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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,
call 541-296-2266,
email jessica@crgta.org, or
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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
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GTA Member News:
Cloud
Cap Offers Next-Generation Camera
Gimbal for Helicopters
As reported in the Gorge Business
Review
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Cloud
Cap Technology has produced the next generation of
surveillance cameras for helicopters with a
low-cost family of stabilized surveillance camera
gimbals. The TASE gimbal system consists of a
lightweight stabilized camera gimbal, software and
a FAA-approved mount for the aircraft. The system
collects video during flight that can be displayed
in real-time in the cockpit, reducing pilot
workload, enhancing safety and reducing costs;
images are also recorded for future
playback.
"Images are recorded and
synchronized with GPS image position, so precise
pinpointing for follow-up happens automatically.
We anticipate a great demand for this affordable
system to enhance a myriad of commercial and
military helicopter missions including
infrastructure inspection, forestry and coastline
surveillance, firefighting and border patrol,"
said Mark Zanmiller, director of business
development for Cloud Cap Technology.
Commercial customers for the new TASE
system range from energy companies that use it for
gas pipeline inspection to local law enforcement
officials who use it to track potential criminals
and support police officers on the ground.
Cloud Cap
Technology has been a GTA Member since 2007. Cloud
Cap was acquired by Goodrich Corporation in May,
2009.
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RubyGorge Seeks Meeting
Space
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RubyGorge,
the Columbia Gorge Ruby Users Group, is seeking a
space for their regular bi-weekly and/or monthly
meetings.
RubyGorge is a group designed
for people who are interested in learning and
using the Ruby programming language, and their
regular meetings involve 4-10 people. They are
looking for a medium-sized to large room with
tables and chairs that would allow people to work
together on laptops. Ideally, the room would also
have a projector and screen. Their meetings are
every other Thursday from 6-9 pm.
Contact
John if you have a space idea.
To learn more, visit rubygorge.org.
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GTA
at the Gorge Job Fair
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Come
to the annual Gorge Job Fair on Saturday, April
10, 10am to 2pm at The Dalles Civic Auditorium
(323 E. 4th St.). Bring your résumé, prepare to
interview and meet face-to-face with local
businesses. Résumé writing resources will be
available as will education & training
providers. Click here for the
flyer.
The Gorge Tech Alliance is
sponsoring a table at the Fair for our member
businesses with open positions. GTA Members that would
like to participate should contact Jessica
immediately (jessica@crgta.org).
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Business
Classes Offered at SBDC Online and
In-Person
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The
Small Business Development Center at Columbia
Gorge Community College is offering a number of
classes in April and May. Classes include:
- How to start a business in Oregon
- Writing your business plan
- Understanding your business financial
statements
- Accounting for small business
- Small Business Management I
Click here to read a full
description or to print the registration form. You
can also register by calling 541-506-6011 or
541-308-8211.
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Contest:
CivicApps for Greater Portland
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The Software Association of Oregon is
partnering with the City of Portland, Metro,
Multnomah County, Tri-Met and others on a software
application design contest called Civic Apps for
Greater Portland. The CivicApps Challenge is a
kick start event to an ongoing collaborative
process designed to empower communities to get
involved and make their own data more useful. The
goal is to draw attention to newly available
datasets, clarify emergent information needs of
the community, and begin to build a community to
help make public information more useful for
everyone. The Challenge includes two
distinct phases: 1) An Ideas Challenge that
culminates in 2) an Apps Challenge. The Ideas
Challenge round collects ideas and recognizes the
best ideas at the launch of the Apps Challenge.
The Apps Challenge includes two rounds (Apr 19,
June 1) for developers to turn the public's best
ideas (or theirs) into applications. Prizes from
$500 to $3000 will be awarded to the best apps.
Click here to learn
more. |
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GTA
Meeting April 27
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After attending the Gorge Angel Conference, head
to the GTA Meeting for your monthly opportunity to
network with the Gorge's technology leaders and
hear a presentation with information that will
benefit your business. The specific topic will be
announced early next
week.
