Type of Event: Networking

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.

BIP Corp is a 4-week biomedical commercialization course designed for the busy life scientist with an early-stage project. Modeled after the successful NSF I-Corps program and adopted from University of Michigan’s Fast Forward Medical Innovation program, BIP Corp blends in-person and online experiential education to help faculty researchers and clinicians learn the basic components of biomedical commercialization and prepare a successful business case to secure funding and partnerships.

More details, including course syllabus: https://www.ohsu.edu/sites/default/files/2019-07/BIP Corp_website pdf_201907_4.pdf

EDCO will again host the annual two-day Bend Venture Conference on Thursday, October 17 – Friday, October 18, 2019, at the iconic Tower Theatre in downtown Bend. Tickets to the 16th Annual BVC are available here.

Last year, 600 attendees, 50 prominent investors, and over 70 companies joined us for a celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation. Over the past five years, investments, awards and prizes upwards of $10 million were awarded to 38 companies as a result of the conference.

Companies in the Impact Competition have historically competed for investments ranging from $50,000-$100,000. This year’s Early Stage Competition has received a commitment from Portland Seed Fund to invest at least $25,000 into the winning company. Growth Stage Competition finalists could collect an investment of $250,000 or more. The 2019 BVC will feature impressive speakers from across the country representing angel investors, venture capitalists and entrepreneurs.

For more information please visit our website.

BIP Corp is a 4-week biomedical commercialization course designed for the busy life scientist with an early-stage project. Modeled after the successful NSF I-Corps program and adopted from University of Michigan’s Fast Forward Medical Innovation program, BIP Corp blends in-person and online experiential education to help faculty researchers and clinicians learn the basic components of biomedical commercialization and prepare a successful business case to secure funding and partnerships.

More details, including course syllabus: https://www.ohsu.edu/sites/default/files/2019-07/BIP Corp_website pdf_201907_4.pdf

A Conversation with Vacasa CEO, Eric Breon

Join us on November 12th for an exciting discussion with the CEO of North America’s largest vacation rental management platform, Eric Breon.

Brad Gevurtz, Managing Director of D.A. Davidson will talk with Eric about how Vacasa got its start in 2009, his perspective on fundraising, including how the company raised the largest amount of outside capital in the history of Oregon – $207.5 million in Series A and B rounds, and how the company maintains its tremendously impressive 60% year-over-year growth.

Cost: $95, includes networking, adult beverages, and dinner