shake hands and get to know one another’s businesses. Then attendees get the chance to hear from a presenting speaker who will share their business expertise. The group will be encouraged to ask questions, voice their challenges and participate in helpful discussions.

This month’s topic will be “The Purpose-Driven Portland Business Movement”. We will spend a majority portion of the event with an engaging panel discussion between some local organizations that are making a big impact on the socially conscious business world through community outreach and certification programs, B Local PDX, Conscious Capitalism, Mighty Epiphyte, and Benefit Corporations for Good. This discussion will be led by Amy Powell with Business on Purpose and will cover a range of topics on strides being made to help our city and our world through ethical business practices.

This meeting in intended for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to connect with other local businesses. We’re confident that everyone will find value and enjoy building community. Learn more about Bridge City Entrepreneurs on our website or get involved in our Facebook Group today
*please note*
Portions of this event will be filmed. If you do not wish to appear on camera, please let us know.

*** A note about arriving***
Please make sure that you’re parked in an appropriate zone. We will ask that everyone will check in with us at the front.

Join us for this month’s networking event and panel discussion presentation on “The Purpose-Driven Portland Business Movement” with representatives from B-Local PDX, Benefit Corporations for Good, Conscious Capitalism, and Mighty Epiphyte
We ask for $10 at the door or online (free for HatchLab members), all profits will be donated to SOLVE for this evening.

At Bridge City Entrepreneurs, we explore topics and learn insights from each other to help our businesses thrive. We begin with a speed networking exercise allowing everyone to shake hands and get to know one another’s businesses. Then attendees get the chance to hear from a presenting speaker who will share their business expertise. The group will be encouraged to ask questions, voice their challenges and participate in helpful discussions.

This month’s topic will be “The Purpose-Driven Portland Business Movement”. We will spend a majority portion of the event with an engaging panel discussion between some local organizations that are making a big impact on the socially conscious business world through community outreach and certification programs, B Local PDX, Conscious Capitalism, Mighty Epiphyte, and Benefit Corporations for Good. This discussion will be led by Amy Powell with Business on Purpose and will cover a range of topics on strides being made to help our city and our world through ethical business practices.

This meeting in intended for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to connect with other local businesses. We’re confident that everyone will find value and enjoy building community. Learn more about Bridge City Entrepreneurs on our website or get involved in our Facebook Group today
*please note*
Portions of this event will be filmed. If you do not wish to appear on camera, please let us know.

*** A note about arriving***
Please make sure that you’re parked in an appropriate zone. We will ask that everyone will check in with us at the front.