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| Apr 1st, 2010 (Thu) |
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
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Social Networks and the Enterprise Unite
Social Networks and the Enterprise Unite
Thursday, April 1, 2010 from 7:30–11:30am
Multnomah Athletic Club (MAC)
1849 Sw Salmon St
Portland OR 97205
US
Website
www.techamerica.org
Description
Sponsored by TechAmerica, the Social Networks and the Enterprise Unite event will showcase how technology company leaders and employees are establishing a new set of best practices to mine, measure and apply online social networking in the technology industry. April 1 at 7:30 a.m. at Multonomah Athletic Club. TechAmerica Members $125, nonmembers $175. |
| Apr 1st, 2010 (Thu) |
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
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Galois Tech Talk
Galois Tech Talk
Thursday, April 1, 2010 from 10:30–11:30am
Galois, Inc
421 SW 6th Ave. Suite 300
Portland OR 97204
US
Website
www.galois.com
Description
** NOTICE: This talk has been postponed until April 1 at 10:30am.
Building Refactoring Tools for Functional Languages
Details:
* Presenter: Prof. Simon Thompson
* Date: Thursday, April 1, 2010
* Time: 10:30am
Abstract: Refactoring is the process of changing the design of a program without changing what it does. Typical refactorings, such as function extraction and generalisation, are intended to make a program more amenable to extension, more comprehensible and so on. Refactorings differ from other sorts of program transformation in being applied to source code (rather than within the bowels of a compiler), and in having an effect across a code base. Because of this, there is a need to give (semi-)automated support to the process. This talk will reflect on our experience of building tools to refactor functional programs written in Haskell (HaRe?) and Erlang (Wrangler). In doing this we will address system design, the pragmatics of system take-up, as well as contrasting the style of refactoring and tooling for Haskell and Erlang.
Bio: Simon Thompson is a Professor of Logic and Computation at the University of Kent. |
| Apr 1st, 2010 (Thu) |
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
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SAO ConnectPDX
Contact:
Stephanie El-Hajj (stephanie.el-hajj@sao.org)
Details
SAO ConnectPDX is a new kind of networking, relaxed, open, and the kind that fosters real connections.
You've been to enough networking events to know that they're usually a frantic business card swap, with shallow connections.
ConnectPDX is different. We provide a low key environment, in a fun space, where meeting people comes naturally.
We encourage professionals from different industries to attend, so everyone's networks can expand.
Free registration + great happy hour + great PDX connections = time well spent!
Blitz (Pearl) is open to minors until 9pm.
Where to park: If you're lucky, you can get metered street parking, but if you want a cheap garage, use Smart Park. |
| Apr 1st, 2010 (Thu) |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Portland Ten Skill Development Workshop: Accounting with Perkins and Company
Portland Ten Skill Development Workshop: Accounting with Perkins and Company
Thursday, April 1, 2010 from 6–9pm
NedSpace Old Town
117 NW 5th Ave. Suite 210
Portland OR 97209
US
Website
www.portlandten.com
Description
ADDITIONAL EVENT INFO
Schedule & Topics
Workshops are held January 28- April 16,2010, on Tuesdays 2-4 pm and Thursdays 6-8 pm at NedSpace Old Town– for a full schedule of workshops & topics: www.portlandten.com
Pricing
Passes can be purchased at the door-- cash or check at the door only, please. If you need to pay by credit card, please let a staff member know.
* 1 Workshop Pass: $20
* 1 Track Pass (3 sessions in one topic): $45
* Unlimited Pass (up to 24 sessions): $150
Specials
Upgrade: if you purchase a pass and would like to upgrade to another package, we’ll pro-rate it and you’ll pay only the difference between the passes.
Portland Ten: current participants & alumni attend free.
Six Week Sprint: current participants & alumni may purchase an unlimited pass for $20. |
| Apr 1st, 2010 (Thu) |
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
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PDX Weekly Hackathon
Website
groups.google.com
Lucky Labrador Brew Pub
915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland Oregon 97214
Description
Come do strange things with computers amongst others whilst drinking fine Portland beer. Look for the row of geeks with computers in the back of the main room.
All programming languages welcome. Come work on your own projects, work on others participants' projects, get advice, have fun, etc.
You're encouraged to bring a computer, but can team up with others that brought one too.
Afterwards, the group descends on the 12th and Hawthorne foodcart pod for additional nourishment. |
| Apr 1st, 2010 (Thu) |
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
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PDX Weekly Hackathon
PDX Weekly Hackathon
Thursday, April 1, 2010 from 6:30–10pm
Lucky Labrador Brew Pub
915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland Oregon 97214
Website
groups.google.com
Description
Come do strange things with computers amongst others whilst drinking fine Portland beer. Look for the row of geeks with computers in the back of the main room.
All programming languages welcome. Come work on your own projects, work on others participants' projects, get advice, have fun, etc.
You're encouraged to bring a computer, but can team up with others that brought one too.
Afterwards, the group descends on the 12th and Hawthorne foodcart pod for additional nourishment.
Also, many people meet up at the pub during the same time as the hackathon to play boardgames they bring which you're welcomed to play. |
| Apr 2nd, 2010 (Fri) |
6:45 AM - 8:00 AM |
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Social Media Breakfast: Where WordPress Stops
Social Media Breakfast: Where WordPress Stops
Friday, April 2, 2010 from 6:45–8am
5733 Central Ave, Boulder, CO
Description
Derek Olson, vice president of Foraker, a Boulder-based custom web design and development company will lead a discussion called:
Where WordPress Stops: Questions to ask before you underbuild or overbuild your Web site.
Free, but please RSVP by e-mail or telephone to Amy Little at alittle@metzger.com or 720-833-5923 (direct line). |
| Apr 2nd, 2010 (Fri) |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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2600 Seattle Monthly Meeting
2600 Seattle Monthly Meeting
Monthly at 6pm-9pm on the first Friday
Washington State Convention & Trade Center
Created ByRoy for SeattleTechCalendar
Descrwww.wa2600.org
Washington State Convention & Trade Center
800 Convention Place
Seattle, WA - 98101 (see map)
2600 meetings are held the first Friday of every month at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center, which has excellent transportation connections from the greater Puget Sound area.
2600 Meetings exist as a forum for all interested in technology to meet and talk about events in technology-land, learn, and teach. Meetings are open to anyone of any age or level of expertise.
All meetings take place on the first Friday of every month. Most people begin to show up around 6pm. We now meet on the second floor, at the tables behind the escalators.
The Seattle meeting is one of the longest-running and most well-established 2600 meetings in the country, with an average turnout of more than twenty attendees. Most people begin to show up around 6pm. We now meet on the second floor, at the tables behind the escalators.
It's a common misconception that 2600 meetings involve lawlessness and mayhem. If these are your interests, you will not only be disappointed, but will probably be banned from the meeting by the Convention Center's Security Team. Conversely, if you are the kind of person who takes things apart to learn how they work, you delight in discovering how things operate "behind the scenes," and you question not just "how" but also "why," you're a hacker--even if you don't do anything illegal! At the Seattle 2600 meeting, unlike almost anywhere else, you won't be considered weird or dangerous for being who you are. Instead, you'll discover that you're not alone, you'll learn new things, and--most importantly--you'll have a lot of fun!
Most hackers aren't what you have heard or read about in the popular media. We have a passion for technology, a driving curiosity, and a strong belief in changing the world. In our experience, these attributes aren't learned; they're a gift. Don't worry if you're new to technology; while technologies shift constantly, the hacker spirit endures. Our community has a broad range of backgrounds, interests, and walks of life. While we are sometimes willing to bend the rules in order to learn new things, real hackers aren't inclined to deface Web pages and empty bank accounts (even though many know how to do so). While it does not make for exciting news, hackers are--as a whole--much more likely to void the warranty on a piece of equipment by taking it apart. |
| Apr 5th, 2010 (Mon) |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Portland Puppet Users Group
Portland Puppet Users Group
Monday, April 5, 2010 from 7–9pm
Reductive Labs
222 Nw Davis St
Portland OR 97209
US
Website
www.reductivelabs.com
Description
This time around Cody Herriges, the Lead Unix Administrator from Portland State University's Computer Action Team which provides computer infrastructure for the Maseeh College of Computer Engineering and Computer Science will be presenting their puppet implementation. An ever growing and re-factored monstrosity of genius. If you have ever thought about implementing Puppet but wanted to see real use cases before biting the bullet you will get it here. |
| Apr 6th, 2010 (Tue) |
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
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OEN 2010 Executive Series Begins
OEN 2010 Executive Series Begins
Tuesday, April 6, 2010 from 7:30–9:30am
Perkins Coie (PDX)
1120 Nw Couch St, 10th Floor
Portland OR 97209
US
Website
www.oen.org
Description
The OEN 2010 Executive Series provides entrepreneurial executives a refresher course on five elements critical to the success of any business, including:
* Understanding Financial Statements
* Selecting the Correct Legal Entity for your Company
* Human Resources Legal Compliance
* Marketing your Company Successfully to Potential Stakeholders
* Developing a Sales Process
This five-week educational series is designed to offer entrepreneurs access to industry professionals via interactive and engaging sessions. Space is limited to the first 20 attendees to register. Seasoned industry professionals will conduct a two-hour session focused on a specific topic (see above). The session will include a prepared presentation on the topic, with plenty of time set aside for interaction between the attendees.
When: Every Tuesday, starting April 6 and concluding May 4, from 7:30am to 9:30am
Where: Perkins Coie, 1120 NW Couch, 10th Floor, Portland, OR 97209
Refreshments: Perkins Coie has generously agreed to provide pastries and refreshments.
Parking: No validation of parking will be granted. Perkins Coie’s offices are located in the Brewery Block section of the Pearl District. The office is one block from the street car and both garage and street parking are available.
Pricing: $195 for OEN members for the entire 5-week Executive Series; $325 for non-members (includes a one-year individual OEN membership) |
| Apr 6th, 2010 (Tue) |
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Guide to Successful Entrepreneurship - Part 2
Guide to Successful Entrepreneurship - Part 2
Tuesday, April 6, 2010 from 6–8:30pm
Perkins Coie (PDX)
1120 Nw Couch St, 10th Floor
Portland OR 97209
US
Website
oregon.tie.org
Description
This event is the second part of the 2 part "Entrepreneurship Program" series. The program aims to educate entrepreneurs about various growth, capitalization and liquidity options they need to be aware of when they start a company.
In Guide to Successful Entrepreneurship - Part 2 the panel will be focused on folks who bootstrapped their startups and now run very successful companies.
If you missed the first part of this series here is a blog post by the Oregon Business Magazine : www.oregonbusiness.com
Our 2 panelists are:
Ryan Buchanan, CEO eROI, an interactive agency, focused on helping our clients establish and enhance their online presence.
Taizoon Doctor , CEO Xovix
All the panelists have a tremendous track record and attendees will gain valuable information on the fundamentals of building and exiting a successful business.
The panel will be moderated by Brentley Bullock, Partner at Perkins Coie & TiE Oregon Charter Member. |
| Apr 6th, 2010 (Tue) |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Portland Ruby Brigade monthly meeting
Portland Ruby Brigade monthly meeting
Tuesday, April 6, 2010 from 7–9pm
Robert Half Technology, 2nd Floor Conference Room
222 SW Columbia St
Portland OR 97201
US
Website
pdxruby.org
Description
PRESENTATIONS:
1. "Machine Learning and Data Mining Using Ruby" -- Randall Thomas will present a quick and dirty introduction to machine learning and data mining, describe effective ways to apply these, and show how to make use of these using Ruby. Randall works at Engine Yard, is a classically-trained musician, tinkers with robotics, and enjoys coding with Ruby, Erlang and OCaml.
GROUP: The Portland Ruby Brigade is a user group for Ruby programmers in the Portland Oregon area. Join other developers for presentations and discussions about Ruby and its uses.
