Hosted by Oregon Bioscience Association in partnership with OEN, OBI/OTRADI & OHSU The first step to pitching for a direct angel investment of more than $200K at Angel Oregon Life & Bioscience (AOBIO) starts with this fast-pitch event hosted by Oregon Bioscience Association, Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN), Oregon Bioscience Incubator (OBI/OTRADI) and OHSU. Join […]
Use your complimentary pass to sign up today to learn what happened at the 2022 HIMSS and ViVe meetings! The March 31st symposium (Thursday, 11am-2pm ET) will feature leaders from: Merck Microsoft HIMSS Persistent Columbia University Abbott Blue Cross Blue Shield Verbena They will share their key takeaways from the HIMSS […]
· What are Angel Investors looking for when considering an investment? · What does a Seed Investment fund want to see from an early-stage company? · How much time should an entrepreneur expect to spend on raising funds? Join us for a free webinar on Thursday, March 31 from 1-2 PM to hear from an […]
Ticket sales are now open for one of our favorite in-person networking events! Join us Wednesday, April 6th from 5 - 8 p.m. for Bio on the Rocks in Hillsboro, Oregon. Our program will include a legislative update on the recently concluded Oregon session in Salem, and we'll take stock of Oregon's place in the […]
Join us at our Spring Discovery Event on April 7th, 2022 at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in their Theory Restaurant from 6 pm to 8 pm to test your odds at a variety of fun and interactive games. This will not be a boring formal gala, but rather a fun coming together […]
Turning a capital project or technology transfer into a successful operation requires focused execution of a structured, multi-workstream plan. Defining clear objectives and establishing ownership in each department and workstream is essential to success — or risk coming up short of your operational goals. Learn when, why and how to ensure your next successful project […]
The TAO Pride Community aims to provide professional development and connection opportunities for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies across Oregon’s technology and tech adjacent sector. This will be done by bringing members of the community together via quarterly in-person or virtual events. We will offer networking, mentorship, and professional development opportunities focused on helping members of […]
The Makers & Markers Zoomcast is a fast past conversation with an Oregon Bio member. In this program, we’ll learn how Inherent Targeting‘s new technologies will help surgeons perform better with nerve targeting imaging agents. Register here.
Best in class biotech facilities are currently achieving paperless operations and building a roadmap towards predictive capability. What do paperless operations look like today? How do I move my facility towards a paperless operation and what do the predictive capabilities of tomorrow bring? Register here.
This event is in-person for a limited number of attendees at beautiful CBRE in downtown Portland & also livestreamed on Zoom. View replay here. About this event Nurturing your business in the confines of an incubator like OBI/OTRADI means you haven’t had to worry much about a traditional commercial real estate lease with a conventional […]
In this program, we’ll learn how about Gene Tool’s work with Morpholino antisense oligos, which they design and manufacture. Morpholinos bind to complementary RNA and get in the way of processes such as translation, splicing and miRNA activity. Morpholinos are the premier knockdown tools used in developmental biology labs, the best RNA-blocking reagents for cells […]
Creating Your Personal Racial Equity Roadmap This discussion will provide a framework and reflection questions that will guide you as you create an honest and capacity focused personal racial equity plan. We invite you to join Zapproved and TechTown PDX Thursday, April 28th at Noon for a presentation by Carrie Fuentes! Carrie Fuentes (she/her/hers) - […]
Keynote schedule Monday, May 2: Students Choice Keynote Colin Coleman, Ph.D. Candidate Cell and Developmental Biology, OHSU Tuesday, May 3: Research Week Keynote Marguerita Lightfoot, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Research OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Tuesday, May 3: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Symposium Keynote Nina Kraus, Ph.D., Hugh Knowles Professor of Communication Sciences, Neurobiology, and […]
The Oregon Technology Awards celebrates excellence and achievement in the region's technology industry. Each year, our community gathers to honor outstanding individuals with prestigious Lifetime Achievement, Sam Blackman, and Tech Champion awards and recognize ten companies for their accomplishments, leadership, and commitment to the industry and community. NEW IN 2022 The Technology Association of Oregon is excited to […]
OHSU Innovates would like to invite you to attend Innovation Day 2022 on May 5th, 2022. This virtual event will take place during OHSU Research Week, and showcase how pioneering research at OHSU is being brought to market to benefit the global community. Panels throughout the day will cover the spectrum of the commercialization […]
