Startup Now! Oregon
Because we Believe in Oregon Entrepreneurs!
| Group type: | Club |
| Focus: | Business Plans |
| Organizer: | Non-profit |
| Funding: | Corporate Sponsors, Government Grants, Self-generated Revenue, University Support |
| Industries: | Biotech, Cleantech, Computing, Education, Entertainment, Financial, Food and Drink, Gaming, Health, Information Technology, Internet, Lifestyle, Media, Mobile, Nanotech, Real Estate, Retail, Sports, Travel |
| Location: | Oregon |
| Website: | http://younoodle.com/groups/startupnoworegon |
ABOUT US
We support a thriving community of entrepreneurs that love Oregon, need investment, pledge to return capital to the state and grow jobs locally.
Our first event on March 19th, 2009 drew approximately 300 people, received over 200 Oregon Entrepreneur Pledge Forms and had over 75 two-minute presentations - see the attached video.
Our second event on April 7th, 2009 in Medford/Ashland drew approximately 75 people, received over 30 Oregon Entrepreneur Pledge Forms and had over 20 presentations.
So what's next?
- we are in dialogue with the Oregon State Treasurer's office regarding the creation and management of this fund
- we are working with media regarding the rationale behind smaller investments in start-up companies, the newest research on the returns for these types of investments and the potential job creation impact of such a strategy.
We won't stop until a fund for Oregon's best entrepreneurs is established.
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DeBorah Beatty
BA from Southern Oregon University, 5.3yrs as Owner/Operator at The Rainbow Factory,3yrs as Manager/Trainer at The ICON Grp & CAO/Director at The Rainbow Factory,Presently CEO at Created Life Strategies LLC since Jul'07.
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Arturo Ruelas
Educator by day, Entrepreneur by night!
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Jared Booye
www.zumeo.com
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Nino Marchetti
Internet/Web old timer, technology journalist, eco-friendly business ideas, B.A. in Psychology, lives in Portland, Oregon.
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The William James Foundation has announced 8 competitions that together provide $100,000 in cash and in kind support for sustainable entrepreneurs. Entrants can be of any age or from anywhere in the world. First round deadline is December 4th. Details at: www.williamjamesfoundation.org/press.
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