VENUE: This meeting’s space is kindly provided by Robert Half Technology at their 2nd Floor Conference Room. Enter the KOIN Tower from SW Columbia between 2nd and 3rd Avenue, take the back elevators to the 2nd floor, and then follow the pdxruby signs. |
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TechFoam - EastSide Startup Drinks
TechFoam - EastSide Startup Drinks
First and Third Wednesdays, April 21, 6pm – 9pm
The Spot Off Main, Bellevue 20 103rd Ave NE
TechFoam is twice a month social networking event for local technology startups and those interested in technology startups. Seattle has Hops and Chops, and the Eastside has TechFoam. We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month, anytime after about 6 PM. Everyone is welcome to join. techfoam.org |
| Apr 7th, 2010 (Wed) |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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SP - Accounting Office Hours - Abacube Accounting
SP - Accounting Office Hours - Abacube Accounting
First Wednesday, 12pm – 4pm
StartPad - 811 First Avenue, Suite 480, Seattle, WA 98104
Abacube Accounting's Accounting Office Hours **By appointment only**
Sign up: startpad.org Who: Randy Lieber Once a month Abacube will have an accountant available at StartPad to answer any accounting related questions. Typical questions or topics could include: - Tax impact of selecting a type of entity (C Corp, S Corp, LLC) - Selecting the correct accounting system - Hiring employees and preparing payroll - Setting up a chart of accounts - How to record transactions - Revenue recognition issues - Preparing budgets and forecasts - Tools for cash management - Accounting for fixed assets **If you haven't signed up yet and the office hours are today, please call Randy at (206) 972-6965 to see if the office hours are still available. Thanks!** |
| Apr 7th, 2010 (Wed) |
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
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Gubernatorial Candidate Forum - Democratic Candidates
Gubernatorial Candidate Forum - Democratic Candidates
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 from 4–6pm
World Trade Center
121 SW Salmon
Portland Oregon 97204
US
Website
www.oen.org
Description
The Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN), Software Association of Oregon (SAO) , Oregon Business Association (OBA) and the Portland Business Alliance are presenting the 2010 Gubernatorial Candidate Forums. Tech America will be a supporting organization for the forums
Oregon’s economy is facing great challenges. The state is struggling with serious budgetary shortfalls and that is exacerbated by an unemployment rate that is hovering above 10 percent. With the recent passage of measures 66 & 67 many Oregonians question what the impact will be for Oregon businesses. Policies that support and encourage business growth and economic development are a top-of-mind priority for many Oregonians. These candidate forums are intended to provide an opportunity for members of the business community to ask the candidates from each party what they would do to help support business and economic growth in Oregon.
The Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate forum will take place on Wednesday, April 7 at Portland General Electric’s auditorium located at 121 SW Salmon St, 2WTC in Portland. It will feature Democratic candidates Bill Bradbury (www.bradburyfororegon.com) and John Kitzhaber, (www.johnkitzhaber.com).
The Republican Gubernatorial Candidate forum will take place on Tuesday, April 27 at the Multnomah Athletic Club 1849 SW Salmon St. in Portland. It will feature Republican candidates Allen Alley (www.allenalley.com) and Chris Dudley (www.chrisdudley.com).
Tickets are required for onsite attendees and individual live stream access. Registration is recommended for satellite venues.
The gubernatorial candidate forum will be held prior to the primaries and will be moderated by Laural Porter of KGW News (twitter.com/lauralkgw). Check-in begins at 4:00PM. The program will begin at 4:30 PM and will run to 6:00 PM. Tickets are $20 for members of presenting or supporting organizations and $40 for non-members. We encourage attendees to pre-register online using the link below.
The forums will be streamed live over the web. Individual web stream tickets can be purchased for $10 in advance, but business community members outside of the Portland area may attend a satellite event in their local area at no charge.
For more information about the forums, or to register for either of these events, please go to:
Democratic Candidates Forum: www.sao.org/event/dgp
Republican Candidates Forum: www.sao.org/event/rgp
Follow the discussions on twitter: #pdxGDP & #pdxRGP. |
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SP - Brownbag Roundtable
SP - Brownbag Roundtable
Thursdays, 12:15pm – 1:15pm
StartPad - 811 1st Ave, Suite 480, Seattle, WA 98104
Bring your lunch to our conference room each Thursday to chat with other startup developers and entrepreneurs. |
| Apr 8th, 2010 (Thu) |
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
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TechAmerica Oregon - Secrets from Successful Marketers
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Rd.
Portland OR 97221-9704
US
TechAmerica Oregon - Secrets from Successful Marketers
Thursday, April 8, 2010 from 7:30–9am
Website
www.techamerica.org
Description
About the Program:
You know the old saying that the only constant is change. That applies very much to today’s business climate. Budgets remain tight. The old communications channels are giving way to new ones. In uncertain times do you hunker down? Do you act boldly? Do you double down on your investment? What’s your strategy?
Top corporate and marketing executives coming to this TechAmerica Emerging Business breakfast will learn from four experienced marketers how to establishing an actionable marketing plan as a road-map for growth, including how to measure marketing program effectiveness.
Attendees will learn:
- What are the marketing mistakes that can doom companies
- How to think strategically in developing a marketing plan
- What are some techniques for measuring marketing success
- When to abandon a strategy and try something else
- When and how to change the playing field
- What role social networking should be playing in your marketing plans
The panelists:
- Martyn Etherington, Vice President, Marketing and Operations, Tektronix
- Jascha Kaykas-Wolff, Vice President of Marketing, Webtrends, Inc.
- Kevin Renner, President, B2B Marketing Strategies
- Kevin Tate, Founder & Principal, StepChange Group
Moderator:
- Bob Patterson, President, MKTX, Inc.
Details:
When: Thursday, April 8, 2010
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Where: Oregon Zoo, Skyline Banquet Room, Portland, OR
Cost: $35 TechAmerica Members, $35 SAO & OEN Technology Industry Members, $55 Nonmember Technology Companies, $95 Other Nonmembers
If you are interested in sponsoring this event, contact Kari.Naone@techamerica.org, (503) 624-5715. |
| Apr 8th, 2010 (Thu) |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
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Women in Business Awards Luncheon
Women in Business Awards Luncheon
Thursday, April 8, 2010
11:30 - 1:00 pm
Hilton Hotel, Grand Ballroom
921 SW 6th Ave
Portland OR
REGISTER NOW! www.bizjournals.com
Hurry, price increases this Thursday (4/01/10)!
Tickets are $60 pp, table of 10 for $550. Questions, contact Stephanie at storres@bizjournals.com or 503.219.3432.
Join in a celebration of outstanding women in business
Keynote Address by
Tamara Lundgren, President & CEO of Schnitzer Steel Industries
Ms. Lundgren's background includes 25 years experience in the US and Europe in investment banking and law. She was formerly a Managing Director of JPMorgan Chase in London, a Managing Director at Deutsche Bank and was a partner at the Washington, DC law firm of Hogan & Hartson.
As President, CEO and a member of the Board of Directors of Schnitzer Steel Industries, Ms. Lundgren oversees one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of recycled metals in the United States, with $1.5 billion of annual revenues in its last fiscal year.
2010 Orchid Award Winners:
• Joan Austin, The Allison Inn & Spa and A-dec Inc.
• Barbara Baker, Umpqua Holdings Corp.
• Betty Lou Carrier, Betty Lou's Inc.
• Jennifer Conley, Rhino Consulting
• Diane DeAutremont, Lile International Companies
• Anita Decker, Bonneville Power Administration
• Jill Eiland, Intel Corp.
• Monica Enand, Zapproved, Inc.
• Irene Firmat, Full Sail Brewing Co.
• Kim Haines, Portland Style Cheesecakes
• Judith Johansen, Marylhurst University
• Gayle Kellman, Schoolhouse Supplies
• Tamara Lundgren, Schnitzer Steel Industries
• Jill Nelson, Ruby Receptionists
• Barbara Palmer, US Trust / Bank of America Private Wealth Management
• Barbara Radler, Ball Janik LLP
• Francine Read, Voices Inc.
• Narce Rodriguez, PCC Rock Creek
• April Sanderson, Wells Fargo
• Lynne Hume Saxton, ChristieCare
• Patricia Smith, Unitus Community Credit Union
• Patricia Day TenEyck, Habitat for Humanity of Oregon
• Nita Werner, Orenelas Enterprises Inc.
• Angelique Whitlow, Talbot, Korvola & Warwick LLP
• DJ Wilson, KGW Media Group |
| Apr 8th, 2010 (Thu) |
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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UW - Lecture
UW - Lecture
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
EEB105, Electrical Engineering Bldg, UW Campus
The UW CSE Colloquium Series features accessible talks by leading computer scientists and computer engineers from the University of Washington, the region, the nation, and the world. |
| Apr 8th, 2010 (Thu) |
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
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Putting Analytics to Work
Putting Analytics to Work
Time: April 8, 2010 from 5:30pm to 7pm
Location: Kell's Irish Restaurant (Cecil Ballroom) 112 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97204
www.sao.org
Event Description.Presented by the EDGE Forum and Marketing & Sales Forum
How does your business use analytics? How do you actually leverage your data to target customers or convert leads into new business? And what new analytic tools can you expect to shake up the marketing in the coming year?
Executives from three of Portland's leading analytics and strategy companies will lead a panel discussion on what's working today and what's in store for the near future. If your company is looking to improve its strategy for using advanced analytics and social media to target specific markets, you will not want to miss this event.
Join us at Kell's Irish Pub for an excellent discussion, interactive Q and A with the panelists, and a perfectly poured pint of Guinness.
Panelists
Adam Ware, Managing Partner, SwellPath
Alex Williams, Sales and Strategy, eROI
Justin Garrity, Director of User Experience, Webtrends
Cost: $30* / $40
Includes networking, program and dinner |
| Apr 8th, 2010 (Thu) |
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
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PDX Weekly Hackathon
Website
groups.google.com
Lucky Labrador Brew Pub
915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland Oregon 97214
Description
Come do strange things with computers amongst others whilst drinking fine Portland beer. Look for the row of geeks with computers in the back of the main room.
All programming languages welcome. Come work on your own projects, work on others participants' projects, get advice, have fun, etc.
You're encouraged to bring a computer, but can team up with others that brought one too.
Afterwards, the group descends on the 12th and Hawthorne foodcart pod for additional nourishment. |
| Apr 10th, 2010 (Sat) |
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Open Source Bridge volunteer sprint
Open Source Bridge volunteer sprint
Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 11am–5pm
Market Street Pub
1526 S.W. 10th
Portland OR 97201
US
Website
opensourcebridge.org
Description
The next Open Source Bridge volunteer sprint will be this Saturday, April 10th at the Market Street Pub. We’ll be there from 11am till 5pm, but you can come to as much of it as you’d like. Add this event to your calendar.
Some things we need your help with:
* Audio: We need to process last year’s audio from our sessions and be ready to quickly process this upcoming year’s audio. It would be great if you could download the 2009 event’s audio, familiarize yourself with it, think about how to clean it up so it can be posted, and bring it along with your computer to the sprint.
* Wiki: We want to provide useful information to our attendees and offer structure to help them organize and contribute information through our wiki. There is a lot of useful content on our 2009 wiki that can be used as inspiration for content to add to the 2010 wiki.
* OpenConferenceWare: We have a few branches containing valuable contributions to our open source conference software that we’d like to finish reviewing and testing so we can incorporate them, including security improvements, performance fixes and software upgrades.
* Complimentary ticket issuer: We’d like to make it easier for our volunteer staff to be able to issue complimentary tickets to speakers, raffle winners, and volunteers. We have developed a plan (PDF) for doing this, and need to start development.
* Hacker lounge planning: We have a 24-hour on-site “hacker lounge” this year for attendees to collaborate and hang out at. We need to discuss how to organize events in this room to provide just enough structure to help attendees without stifling their creativity.
* Logistics, venue and activity planning: We’re using the beautiful Portland Art Museum Mark Building as our venue this year. Discuss how to make the best use of this space and incorporate fun activities ranging from mobile donut trucks to on-site massages with our logistics crew.
* Or whatever you think would be helpful.
Thanks and see you at the sprint! |
| Apr 11th, 2010 (Sun) |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Cocktail Camp
Cocktail Camp
Sunday, April 11, 2010 from 10am–5pm
New Deal distillery
1311 SE 9th
Portland Oregon 97214
US
Website
www.cocktailcamp.net
Description
CocktailCamp is an informal day-long gathering for people who enjoy making, drinking, and discussing cocktails. It is a community-focused event organized by a small group of cocktail enthusiasts whose primary goal is to ensure attendees have a good time, learn a few things, and meet some interesting people.
Both hobbyists and professionals will give fun and informative presentations. There will also be space for smaller informal discussions among attendees.
Tickets are only 10 dollars and are available at our website. |
| Apr 12th, 2010 (Mon) |
6:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
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PDX TechCoffee
PDX TechCoffee
Monday, April 12, 2010 from 6:30–9am
Random Order Coffeehouse
1800 NE Alberta
Portland OR 97211
US
Website
pdxtechcoffee.org
Description
EPISODE #7!
Get up early and work on your side projects with some like-minded geeks!
TechCoffee is part running club, part knitting bee, and part hackathon. It's hard to work on all of your amazing ideas after a long workday, so instead we get up early. And we get together, so we have the reinforcement of other people up early, too. A couple hours a week can make a big difference.
So bring your laptops and your work ethic to the 3rd weekly PDX TechCoffee. One commit a week is all we ask.
NOTE: We've had some wifi problems in the past, so i recommend having what you need to work locally on your laptop before you come by. |
| Apr 12th, 2010 (Mon) |
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
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North Portland Coders' Night
North Portland Coders' Night
Monday, April 12, 2010 from 6:30–10pm
Lucky Labrador Overlook Tap Room
1700 N Killingsworth St
Portland OR 97217
US
Website
nopoconi.tumblr.com
Description
Come hang out, drink beer, and write code every Monday night.