Event
Details:
Tuesday, April 27,
2010
6:30pm Centerpointe Community
Bank (2500 Cascade Ave, Hood River) Cost: Free
for GTA Members, $5 for non-members Email
Jessica with
questions. |
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Oregon
Gubernatorial Candidate Forums
Watch
them with
the GTA
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Columbia Gorge Community College and the
Gorge Tech Alliance are hosting live stream
presentations of two forums with the Oregon
Gubernatorial Candidates. The forums are being
presented by the Software Association of Oregon,
Oregon Business Association, Oregon Entrepreneurs
Network and Portland Business Alliance. GTA
members can register at the SAO member rate to
attend in Portland ( register here). Alternatively,
everyone is welcome to watch for free at CGCC.
Event
Details:Democratic Primary
Candidates Bill Bradbury and John
Kitzhaber Wednesday, April 7, 2010 4:00 -
6:00 PM PGE Auditorium, One World Trade Center
- Portland Watch the free live
stream at: CGCC The Dalles, Building 3, Room
3.203 (400 E Scenic
Dr)Republican Primary
Candidates Allen Alley and Chris
Dudley Tuesday, April 27, 2010 4:00 - 6:00
PM Grand Ballroom, Multnomah Athletic Club -
Portland Watch
the free live stream at: CGCC The Dalles, Building
3, Room 3.202
(400 E
Scenic Dr)Contact Jessica with
questions at 541-296-2266 or jessica@crgta.org. |
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Workshop
on Using Broadband to Expand Rural Job
Opportunities
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The Klickitat Horizons Telecommunications
Committee is holding a free public workshop in
White Salmon to discuss how expanding broadband
Internet access can be used to create job
opportunities in rural communities. The workshop
will focus on the opportunities the
information-based, global economy provides for
rural job creation. The workshop will
feature an update on efforts to bring broader
Internet access to the Klickitat/Skamania region,
a local panel discussion of successes in using
broadband communications to generate jobs, and a
community discussion of what the next steps should
be for job creation and other uses as better
broadband access comes to the region. Event
Details:Workshop: Rural Job
Opportunities in the New Economy Thursday,
April 8, 2010 1pm -4 pm Pioneer Center (501
N.E. Washington, White Salmon) For more
information, contact Monica Babine, WSU Extension
Division of Governmental Studies and Services, at
425-827-8015 or babinem@wsu.edu. |
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InnoTech
Oregon, May 6
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Join
over 1500 business and technology professionals
for the seventh annual InnoTech Oregon event.
InnoTech is the Portland region's premier business
and technology innovation conference and expo.
In one focused day, InnoTech
Oregon creates an environment where
education, innovation, peer-to-peer networking and
the latest technology and business solutions are
all available specifically for business and
technology professionals. The event will gather
the leading business and technology executives in
the region for answers to your innovation issues,
real world case studies and your best chance to
see the latest products and solutions to support
your business. Event Details:
Thursday, May 6, 2010 9:00am -
6:00pm Oregon Convention Center, Portland www.innotechconference.comThe
event is followed by the 2nd Annual Pacific NW
SoMe (Social Media) Awards & Networking
Reception, 7pm - 10pm, Multnomah Athletic
Club (separate registration
required.) |
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GTA
Members
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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
here. |
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Calendar
of Events
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April
2010
- April 7:
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates
Forum, 4-6pm (see above)
- April 8:
Horizon's Broadband Workshop, 1-4pm (see
above)
- April 9: Washington Innovation
Summit, Tacoma, 7:30am - 4pm. Opening by
Governor Gregoire
- April 22: Gorge Transportation Summit,
White Salmon, full day.
- April 27: Gorge Angel Conference, Hood
River Inn, 11:30am - 4:30pm
- April 27:
Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Forum, 4-6pm
(see above)
- April 27: GTA
Monthly Meeting, 6:30pm, Centerpointe Community
Bank, 2500 Cascade Ave, Hood
River
May
2010
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May
6: InnoTech Oregon, 9am - 6pm (see above)
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May
25: GTA Monthly Meeting,
6:30pm
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