Industry: All

Many people overlook a crucial element behind some of the most magnetic brands like Rolex, Red Bull, Aston Martin, Spanx, Virgin, and Canva. They aren’t popular because of clever marketing, but because their marketing is deeply inspired by a deep conviction that guides every decision they make. Each of us holds this inside—an innate truth akin to a personal melody. Successful brands aren’t the ones that simply sell the most but the ones that spread their unique “music” relentlessly as an unchangeable and magnetizing mission. Their music strikes a chord in their customers and becomes too irresistible to pass up, and so they buy from them and even become loyal advocates. This workshop will explore through first-hand experience and lived personal examples how such businesses find, nurture, and convey their music, how they use it to inspire their communication, how it impacts their entire ecosystem and what happens when they fail.Join branding expert Olivier Egli for a transformative workshop on building a magnetic brand.

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. Tickets include one drink ticket and snacks provided by Worthy Brewing.
4:30 pm Networking | 5:30 pm Program

Program Agenda:
Company Pitch: Niche and Leads

Tristan Burke, Co-CEO and Co-Founder

Company Update: Health Elements AI

Jeff LeBrun, CEO

Company Pitch: V4 Final Inc.

Matti Neustadt, CEO and Founder

Panel: Emerging AI Innovation in Central Oregon

Tristan Burke, Jeff LeBrun, Matti Neustadt

We look forward to seeing you at 4:30 PM on March 20th at Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Dr, Bend, OR 97701.

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

💰 Learning Session — Personal Finance for Entrepreneurs

ℹ️ Want to achieve personal financial independence, and manage your credit, debit, savings, and retirement planning as a business owner? In this practical personal finance class presented by a guest speaker from Financial Beginnings, you’ll learn key strategies for achieving a strong personal finance foundation from which to grow your business.

🎤 Guest Speaker from Financial Beginnings

🗓 Thursday, March 27th, 2025 | 4pm – 6pm | Live Virtual (Zoom) | English

🎟 $25 general public
🎟 $5 Oregon Women’s Business Center members. Log in and register at livelihoodnw.org/owbc

* The Oregon Women’s Business Center at Livelihood NW is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

* All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance of this event. Contact Tracy Puhl, owbc@livelihoodnw.org

Got a great tech idea? JOIN OUR INCUBATOR!

Designed for tech innovators at many points in their product journey, the newly launched “20ideation” tech innovation incubator program by Eugene-based digital product agency Twenty Ideas is a 6-month selective program combining the best of our product strategy, design, and development expertise with unique networking and mentorship opportunities to kick innovators’ product and business development into overdrive.

With three Partnership Tiers priced to project scale, participating companies will unlock product growth while retaining full ownership of their product and cap table. Remote-first and open to innovators anywhere in the US.

SPACE IS LIMITED in each tier, so APPLY BY MARCH 30 for a chance to win a spot!

Our Spring/Summer ’25 cycle kicks off April 7 and closes with an investor-packed Demo Day event in early October.

Click “Register” to check out the 20ideation page to learn more and apply (or visit >> https://twentyideas.com/20ideation )

(Know someone who might be right for 20ideation? Spread the word in your network to get the word out!)

DigiMarCon Northwest – The #1 Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition in Northwestern U.S.

Get ready to be inspired and informed at DigiMarCon Northwest, the premier annual conference and exhibition for digital marketing, media, advertising and business professionals in Northwestern United States, returning April 7-8, 2025 to The Westin Seattle Hotel in Seattle, Washington. Experience two action-packed days including keynotes, master classes and panels from experts and thought leaders with cutting-edge strategies and numerous networking opportunities. Also check out the next generation of technology & innovation; Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech & SaaS Technology. Attend in-person or online to access the next wave of digital innovation, including insights in AI and ChatGPT, marketing automation, content creation, growth hacking, social media marketing, SEO, and more.

Highlights:
• Top Industry Keynotes: Hear from visionary speakers who push the boundaries of digital marketing.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with thought leaders, reunite with your peers, and expand your professional network.
• Emerging Trends: Discover strategies and latest technologies to move your business to the next level.
• Hands-On Learning: Master classes, case studies, and strategy sessions to equip you with practical solutions for immediate impact.

This year’s edition will feature topics such as:
• Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, and Marketing Automation
• Content Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and Influencer Marketing
• Conversion Rate Optimization, Mobile Marketing, and Video Marketing
• Data Science, Big Data, Programmatic Advertising and Predictive Analytics
• UI / UX Design, User Experience, Omnichannel Marketing, and much more!

Challenge traditional ideas, gain actionable insights, and discover how to thrive and succeed as a marketer in a rapidly evolving digital world. See why people keep coming back year after year to this must-attend event for any marketer wanting to stay ahead!

The Oregon Innovation Showcase will develop and strengthen relationships with deep tech investors, including those from out of state, by highlighting Oregon as a premier hub for innovation and startups. The event will feature successful Oregon-grown companies, emerging startups seeking funding, and the supportive state ecosystem that de-risks investments.

Fostering shared optimism for economic growth, the showcase is designed to engage entrepreneurs, connect them with investors, and highlight state ecosystem resources. This annual event focuses on deep tech, innovation-driven, scalable companies that may take over five years to develop,  setting it apart from software or consumer products. Don’t miss the chance to network with investors and explore successful companies, emerging deep tech startups, and the state’s supportive ecosystem.