On September 9, at the Oregon Convention Center, Oregon Entrepreneurs Forum will present the sixth annual 1999 Oregon Entrepreneurship Awards , the highest recognition in Oregon for entrepreneurs. Fifteen companies from all over the state have been nominated to receive five awards. The American Electronics Association Oregon Chapter and the Boys Scouts team up to present annual awards to technology companies on December 9, also at the Oregon Convention Center. The two-day event will bring in speakers from around the world to talk about ideas for strengthening entrepreneurism. Participants will see how Oregon stacks up against other economic regions, and learn how to connect with world customers and suppliers.
Nothing speeds an entrepreneur's pulse faster than the prospect of new money.
On October 6 and 7, entrepreneurs will get a chance to meet as many as 60 venture capitalists at Venture Oregon at the Marriott Hotel in Portland. Sponsored by Oregon Entrepreneurs Forum, the event is a showcase for 16 preselected companies that will present to the invited audience of venture capitalists from around the country. Besides getting a chance to see how companies present to venture capitalists, the audience will also get to rub shoulders with potential funders. Several sessions at Venture Oregon will also focus on the dynamics of angel investing. The goal is to increase the angel investor community in Oregon, and educate new companies on how to attract angel investments.