St. Patrick’s Day is known for luck. In business, luck usually shows up when prepared people meet the right opportunity at the right time.

Luck By Design is a relaxed, green-themed networking event that combines intentional 15-minute conversations with experienced service professionals and casual connection through games and open networking.

Hosted by Narwhal Law and Strategy, The NarwhalPod, our PSU MBA Capstone Team, and Metro Region Innovation Hub, this event is designed to give participants both preparation and opportunity in a way that feels approachable, human, and useful.

Event Details
Date: Monday, March 17

Time: 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM

1:30 to 2:00 PM arrival and open networking. Use this time to sign up for 15 minute 1:1 meetings with service providers

2:00 to 4:00 PM scheduled 15-minute meetings

15min meetings with service professionals at no cost. All you gotta do is register, show up & sign up onsite!
Wear green. Or not. You do you.
Green attire encouraged but not required
Snacks and Games available throughout
Come prepared with questions. Leave clearer and cleverer.

How the Event Works
Starting at 1:30pm, participants sign up for 15-minute meeting slots with service providers they would like to meet. These conversations are focused, practical, and designed to help participants get clarity, direction, or next steps.

Between scheduled meetings, participants are encouraged to relax, connect, and reset through casual games like cards, checkers, board games, or cornhole. Games are optional and serve as a low-pressure way to meet others and reflect between conversations.

Event Flow
From 1:30 to 2:00 PM, participants arrive, check in, grab a snack, and ease into the space with open networking and games. Sign up for some 1:1 meetings with providers you want to meet.

From 2:00 to 4:00 PM, participants move through their pre-selected 15-minute meetings while using open time between slots to network or play games.

Participants may choose to meet with one service provider or several, depending on their interests and availability.

Who You Will Meet
Around 10 service professionals will be available, offering expertise in areas such as: • Legal and compliance • Accounting and bookkeeping • Marketing and branding • Technology and automation • Funding and capital access • Operations and business strategy • HR and people systems • Growth planning and sustainability

Klamath Falls, Oregon — Klamath IDEA reminds local entrepreneurs, ecosystem partners, and other interested community members that Joseph Wyno, President and Executive Director of the Oregon UAS Accelerator, will take the stage on March 18 for the next Klamath IDEA Talk.

Before leading one of Oregon’s most advanced innovation engines, Wyno spent 12 years in the trenches as a startup founder. That lived experience – navigating uncertainty, raising capital, refining products, building teams, and facing the daily realities of entrepreneurship – continues to shape his founder-first leadership style. Over the past 25 years, he has worked shoulder-to-shoulder with entrepreneurs, engineers, investors, and public leaders to transform bold ideas into practical, scalable ventures.

As Director of the LaunchPad Accelerator in Southern California, Wyno advised approximately 275 founders annually across diverse industries. Those companies went on to raise more than $230 million in capital and create over 5,000 high-quality jobs. His work has consistently focused on equipping entrepreneurs not just to launch, but to build durable companies capable of long-term impact.

Today, Wyno leads the Oregon UAS Accelerator, Oregon’s state-designated Center of Innovation Excellence advancing uncrewed systems, robotics, applied autonomy, and next-generation manufacturing. The Accelerator supports early-stage innovators as they validate technology, refine business models, and prepare for investment—providing structured mentorship, investor readiness training, and access to one of the nation’s largest FAA-approved UAS test ranges. His focus on frontier and dual-use technologies positions Oregon at the forefront of emerging industries that drive both economic growth and national resilience.

For Klamath County entrepreneurs and business leaders, this IDEA Talk offers more than inspiration. It’s an opportunity to hear directly from a leader who understands the entrepreneurial journey from the inside out—someone who has built companies, scaled innovation programs, and cultivated ecosystems that connect talent, capital, academia, and government.

Whether you’re building a startup, leading a small business, investing in innovation, or supporting entrepreneurs through your organization, this event will challenge you to think bigger about what’s possible in Klamath County—and your role in making it happen. Join us for an evening of practical insight, meaningful connection, and forward-looking innovation.

“It’s important for our local entrepreneurs and innovators to know that world-class innovation isn’t limited to big cities. Joseph’s work proves that when you connect founders to the right structure, relationships, and resources, extraordinary things happen. His message is directly relevant to entrepreneurs building right here in Klamath County,” said Darin Rutledge, Director of Klamath IDEA.

The event will take place on Wednesday, March 18 at 5:30pm at the Brevada Annex (2229 N. Eldorado in Klamath Falls). Appetizers and two drink tickets are included in the $15 per person admission. Beer and wine will also be available for purchase. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for networking and the IDEA Talk will start at approximately 6:15 p.m. Visit www.klamathidea.org for tickets and more information.

Klamath IDEA exists to strengthen and grow the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by linking resource providers, economic development partners, government agencies, investors, and founders. IDEA Talks – modeled after TED-style presentations – are a key part of that mission, bringing entrepreneurial thinking and real-world insights to the local business community.