The meetings are extremely informal, and everyone is welcome! |
| Apr 12th, 2010 (Mon) |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Portland Functional Programming Study Group
Portland Functional Programming Study Group
Monday, April 12, 2010 from 7–9pm
TBD Portland
placeholder for TBD locations
Portland Oregon
US
Website
pdxfunc.org
Description
ABOUT: Join programmers, researchers and enthusiasts to discuss functional programming. pdxfunc is a study/user group exploring the world of functional programming based in Portland, Oregon. The group welcomes programmers interested in all functional languages, including Haskell, Erlang, OCaml, Scala, and others. The group meets regularly and provides presentations, demos and discussions applicable to all skill levels, from newbies and experts. The meetings are usually on the second Monday of the month. |
| Apr 12th, 2010 (Mon) |
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
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DorkbotPDX Meeting
DorkbotPDX Meeting
Monday, April 12, 2010 from 7–11pm
Backspace
115 NW 5th Ave
Portland OR 97209
US
Website
dorkbotpdx.org
Description
Come join us for an evening of socializing, talking about odd hacks and poking around with other people toys. Bring things for show and tell if you like, or just bring a willingness to share your interests. We'll be the kids with all the coolest stuff on the table. Hope to see you there. |
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SP - Hosting and BizSpark Office Hours - Wowrack
SP - Hosting and BizSpark Office Hours - Wowrack
Second and Fourth Tuesday 2:30pm – 5:00pm
StartPad - 811 First Avenue, Suite 480, Seattle, WA 98104
Wowrack's Hosting and BizSpark Office Hours **By appointment only**
Sign up: startpad.org
Twice a month Ed Kimm of Wowrack will be at StartPad to answer any questions about hosting services. Ed is also available to answer questions regarding the Microsoft BizSpark program. **If you haven't signed up yet and the office hours are today, please call Ed at (206) 890-8082 to see if the office hours are still available. Thanks!** |
| Apr 13th, 2010 (Tue) |
2:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Portland Ten Skill Development Workshop: Sales for Startups with the Olsen Group
Portland Ten Skill Development Workshop: Sales for Startups with the Olsen Group
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 from 2–5pm
NedSpace Old Town
117 NW 5th Ave. Suite 210
Portland OR 97209
US
Website
www.portlandten.com
Description
ADDITIONAL EVENT INFO
Schedule & Topics
Workshops are held January 28- April 16,2010, on Tuesdays 2-4 pm and Thursdays 6-8 pm at NedSpace Old Town– for a full schedule of workshops & topics: www.portlandten.com
Pricing
Passes can be purchased at the door-- cash or check at the door only, please. If you need to pay by credit card, please let a staff member know.
* 1 Workshop Pass: $20
* 1 Track Pass (3 sessions in one topic): $45
* Unlimited Pass (up to 24 sessions): $150
Specials
Upgrade: if you purchase a pass and would like to upgrade to another package, we’ll pro-rate it and you’ll pay only the difference between the passes.
Portland Ten: current participants & alumni attend free.
Six Week Sprint: current participants & alumni may purchase an unlimited pass for $20 |
| Apr 13th, 2010 (Tue) |
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
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Open Coffee Seattle
Open Coffee Seattle
Tuesdays 8:30am – 10:00am
Louisa's Coffee, 2379 Eastlake Ave E Seattle, Washington 98102
upcoming.yahoo.com |
| Apr 13th, 2010 (Tue) |
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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Scott Hanselman on .NET
Scott Hanselman on .NET
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 from 9am–1pm
Montgomery Park
2701 NW Vaughn Street
Portland Oregon 97210
US
Website
www.hanselman.com
Description
Scott Hanselman, a Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, will be speaking on .NET and other technology topics.
Many of you know Scott or have heard him speak. He is always both informative and entertaining. If you don't already subscribe to his blog, you should.
WebMD is hosting this event and will be providing lunch. It would really help our planning if you could send a quick e-mail to rgarrison@webmd.net if you plan to attend. This will help us plan for lunch.
The meeting will be in the large ballroom on the first floor. Parking is available on the west side of the building. Carpooling is encouraged.
General Schedule:
9:00 - start
10:00 - break
10:15 - restart
11:15 - end talk, open for questions
11:45 - break for lunch
1:00 - done and out |
| Apr 13th, 2010 (Tue) |
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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UW - Lecture
UW - Lecture
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
EEB105, Electrical Engineering Bldg, UW Campus
The UW CSE Colloquium Series features accessible talks by leading computer scientists and computer engineers from the University of Washington, the region, the nation, and the world. |
| Apr 13th, 2010 (Tue) |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Creating Great UX with Expression Blend
Creating Great UX with Expression Blend
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 from 6–9pm
Webtrends
851 SW 6th Ave.
Portland OR 97204
US
Website
padnug.org
Description
WHO: Corrina Black
Corrina Black grew up sketching pictures and cartoons, but didn’t turn to design until she discovered the Web and taught herself to design and code simple websites. She focused instinctively on user flow, interaction, and attractive solutions. Corrina is currently a UX Designer on the Microsoft Developer Division team. To broaden her impact, Corrina pursued a software engineering degree to combine with her passion for user experience design. For Corrina, user experience is what matters. A product that doesn’t solve a problem, is difficult to use, and doesn’t draw the user in, regardless of how amazing the technology, will fail.
TOPIC: Creating Great UX with Expression Blend
Corrina will do an intro to Blend and walkthrough the process of creating a great user experience; this will involve SketchFlow because detailing and iterating on user flow, layout, and animations and transitions prior to full-scale implementation is key to great UX design and this is done in tools like SketchFlow. She will also likely walkthrough the process of building a simple application in Blend to show the core functionality of Blend (maybe create a phone application).
Warmup - The Reactive Framework (Rx) in Silverlight
At the beginning of the meeting (6pm) our own Eric Sterling of Vertigo will be giving a short introduction to Rx. Have you had trouble writing asynchronous code (including unit testing code)? If so, Rx offers a compelling and syntactically attractive way of handling events. |
| Apr 13th, 2010 (Tue) |
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Portland Python User Group April Meetup
Portland Python User Group April Meetup
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 from 6:30–8:30pm
Webtrends
851 SW 6th Ave.
Portland OR 97204
US
Website
pdxpython.org
Description
* Mailing list: mail.python.org
* IRC: #pdxpython on Freenode
* Twitter: twitter.com |
| Apr 14th, 2010 (Wed) |
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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PDX Lunch 2.0 Hosted by WebVisions
PDX Lunch 2.0 Hosted by WebVisions
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 from noon–3pm
Hot Pepper Studios
3377 SE Division St., Suite 104
Portland OR 97202-1471
US
Website
www.webvisionsevent.com
Description
WebVisions will be hosting Lunch 2.0 at Hot Pepper Studios in SE on April 14.
Are you vegan or vegetarian? Please leave a comment so we can plan food accordingly. Thanks.
Wondering what Lunch 2.0 is?
Lunch 2.0 is a phenomenon that began in Silicon Valley. You can read about their current events and the history behind Lunch 2.0 at lunch20.com.
We imported the concept to Portland in 2007, and you can follow all things Portland Lunch 2.0 at the Silicon Florist. |
| Apr 14th, 2010 (Wed) |
5:15 PM - 7:00 PM |
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OEN Pub Talk- SplashCast- What Happened?
OEN Pub Talk- SplashCast- What Happened?
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 from 5:15–7pm
Backspace
115 NW 5th Ave
Portland OR 97209
US
Website
www.oen.org
Description
Failure isn’t always a bad thing as long as you learn from it. SplashCast, launched in 2007, was originally founded around the notion of helping consumers put together videos, text, graphics and music embedded in broadcast "channels." Despite raising over $4 million in funding, SplashCast was unable to survive and closed its doors in 2009.
Please join OEN for the April 14th PubTalk to hear what happened, and what the team learned from failure. You will hear from one of the Founders of SplashCast, as well as a few investors in the company. This panel discussion will highlight the positive moves the company made, as well as share some valuable lessons of what to avoid. Learning from their insights and knowledge will undoubtedly help you in your decision making processes so that your company may avoid the same pitfalls.
Speakers: Tom Turnbull; Investors: Angela Jackson and Jon Karl; Moderator: Dave deFiebre
Tom Turnbull
Tom Turnbull is a lawyer and entrepreneur. He has worked in business development, product, and legal roles at three venture backed startups. Of the three startups, one was a success (Internet Brands, Inc. NASDAQ: INET), one a soft landing (BizBuyer.com), and the last a sad ending (SplashCast Media). Tom also headed up new media strategy and business development for the LA Times and business development for Knowledge Learning Corporation. Additionally, he was a consulting manager at Andersen and a transactional lawyer. He received a law degree from the University of Washington and an M.B.A. from New York University with an emphasis in finance and entrepreneurial studies.
Jon Karl
Jon is an experienced entrepreneur who co-founded two Portland companies, ieLogic and iovation. As Vice President of Corporate Development for iovation, Jon plays a role in defining the company's business strategy, and is responsible for the creation of strategic partnerships, technology alliances and mergers or acquisitions. At ieLogic, Jon was instrumental in creating and driving the company brand and technology innovation that led to the company's successful sale in just five years.
An expert in the areas of Internet security and fraud management, Jon is a frequent speaker at industry trade shows, where he speaks on various topics including online fraud management, online privacy, and emerging technologies that protect online environments against fraud and abuse.
Jon holds a B.S. in Economics from Oregon State University, and has been an active investor over the last 5 years in a diverse range of start-up ventures. He lives in Tualatin with his wife, two boys, a dozen chickens and a dog.
OEN member registration is $15.00
Non OEN member registration is $25.00
Please visit the OEN Website to register for this event |
| Apr 14th, 2010 (Wed) |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Springboard Social Innovation Forum: Exploring Impact Investing
Springboard Social Innovation Forum: Exploring Impact Investing
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 from 6–9pm
Olympic Mills Commerce Center
107 Se Washington St
Portland OR 97214
US
Website
www.springboardinnovation.org
Description
Who: Springboard Innovation hosts its monthly Social Innovation Forum on Wednesday, March 14th 2010, from 6-9pm. There is limited space for this month’s event, so RSVP is REQUIRED.
What: Join us as we explore the concepts of impact investing. From socially responsible investing to micro-finance to seed funding social ventures, these strategies have experienced new interest and attention. What's working, what have we learned, and what are the new ideas being brought to the table--we'll dig in to all of this and more?
Experts will help explain the variations on this theme and deconstruct the lingo. Speakers include Malaika Maphalala, Fincancial Advisor with Natural Investments, LLC, who will provide an overview of the field of Socially Responsible and Green Investing. If you are involved in change, impact investing is something you need to understand.
Come join us and find out how to fund solutions to the social and environmental challenges of our time while generating healthy returns.
Mark your calendars now and RSVP today! Space is limited. Learn more about the Forum at www.springboardinnovation.org/forum.php
When: April 14, 2010 5:30 Doors Open; appetizers, drinks and networking 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Discussion and Workshops
Where: Surprise Location! TBD
Cost: $10, snacks and drinks included
RSVP and Contact: Please contact Mary Grace at (503) 452- 6898 or marygrace@springboardinnovation.org for more information about this event and to RSVP.
About The Social Innovation Forum: The Springboard Social Innovation Forum offers a monthly event designed to support those interested in creating a better future. Our focus is to help practitioners or potential practitioners of social projects push beyond discussion and debate into action. Each Forum will inspire and teach with ideas, powerful role models, and stories. Speakers, content experts, panels, and workshops will help you improve your strategies for planning and launching effective social ventures. The Forum will create a context to connect, learn, and take action around ideas that lead to tangible change—all in a venue designed for building community. The Forum is intended to attract people with a wide range of experience and backgrounds, but with a common interest—making a difference. If you are getting tired of waiting for someone else to step up to take on issues you care about, come see how this can be a place to make a difference, here or around the world. We invite people from both the business and non-profit community—investors and activists—to join in, work together, and make this a model for other cities to adopt. Learn more about the Forum at www.springboardinnovation.org/forum.php
About Springboard Innovation Springboard Innovation (www.springboardinnovation.org) is a not-for-profit headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Through a process of “innovation incubation” we help community members launch social change organizations and programs. We invite you to be involved in our newest initiative for change. |
| Apr 14th, 2010 (Wed) |
6:50 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Portland Perl Mongers -- The Amazing Miracle of DBIx::Class
Portland Perl Mongers -- The Amazing Miracle of DBIx::Class
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 from 6:53–8:30pm
Free Geek
1731 SE 10th Avenue
Portland OR 97214
US
Website
pdx.pm.org
Description
speaker: Robert Buels
Rob will give an introduction to and overview of DBIx::Class. It's an object-relational mapping framework, much better than the old Class::DBI, and it will make your life easier if you are currently writing a lot of SQL in your Perl.