Join us on May 10 at 5:30 p.m. at Clark College in Vancouver for the region’s largest multi-cultural networking event. Say Hey! is an evening of community building. In addition to networking, food and prizes, its purpose is to welcome professionals of color who recently relocated to Oregon or southwest Washington (aka Honorees) and help them get […]
Oregon Bioscience Incubator's IN-PERSON Happy Hour! Register soon - space is limited. About this event Mingle with your fellow biotech and digital health enthusiasts, help build community, and share your ideas on how to further accelerate the growth of these promising sectors in Portland. These happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who are […]
For AAPI heritage month Zapproved will be joined by community leaders Zhou Fang & Hazel Valdez as they share their stories navigating and debunking the model minority myth. We will learn about how the model minority myth perpetuates a narrative in which Asian Americans are seen as a polite, a law-abiding group who have achieved […]
Leverage the joint marketing power of Oregon Bio and fellow life science companies to find qualified candidates for existing jobs and reserve your booth at Oregon Bio’s Spring 2022 Virtual Career Fair. Oregon Bioscience Association is offering a free shared booth for our start ups! email julie@oregonbio.org for more information. Register here.
Overview: Today’s highly competitive environment leaves no time for trial and error. Design of Experiments (DOE): Introduction provides a structured method for determining the relationship between factors affecting a process and the output of that process. With this information, you can quickly develop the optimum balance between factors leading to dramatic improvements in quality, cost, […]
Overview: Today’s highly competitive environment leaves no time for trial and error. Design of Experiments (DOE): Introduction provides a structured method for determining the relationship between factors affecting a process and the output of that process. With this information, you can quickly develop the optimum balance between factors leading to dramatic improvements in quality, cost, […]
Developing Cures, Creating Jobs in Oregon Oregon is proudly home to more than 500 active clinical trials with nearly 9,000 Oregonians participating, creating thousands of jobs and a more than $450 million economic impact for the state. Mark International Clinical Trials Day on May 20, by streaming an OBI/OTRADI panel titled, “Research in Your Backyard: […]
Overview: Today’s highly competitive environment leaves no time for trial and error. Design of Experiments (DOE): Introduction provides a structured method for determining the relationship between factors affecting a process and the output of that process. With this information, you can quickly develop the optimum balance between factors leading to dramatic improvements in quality, cost, […]
Overview: Today’s highly competitive environment leaves no time for trial and error. Design of Experiments (DOE): Introduction provides a structured method for determining the relationship between factors affecting a process and the output of that process. With this information, you can quickly develop the optimum balance between factors leading to dramatic improvements in quality, cost, […]
Overview: Today’s highly competitive environment leaves no time for trial and error. Design of Experiments (DOE): Introduction provides a structured method for determining the relationship between factors affecting a process and the output of that process. With this information, you can quickly develop the optimum balance between factors leading to dramatic improvements in quality, cost, […]
Overview: Today’s highly competitive environment leaves no time for trial and error. Design of Experiments (DOE): Introduction provides a structured method for determining the relationship between factors affecting a process and the output of that process. With this information, you can quickly develop the optimum balance between factors leading to dramatic improvements in quality, cost, […]
Oregon Bioscience Incubator's IN-PERSON Happy Hour! Register soon - space is limited. About this event Mingle with your fellow biotech and digital health enthusiasts, help build community, and share your ideas on how to further accelerate the growth of these promising sectors in Portland. These happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who are […]
You’re invited to join Zapproved & Cinder for a conversation with Liana Avendano on gender identity & pronouns. Gender is a social construct and gender identity is deeply personal, but what does that even mean? How can a person simultaneously feel all the genders at once and no gender at all? What is the difference […]
