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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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GTA
News
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There's
a lot going on at the Gorge Tech Alliance! For
information about any of the topics below, contact
Jessica via email or at
541-296-2266.
Board
Vacancy: Have you been wondering how to get
more involved with the GTA? We currently have a
Board Vacancy to fill immediately. We also have
other non-Board opportunities for involvement.
Sign-Up
for GTA Loaner Robotics Kits: The GTA has
Lego robotics kits and laptops for loan to schools
and youth groups. We're currently scheduling them
for Spring 2010.
GTA
at the Job Fair: The GTA will have a table
at the Gorge Job Fair on April 10. GTA Members,
contact us if you'd like us to represent open
positions at your business or information for job
seekers about your business.
Tech
Education Events Seeking Businesses: Two
Gorge schools are putting on events to spark
students' interest in science and engineering and
are looking for businesses willing to share what
they do. Hood River Middle School's Tech Fair is
April 9; Tech Discovery Days at Discovery High
School in The Dalles is May 22. Come inspire the
future workforce!
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Now
Hiring
Job Opportunities at GTA Member Businesses
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Deadline Jan 29:
Information Systems Director.
La
Clinica del Carino Family Health Care Center is
recruiting a highly skilled and dynamic
Information Systems Director to join its executive
team. The IS Director will provide leadership and
oversight of the IT and Records departments
including operations support, improvements, and
training of applications used, resource
management, staff management, quality improvement
services. Click here
for more information.
Deadline Feb 5: Inside
Sales Representative.
Custom Interface
Inc. is seeking an Inside Sales Representative
whose basic functions are to act as the contact
person for customers and manage all aspects of
customer relations. Click
here for more information.
Deadline Feb 5: Lead
Web Developer.
Blue Marble Creative is
seeking a skilled web developer to round out their
team and grow with them. Work environment is
focused on helping clients in the following
industries: alternative energy, natural resource
management, education, health & wellness, and
sustainable tourism. Three-month contract with
potential for full-time salaried employment and
unlimited advancement for the right person. Click
here for more information.
Open until filled:
Office Manager/Executive
Assistant.
Champion Tool Storage is
seeking an Office Manager. This position is
responsible for providing direct support to the
owner/general manager on matters relating to
financial management, human resource management
and development, and promoting sales & growth
of Champion Tool Storage. In addition, the Office
Manager acts as interim Manager in the absence of
the owner/general manager by supervising all
facets of operation/ production, ensuring that
standards in operation and production are
continuing to be met. Click
here for more
information.
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Contest
for an Oregon Company to win $20,000 in Marketing
Services
Jan 29
Deadline
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Blue Collar Creative, a new interactive
marketing firm in Hood River, is kicking off their
official launch with the Blue Collar Creative Open
House: a contest to award an Oregon company a
$20,000 service package. To enter,
Oregon-based businesses and organizations must
submit a 400-word essay on their Oregon roots,
core values, commitment community, and why their
project deserves our agency services through January
29th. The BC partners will review
all submitted essays, choosing the top three,
which will be posted for voting by the general
public from Monday, February 1st through Friday,
February 5th. The winning company that earns the
most votes will be announced on Friday, February
5th at 12pm PST, and be awarded a $20,000 agency
service package from Blue Collar. For more
information, visit
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Online
Business Classes Offered by CGCC Small Business
Development Center
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Two upcoming
online classes taught by a former banker and
current business counselor are being offered by
Columbia Gorge Community College SBDC. On-line
classes offer convenience and the opportunity to
chat with the instructor.
CRN# 1079012 -Understanding your
Business Financial Statements - Feb. 1st -
6th, 6-8pm - $34
Learn to use your financial statements to
increase your bottom line. This class will cover
balance sheets, income statements and financial
rations to compare your business operations to
industry standards. Instructor: DeMott
CRN# 1079013 - Shoebox
Accounting - Feb. 8th - 12th, 6-8pm -
$34
Prerequisite: Understanding Your Business
Financial Statements. Learn set up of manual
accounting system for sole proprietorship or
limited liability company. Instructor:
DeMott
To register, call Allison Bailey at
541-506-6121.
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SearchFest
2010: March 9
Special Discount for GTA
Members
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Don't miss
SearchFest 2010 for multiple informative learning
tracks, workshops, and panel sessions designed to
provide direct insight into the most up-to-date
strategies and technological advancements in
online search marketing.
Industry experts
and thought leaders from around the country are
scheduled to deliver in-depth presentations
ranging from basic SEM fundamentals to specific
advanced techniques. Stefan Weitz, Director of
Bing, will be the keynote speaker. Conference
tracks will cover a wide variety of topics,
ranging from search engine optimization (SEO) and
pay-per-click (PPC) fundamentals, to more advanced
tracks that include leveraging Web 2.0 to increase
online visibility and sales, Web analytics, and
future trends.
Event Details:
Tuesday,
March 9th 2010
8:30am - 6:00pm
The Governor
Hotel, Portland, OR
www.searchfest.org
Cost:
SEMpdx
is offering a discount for GTA Members! Costs with
your discount are:
$204 Today -Jan
31
$219 Feb 1 -
24
$279 Feb 25 - Mar 8
Just enter discount code GTA-SEMPDXSF1020 when
you register, or click here to register:
http://searchfest2010.eventbrite.com/?discount=GTA-SEMPDXSF1020 |
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Feb
27 Application Deadline for Gorge Angel
Funding
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Businesses interested in presenting their
idea for $100,000 in angel investment at the 2010
Gorge Angel Conference must apply by February 27,
2010. The conference will be April 27 at the Hood
River Inn. Companies must have good growth
and profit potential, be located in the
Gorge and should be seeking capital within the
range of $100,000 to $1,000,000. Click
here for more information, or email nick.kraemer@co.hood-river.or.us.
Also,
Gorge Angel Investment Network is still accepting
investors! Contact Gary Rains for
more information.
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R&D
Grants for Tech Businesses in
Washington
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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: the Notice of Intent
deadline is March 18 and applications are due
April 22. Grants are awarded in June 2010
and projects begin July 1, 2010.
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GTA
Members and Sponsors
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Thank you to our newest sponsor:
- Colt
Listing Service Greg Colt can help with your
commercial real estate needs - and has pledged a
10% commission to support the GTA! Call Greg
today and tell him the GTA sent you!
Welcome to our newest members:
Thank
you to our renewing members:
Please consider
committing yourself to the success of the Gorge's
technology sector by becoming a member or sponsor
of the GTA. The GTA supports these businesses, and
in turn is supported by its members and sponsors.
It's fast and easy to become a member through our
online PayPal options-just click
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Calendar
of Events
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February
2010
- Feb
23: GTA Monthly Meeting, 6:30pm,
Centerpointe Bank in Hood River, Topic TBA
- Feb.
24: Software Association of Oregon Annual
Member Dinner in Portland -learn more and buy
tickets now online.
March 2010
- March
9: PubTalk, 5:30pm, location TBA
- March 16:
GTA's Google Speaker Series. Topic: The
Leading Edge of Technology in Agriculture.
Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave in
Hood River,
7pm.
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