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Mobile Broadband: Entering the 4G Decade

Peter Rysavy of Rysavy Research LLC, a Hood River consulting firm specializing in wireless technology, will be discussing: 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.

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 provided

The Gorge Angel Investor Network (GAIN3) is currently looking for qualified investors interested in joining their next round of angel investment. GAIN's mission is to support and grow new and emerging business in the Gorge through investment and support. The result is the addition of jobs to the local community and creation of a significant profit for the investors.

GAIN successfully invested in Pistil Designs at the Fall 2008 Gorge Angel Conference and eProduce Sales at the Spring 2009 Gorge Angel Conference. Total direct investments have been $205,000. Indirect investments by individuals in these companies and other businesses who have pitched to GAIN have totaled more than $250,000 to date.

Investors must be able to contribute a minimum of $5,000 as part of an anticipated $200,000 investment pool for this round.

GAIN3 Meeting Details:
When: Wednesday, September 23, 5-7 p.m.
Where: Lone Pine Village, The Dalles (Take the last The Dalles exit at Hwy 197, then turn left towards McDonalds)
Who: Anyone interested is welcome to attend.
Agenda: There will be a discussion about GAIN3, beverages, hors d'oeuvres and tours of the Lone Pine property.

Contact Gary Rains with questions.

The Oregon Connections conference draws attendees from all regions of the state to share ideas, experiences and knowledge about telecommunications. The 2009 conference presenters and attendees will explore the importance and value of broadband telecommunications for business, government, education, healthcare, public safety, communities and individuals given the transition from an industrial-based economy to an information-based global economy.

The keynote speaker is Robert D. Atkinson, President of The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation. Jessica Metta with the GTA will be on a panel about new strategies for economic development.

Conference Details:
When: October 29 and 30
Where: Conference facility at the Best Western Agate Beach Inn, Newport, Oregon
Cost: $75

Would you like to support local businesses through a free mentoring program? Do you have valuable business expertise that a new start up business could use?

Join the Small Business Development Center and Chambers from The Dalles, Hood River and Mt. Adams as they begin a new Gorge chapter of SCORE (Senior Corps of Retired Executives).

Thursday, October 8th
10:00 a.m.
The Dalles Civic Auditorium, 323 E. 4th Street

Contact Mary Merrill at the Small Business Development Center with questions (541-506-6120).

eProduce Sales, Inc., a new local produce network, needs a couple of crackerjack phone sales people. Very flexible hours, could possibly train and allow work to be done at home. Commission. Start immediately. Call Randy Morrow in Hood River for an interview at (888) 679-6707.

Packet8 ST2118 VOIP Telephone and BPA430 Adapter
Seven Packet 8 ST2118 VOIP Broadband Telephones and eight BPA430 adapters. All are in great condition and were used temporarily as office phones. Free to approved non-profit. Please contact Layne if you or someone you know is interested (layne@mcedd.org, 541-296-2266). 

For more information or to contact Steven, visit www.dwt.com/People/StevenCDavis