Next week, EDCO will showcase two Central Oregon companies making some mighty fine items — one creating expertly crafted motorcycle gear (Keanu Reeves is a fan) and one that will be efficiently sending small satellites into orbit — during a virtual PubTalk on Thursday, January 28 at 5pm.
And we’ll do it with a side of networking at 4:30pm (oh how we’ve missed seeing your faces). Although we can’t be together in-person, there will be a virtual networking happy half-hour prior to the program itself. So make a note now of what local beverage you’ll bring and get ready to learn about the advancements happening here in your own backyard.
Additionally, OSU-Cascades just announced a new program to help underserved entrepreneurs in our region, and the deadline to apply is coming up soon. See below for more details and how to get involved.
Keynote Speaker:
Catching the IPO Wave from Sisters
Andrew McCormick | General Counsel & Secretary | Laird Superfood
Pitching Companies:
Lawrence Sheets | Founder | Astromotive
Kevin Murray | Founder | Velomacchi
Company Spotlight
Kevin Murray | Founder | Velomacchi
Velomacchi is an adventure travel apparel company that builds premium-quality gear for mobile professionals. Each piece is carefully considered and tested for high-speed travel. Never ones to follow the status quo, they continually seek out the best craftsmen and the best materials from the best factories around the world, creating a product that drives the category forward.
Buy virtual tickets here: hopin.com/events/january-2021-central-oregon-pubtalk.
Help for Minority & Underserved Entrepreneurs in Central Oregon
OSU-Cascades and local partners have launched The Blue Fund to help underserved entrepreneurs in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson Counties. Entrepreneurs will get one-on-one coaching, business planning services and financial literacy training from the OSU-Cascades Co-Lab to help them sustain and grow their businesses. In addition, entrepreneurs will receive coaching on accessing loans, investment capital and grants.
The first cohort starts next Wednesday, January 27. To apply, visit The Blue Fund.