The 2025-2026 IDEA Talks season is sponsored by Sage Credit Union and the Klamath Community College Small Business Development Center. Additional support is provided by the City of Klamath Falls, Klamath County, The Ford Family Foundation’s Growing Rural Oregon program, and through Oregon State Lottery Funds administered by Business Oregon

Join us for this month’s PubTalk, as we hear from local companies and business leaders from the area!

EDCO’s Central Oregon PubTalk is a happy hour aimed at bringing together different facets of the business community in one place to network, share ideas and further local businesses. Drinks and snacks will be included at the event.

4:30 pm Networking | 5:30 pm Program

Program Agenda*:

Keynote Presentation:

Scott Breon, Principal & CoFounder, Evergreen Growth Collective

Company Pitch: Ansel

Matt Švarcs Richardson, Founder

Company Update: Metolius Tea

Amy Seidenverg, Founder

*The order of speakers reflected in the agenda above is not necessarily the order in which companies will present.

We look forward to seeing you at 4:30 PM on March 19th at Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend, OR 97701

Questions? Contact Megan Kantrim at EDCO: megan@edcoinfo.com or 541-388-3236 x3.

Launch Mid Valley supports area start-ups and entrepreneurs through programming, resources, and monthly Coffee Club Meet-ups throughout the valley.

The McMinnville Coffee Club meets monthly on the third Tuesday at Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. for peer-to-peer networking and resource connection.

Representatives on hand to support you may include:

Chemeketa Small Business Development Center
McMinnville Economic Development Partnership
McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce
Launch Mid Valley Regional Innovation Hub
Linfield University Launch Lab
SEDCOR
Yamhill County Economic Development

Find all our events at launchmidvalley.org

Follow us on LinkedIn:
Launch Mid Valley
https://www.linkedin.com/company/launch-mid-valley/?viewAsMember=true
Launch Mid Valley Network:
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14063016/

This interactive session will be led by Todd Davey, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Institut Mines-Télécom Business School in Paris, Adjunct Fellow at the University of Technology Sydney, and visiting academic at the Technical University of Vienna and Washington University in St. Louis. Todd brings more than 20 years of consulting and commercialization experience, including prior roles with Deloitte Australia’s Technology Commercialisation Group and as part of the executive team of one of Australia’s fastest-growing tech startups in the 2000s. He is an Associate Partner at the University-Industry Innovation Network, author of Entrepreneurship at Universities, and creator of the Startup Engine methodology and TechAdvance™, a tool for evaluating technologies.

The workshop is designed for early-stage, innovation-driven founders who are working to refine problem-solution fit, clarify product-market fit, and strengthen the foundations of a scalable venture.

This session is particularly well suited for traded-sector, innovation-based companies with ambition to grow beyond a local market. Through a structured, hands-on methodology, you will pressure-test core assumptions in your business model and leave with clearer next steps. Attached are additional materials about the session.

Because the format is team-based, we strongly encourage founders to attend with at least one additional team member, such as a co-founder or key collaborator. Participating as a small team will maximize the session’s value, but it is not required.

Space is limited to approximately 30 participants, and advance registration is required.

If you have questions about fit or logistics, feel free to reach out to mary@raincatalysts.org We hope you will consider joining us for this focused and high-impact morning.

Fuel your entrepreneurial spirit with inspiration, connection, and growth!

Join us at WaFd Bank in Dallas, OR for a dynamic gathering of entrepreneurs and business owners in Dallas, Oregon’s business scene.

What to Expect:
Networking: Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and business owners

Inspiration: Share ideas and stories that will spark your creativity and motivate you

Education: Learn valuable business tips and strategies from your peers

Support: Get encouragement and advice from your community

Why Attend?
Expand Your Network: Forge connections with like-minded entrepreneurs in Dallas Oregon’s vibrant startup scene

Gain Knowledge: Sharpen your skills and learn from seasoned professionals

Boost Your Business: Get actionable tips and inspiration to take your business to the next level

Find Your Group: Be part of a supportive community who understand the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship

Join us for coffee, connections, and conversations that inspire growth! 🚀

Join us for a dynamic gathering of entrepreneurs and business owners in Independence’s business scene. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, these monthly Coffee Clubs are your space to tackle challenges, uncover resources, and launch what’s next. So bring your questions, your roadblocks, and your ideas – we’ll talk through them together in a collaborative, supportive space.

Partners:

Indy Idea Hub

Indy Idea Hub supports business owners in Polk County with mentorship, resources, and a collaborative network. By championing values like inclusion, flexibility, and deliberate action, Indy Idea Hub builds a resilient and innovative economic culture for rural communities.

Indy Commons

Indy Commons is a vibrant coworking and community space in Independence, OR, offering:

Collaborative Workspace: A shared environment for freelancers, startups, and remote workers.

Culinary Space: Indy Kitchen, a facility designed for food entrepreneurs.

Local Market: Featuring products from businesses in the community.

Creative Spaces: A podcast studio and event space to bring ideas to life.

See you at Indy Coffee Club!