As always, the meeting will be followed by social hour at the Lucky Lab. |
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SP - Brownbag Roundtable
SP - Brownbag Roundtable
Thursdays, 12:15pm – 1:15pm
StartPad - 811 1st Ave, Suite 480, Seattle, WA 98104
Bring your lunch to our conference room each Thursday to chat with other startup developers and entrepreneurs. |
| Apr 15th, 2010 (Thu) |
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM |
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Oracle 11g Database Upgrade Seminar
Oracle 11g Database Upgrade Seminar
Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 8am–1:30pm
The Nines Hotel
525 Sw Morrison St
Portland OR 97204
US
Website
www.oracle.com
Description
The Oracle Development Upgrade team will be delivering this seminar to provide best practices and helpful tips to make your Oracle Database upgrades quick and successful.
Breakfast and lunch will be served. Must be registered to attend -- follow Website link to register. |
| Apr 15th, 2010 (Thu) -- Apr 16th, 2010 (Fri) |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Strategies For IT Sourcing
Strategies For IT Sourcing
Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 9am through Friday, April 16, 2010 at 5pm
Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Portland - Lloyd Center
1000 Ne Multnomah St
Portland OR 97232
US
Website
oregontrainingnetwork.com
Description
In today’s business environment, Information Technology (IT) is not an option. The outsourcing of IT infrastructure is quickly becoming a critical decision for many businesses that are challenged to reduce costs, while maintaining their competitive advantage and planning for the future.
Companies such as Amazon, Google and Microsoft are building massive data centers to provide for the needs of most businesses. While some of this is work in progress, today there are already many choices available to outsource your IT infrastructure.
This course will give you the most practical, vendor-neutral perspective to make decisions on what is right for your business now and in terms of future choices for hosting your computing infrastructure externally. |
| Apr 15th, 2010 (Thu) -- Apr 16th, 2010 (Fri) |
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
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PDX Open Source GIS Unconference
PDX Open Source GIS Unconference
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 9am through Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 4pm
PSU Urban Plaza
506 SW Mill Street
Portland OR 97201
US
Website
pdxosgis2010.eventbrite.com
Description
Hosted by the Portland Open Source GIS Users Group, this "unconference" will follow a 2-day traditional GIS conference, GIS In Action(GIA), which will also include some open source tracks--mostly concentrated on Thursday.
Please register in advance at the website! |
| Apr 15th, 2010 (Thu) |
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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UW - Lecture
UW - Lecture
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
EEB105, Electrical Engineering Bldg, UW Campus
The UW CSE Colloquium Series features accessible talks by leading computer scientists and computer engineers from the University of Washington, the region, the nation, and the world. |
| Apr 15th, 2010 (Thu) |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Portland WordPress User Group
Portland WordPress User Group
Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 6–9pm
Webtrends
851 SW 6th Ave.
Portland OR 97204
US
Website
pdxwp.com
Description
Taxonomies Are a Wonderful Thing, with Michael Fields |
| Apr 15th, 2010 (Thu) |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Portland Ten Skill Development Workshop: Product Management with Amy Winkelman
Portland Ten Skill Development Workshop: Product Management with Amy Winkelman
Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 6–9pm
NedSpace Old Town
117 NW 5th Ave. Suite 210
Portland OR 97209
US
Website
www.portlandten.com
Description
ADDITIONAL EVENT INFO
Schedule & Topics
Workshops are held January 28- April 16,2010, on Tuesdays 2-4 pm and Thursdays 6-8 pm at NedSpace Old Town– for a full schedule of workshops & topics: www.portlandten.com
Pricing
Passes can be purchased at the door-- cash or check at the door only, please. If you need to pay by credit card, please let a staff member know.
* 1 Workshop Pass: $20
* 1 Track Pass (3 sessions in one topic): $45
* Unlimited Pass (up to 24 sessions): $150
Specials
Upgrade: if you purchase a pass and would like to upgrade to another package, we’ll pro-rate it and you’ll pay only the difference between the passes.
Portland Ten: current participants & alumni attend free.
Six Week Sprint: current participants & alumni may purchase an unlimited pass for $20. |
| Apr 15th, 2010 (Thu) |
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
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PDX Weekly Hackathon
Website
groups.google.com
Lucky Labrador Brew Pub
915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland Oregon 97214
Description
Come do strange things with computers amongst others whilst drinking fine Portland beer. Look for the row of geeks with computers in the back of the main room.
All programming languages welcome. Come work on your own projects, work on others participants' projects, get advice, have fun, etc.
You're encouraged to bring a computer, but can team up with others that brought one too.
Afterwards, the group descends on the 12th and Hawthorne foodcart pod for additional nourishment. |
| Apr 15th, 2010 (Thu) |
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
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PDXScala Meeting
PDXScala Meeting
Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 7–10pm
AboutUs
107 SE Washington St., Suite 520
Portland Oregon 97214
US
Website
groups.google.com |
| Apr 15th, 2010 (Thu) |
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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Brain Silo Hackfest/Open House
Brain Silo Hackfest/Open House
Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 7–8pm
bRainSilo
611 N. Tillamook
Portland OR 97211
US
Website
brainsilo.org
Description
The silo is open to any interested parties who want to hack or check out the space. This is an Open House meeting
NOTE: The entrance for the space is on the backside of the building in the alley -- NOT at the mailing address. See this satellite view for clarification: bit.ly
The outside door is at the top of a set of stairs. The space is marked with a small sticker that is labeled "BrainSilo" |
| Apr 15th, 2010 (Thu) |
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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PDXPUG: An Introduction to Managing and Troubleshooting PostgreSQL on Windows
PDXPUG: An Introduction to Managing and Troubleshooting PostgreSQL on Windows
Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 7–8pm
Free Geek
1731 SE 10th Avenue
Portland OR 97214
US
Website
pugs.postgresql.org
Description
Tim Bruce will be speaking at the next PDXPUG meeting at FreeGeek (at
7:00pm - 1731 SE 10th Avenue, Portland, OR).
An Introduction to Managing and Troubleshooting PostgreSQL on Windows
This talk will be for entry-level to mid-level Windows Administrators who
have to support PostgreSQL on Windows (Windows Server or Windows
Desktops). I'll touch on managing the service(s) and checking the Windows
logs, as well as some quick ways to look for performance of the Operating
System and PostgreSQL with the built-in tools on Microsoft Windows.
Tim Bruce is a Database Administrator for Fiserv Enterprise Technology.
He is spread between Microsoft SQL Server on Windows and PostgreSQL
running on SuSE Linux. In his spare time, he supports several Emergency
Service organizations including the Washington County Composite Squadron
of the Civil Air Patrol.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there....and of course, drinks at
the Lucky Lab (www.luckylab.com ) at 915 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
afterward. |
| Apr 16th, 2010 (Fri) |
4:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
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Seattle Lunch 2.0 Happy Hour @Symform
Seattle Lunch 2.0 Happy Hour @Symform
Fri Apr 16 4:30pm – Fri Apr 16 6pm
Symform (999 N. Northlake Way Suite 211 Seattle WA 98103)
After years at Microsoft Praerit Garg & Bassam Tabbara had a brilliant idea for a need that hadn't been filled well. After a bit of thought and some time whiteboarding the resolution to the problem these two came up with an even more brilliant way to execute on a product that filled the need.
Enter Symform, some funding from OVP, and now a great product that has made great strides in what is possible for using cloud storage to ensure a smooth, efficient backup and storage strategy for enterprise class data.
Come to our happy hour and hear about the tech and process behind the product. Meet the engineers, and have a drink. We look forward to seeing you there!
Don't forget to check out our new Facebook Fan Page (www.facebook.com)
The Seattle Lunch 2.0 Team
(sponsored by Fenwick & West, LLP) |
| Apr 17th, 2010 (Sat) |
3:00 AM - 5:00 AM |
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Seattle Robotics Society Meeting
Seattle Robotics Society Meeting
Third Saturday 3am – 5am
Renton Technical College
Monthly gathering of robot enthusiasts. Includes event announcements, show-n-tell, & technical presentations. See www.seattlerobotics.org |
| Apr 17th, 2010 (Sat) |
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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Beaver BarCamp 5
Beaver BarCamp 5
Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 10am–7pm
Kelley Engineering Center (OSU)
2500 Nw Monroe Ave
Corvallis OR 97330
US
Website
beaverbarcamp.org
Description
BarCamp is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions, demos, and interaction from attendees.
Please register on the site so that we have an accurate count.
We will be posting updates via our twitter account @beaverbarcamp, and don't forget to join the Google group to get important notifications about the event! Connect on live chat via IRC - irc.freenode.net, #BeaverBarCamp (click here if you don't have an IRC client) |
| Apr 18th, 2010 (Sun) |
6:45 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Java User's group (SeaJUG) monthly meeting
Java User's group (SeaJUG) monthly meeting
6:45pm – 9:00pm
Amdocs, 2211 Elliott Avenue, Seattle, wa (map)
This is the monthly meeting of the Seattle Java User's group. Please go to www.seajug.org for more information on the agenda, venue and related details. |
| Apr 19th, 2010 (Mon) |
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
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MIT Enterprise Forum - Intro to volunteering and leadership
MIT Enterprise Forum - Intro to volunteering and leadership
Mon, April 19, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Fox Sports Grill, 6th Ave & Pine St (map)
Join MIT Enterprise Forum at an open networking event to learn about getting involved in a program, committee, or leadership position. Free hors d'oeuvres served. Thanks for your interest! Follow us on Twitter @ MITforum. Join our Facebook and LinkedIn groups! |
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SP - Open Source Strategy and Drupal Support Office Hours - Freelock Computing
SP - Open Source Strategy and Drupal Support Office Hours - Freelock Computing
Third Tuesday, 2pm – 4pm
StartPad - 811 First Avenue, Suite 480, Seattle, WA 98104
Open Source Strategy and Drupal Support Office Hours **By appointment only**
Sign up: startpad.org
Once a month John Locke of Freelock Computing will provide answers to your questions about the role of open source in your business, or answer your questions about how to make your Drupal site succeed, whether you're a user, developer, or business. **If you haven't signed up yet and the office hours are today, please call John at (206) 577-0540 x20 to see if the office hours are still available. Thanks!** |
| Apr 20th, 2010 (Tue) |
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
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Open Coffee Seattle
Open Coffee Seattle
Tuesdays 8:30am – 10:00am
Louisa's Coffee, 2379 Eastlake Ave E Seattle, Washington 98102
upcoming.yahoo.com |
| Apr 20th, 2010 (Tue) |
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
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Netwrok Events Meeting
NETWORK EVENTS MEETING
DATE: Tuesday, April 20, 2010
TIME: 9:30 -11:30 am
WHERE:
Harvest Community Church
21235 NW Quatama Road, Beaverton, OR 97006
ROOM CHANGE TO UPSTAIRS: RM 201 (first door on right at top of stairs)
DRESS: Casual. But some members come in business dress, on their way to/from meetings or interviews.
Use side entrance through the double glass doors. Or use the main front entrance.
FROM SIDE ENTRANCE: Takes you into the large, open area in the middle of the building. There is a door to the stairwell, on the wall to your left, about 25 feet from the side entrance doors.
FROM MAIN ENTRANCE: Go straight down the main hallway (heading north), about 35 yards. This takes you into the large, open area in the middle of the building. There is a door to the stairwell, on the wall to your immediate right, about 25 feet from the main hallway.
(Please bring your own cup for hot water, etc.)
Upstairs restrooms and water fountains are to your right, down the hall (north)—and then to your left.
MEETING ETIQUETTE: Please be considerate in your group meeting participation.
Meeting guidelines overview:
--Please do not “rat hole” or ramble.
--Be relatively concise, but informative, in making your point(s).
--Focus on information of interest to the group.
--Use good judgment, particularly when sharing personal and business information.
AGENDA
9:30 AM - ~10:30 AM
NETWORKING
--INDIVIDUAL UPDATES & NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS
(Includes requests for contacts and info, help, etc.)
BREAK – ~10:30-10:35 AM
10:35 - ~11:30 AM (2ND HALF OF MEETING)
--UI (UNEMPLOYMENT) STATUS UPDATE
(April 3, 2010 date expiration. To be addressed in D.C. week of April 12.)
--OTHER SELECTED DISCUSSION TOPICS
____________ _
INDIVIDUAL NETWORKING UPDATES:
--New member introductions
--Individual Updates
-New member + all member introductions
-Name, “time served” at Intel
-Top 2-3 types of positions sought
-Passion area of interest (brief mention)
-What help you need from the group (request for contacts and info, etc.)