Oregon Bioscience Association "Oregon Bio" is hosting a state Pavilion at BIO2022 Convention in San Diego. This is the "World's Largest Global Biotech Partnering Experience" As the collective voice for our Bioscience community throughout the state and region, we understand the value of investing in our industry and continually seek ways to support the sustainability […]
Open Mic Night is an event where entrepreneurs learn the criteria and methods used by real investors to evaluate their venture as a potential investment. This is done by recreating a typical investor meeting where a few companies pitch and receive feedback from TiE Oregon Charter Members. These meetings follow the same basic agenda of […]
Back by popular demand! Attend part two of this panel discussion as we explore ways in which we can all #BreakTheBias when working toward a gender-equal world. The discussion will center on the experiences of women leaders in entrepreneurship, academia, tech, and bioscience industries - and how they have navigated the road toward equality in […]
This course takes place over four half-day sessions. Training Dates are June 27, 28, 29 and 30, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This course introduces students to the foundations of successful project management, especially in a technology environment. Students will learn key project management concepts, then immediately apply them in a hands-on team simulation. This […]
EVENT SERIES INFORMATION: What defines a “smart” region? TWI Global defines it as a region that “uses information and communication technology to improve operational efficiency, share information with the public and provide a better quality of government service and citizen welfare” with the goal of optimizing regional functions and promote economic growth while also improving […]
Sign up here to receive your complimentary ticket to our Summer Innovator’s Summit: The Everchanging Face of Digital Care. The agenda for the June 30th event (8am-9pm ET) includes: 40+ speaker/panel sessions, interactive breakout workshops and a digital cocktail hour Opportunities to network with 1000+ health leaders, innovators, scientists, academics, biopharmacists, venture capitalists and others […]
This event kicks off a series of four weekly fireside chats in the WE-REACH Biomedical Innovation Bootcamp where industry experts, startup founders, and investors share their insights with new innovators. Panelists in this first session are entrepreneurs who bring expertise in startups, funding sources, and challenges to a discussion highlighting essentials for teams that are […]
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This is the second event in a four-part series of fireside chats that are part of the WE-REACH Biomedical Innovation Bootcamp. These events highlight industry experts, startup founders, and investors who share insights and advice to help new innovators ramp up quickly. As new innovation teams delve into customer discovery they may find assumptions about […]
Lessons of Connection & Resilience: We. Have. Emerged. Join Oregon Bioscience Association for OBW 2022 CONNECT (live and in person) “Lessons Learned of Connection & Resilience” summer event, participants will meet and welcome Emily Leproust, CEO and Co-Founder of Twist Bioscience, the newest company to expand to Oregon. Emily and her colleagues are creating the […]
Overview: This course provides a structured guide to the process of performing an effective Failure Mode and Effects Analysis for Manufacturing Processes (PFMEA). PFMEA can be performed during development of manufacturing processes to minimize scrap and rework and to minimize the risk of quality “escapes”. It is also a highly effective technique to use in […]
Overview: This course provides a structured guide to the process of performing an effective Failure Mode and Effects Analysis for Manufacturing Processes (PFMEA). PFMEA can be performed during development of manufacturing processes to minimize scrap and rework and to minimize the risk of quality “escapes”. It is also a highly effective technique to use in […]
This is the third event in a four-part series of fireside chats that are part of the WE-REACH Biomedical Innovation Bootcamp. These events highlight industry experts, startup founders, and investors who share insights and advice to help new innovators ramp up quickly. Most new innovators don’t realize how much needs to be done to meet […]
Oregon Bioscience Incubator's Happy Hour on the Canvas at Press Blocks Rooftop! Register soon - space is limited. Mingle at the Canvas at Press Blocks penthouse and rooftop with your fellow biotech and digital health enthusiasts, help build community, and share your ideas on how to further accelerate the growth of these promising sectors in Portland. These […]
Are you interested in venture capital financing for your business? Join Snell & Wilmer partner Bardia Moayedi for an introductory crash course on the typical legal and business terms involved with and negotiated in venture capital fundraising. Through this webinar, you will learn the basics, including SAFE, Convertible Note, Series Seed, and Series A financings. […]
Oregon Bio’s premiere program and networking event returns to Central Oregon this summer. Tickets here.
