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EDCO presents
Central Oregon PubTalk
 Sponsored by:

Ball Janik LLP

Community First Bank



RSVP TO PUBTALK HERE

2008 PUBTALK SCHEDULE
(Click on the link below for
information about the next PubTalk)


NOVEMBER 20,  2008

Supporting Sponsors:

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Welcome to PubTalk
This monthly event celebrates the spirit of entrepreneurship in Central Oregon and strives to provide a unique forum where leaders of growing businesses can network with qualified funding sources, fellow entrepreneurs, key advisors, and business professionals.
PubTalk is the 3rd Thursday of every month.

Event Overview
Our monthly PubTalks feature a keynote speaker, as well as presentations by early stage companies seeking capital, advice, and feedback on their business plans. Keynote speakers are business leaders from around the region and state who share innovative business concepts, best practices and "lessons learned" for the benefit of the PubTalk audience.

Location: McMenamins Pub, Bend

Upcoming Speakers
We have an outstanding slate of keynote speakers in store for the balance of spring 2008.

November 20: How to Protect Your Intellectual Property 

Join Moderator and trademark attorney Susan Daly Stearns is joined by franchise attorney James A. Ullman, Esq. Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, patent attorney Douglas D. Hancock, Esq. Hancock Hughey, LLP, and business attorney Bill Pierznik, Shareholder Alto Law Group. 

What Does it Cost?

EDCO or OEN Member Rates: $15
Non-Member Rates: $25

Includes hors d'oeuvres and one free beverage

Pay in advance by credit card online or call (541) 388-3236.  At the door, you may pay with cash, check (payable to EDCO) or a credit card.

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What is the PubTalk Agenda?
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm  Networking -
Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres
6:00 pm to 6:30 pm  Announcements & Early Stage Company Presentation
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm  Keynote Speaker Presentation

Who attends PubTalks?

Entrepreneurs Media
Investors Consultants
Corporate executives Attorneys
Financial professionals Service Providers

Questions?
Contact Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO): pubtalk@edcoinfo.com or 541-388-3236. 

If you are interested in presenting at an upcoming PubTalk, please read the guidelines below and contact us at pubtalk@edcoinfo.com or 541-388-3236.







2006-2007 Keynote Presenters

Peter Ozolin
Remote Technologies
Sam Carpenter Centratel
Dave Hersh Jive Software
Paul Hait Paul Hait Management, LLC
Dennis Murphy Hayden Homes
Wayne Embree, Robin Gould,  Mike Osborn, & Vic Petroff Investment Panel
Rene Fritz
Stormwater Management Inc., Engaging Media Inc. and 8MinuteCoach.com. 
Bill Willitts Sisters' FivePine Resort
Lance Neibauer
Lancair
Amy Tykeson BendBroadband
Gary Fish Deschutes Brewery
Ken Chmiel Tyco Fire & Security
Lisa Nirell Nirell & Associates
Judy Johnston Blue Lake Publishing
Carolyn McKnight Portland State University
Ty Pettit Microhelix Inc.
Donnie Castleman Edge Wireless

 For a complete list and bios of keynote speakers, click here.


2006-2007 Early Stage Company Presenters



   
   
Chuck Greenwood HumanCar
Bob Shingler Evo, Inc.
Mike Dalzell Northwest ICF Solutions
Kevin Corson
HBN, Inc.
Dan Davis & Dale Porter SUN Biodiesel
Daniel D. Mayhew Kaibridge
Brian Kurth VocationVacations
Brad Goettemoeller Quicksilver Interactive
Andy Barrow Let's Make a Space
Ken White WhiteBall LLC
John Barney Cricket Tools

For a complete list and bios of  early stage presenters, click here.

 
109 NW Greenwood Ave., Suite 102, Bend, OR 97701 (541) 388-3236 or (800) 342-4135