-Announcements you may have re: upcoming events. |
| Apr 20th, 2010 (Tue) |
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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How to turn your fan-page into a business page
How to turn your fan-page into a business page
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 from 2–5pm
George Fox University
12753 SW 68th Ave.
Portland Oregon
United States
Website
www.imagineyourreality.com
Description
Are you really engaging your fans on your Facebook fan page? Just having a fan page on Facebook isn't enough to put business through your door, if you aren't creating meaningful relationships with your fans. If your marketing plan doesn't include building a viable Facebook presence, let me give you an interesting number.
Did you know that "Portland, Or", a Facebook Fan page has 38,571 fans? That means there are at least 38,571 people in Portland on Facebook, and many more in the rest of Oregon and Vancouver, WA.
How would it affect your business to have that many more potential clients?
Taylor Ellwood of Imagine Your Reality Business and Social Media Coaching is holding a 3-hour live hands on Facebook Fanpage class.
3-hour hands on workshop. April 20th 2010, Portland, 2-5 pm. $89.95
Here's what you'll learn and achieve by the end of the class:
* Set up an Optimized Facebook Profile and Fan Page
* Learn how to edit your Facebook Fan page
* Learn what Facebook applications you should be using to stand out to your fans.
* Understand and set up Privacy Settings
* How to develop closer relationships with your fans and get your posts in the top news feed.
* How to create customized Facebook fan page tabs to promote your services.
* How to get more clients in your door and generate more sales for your business.
Pre Registration is required. Workshop is $89.95. Workshop is limited to 12 people! RSVP at www.imagineyourreality.com
Bring with you:
* Laptop
* Logo
* Images - Business Headshot, Photos of your business
* Any Videos you want to use
* Text about your business
* Login information for other sites on the Internet where you have accounts: Twitter, Blog, etc.
* Any other information you want on your Fan Page
Come join me and learn how to use social media to build closer business relationships, while growing your bottom line! |
| Apr 20th, 2010 (Tue) |
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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UW - Lecture
UW - Lecture
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
EEB105, Electrical Engineering Bldg, UW Campus
The UW CSE Colloquium Series features accessible talks by leading computer scientists and computer engineers from the University of Washington, the region, the nation, and the world. |
| Apr 20th, 2010 (Tue) |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
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Cleantech Open 2010 Launch Event
Cleantech Open 2010 Launch Event
Tue, April 20, 5pm – 7pm
Hyatt at Olive 8 1635 8th Avenue at Olive Way Seattle WA Cyan Room, 3rd Flr
The world's largest cleantech prize competition is launching its SECOND season in the Northwest with a reception at the GoGreen Conference to meet our CTO sponsors, contestant alumni, entrepreneurs, investors, and colleagues in the cleantech |
| Apr 20th, 2010 (Tue) |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Portland Werewolf - 3rd Anniversary - April Gathering
Portland Werewolf - 3rd Anniversary - April Gathering
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 from 6–9pm
Lucky Labrador Brew Pub
915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland Oregon 97214
Website
www.portlandwerewolf.com
Description
*** NOTE: Due to a scheduling conflict we are not on our normal night ***
Join us for Portland Werewolf's 3rd anniversary. It's going to be a great night, expect tricks and treats!
Come out and play at our monthly game of werewolf at the Lucky Lab on Hawthorne. Check out the site for details (www.portlandwerewolf.com).
Event starts at 6p. Game starts at 7p.
If you are planning on coming and want to play please respond with "attending". That way we know who is coming and you are guaranteed to play. |
| Apr 20th, 2010 (Tue) |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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IxDA Seattle: Happy Hour
IxDA Seattle: Happy Hour
Third Tuesday, 6pm – 8pm
Pike Brewing Co. (1415 1st Ave, Seattle, WA)
This group meets every third Tuesday of the month at Pike Brewing Co near the market. More information can be found on their LinkedIn group page here: www.linkedin.com |
| Apr 20th, 2010 (Tue) |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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IxDA Portland: Design Jam Session
IxDA Portland: Design Jam Session
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 from 6–8pm
AboutUs
107 SE Washington St., Suite 520
Portland Oregon 97214
US
Description
Join us for a design jam session! We start with a description of the design problem followed by work in small groups on design ideation and solution sketches. At the end, the small groups present their ideas and sketches back to the larger group.
This is a casual, non-sponsored workshop. Bring snacks or drinks to share!
IxDA Portland is the local chapter of the Interaction Design Association: www.ixda.org |
| Apr 20th, 2010 (Tue) |
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Portland Java User Group
Portland Java User Group
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 from 6:30–8:30pm
Oracle (Downtown Campus)
1211 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 800, Room 8005
Portland Oregon 97204
US
Website
pjug.org
Description
This month's topic: TBD
PJUG meetings start with some time to eat and socialize (pizza and beverages are provided), followed by the featured speaker, then Q&A, discussion, sometimes a drawing to give away swag. :)
Though we like knowing how many people to expect, you don't *have* to RSVP, on Upcoming or otherwise. Go ahead and just show up!
Many people also go for a drink and further discussion following the meeting, at a location determined ad hoc (lately, the Market Street Pub at 10th and Market: mcmenamins.com ).
twitter.com
pjug.org
(join our mailing list, linked from the website!) |
| Apr 20th, 2010 (Tue) |
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
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PDXPHP - Monthy Meeting
Website
pdxphp.org
NedSpace Old Town
117 NW 5th Ave. Suite 210
Portland OR 97209
US
Description
The PDXPHP user groups meets every 3rd Tuesday.
This Meeting topic is still to be determined. Typically this posting will be updated with the meeting details a few weeks before the meeting
Our Mission: The Portland PHP Users Group is a community forum for people to share, meet and learn about PHP and Open Source technologies. The group strives to be a valuable resource for anyone interested in PHP regardless of their skill level or background. Through sharing and communication we believe we can foster a creative and successful community of PHP developers. |
| Apr 20th, 2010 (Tue) |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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NSCoder night
NSCoder night
Tuesdays 7pm – 9pm
Zoka Coffee, 2200 North 56th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
More info: nscodernight.com www.seattlexcoders.org NSCoder Night is a weekly event where Cocoa developers come together for some coding and camaraderie in the relaxed atmosphere of a coffee shop or pub with a wireless network. Organized by nscodernight.com |
| Apr 20th, 2010 (Tue) |
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
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Ruby Brigade Seattle Open Hacking Night
Ruby Brigade Seattle Open Hacking Night
Tue, April 20, 7pm – 10pm
www.zenspider.com Usually Vivace Cafe on Broadway and Denny. See also www.rubyholic.com |
| Apr 21st, 2010 (Wed) |
3:30 AM - 6:30 AM |
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Innovation Showcase (Technology Alliance)
Innovation Showcase (Technology Alliance)
Wed, April 21, 3:30pm – 6:30pm
Rainier Square Conference Center
Register today for the Innovation Showcase, and join our connected community of innovators, entrepreneurs and investors at our upcoming event on April 21st. Since the launch of the Innovation Showcase last October, our members have gotten a first peek at a vast range of early stage companies and innovative technologies and products such as an implantable medical device to treat diabetes; new technology that will lead to superior and safer MRI; a biotechnology with applications in flavor, fragrance and chemical industries; a new prosthetic device; and much more. Our presenters extol the benefits of making the contacts they need to further their innovations, and our members relish the opportunity to see tomorrow's companies today. To take part in this exciting new venture, register now and become a member of the Innovation Showcase! Info: www.technology-alliance.com
Register: innovationshowcase.eventbrite.com Event details April 21, 2010 Rainier Square Conference Center 1301 5th Avenue, 3rd Level of the Rainier Square Atrium Registration 3pm Showcase 3:30pm - 5:30pm Hosted reception with wine, beer & appetizers 5:30pm - 6:30pm For more information on the Innovation Showcase, please visit our web page. Ticketing & membership details Firm Membership $1,000 Send any one person from your company or organization to each event. Receive recognition on agendas and our web page as well as on the projector screen at every event. Pro-rated Individual Membership $220 Individual Tickets |
| Apr 21st, 2010 (Wed) |
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
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Lean Coffee Seattle
Lean Coffee Seattle
Wednesdays, 8:30am – 10:00am
Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Avenue North, Seattle, WA
More and more startups are using Lean and Agile as a way to get more done faster, better, and cheaper. Join us every Wednesday morning for an interdisciplinary look at all things Lean, Kanban, TPS, or Personal Kanban even. We'll be talking about things like limiting WIP, visualizing workflow, and self-organizing teams. You should come if you : * have heard about Lean and want to know more * are trying to implement Lean thinking at your organization and could use some advice and guidance * know a lot about lean and would like to share your knowledge and find out what others are doing * are looking to find work as or to give work to someone with a lean background * like coffee and interesting conversation
Learn more @ seattleleancoffee.wordpress.com |
| Apr 21st, 2010 (Wed) |
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
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OEN CEO Roundtable with Frank Helle: Perspectives on Boards of Directors
OEN CEO Roundtable with Frank Helle: Perspectives on Boards of Directors
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 from 11:30am–1:30pm
IronStone Bank
309 SW Sixth Avenue
Portland OR 97204
US
Website
www.oen.org
Description
Frank Helle, CEO of Axian, Inc., will lead an interactive discussion that will help entrepreneurs gain some insightful perspectives on Boards of Directors. Come share your challenges, observations and successes with other CEOs of emerging businesses. The group will discuss strategies for selecting, structuring and making your board more effective. You will also receive a high-level recap of the discussion from Frank.
Open only to CEOs or Presidents of currently operating companies that have employees. Box lunch will be served. This program is limited to 12 participants, and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Speaker: Frank Helle, Axian, Inc. - www.axian.com
Frank Helle is CEO of Axian, Inc., a 20-year old privately-held web-services company creating collaboration portals and business intelligence (software & data). Prior to 2002 he was a senior global manager at Monsanto Company. During that career he lived in Brussels Belgium for 5 years managing manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain for Europe, Middle East, and Africa. He then lived in Singapore for 5 years as Asia-Pacific Managing Director for 3 Monsanto Divisions.
Frank's leadership helps organizations realize more of their full potential, and often focuses on turnarounds and turbo-charging growth.
Aside from positioning Axian to be "built to last," Frank mentors and coaches local CXOs to help them compete in the global marketplace and create more jobs in Oregon. Frank is an active Board Director of Oregon's Association for Corporate Growth as Chair Emeritus & Past-President, is an active Board Director of Oregon’s high tech trade association,Tech America, and is an active volunteer with the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network - chairing the CEO Roundtable. |
| Apr 21st, 2010 (Wed) |
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
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Search Engine Marketing Tips and Tactics – a free event
Search Engine Marketing Tips and Tactics – a free event
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 from 4–5:30pm
MacForce
100 SE Salmon
Portland Oregon 97214
US
Website
sea-oregon.com
Description
Join Colleen Wright of the Search Engine Academy of Oregon and get some search engine marketing tips and tactics that you can implement immediately at this free seminar.
You will learn:
*The difference between on-page and off-page factors and how to take advantage of them
*Usability Tips that will keep your visitors on your site
*What tools you can use to help determine the best course of action for optimizing your website
*Why it is important to understand search and where search is heading in the future
*Basic Actionable steps to implement immediately
While introducing these marketing nuggets, she will also give you a brief overview of what you will learn in the "Ultimate SEO Mastery Workshop" coming in May. If you have been thinking about taking the class or just want information on SEO basics, this is one hour you don't want to miss.
Register for this free event at www.sea-oregon.com |
| Apr 21st, 2010 (Wed) |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
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Phoenix Forum: April
Phoenix Forum: April
Time: April 21, 2010 from 5pm to 7pm
Location: Webtrends (16th floor) 851 Southwest 6th Avenue Portland, OR 97204-1307
www.sao.org
Event Description.Presented by the Phoenix Forum
These forums will feature a company that has re-emerged from economic hardship both stronger and with a strategy for continuing growth, three individual stories of technology professionals who turned their professional adversity into opportunity, or stories of local companies that soundly weathered the economic storm and are on the lookout for strategic talent to support its ongoing success.
From this our audience will discover:
* Strategies for business growth in this recession.
* A community of innovative technology professionals.
* Strong companies looking for top talent.
We can't pretend that the worst of the recession is behind us, but we can recognize the ingenuity and fortitude of Portland's tech professionals. We hope you'll join us to tell your story, listen and support your community. There will be three Forums throughout January, February and March, followed by a capstone event in the Spring where we'll celebrate the most compelling stories we've heard.
Panelists
Mark Lawler, VP Technology, Thomson-Reuters / Sabrix
Brooks Gilley, Director, 52 Limited
Program Sponsor: Pinpoint Logic |
| Apr 21st, 2010 (Wed) |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
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SW Washington PubTalk™
SW Washington PubTalk™
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 from 5–7pm
Website
www.oen.org
Description
The Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council (SWWDC) is partnering with the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) to bring a vital connection with the world of entrepreneurship to Southwest WA. We are leveraging the network and expertise of OEN to support innovation and growth.