Join us for an in-person Lunch and Learn in Bend, Oregon - or attend on Zoom instead! About this event If you are attending Oregon Bioscience Association's Bio in the High Desert on July 19, let's continue the fun the next day at noon with OBI/OTRADI and OSU-Cascades Innovation Co-Lab's Lunch & Learn! Join us on July 20 at OSU-Cascades Graduate Research […]
This is the final event in a four-part series of fireside chats that are part of the WE-REACH Biomedical Innovation Bootcamp. These events highlight industry experts, startup founders, and investors who share insights and advice to help new innovators ramp up quickly. The Regional Resources panel will be discussing entrepreneur support "front doors". Join us in […]
Party in the Pinot, Technology Association of Oregon's premier wine and food event, will be held under the summer sky at Scholls Valley Lodge, located amidst the working farms in the community of Scholls in Hillsboro. Featuring amazing food by Grand Cru Hospitality, wine pairings, music, dancing, a scotch bar, and fun in the summer sun! The perfect event to show […]
The growth of small businesses is very important for Sherwood’s economic development and you may know of someone who is interested in starting a business. The City of Sherwood Economic Development Office and the Sherwood Area Chamber of Commerce are very pleased and excited to be able to work in partnership with PCC/Small Business Development […]
Join us in Portland, Oregon, July 31-August 4! Don't miss out on the premier microscopy education and networking event of the year - Microscopy & Microanalysis 2022 in Portland, Oregon, July 31-August 4. Information here. Portland provides an ideal summer backdrop for what promises to be another stellar M&M meeting! The Pacific Northwest region is […]
Overview: Few leaders have the luxury of focusing on a single project. Instead, they must balance multiple simultaneous projects, constantly making imperfect trade-offs between conflicting needs. This class looks at the personal skills you need to manage multiple projects. However, there is only so much you can do on your own. Therefore, this class also […]
Training Dates: August 9 and August 11 from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. No class August 10. Overview: To successfully implement and maintain a quality management system a company must have an Internal Audit process and use trained auditors to perform the audits. Internal auditors are also a key element in quality system improvement. This […]
Overview: Few leaders have the luxury of focusing on a single project. Instead, they must balance multiple simultaneous projects, constantly making imperfect trade-offs between conflicting needs. This class looks at the personal skills you need to manage multiple projects. However, there is only so much you can do on your own. Therefore, this class also […]
Training Dates: August 9 and August 11 from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. No class August 10. Overview: To successfully implement and maintain a quality management system a company must have an Internal Audit process and use trained auditors to perform the audits. Internal auditors are also a key element in quality system improvement. This […]
Do you have questions about careers in biotech and the challenges one might experience in the industry? Join us for a career panel with experts who will talk about their inspiring career journeys and challenges specific to the biotech industry. Featuring: Angel Morrow, PhD, Absci Caroline Hostetler, PhD, Mahana Therapeutics Norah Green Verbout, PhD, Aronora […]
Say Hey! is less than a month away. It is the region's largest multi-cultural networking event for professionals. If you have already registered, spread the word to anyone who wants to connect to our communities of color. If you haven't registered, don't wait any longer. There is still time, so click the button below and […]
Join the OTBC Team for information on the 2023 Beaverton Challenge! Wednesday, August 24, 2022 4:00pm - 6:00pm OTBC Offices - 3800 SW Cedar Hills Blvd; Suite 260, Beaverton, OR 97005 Overview & Information on The Beaverton Challenge Funding Competition! *Overview of the application process *Timeline of selecting 10-12 semifinalists and five finalists […]
An interactive, in-person/Zoom hybrid event to learn how to build equity into your daily work. View recording here. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are huge, complex topics that are at the forefront of many conversations today. But how can we effectively incorporate DEI into our lives in a meaningful way? In this highly interactive session, Jackie […]
Space is limited - register here! Mingle with your fellow biotech and digital health enthusiasts, help build community, and share your ideas on how to further accelerate the growth of these promising sectors in Portland. These happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's Biotech and […]
