Portland Angel Network, Oregon Angel Fund Application Deadline

Learn more about these programs and funding opportunities.

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OEN PubTalk—So You Think You Can Pitch

Come see four companies put it all on the line in a speed pitching competition. Judges and the audience will tell the competitors if they've got what it takes to be a fundable company. Winner will be selected by judges and will advance to first round of OEN's Seed Oregon.

Forum will be held at Backspace, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209. Cost: $15 OEN members, $25 non-members.

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OEN Business Plan Development Seminar

This seminar reviews all components of an effective, compelling business plan. You'll learn from two seasoned OEN experts why certain information is important and how your audience will evaluate what you present. Registration is required and space is limited to 15 entrepreneurs.

Seminar will be held at the Beaverton Public Library, Conference Room, 12375 SW 5th St, Beaverton, OR 97005. Cost: $30 OEN members, $70 non-members.

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Broadband Advisory Council Meeting

The Oregon Broadband Advisory Council will meet Thursday, September 16. Time and location to be announced.

For more information, contact Chris Tamarin.

Business Development Commission Meeting

The Business Development Commission will meet Friday, September 24, 2010, in McMinnville..

For more information, contact Jennifer Coffin.

EnergyOcean Pacific Conference and Exhibition

EnergyOcean Pacific is collocated this year with the 5th annual Ocean Renewable Energy Conference produced by the Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET). The conference is designed for developers, utility companies, investors,researchers, component and system manufacturers, government officials, policy makers, and academic and educational organizations. The event features a technical program created by the industry for the industry; exhibition showcasing the latest technologies for the ocean renewables market. More information available at www.energyoceanpacific.com.

Managing Compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulation

This one-day seminar, sponsored by the Export Council of Oregon, USDOC/US Commercial Service, JP Morgan-Chase, Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition, The Export Practitioner and Dorsey & Whitney LLP, will provide participants an overview of the ITAR, license management, jurisdiction determination and defense services, insight into minimizing exposure, liability and risk, plus many other hot topics. You should attend if your company wonders if its exports and imports are regulated, or are uncertain if they are regulated by the ITAR, need clarity of the ITAR regulation.

Cost: $225 per person; each additional company representative $175 per person; PNDC members $200 per person. Space is limited; register online or call 503-517-8090 ext. 102. Additional information available by contacting Gail Snyder, US Commercial Service, Portland, 503-326-5155.