OEN entrepreneurs tell good stories. They have to if they want their business to succeed. They also need access to information, contacts and capital. The OEN PubTalk™ is a great starting place for entrepreneurs to find just that.
OEN's PubTalk™, held the second Wednesday of every month (except July and December), is a unique mix of educational panel discussions delivered by successful entrepreneurs, investors or business experts combined with opportunities for entrepreneurs to gain expertise in delivering investment pitches. Entrepreneurs can present as a featured company at a monthly PubTalk or they can compete in OEN's Seed Oregon PubTalk™ competition.
During the monthly PubTalk's™, OEN selects two emerging entrepreneurs to present their five-minute pitch on who they are, and what they do in front of a live audience of experienced entrepreneurs. Presenting Northwest business entrepreneurs receive feedback on their products, services, business model, marketing strategy, or other integral component of their business. The objective is to leverage the strength and experience of the community, providing an invaluable learning opportunity for young entrepreneurs. |
| Apr 21st, 2010 (Wed) |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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TechFoam - EastSide Startup Drinks
TechFoam - EastSide Startup Drinks
First and Third Wednesdays, April 21, 6pm – 9pm
The Spot Off Main, Bellevue 20 103rd Ave NE
TechFoam is twice a month social networking event for local technology startups and those interested in technology startups. Seattle has Hops and Chops, and the Eastside has TechFoam. We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month, anytime after about 6 PM. Everyone is welcome to join. techfoam.org |
| Apr 21st, 2010 (Wed) |
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
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agile users group meeting
agile users group meeting
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 from 6:30–9pm
Portland, OR
Website
tech.groups.yahoo.com
Description
TBD |
| Apr 21st, 2010 (Wed) |
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Interact Seattle: Monthly Meeting
Interact Seattle: Monthly Meeting
Third Wednesday, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Bellevue Place (10500 NE 8th St. Bellevue, WA 98004)
Every third Wed 7:00 – 8:30pm at Bellevue Place where the Hyatt is located. Free parking after 6:00 pm is located under the hotel. We meet in the Hyatt Board room on the second level in the Atrium ( big dome), Look for our great new Sign. If you get lost call Eric at : 206.779.0314 Our meetings are always free. More information: www.interactseattle.org |
| Apr 21st, 2010 (Wed) |
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
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Wireless - HackNight for Seattle Wireless
Wireless - HackNight for Seattle Wireless
Wednesdays 7pm – 10pm
1605 Boylston Ave, Seattle
seattlewireless.net Hack Night is a weekly meeting held by Seattle Wireless. We now meet at Metrix at 1605 Boylston Ave at Pine around 7:00 PM. Always check the EventCalendar to confirm that we are planning to meet. This is a generally a work meeting. The purpose is to get together, communicate, relate problems, and actively work out technical issues that directly relate to building out the SeattleWireless network. We also work on problems encountered by individual node operators. Demos of software or hardware are also done on occasion. In the process, we all learn about things we didn't know before which is certainly in the spirit of Seattle Wireless. If you think Seattle Wireless is cool and are interested in setting up a node, stopping by HackNight is a great way to meet the other people involved and figure out how to get started. |
| Apr 21st, 2010 (Wed) -- Apr 22nd, 2010 (Thu) |
9:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Working On A Virtual Team
Working On A Virtual Team
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 9pm through Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 5pm
Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Portland - Lloyd Center
1000 Ne Multnomah St
Portland OR 97232
US
Website
oregontrainingnetwork.com
Description
In today’s rapidly changing business environment, managers and employees alike are increasingly challenged to find new ways to get things done – better, faster, and cheaper. More and more companies today are embracing the concept of the virtual team work environment to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of their people who often work remotely, whether from across town or on the other side of the world.
Using technology effectively is critical to the success of virtual teams. Knowing why, when and how to employ the right tools, at the right time, for the right need, and how the virtual team environment impacts your business processes makes all the difference. This course will give you a vendor and product neutral perspective of what it means to work in a virtual environment and provide real-world experience and best practices from a people, process and technology perspective. |
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SP - Brownbag Roundtable
SP - Brownbag Roundtable
Thursdays, 12:15pm – 1:15pm
StartPad - 811 1st Ave, Suite 480, Seattle, WA 98104
Bring your lunch to our conference room each Thursday to chat with other startup developers and entrepreneurs. |
| Apr 22nd, 2010 (Thu) -- Apr 23rd, 2010 (Fri) |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Certified ScrumMaster Training
Certified ScrumMaster Training
Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 9am through Friday, April 23, 2010 at 5pm
Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Portland - Lloyd Center
1000 Ne Multnomah St
Portland OR 97232
US
Website
oregontrainingnetwork.com
Description
SolutionsIQ Certified ScrumMaster Training gives you all the tools and information you need to get started with Scrum and Agile. Delivered by SolutionsIQ’s world-renowned Certified ScrumMaster Trainers, this course shares time-tested practices for managing Product Backlogs, planning your releases and iterations (Sprints), and tracking and reporting progress.
You’ll learn how to lead Sprint Planning meetings, Daily Scrum meetings, Sprint Review meetings, Sprint Retrospectives, and much more.
Contact:
Rachel Kjack
503.867.0742 |
| Apr 22nd, 2010 (Thu) |
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
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Writing for an Invisible Audience - Susan Rich of RichWriting
Writing for an Invisible Audience - Susan Rich of RichWriting
Thursday, April 22, 2010 from 2–3:30pm
IASECP Webinar
5273 NE 31st avenue
Portland OR 97211
US
Website
www.iasecp.com
Description
Are you writing for the internet?
Whether you are writing website copy or blog postings, your goal is to resonate with an invisible audience.
Write it Rich! Real-World Writing Tips for Reluctant Writers is a fast-paced workshop covers:
* How to organize your thoughts and pick a key message
* Ingredients for memorable online content (both written and video)
* Tips and tricks to capture your target market’s attention *Q & A – strongly encouraged!
Susan Rich has earned a degree in journalism…which led to a career writing for newspapers and magazines. Along the way she joined several major companies, including Boeing and Tektronix. She learned how airplanes fly (and why they crash), and what goes on inside a logic analyzer (it isn’t logical if you’re not an engineer). To that end, Susan managed PR and marketing campaigns, developed materials for product launches, and fought the good fight with Excel. She lost — which only goes to show that she writse better than she can build a spreadsheet. After two decades in the corporate sector, Susan left in 2004 to start her own business… Welcome Susan!
You can learn more about Susan, her services, classes and events, and her company RichWriting here: RichWriting.com |
| Apr 22nd, 2010 (Thu) |
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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UW - Lecture
UW - Lecture
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
EEB105, Electrical Engineering Bldg, UW Campus
The UW CSE Colloquium Series features accessible talks by leading computer scientists and computer engineers from the University of Washington, the region, the nation, and the world. |
| Apr 22nd, 2010 (Thu) |
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
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NWEN - Right Side Capital event
NWEN - Right Side Capital event
Thu, April 22, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
1201 3rd Avenue, Suite 2200, Seattle WA
NWEN is pleased to host Kevin Dick of Right Side Capital at a reception/town-hall style discussion for promising early-stage entrepreneurs. If you haven’t read about them in TechCrunch, here’s some recent coverage: techcrunch.com As Right Side moves into the Puget Sound market, Kevin is looking to vet their plans, including a valuation model and funding profile, with a select group of area entrepreneurs. To join us for this free event, register here: bit.ly Answers to your burning questions…..
Date: Thursday, April 22 Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Place: Davis Wright Tremaine Seattle Offices (1201 3rd Avenue, Suite 2200)
Guests: 75--- maximum of 2 per company!!
Set up: A few tables but mostly open/standing room.
Agenda: Network (20 min), Right Side presentation (approx 20min) answer general questions (20 min), small group discussion (remainder)
Catering: Beer/Wine and light appetizers.
And again, to register: bit.ly |
| Apr 22nd, 2010 (Thu) |
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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PMC Event: Confronting Agile: Ensuring Product Management Value in a Product Owner World
PMC Event: Confronting Agile: Ensuring Product Management Value in a Product Owner World
Thu, April 22, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island
(www.pmcnw.org) Confronting Agile: Ensuring Product Management Value in a Product Owner World 04/22/2010 6:00 - 8:30 PM Community Center at Mercer View 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island As product development turns Agile, Product Managers are being transitioned to Product Owners. The transition is exciting and challenging as Product Managers try to fit their function into an engineering-focused process instead of a market-focused process. Some research suggests that when Product Mangers become Product Owners, their workload increases 40 to 60%. Join the conversation on Thursday April 22 as the PMC explores how to keep product management values-- defining target markets, focusing on customer needs, ensuring profitability, competitive analysis and a drive to ROI -- in a world of sprints, backlogs, minimal marketable features and daily scrum meetings. We'll start with a little history on how the Product Owner role emerged and then launch into a Case Study on a successfully transitioned Product Management department now using Agile to bring products to market. We'll finish the evening with an interactive Q&A. |
| Apr 22nd, 2010 (Thu) |
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
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PDX Weekly Hackathon
Website
groups.google.com
Lucky Labrador Brew Pub
915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland Oregon 97214
Description
Come do strange things with computers amongst others whilst drinking fine Portland beer. Look for the row of geeks with computers in the back of the main room.
All programming languages welcome. Come work on your own projects, work on others participants' projects, get advice, have fun, etc.
You're encouraged to bring a computer, but can team up with others that brought one too.
Afterwards, the group descends on the 12th and Hawthorne foodcart pod for additional nourishment. |
| Apr 22nd, 2010 (Thu) |
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
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PDX Open Source Geospatial User Group
PDX Open Source Geospatial User Group
Thursday, April 22, 2010 from 6:30–8pm
OpenSourcery
1636 NW Lovejoy Street
Portland Oregon 97209
US
Website
groups.google.com
Description
Meeting agenda:
- TBD
We meet the 4th Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8:00 PM at OpenSourcery in NW Portland. No need to RSVP, all are welcome- our group ranges from the geo-curious to the überhackers. [Please arrive no more than 10 minutes early, as the developers at OpenSourcery are working up until the meeting time.]
OpenSourcery
1636 NW Lovejoy St.
Portland, OR 97209
[Or, if you prefer: 45.529986, -122.688206] |
| Apr 22nd, 2010 (Thu) |
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
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Hops and Chops
Hops and Chops
6:30pm – 8:30p, every Thursday
Spitfire -- 2219 4th Ave Seattle, WA 98121
Startup junkies, networkers, folks interested in learning new things and meeting new people, activists, and fun people!
Here's the gist:
o We were inspired by a fantastic recurring Portland happy hour event called Beer and Blog semi-coordinated by Silicon Florist & others.
o We liked that it's recurring and in a set-location and you can just put it on your calendar, and there will always be a few folks to catch up with.
o Folks who start companies are frequently inundated with coffee/lunch requests. This gives you a way to aggregate them and make intros/network in real-time.
Idea is that maybe we bring in speakers from time to time. Maybe tech-related, or maybe just cool/fun to help you learn something new/meet someone new.
Sign up for our Hops and Chops Twitter or follow the Hops and Chops RSS feed. Organized by Hops and Chops -- www.hopsandchops.com |
| Apr 22nd, 2010 (Thu) |
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
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XCoders Eastside Meeting
XCoders Eastside Meeting
Thu, April 22, 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Microsoft Offices in Lincoln Square, Bellevue WA
More info: www.seattlexcoders.org
This is the current location for the Eastside XCoders meetings. More exact information on the site. Our focus is primarily on Cocoa. The group also explores other related technologies like Unix, relational databases, and scripting languages. You are invited to share your ideas on how we can best serve your needs and have a bit of fun while doing it. We meet on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM at Seattle dBug in Seattle, WA to exchange information and ideas related to programming for Mac OS X using Cocoa. |
| Apr 24th, 2010 (Sat) -- Apr 25th, 2010 (Sun) |
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Voices That Matter: iPhone Developers Conference
Voices That Matter: iPhone Developers Conference
Sat, April 24 and Sun, April 25, 8am – 5pm
Bell Harbor International Conference Center
Coming to you direct from Addison-Wesley Professional, which has published some of the leading books in the field, the Voices That Matter: iPhone Developers Conference is taking place April 24-25 in Seattle!
This conference is designed for Mac developers looking for a succinct, easy way to get up to speed on the specific skills needed to build, test and distribute successful applications for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Erica Sadun, author of “The iPhone Developer’s Cookbook” is the event’s technical chair. She’ll lead an epic group of speakers at the conference including Aaron Hillegass, August Trometer, Suzanne Ginsburg, Erik Buck, Michael Daley, Joe Conway, Jonathan Rentzsch, Kevin Avila and lots of others.