Have you ever been quick to deem someone 'problematic'? Or had a rumor spread about you, with little to no support for a genuine conversation to clear things up? As writer Anne Applebaum points out, the costs of 'cancel culture' are not limited to those who are canceled. (https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/10/new-puritans-mob-justice-canceled/619818/). For them, the combination of "isolation […]
CTIP in collaboration with Oregon Health & Science University, Oregon Bioscience Association, and Oregon Bioscience Incubator invites you to join us for a conversation on patient impact. Hear from medical device innovators, life science organizations, and the Oregon entrepreneurial community to discuss the growing Oregon medtech ecosystem. Register here! Agenda: o Welcome and introduction o […]
Overview: The key to improving process performance is the ability to understand, control and reduce variation. In this workshop, participants will learn how the monitoring and analysis tools of SPC can be used to achieve that goal. Going beyond the mere mechanics of SPC, this workshop will also guide participants through the steps needed to […]
This virtual, 3-day SBIR/STTR training event features SBIR/STTR program managers across all 11 agencies. Join in on agency-focused presentations, panel discussions and open Q&A. Attendees will learn agencies' mission and tips for creating a successful proposal, have an opportunity to ask live questions of all federal participants and be able to sign up for one-on-one […]
Overview: The key to improving process performance is the ability to understand, control and reduce variation. In this workshop, participants will learn how the monitoring and analysis tools of SPC can be used to achieve that goal. Going beyond the mere mechanics of SPC, this workshop will also guide participants through the steps needed to […]
A Conversation about Narrative Writing and Storytelling for Women in Science and Medicine. Suzanne Koven, received her B.A. in English literature from Yale and her M.D. from Johns Hopkins. She also holds an M.F.A. in nonfiction from the Bennington Writing Seminars. After her residency training at Johns Hopkins Hospital, she joined the faculty of Harvard […]
Overview: The key to improving process performance is the ability to understand, control and reduce variation. In this workshop, participants will learn how the monitoring and analysis tools of SPC can be used to achieve that goal. Going beyond the mere mechanics of SPC, this workshop will also guide participants through the steps needed to […]
Overview: The key to improving process performance is the ability to understand, control and reduce variation. In this workshop, participants will learn how the monitoring and analysis tools of SPC can be used to achieve that goal. Going beyond the mere mechanics of SPC, this workshop will also guide participants through the steps needed to […]
No matter the stage of your venture, equity financing can be tough. Who should you approach? When should you approach them? How much should you ask for an initial investment? Join us for the September Westside PubTalk to hear from investors representing Angel, Seed and Venture Funds. It is sure to be an informational and […]
Changing the negative reputation of hard conversations. Does the word accountability make you cringe? Sound like some sort of punishment? In this discussion Court Morse will share the secret sauce of change-making. During this event we'll talk about how accountability can be a really positive gift, exploring the opportunities having hard conversations can provide to […]
View recording here. Attend in person at the OBI or virtually on Zoom. About this event: Media and thought leadership placements validate, de-risk, and differentiate your innovation for investors, partners, and future colleagues, but how and more importantly when do you begin? In this conversational and wide ranging primer on all aspects of PR for Life Science startups, s2s Public […]
EVENT SERIES INFORMATION: What defines a “smart” region? TWI Global defines it as a region that “uses information and communication technology to improve operational efficiency, share information with the public and provide a better quality of government service and citizen welfare” with the goal of optimizing regional functions and promote economic growth while also improving […]
Join us for this seminar as we focus on life science global market expansion for Medical Devices. Participants will learn how the government is working to improve opportunities for Medical Device companies across the world through harmonization efforts and multilateral trade agreements such as the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. We will also cover: · General considerations […]
