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| Gorge Technology Alliance
Mission |
To promote the
technology business sector of the Columbia River
Gorge and build new alliances to strengthen our
surrounding communities.
We focus on
"lifestyle entrepreneurs;" individuals who take
advantage of the area's recreational resources and
business opportunities, combining their drive for
recreational activities with an industry cluster
that continues to expand.
For more
information
contact:
jessica@crgta.org
541-296-2266
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This newsletter is sponsored by GTA. The
items contained herein are published as submitted
and are provided for general information purposes
only. This information is not advice. Readers
should not rely solely on this information, but
should make their own inquiries before making any
decisions. GTA works to maintain up-to-date
information from reliable sources; however, no
responsibility is accepted for any errors or
omissions or results of any actions based upon
this information. If you have any questions
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Welcome to the latest edition of the Gorge
Technology Alliance newsletter. Thank you to our
sponsors:
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Research
Funding Available
Washington
Technology Center
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Are you working on innovative technology
applications with near-term commercial potential?
The Washington Technology Center offers grants to
offset the costs of your R&D.
If you
are a Washington technology business looking to
partner with an academic or non-profit researcher
on a collaborative research endeavor, you may be
eligible for a funding award through Washington
Technology Center's Research & Technology
Development (RTD) grants program.
RTD awards pay up to 80% of the cost of
research projects -- allowing you to channel your
capital to other business growth needs or continue
working on breakthrough scientific discoveries.
Project teams are eligible to receive up to
$100,000 for initial proof-of-concept projects and
up to $300,000 total for multi-phase
projects.
Washington Technology Center is now accepting
proposals for its next round of grants which will
be awarded in December, 2009. Projects begin
January 1, 2010. Notice of Intent deadline is
September
24 and applications are due October
22. Visit http://www.watechcenter.org/rtd
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Hood
River PubTalk™, Sept. 8
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Join us September 8 at 5:30pm for the
next Hood River PubTalk. PubTalk is an informal
event with networking, pitches by two early-stage
companies seeking advisors or capital investment
and a keynote speaker. September's speaker is
Terry Tsubota of PreneurVision Strategies
International, LLC who will be discussing Avoiding
Writer's Block - A Systematic Approach to Business
Writing. Location: White Buffalo, 4040
Westcliff Dr in Hood River Cost: $5, light
snacks provided For more information,
contact Bill Fashing, Hood River County Office of
Economic Development, 541-387-6863, bill.fashing@co.hood-river.or.us
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GTA
Meeting, Sept. 22:
Mobile Broadband
-Entering the 4G Decade
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Today's wireless networks and technologies
are the culmination of massive innovation and
investment and represent some of humanity's
greatest achievements. However, this is only the
beginning of a new era of computing and
communications that will be enabled by new
wireless technologies such as WiMAX and Long Term
Evolution (LTE), and that will lead to a wealth of
new mobile platforms and applications. The
presentation will cover: broadband developments in
general; bandwidth requirements of different
applications; latest Wi-Fi developments; an
overview of current cellular networks; definitions
of first generation to fourth generation (4G)
technologies; technology evolution over the next
five years; network architectures; capabilities as
well as limitations; fixed-mobile convergence;
femtocells; mobile platform developments including
smartphones, netbooks and smartbooks; and
applications best suited for wireless.
Peter Rysavy is the president of Rysavy
Research LLC, a consulting firm that has
specialized in wireless technology since 1993.
Projects have included analysis of technology
capabilities, strategic consultations, system
design, white papers, articles, courses and
Webcasts, network performance measurement and test
reports. Rysavy Research LLC moved operations to
Hood River in 1998. Details:
When: Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009,
6:30pm Where: CenterPointe Community Bank, 2500
Cascade Ave in Hood River Cost: Free for
current GTA Members, $5 for Non-members -light
snacks
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GTA
Members
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Welcome to our newest members:
Please
consider committing your company to the success of
technology businesses in the Gorge by becoming a
member or sponsor of the GTA. The GTA depends on
memberships and sponsorships to accomplish its
mission of promoting technology businesses in the
Gorge.
You can become a member quickly and
easily through the GTA's website. Click
here to view the PayPal
options.
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Calendar
of Events
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September
2009
- September 8: PubTalk, 5:30pm, White Buffalo
in Hood River
- September 21-23: Micro Nano Breakthrough
Conference, Portland
www.micronbc.org
- September 22: GTA Monthly Meeting, 6:30pm,
CenterPointe Bank in Hood
River
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