At this unique event, you will:
*Learn the skills needed to build, test, and distribute successful iPhone and iPad applications
*Choose the session topics you need to become an iPhone and iPad development master
*Network with developers equally as passionate about this exciting platform and where it’s going
*Leverage your existing skills in a new and profitable way
For more information go to: www.voicesthatmatter.com |
| Apr 24th, 2010 (Sat) -- Apr 25th, 2010 (Sun) |
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
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LinuxFest Northwest 2010
LinuxFest Northwest 2010
Sat, April 24 and Sun, April 25, 9:30am – 5:00pm
Bellingham Tech College
LinuxFest Northwest is a Non-Profit Organization dedicated to the promotion and public education of Linux and OpenSource software through an annual event called LinuxFest Northwest. The event has no admission fee's and is attended annually by circa 2000 FOSS experts, enthusiasts, and newbies. Our event is hosted on a college campus that supplies us with exhibition halls and lecture facilities. We are supported by FOSS (Free/Open Source Software) community volunteers and fund raising, which keeps the event open to the public and free of admission charges. linuxfestnorthwest.org |
| Apr 26th, 2010 (Mon) |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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Twiistup Startup Sessions - Raising Capital from Angel Investors
Twiistup Startup Sessions - Raising Capital from Angel Investors
Mon, April 26, 6pm – 8pm
Olive 8, 737 Olive Way (3rd floor), Seattle, WA, USA
www.eventbee.com Angel Investors Andy Sack and Geoff Entress of the Founder's Co-op will explain the details and nuances of raising capital from Angel Investors. Andy and Geoff are two of the most active Angel Investors in the Pacific Northwest. Andy Sack General Partner at Founders Co-op, Founder of Kefta, Abuzz and Firefly Network Geoff Entress is an active angel investor in the Pacific Northwest, focusing broadly on investments in information technologies. Geoff is a venture partner with Voyager Capital Startup Sessions is an ongoing series presented by www.twiistup.com Don't miss this event. Space is limited 90 people and the session will be followed by an open bar mixer. |
| Apr 26th, 2010 (Mon) |
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
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DorkbotPDX Meeting
DorkbotPDX Meeting
Monday, April 26, 2010 from 7–11pm
Backspace
115 NW 5th Ave
Portland OR 97209
US
Website
dorkbotpdx.org
Description
Come join us for an evening of socializing, talking about odd hacks and poking around with other people toys. Bring things for show and tell if you like, or just bring a willingness to share your interests. We'll be the kids with all the coolest stuff on the table. Hope to see you there. |
| Apr 26th, 2010 (Mon) |
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
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SciTap - Ravenna Science on Tap: a Seattle science café
SciTap - Ravenna Science on Tap: a Seattle science café
Mon, April 26, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Ravenna Third Place Bookstore in Seattle at the corner of 20th Ave NE and NE 65th Street
www.scienceontap.org Science on Tap is a place where anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology in a relaxed atmosphere. A forum for discussing science issues with local scientists, Science on Tap is based on Cafe Scientifique. We are committed to promoting public engagement with science and to making science accessible. What to expect: meetings usually last about one to two hours. The speakers give a short talk about their area of interest, followed by a break to fill up on coffee and a time for small group discussions. Afterwards there will be a question and answer session and general discussion of the topic with the speaker and the audience at large. Monthly meetings take place the last Monday of the month at the Ravenna Third Place Bookstore in Seattle at the corner of 20th Ave NE and NE 65th Street. Free parking is available. There are also monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of the month at the T.S. McHugh's Irish Pub in Seattle at 21 Mercer St. |
| Apr 27th, 2010 (Tue) |
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
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Open Coffee Seattle
Open Coffee Seattle
Tuesdays 8:30am – 10:00am
Louisa's Coffee, 2379 Eastlake Ave E Seattle, Washington 98102
upcoming.yahoo.com |
| Apr 27th, 2010 (Tue) |
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
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Gorge Angel Conference
Gorge Angel Conference
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 from 11:30am–4:30pm
Hood River Inn
1108 East Marina Way
Hood River OR 97031
US
Website
www.oen.org
Description
You are invited to join us at the 3rd Gorge Angel Conference 2010. This is an event that will match up the Columbia Gorge’s brightest emerging companies with qualified investors.
Come enjoy lunch, a keynote presentation and network with entrepreneurs and members of the local business community. Watch companies compete for an investment prize of at least $100,000 and enjoy the one-minute pitch competition where companies compete for additional exposure. To date a total of $205,000 has been invested in Pistil Designs and eProduce Sales, both in Hood River. Get a glimpse of the trends of emerging business at this fun event that celebrates the entrepreneurial nature of the Gorge. We hope to see you at the event on April 27, 2010.
Event Details
Date and Time: April 27th, 2010, 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Best Western Hood River Inn, 1108 E. Marina Way Hood River, OR
Prices: Participant Registrations @ $75 per person ($100 after April 22nd, 2010)
Business Presenters must register by contacting Nick Kraemer at Hood River County (nick.kraemer@co.hood-river.or.us). |
| Apr 27th, 2010 (Tue) |
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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SP - Technology and Startup Law Office Hours - Sophos Law
SP - Technology and Startup Law Office Hours - Sophos Law
Tue, April 27, 1pm – 3pm
StartPad Conference Room (map)
Technology and Startup Law Office Hours **By appointment only**
Sign up: startpad.org
Tolis Dimopoulos Once a month, Tolis Dimopoulos of Sophos Law Firm will be at StartPad to answer the questions of technology entrepreneurs and startups, including: --How do I form a new company? --What are the financial and operational implications of selecting an LLC over a corporation? --How do I prepare my company for angel and VC financing? --How do I document my relationship with a co-founder? --How do I issue stock to myself, co-founders, and employees? --How do I document transactions with customers and strategic partners? --What transactions do I need an attorney for? --How do I contain legal costs?
**If you haven't signed up yet and the office hours are today, please call Tolis at (206) 497-1100 to see if the office hours are still available. Thanks!** |
| Apr 27th, 2010 (Tue) |
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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How to use Linkedin to link in your business to your network
How to use Linkedin to link in your business to your network
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 from 2–5pm
George Fox University
12753 SW 68th Ave.
Portland Oregon
United States
Website
www.imagineyourreality.com
Description
Upcoming Social Media Workshops
How to turn your fan-page into a business page
Are you really engaging your fans on your Facebook fan page? Just having a fan page on Facebook isn't enough to put business through your door, if you aren't creating meaningful relationships with your fans. If your marketing plan doesn't include building a viable Facebook presence, let me give you an interesting number.
Did you know that "Portland, Or", a Facebook Fan page has 38,571 fans? That means there are at least 38,571 people in Portland on Facebook, and many more in the rest of Oregon and Vancouver, WA.
How would it affect your business to have that many more potential clients?
Taylor Ellwood of Imagine Your Reality Business and Social Media Coaching is holding a 3-hour live hands on Facebook Fanpage class.
3-hour hands on workshop. April 20th 2010, Portland, 2-5 pm. $89.95
Here's what you'll learn and achieve by the end of the class:
* Set up an Optimized Facebook Profile and Fan Page
* Learn how to edit your Facebook Fan page
* Learn what Facebook applications you should be using to stand out to your fans.
* Understand and set up Privacy Settings
* How to develop closer relationships with your fans and get your posts in the top news feed.
* How to create customized Facebook fan page tabs to promote your services.
* How to get more clients in your door and generate more sales for your business.
Pre Registration is required. Workshop is $89.95. Workshop is limited to 12 people!
Bring with you:
* Laptop
* Logo
* Images - Business Headshot, Photos of your business
* Any Videos you want to use
* Text about your business
* Login information for other sites on the Internet where you have accounts: Twitter, Blog, etc.
* Any other information you want on your Fan Page
Come join me and learn how to use social media to build closer business relationships, while growing your bottom line!
How to use Linkedin to link in your business to your network
Are you really Linked in to your network of fellow professionals? Just having a profile on Linkedin isn't enough to get business through your door, if you aren't creating meaningful relationships with your network.
Do you know to optimize your Linkedin profile and presence? Or how to invite more people to join your network and stay visible to them? What Linkedin features should you be using to engage your network?
Taylor Ellwood of Imagine Your Reality Business and Social Media Coaching is holding a 3-hour live hands on Linkedin for Business class.
3-hour hands on workshop. April 27th 2010, Portland, 2-5 pm. $89.95
Here's what you'll learn and achieve by the end of the class:
* Set up an Optimized Linkedin profile.
* Learn how to use the Q and A forum on Linkedin
* Learn what Linkedin applications you should be using to reach out to your network.
* Understand how invites work and how to create a memorable one.
* How to develop closer relationships with your Network.
* How to create a Linkedin group and participate meaningfully in other groups.
* How to get more clients in your door and generate more sales for your business.
Pre Registration is required. Workshop is $89.95 Workshop is limited to 12 people! RSVP at www.imagineyourreality.com
Bring with you:
* Laptop
* Logo
* Images - Business Headshot, Photos of your business
* Any Videos you want to use
* Text about your business
* Login information for other sites on the Internet where you have accounts: Twitter, Blog, etc.
* Any other information you want for your Linkedin Profile
Come join me and learn how to use social media to build closer business relationships, while growing your bottom line! |
| Apr 27th, 2010 (Tue) |
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
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SP - Hosting and BizSpark Office Hours - Wowrack
SP - Hosting and BizSpark Office Hours - Wowrack
Second and Fourth Tuesday 2:30pm – 5:00pm
StartPad - 811 First Avenue, Suite 480, Seattle, WA 98104
Wowrack's Hosting and BizSpark Office Hours **By appointment only**
Sign up: startpad.org
Twice a month Ed Kimm of Wowrack will be at StartPad to answer any questions about hosting services. Ed is also available to answer questions regarding the Microsoft BizSpark program. **If you haven't signed up yet and the office hours are today, please call Ed at (206) 890-8082 to see if the office hours are still available. Thanks!** |
| Apr 27th, 2010 (Tue) |
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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UW - Lecture
UW - Lecture
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
EEB105, Electrical Engineering Bldg, UW Campus
The UW CSE Colloquium Series features accessible talks by leading computer scientists and computer engineers from the University of Washington, the region, the nation, and the world. |
| Apr 27th, 2010 (Tue) |
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
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Gubernatorial Candidate Forum - Republican Candidates
Gubernatorial Candidate Forum - Republican Candidates
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 from 4–6pm
Multnomah Athletic Club
Portland OR
US
Website
www.oen.org
Description
Multnomah Athletic Club
1849 SW Salmon St.
Portland, OR 97 -
The Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN), Software Association of Oregon (SAO), Oregon Business Association (OBA) and the Portland Business Alliance are presenting the 2010 Gubernatorial Candidate Forums. Tech America will be a supporting organization for the forums
Oregon’s economy is facing great challenges. The state is struggling with serious budgetary shortfalls and that is exacerbated by an unemployment rate that is hovering above 10 percent. With the recent passage of measures 66 & 67 many Oregonians question what the impact will be for Oregon businesses. Policies that support and encourage business growth and economic development are a top-of-mind priority for many Oregonians. These candidate forums are intended to provide an opportunity for members of the business community to ask the candidates from each party what they would do to help support business and economic growth in Oregon.
The Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate forum will take place on Wednesday, April 7 at Portland General Electric’s auditorium located at 121 SW Salmon St, 2WTC in Portland. It will feature Democratic candidates Bill Bradbury (www.bradburyfororegon.com) and John Kitzhaber, (www.johnkitzhaber.com).
The Republican Gubernatorial Candidate forum will take place on Tuesday, April 27 at 1849 SW Salmon St. in Portland. It will feature Republican candidates Allen Alley (www.allenalley.com and Chris Dudley (www.chrisdudley.com).
Tickets are required for onsite attendees and individual live stream access. Registration is recommended for satellite venues.
The gubernatorial candidate forum will be held prior to the primaries and will be moderated by Laural Porter of KGW News (twitter.com/lauralkgw). Check-in begins at 4:00PM. The program will begin at 4:30 PM and will run to 6:00 PM. Tickets are $20 for members of presenting or supporting organizations and $40 for non-members. We encourage attendees to pre-register online using the link below.
The forums will be streamed live over the web. Individual web stream tickets can be purchased for $10 in advance, but business community members outside of the Portland area may attend a satellite event in their local area at no charge.
For more information about the forums, or to register for either of these events, please go to:
Democratic Candidates Forum: www.sao.org/event/dgp
Republican Candidates Forum: www.sao.org/event/rgp
Follow the discussions on twitter: #pdxGDP & #pdxRGP. |
| Apr 27th, 2010 (Tue) |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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EcoTuesday - Portland
EcoTuesday - Portland
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 from 6–8pm
souk
322 nw 6th ave, suite 200
Portland Oregon 97209
US
Website
www.ecotuesday.com
Description
EcoTuesday is committed to changing the way people do business. The monthly event provides a structured environment where sustainable business leaders network with one another and gain insight from industry thought–leaders and trendsetters. Everyone in the room quickly learns about everyone else during the “introduction circle”. EcoTuesday.com connects participants between events, serves as a hub for conversations and showcases local businesses.
