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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.
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information
contact:
jessica@crgta.org
541-296-2266
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Welcome to the January edition
of the Gorge Technology Alliance newsletter.
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GTA Meeting - Jan. 27th
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The Columbia River Gorge Technology Alliance
invites you to the January meeting - Classroom Partnerships
with Technology Industries
When: Tuesday, January 27,
2009. 6:30 p.m. Where: CenterPointe Community
Bank meeting room, 2500 Cascade Ave, Hood River,
Oregon Alan Cunningham, head of the
Science and Technology Department with Arlington
School District and the 2008 TechStart Technology
Educator of the Year, will discuss how the
technology industry can get involved in the
classroom to educate our future technology
leaders. The presentation will be followed by an
opportunity to meet and network with GTA members
and guests. Contact Jessica Metta
with questions (541-296-2266 or
Jessica@crgta.org). Click here
for the GTA calendar.
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GTA Seeking New Board
Members
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Interested in helping guide
the Gorge Technology Alliance? There are several
openings on the board that are currently being
recruited for. Contact Chair Nancy White at
NancyW@custominterface.net if you'd like to be
considered or for more information.
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Jessica Metta Joins MCEDD As
Project Manager
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Jessica Metta joined
Mid-Columbia Economic Development District staff
in December as a Project Manager. Living in Hood
River since 2005, Jessica was most recently a
Planner with the Columbia River Gorge Commission.
During her tenure at the Gorge Commission, Jessica
gained a thorough knowledge of the region and
experience managing complex projects, including
acting as coordinator for the gorge-wide visioning
process known as the Columbia Gorge Future Forum.
Jessica is a strong supporter of
regional collaboration and is looking forward to
her work with MCEDD. She'll be assisting the Gorge
Technology Alliance and the Wasco County Economic
Development Commission as well as furthering other
MCEDD initiatives. Contact Jessica at 541-296-2266
or
Jessica@mcedd.org.
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Hood River PubTalkT - March
10
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The Hood River PubTalkT is an event of the
Hood River County Office of Economic Development
in cooperation with the Oregon Entrepreneurs
Network. Event Sponsors include the Hood River
County Chamber of Commerce, The Small Business
Development Center and the Mid-Columbia Economic
Development District. PubTalkT events will
be held on March 10, 2009 and April 14, 2009.
Events begin at 5:30 PM. Contact Bill Fashing,
Hood River County Office of Economic Development,
541-387-6863, bill.fashing@co.hood-river.or.us
PubTalk events are presented by Hood River
County in partnership with the Oregon
Entrepreneurs Network and local
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$80,000 in Worker Training
Funds Available for Area
Businesses
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Your company may be eligible for Employer
Workforce Training Funds through the Region 9
Workforce Response Team.
Existing businesses, business consortia,
associations, labor organizations or private
non-profits operating in Hood River, Gilliam,
Sherman, Wasco and Wheeler counties are eligible.
No government organizations will be awarded funds.
Application packages and assistance
in completing the application or developing a
training program may be obtained by contacting
Robin Cope via email: robinc@gorge.net, or phone
541-296-8080.
"An Equal
Opportunity Program" Auxiliary Aids & Services
Available Upon
Request
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National Geographic launches
Geotourism for Central Cascades
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MapGuide to Tell
Region's Authentic Story -
National
Geographic Society's Center for Sustainable
Destinations has joined organizations in
Washington and Oregon to publicize the world-class
natural and cultural attractions of the Central
Cascades. The pilot project seeks to contribute to
the economic health of communities by promoting
geotourism: tourism that sustains and enhances the
geographical character of a place - its
environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and the
well-being of its residents.
Visit www.thecentralcascades.com to
find out more about this project, current
nominations, community forum schedule, and
geotourism. Local community forums are planned for
Stevenson on Feb 12, Hood River on March 13 and
The Dalles (details TBA). The nomination
deadline is March 29, 2009.
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SearchFest 2009 -Mar 10 in
Portland
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SEMpdx brings you SearchFest
2009, a full-day search engine marketing
conference featuring multiple learning sessions
and expert panels to help you leverage search
engine marketing (SEM) in your organization.
SearchFest is one of the Northwest's largest
conferences dedicated to search engine marketing,
helping attendees leverage SEM to increase market
awareness and revenue for their respective
businesses. SearchFest is open to all SEM
professionals and anyone in the general business
community interested in maximizing their success
with SEM.
Date: Tuesday, March 10,
2009
Time: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Location:
Oregon Zoo, 4033 SW Canyon Rd,
Portland
Register before March 1 to receive
$50 off registration fees. GTA members also enjoy
a 10% registration discount. For more information,
visit www.searchfest.org or contact
Lisa Williams at SEMpdx
(lisa@mediafortemarketing.com).
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Seeking SEO
Companies
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Business Development Center is seeking search
engine optimization companies for work with local
businesses. Contact Mary at mmerrill@cgcc.cc.or.us
if you're interested. |
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Feb 24 GTA Meeting:
Government Contracting
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Kathleen May with NW Alliance
Group and Brice Barrett of the Pacific Northwest
Defense Coalition will keynote the February
meeting of the Gorge Technology Alliance. NW
Alliance Group specializes in getting government,
mostly military, contracts and grants for Pacific
Northwest companies. The Pacific
Northwest Defense Coalition is a member-funded
501(c)(6) organization that improves the defense
industry climate across the Pacific Northwest.
Come hear about what's going to be happening in
government contracting: many things are changing
and there's a lot of potential for our region.
When: Tuesday, Feb 24,
6:30-9pm
Location: TBA
The presentation
will be followed by an opportunity to meet and
network with GTA members and guests. Contact
Jessica Metta with questions (541-296-2266 or
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Gorge Angel Conference
accepting applications
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Applications are currently being accepted for
companies interested in competing for funding at
the 2009 Gorge Angel Conference. Hood River
County Economic Development and the Oregon
Entrepreneurs Network are urging angel-ready
companies to apply. GAIN II LLC will invest an
estimated $100,000 grand prize in the company they
judge to be the best overall angel investment
opportunity. Applications must be submitted by
March 27,
2009. The Gorge Angel Conference will be
May 19,
2009. Download an application or
learn more at www.GorgeAngelConference.com.
Or you can email
info@gorgeangelconference.com. |
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Calendar
of Events
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January
2009
- Jan 27: GTA
meeting, 6:30pm, CenterPointe Community Bank,
Hood River
February
2009
- Feb 12: Central Cascades Geotourism meeting,
1-3pm, Stevenson Library
- Feb 24: GTA meeting, 6:30pm, location
TBA
March 2009
- Mar 10: SearchFest 2009, 7:30-5:30, Oregon
Zoo, Portland
- Mar 10: Hood River PubTalkT, 5:30 pm to 7:30
pm, location TBA
- Mar 13: Central Cascades Geotourism meeting,
3-6pm, Hood River Hotel
- Mar 24: GTA meeting, 6:30pm, location
TBA
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