Register today for your complimentary ticket to learn about Digital Health implementation. Why should you attend? The HITLAB virtual symposium will feature insights from health leaders at Merck, VA, IBM, CommonSpirit Health, HUMA, AliveCor, DREEM, TeleVU and others on topics such as: Digital Health Implementation: Challenges & opportunities facing healthcare organizations Importance of Heuristic Research […]
When was the last time you challenged or disagreed with someone openly? How did that feel, and what did it take for you to do so? If you consistently avoid conflict (or work with people who do), you likely have a hunch that you’re losing out on the authenticity, innovation and breakthroughs that emerge when […]
Supporting the creation of Latinx-led startup ventures. Breaking down silos What: Giving Latino startup entrepreneurs a platform to connect with the regions growing startup ecosystem. When: First pitch will be at 6pm with doors opening at 5:30pm and everyone out by 8:00pm How: Latinx entrepreneurs will get five minutes to pitch to the audience and then three minutes […]
Join Us October 6, 2022 in Corvallis, Oregon The fourth annual Oregon Bioengineering Symposium will be held on October 6, 2022 at the LaSells Stewart Center at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. The meeting will cover all areas of biomedical engineering, highlighting innovations in methods, materials, and models. The goal of the meeting is to promote […]
The B Corp Leadership Development Pacific Northwest (BLD PNW) Conference is a one-day event organized by B Corps, for B Corps. By inspiring and connecting B Corps and their teams, we build a stronger movement to use business as a force for good. We are excited to welcome and feature: Morning Speakers: 8:30am: Welcome and […]
Oregon has seen an explosion in the number of health tech startups in recent years. In fact, out of all of TAO's tech company members, those focused on health and wellness represent the largest concentration of companies. This summit is designed to bring together thought leaders from major health networks, investment funds and startups as […]
Coming out stories in the LGBTQ+ community runs the gamut of experiences. In honor of National Coming Out Day (10/11/2022), join PDXWIT and hear from community members on how it has been for them navigating the deeply personal decision to come out at the office. Find out what it was like for them. Was it […]
Have you ever wondered about how you could use your STEM background to make more of an impact in the field you're most passionate about? While there are many ways to make a difference in industry and academia, opportunities to apply your skills to the nonprofit realm may be more plentifyl than you think. In […]
Happy Hour at Field Office! Register soon - space is limited! Mingle with your fellow biotech and digital health enthusiasts, help build community, and share your ideas on how to further accelerate the growth of these promising sectors in Portland. We will meet at Field Office outdoor courtyard and indoor sunken living room in Portland's Slabtown. These […]
The City of Sherwood, Oregon is growing with new and expanded businesses. We have recently joined with SELECTUSA to conduct an international no-cost webinar/virtual tour of Sherwood, Oregon at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on October 19, 2022. Hear from industry experts in major semiconductor and other advanced manufacturing companies, industrial park developers, city and regional/state […]
Bend Venture Conference October 20-21, 2022 One of the longest standing and largest angel conferences in the PNW, the 19th Annual Bend Venture Conference, takes place at the historic Tower Theatre this October. Throughout the two-day conference, attendees hear innovative company pitches, breakaway for multiple networking opportunities at nearby restaurants and learn from impressive speakers […]
Register in advance here. Mingle with your fellow biotech and digital health enthusiasts, help build community, and share your ideas on how to further accelerate the growth of these promising sectors in Oregon. We will meet at OSU-Cascades Innovation Co-Lab at the Graduate Research Center for lunchtime networking before you head off to the day one Bend Venture […]
An international array of medtech professonals will be heading to the prestigious MedTech Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, Oct. 24-26. Oregon Bioscience Association is facilitating a contingent of Pacific Northwest individuals and companies to enjoy group privileges and discounts at this event. Among the top reasons to attend the MedTech Convention: Access to Investors: Guided by […]