The vision of EcoTuesday is for business people to share ideas and collaborate so that companies develop products and services that have a positive impact on the marketplace and planet.
EcoTuesday takes place in cities across the country on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Go to www.ecotuesday.com for more information and to sign up for the mailing list. |
| Apr 27th, 2010 (Tue) |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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NSCoder night
NSCoder night
Tuesdays 7pm – 9pm
Zoka Coffee, 2200 North 56th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
More info: nscodernight.com www.seattlexcoders.org NSCoder Night is a weekly event where Cocoa developers come together for some coding and camaraderie in the relaxed atmosphere of a coffee shop or pub with a wireless network. Organized by nscodernight.com |
| Apr 27th, 2010 (Tue) |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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NW Biodiesel Network Monthly Meeting: Marine Use of Biodiesel
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly Meeting: Marine Use of Biodiesel
Tue, April 27, 7pm – 9pm
Seattle Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle WA 98103
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly Meeting: Marine Use of Biodiesel
Use of biodiesel on the water has a tremendous impact on the marine environment. The Washington State Ferry System leads the world in use of biodiesel on the water. What is the status of their biodiesel testing, use, and availability statewide? What challenges does the ferry system face going forward? What about other commercial uses of biodiesel in the marine environment? We are pleased to present an update from Paul Brodeur, Washington State Department of Transportation, Director of Vessel Maintenance, Preservation and Engineering. In 2009, Paul received the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Official’s President’s Award for Water Transportation, for work directly related to clean fuels and biodiesel. This is a great opportunity to learn from a world leader on how Washington State is leading the world in Marine Use of Biodiesel. Get your questions answered! 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Seattle Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle WA 98103. Cost is Free. Information at www.nwbiodiesel.org/. |
| Apr 27th, 2010 (Tue) |
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
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Ruby Brigade Seattle Open Hacking Night
Ruby Brigade Seattle Open Hacking Night
Tuesdays 7pm – 10pm
www.zenspider.com Usually Vivace Cafe on Broadway and Denny. See also www.rubyholic.com |
| Apr 28th, 2010 (Wed) |
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
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Lean Coffee Seattle
Lean Coffee Seattle
Wednesdays, 8:30am – 10:00am
Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Avenue North, Seattle, WA
More and more startups are using Lean and Agile as a way to get more done faster, better, and cheaper. Join us every Wednesday morning for an interdisciplinary look at all things Lean, Kanban, TPS, or Personal Kanban even. We'll be talking about things like limiting WIP, visualizing workflow, and self-organizing teams. You should come if you : * have heard about Lean and want to know more * are trying to implement Lean thinking at your organization and could use some advice and guidance * know a lot about lean and would like to share your knowledge and find out what others are doing * are looking to find work as or to give work to someone with a lean background * like coffee and interesting conversation
Learn more @ seattleleancoffee.wordpress.com |
| Apr 28th, 2010 (Wed) |
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
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Eastside coffee meetup
Eastside coffee meetup
Wednesdays 9:00am – 10:30am
Tully's Coffee in Bella Botega shopping center, 8862 161st Ave NE, Redmond, WA
Organized by Meetul Shah meetuls@knouen.com
------ What is it: -----------
It's mostly founders\entrepreneurs get together to network and learn from each other. There is no fixed agenda. Sometimes there's a "table topic" proposed in advance. Some discussions that have happened recently: * People discuss what they're doing and get feedback * People have announced things they're doing and gotten good Q&A time * People have mentioned an idea they had for a business or web site and pros and cons were discussed * People asked for tips: Company formation, co-founder, funding, where to host, what co-working spaces are good, tradeoffs of different dev environments, etc We usually have anywhere from 5 to 25 people show up, couple service providers also show up once in a while If you have a particular topic you'd like to discuss and/or are looking for feedback, we'll probably discuss it. Also, it's at Tully's, so some people have been known to drink coffee. There is free WiFi if you care. |
| Apr 28th, 2010 (Wed) |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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SP - Licensing and Tech Transactions Office Hours - Cairncross & Hempelmann
SP - Licensing and Tech Transactions Office Hours - Cairncross & Hempelmann
Fourth Wednesday, 2pm – 4pm
StartPad - 811 First Avenue, Suite 480, Seattle, WA 98104
Cairncross & Hempelmann's Licensing and Tech Transactions Office Hours **By appointment only**
Sign up: startpad.org
Once a month, Todd Smith from Cairncross & Hempelmann will be at StartPad to answer licensing and tech transaction questions: * General license agreements * distribution models (including OEM, VAR, syndication, etc.) * Software as a Service / ASP models * Cloud Computing legal concepts and terms * Digital media rights and distribution deals * Marketing agreements, “associate” and other referral models * Development, consulting and other services agreements * Nondisclosure agreements
**If you haven't signed up yet and the office hours are today, please call Todd at (206) 254-4495 to see if the office hours are still available. Thanks!** |
| Apr 28th, 2010 (Wed) |
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
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Wireless - HackNight for Seattle Wireless
Wireless - HackNight for Seattle Wireless
Wednesdays 7pm – 10pm
1605 Boylston Ave, Seattle
seattlewireless.net Hack Night is a weekly meeting held by Seattle Wireless. We now meet at Metrix at 1605 Boylston Ave at Pine around 7:00 PM. Always check the EventCalendar to confirm that we are planning to meet. This is a generally a work meeting. The purpose is to get together, communicate, relate problems, and actively work out technical issues that directly relate to building out the SeattleWireless network. We also work on problems encountered by individual node operators. Demos of software or hardware are also done on occasion. In the process, we all learn about things we didn't know before which is certainly in the spirit of Seattle Wireless. If you think Seattle Wireless is cool and are interested in setting up a node, stopping by HackNight is a great way to meet the other people involved and figure out how to get started. |
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SP - Brownbag Roundtable
SP - Brownbag Roundtable
Thursdays, 12:15pm – 1:15pm
StartPad - 811 1st Ave, Suite 480, Seattle, WA 98104
Bring your lunch to our conference room each Thursday to chat with other startup developers and entrepreneurs. |
| Apr 29th, 2010 (Thu) |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Soft Skills for Geeks: Communicating 2.0
Soft Skills for Geeks: Communicating 2.0
Thursday, April 29, 2010 from 9am–5pm
Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Portland - Lloyd Center
1000 Ne Multnomah St
Portland OR 97232
US
Website
oregontrainingnetwork.com
Description
In this fun and provocative session, you will learn to better harness your intellectual strengths when asked to join forces with different personalities, varying capabilities and a myriad of work habits and opinions. Learn to better analyze people and assess interactions and relationships. Enhance your ability to collaborate and make your projects successful |
| Apr 29th, 2010 (Thu) |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Soft Skills for Geeks: Communicating 2.0
Time: April 29, 2010 from 9am to 5pm
Location: Lloyd Center DoubleTree Executive Meeting Center
Street: 1000 NE Multnomah Street
City/Town: Portland
Website or Map: oregontrainingnetwork.com
Event Description.In this fun and provocative session, you will learn to better harness your intellectual strengths when asked to join forces with different personalities, varying capabilities and a myriad of work habits and opinions. Learn to better analyze people and assess interactions and relationships. Enhance your ability to collaborate and make your projects successful.
What You Will Learn:
* Apply systems thinking to better understand your own part in the success of collaborative interactions and work relationships
* Understand the concepts of emotional and social intelligence in order to recognize and practice attributes of human behavior that lend themselves toward these
* Distinguish between effective and ineffective communication strategies
* Leverage the most essential, but least used collaboration strategy to build trust and make crucial conversations easier
* Build a platform for assessing and upgrading your capacity for change
* Apply new insights, knowledge and skills to existing projects and/or work relationships for greater learning results |
| Apr 29th, 2010 (Thu) |
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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UW - Lecture
UW - Lecture
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
EEB105, Electrical Engineering Bldg, UW Campus
The UW CSE Colloquium Series features accessible talks by leading computer scientists and computer engineers from the University of Washington, the region, the nation, and the world. |
| Apr 29th, 2010 (Thu) |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Business Plan Development Seminar - April
Business Plan Development Seminar - April
Thursday, April 29, 2010 from 4–5pm
Beaverton City Library
12375 Sw 5th St
Beaverton Oregon 97005
United States
Website
www.oen.org
Description
This seminar reviews all components of an effective, compelling business plan. You'll learn from two seasoned OEN experts why certain information is important and how your audience will evaluate what you present. Besides learning what is critical to include in an effective business, you'll take away valuable handouts and a listing of key resources.
Registration is required, and space is limited to 15 entrepreneurs.
When: Thursday, April 29th
Time: 4:00 - 6:15 PM
Where: Beaverton Library, 12375 SW 5th St, Meeting Room B, Beaverton, Oregon 97005 (corner of SW 5th St. and SW Hall Blvd) |
| Apr 29th, 2010 (Thu) |
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
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Portland Data Visualization Group #3
Portland Data Visualization Group #3
Thursday, April 29, 2010 from 6:30–9:30pm
Webtrends
851 SW 6th Ave.
Portland OR 97204
US
Description
It's time for another Portland Data Visualization Meetup. The last one occurred on November 3rd, 2009. A number of things have happened since then, like Marshall Kikpatrick's coverage of #pdxboom, the release of Lee Byron's Stacked Graph Source Code, Ben Stabler's development of a Flex/Flash data visualization platform and R visualizations, and Aaron Parecki's continued GPS visualization experiments.
We'll have four main presentations from members of the Portland tech community a bunch of networking time. Webtrends will again graciously host us on their top floor.
The event is open to everyone interested in or working in the field of data visualization. This means designers, programmers, information architects, data miners, anthropologists, ect. We're expecting a similar amount of people to last time (probably around 20-30 people).
Bring a passion for data visualization, and a mind open to exploring new ideas and concepts. |
| Apr 29th, 2010 (Thu) |
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
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PDX Weekly Hackathon
Website
groups.google.com
Lucky Labrador Brew Pub
915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland Oregon 97214
Description
Come do strange things with computers amongst others whilst drinking fine Portland beer. Look for the row of geeks with computers in the back of the main room.
All programming languages welcome. Come work on your own projects, work on others participants' projects, get advice, have fun, etc.
You're encouraged to bring a computer, but can team up with others that brought one too.
Afterwards, the group descends on the 12th and Hawthorne foodcart pod for additional nourishment. |
| Apr 29th, 2010 (Thu) |
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
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Hops and Chops
Hops and Chops
6:30pm – 8:30p, every Thursday
Spitfire -- 2219 4th Ave Seattle, WA 98121
Startup junkies, networkers, folks interested in learning new things and meeting new people, activists, and fun people!
Here's the gist:
o We were inspired by a fantastic recurring Portland happy hour event called Beer and Blog semi-coordinated by Silicon Florist & others.
o We liked that it's recurring and in a set-location and you can just put it on your calendar, and there will always be a few folks to catch up with.
o Folks who start companies are frequently inundated with coffee/lunch requests. This gives you a way to aggregate them and make intros/network in real-time.
Idea is that maybe we bring in speakers from time to time. Maybe tech-related, or maybe just cool/fun to help you learn something new/meet someone new.
Sign up for our Hops and Chops Twitter or follow the Hops and Chops RSS feed. Organized by Hops and Chops -- www.hopsandchops.com |
| Apr 29th, 2010 (Thu) |
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM |
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Nintendo Party: Trivia & Free Play
Nintendo Party: Trivia & Free Play
Thursday, April 29, 2010 from 7–11:30pm
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
511 NW Couch
Portland OR 97209
US
Website
groundkontrol.com
Description
Portland’s most popular arcade honors some of the most popular video game companies ever with a celebration sure to warp you back in time: the Nintendo Party!
Not just limited to Nintendo, play classic Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Sega Genesis games on our stage! Who knows what else we'll dig out of the attic?
Flex your nerd knowledge in trivia, and win some cool prizes!
We’ll also have cleaned & refurbished systems and games available to purchase so the pixelated action can continue in your own home!
21+, no cover |
| Apr 30th, 2010 (Fri) |
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
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NPower Seattle Powerful Connections breakfast
NPower Seattle Powerful Connections breakfast
Fri, April 30, 7am – 9am
Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue
Join us at 7:00 for coffee and conversation. The program begins at 7:30.
For 10 years, NPower Seattle has delivered critical technology to nonprofits. NPower is a powerful connection between a nonprofit’s vision and the promise of technology. The 2010 Powerful Connections breakfast will highlight the impact of our services, share our plans for the future, and provide an opportunity to invest in our work in the community. Please RSVP by April 16 (link to the registration form at npowerseattle.force.com , or contact Peg Giffels at peg@npowerseattle.org.) |
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