How can you decolonize the way you live, work and serve your team & community? The impacts of colonialism can be found throughout our personal, organizational and societal beliefs and behaviors. Decolonizing our ways of being in relationship with each other – at home, at work and beyond – is a liberatory practice. This November […]
Event: Say Hey! November 2022 Date: November 2, 2022 Start Time: 5:30 pm End Time: 8:00 pm Location: Portland State University | Smith Memorial Student Union Ballroom Address: 1825 SW Broadway Portland, Oregon 97201 REGISTER Join us for the largest multi-cultural networking event in the region. Partners in Diversity teamed up with Portland State University to bring you Say Hey! this quarter. Important […]
Training Dates: November 3-4, 8a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Overview: Two key goals of a quality management system are to find the root causes of actual and/or potential problems in order to develop and implement permanent solutions that are accepted, efficient, and effective. This 1-day workshop will show how to use root cause analysis tools and […]
Come to our final Happy Hour of 2022! Mingle with your fellow biotech and digital health enthusiasts, help build community, and share your ideas on how to further accelerate the growth of these promising sectors in Portland. We will meet at George Fox University Portland Center at the I-5/217 interchange. Registration now open! These happy […]
Training Dates: November 3-4, 8a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Overview: Two key goals of a quality management system are to find the root causes of actual and/or potential problems in order to develop and implement permanent solutions that are accepted, efficient, and effective. This 1-day workshop will show how to use root cause analysis tools and […]
Within the last 5 - 10 years we have seen more visibility of trans folks in media, more Women & Women of Color in government, and large social justice movements. However this has been followed by the overturning of Roe v Wade, weaponizing of “Defund the Police”, fear mongering of “Critical Race theory”, and the […]
Oregon’s Growing Bioscience Ecosystem: What Policymakers Need to Know Economic development: Our bioscience story by the numbers - Oregon Bio’s 2022 Economic Impact Report. Knight Cancer Institute (KCI) vision: Hear from Irene Barhyte, COO, KCI on the future of the Institute, early detection for early cancer, and its benefits for our region at large. Research: […]
Description: No one starts a business to be an accountant, but investment in effective financial processes can set a company on a path to success. Join us to learn more about: -How timely and accurate financial information can inform strategic growth, meet compliance requirements, and satisfy investors -Best practices in accounting and accounting technology for […]
Join PDXWIT as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month! In this virtual mixer, Natives In Tech members will share their career journeys and advice. You’ll also connect with recruiters and hiring managers in a breakout session following the main event. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! This community will center the experiences of Indigenous peoples […]
OEN Entrepreneurship Awards 2022: EXPONENTIAL: THE POWER OF US This November 17th, join OEN at the Portland Art Museum to celebrate local entrepreneurs and the power we have as a community to help them thrive. The theme of our 31st annual OEN Entrepreneurship Awards is Exponential: The Power of Us. This year’s theme highlights the breadth […]
Bio in the Valley returns to one of Oregon's R&D crown jewels: Join your bio colleagues at the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact. The stated mission of the Knight Campus is straightforward and powerful: science advancing society. At our December event, we'll visit with a panel of University of Oregon professors […]
Watch recording here. Life Post-OBI: My Very Own Lab and Office – YES! But Where Do I start?? Incubating in the warm comfort and embrace of OBI is a very special privilege and a largely straightforward, stress free experience. OBI works hard to insulate you from lease details, NNN charges and maintenance issues and generally […]
This year Zapproved has focused on action. We started with turning awareness into action, then we workshopped creating our own personal equity roadmaps, and then we learned how to hold ourselves accountable to these actions. And now we will be joined by the Infinite Flow Dance Company to remind us that taking action is more […]
So what does it mean to exit your startup? For some entrepreneurs, an ‘exit strategy’ is planned from day one with the goal of cashing out at some point by selling ownership of the business to either investors or acquisition by another company. For some founders, the goal is to create the “unicorn” company and go for […]