Shark Tank is a new show on ABC that launched this past week. It’s very dramatic – of course, but somewhat entertaining. And I don’t know about you, but I don’t think this is a real company. I think it’s ABC’s way of adding drama to the show. What do you think?
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CORVALLIS, Ore. – May 14, 2009 — The Willamette Angel Conference announced today that CenterSpace Software was selected as the winner of its inaugural 2009 investment competition, held in Corvallis. Corvallis-based CenterSpace Software, which provides numerical software components for financial, engineering, and scientific applications, will receive the $125,000 angel award investment prize.
Floragenex, a Eugene based firm that develops and delivers innovative, flexible applications of emerging genomic tools and technology, received a non-monetary vote of confidence, as the winner of audience balloting for the best presentation.
“We are excited to bring a spotlight on to the breadth and depth of Willamette Valley Start-ups, and to expose these entrepreneurs to investors from around the Pacific Northwest,” said John Sechrest, Economic Development Director of the Corvallis-Benton Chamber Coalition, and Chair of the Willamette Angel Conference. “The quality of the business plans, and the support from the investor community show how vibrant the entrepreneurial economy is here in the valley. The collaboration between Corvallis and Eugene on this event, with the support of OSU and U of O, creates a strong center for turning the innovations into commercial successes. “
This year’s finalist companies were selected from over 40 companies based throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington that applied to compete at the Willamette Angel Conference 2009. A rigorous selection process was undertaken by the 25-member panel of active angel investors to select the winning company. Each investor staked $5,000 to create the $125,000 investment award for this year’s event.
This was the first annual Willamette Angel Conference, which is modeled after successful similar events run by the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network, and the Bend Venture Conference. Next year the conference will be run by The Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce, and will be held in Eugene.
About the Willamette Angel Conference
The Willamette Angel Conference is an investors conference, connecting early stage and seed businesses with angel and venture investors in the Willamette Valley. Their mission is to encourage, accelerate and showcase start-up companies in the Willamette Valley and across Oregon. The competition is expected to have real economic impact in the Willamette Valley, generating new business and jobs using local entrepreneurs, talent and intellectual property. For more information see www.willametteconference.com.
For more information: Juli Brode April 21, 2009
541-463-4627 or email brodej@clearwire.net For immediate release
eDev to sponsor Economic Stimulus grant
presentations and workshops in rural Lane County
eDev will be sponsoring five presentations and workshops in rural Lane County to provide an opportunity for businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals to better understand the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (popularly known as the Economic Stimulus Act) and to learn how to apply for the grants.
The two hour presentations will focus on the Economic Stimulus Act and other federal grants that are available.
The four hour workshops will include presentations on both the Economic Stimulus Act and other federal grants. Workshops will also cover the key elements of a grant. Grant workshop attendees will be using laptop computers provided by eDev (formerly known as Lane MicroBusiness) to search for potential grants and to begin initial work on their grant applications.
There is no cost for the presentations. The four hour workshops are free to individuals who fall below the HUD income guidelines. For example, a single member household who earns below $31,100 and a two-member household which earns less than $35,500 can attend the workshops without cost providing they provide income verification. For individuals who are above the income guidelines, the cost is $70 for the workshop. If you have questions about whether or not you qualify, please call Juli at 541-463-4627.
The five hour grant workshops will focus on the following elements:
1] Communicate with government agencies
2] Locate grants
3] Understand what is the intent of the government
4] Eligibility requirements
5] Need to obtain partners
6] Understand competition for the grants
7] Understand what is being requested in the grant application
8] Understand the deliverables. How will your organization meet the deliverables?
9] Cost share
10] Principal investigators
11] How to assemble a budget
12] Understand the review criteria
13] Understand the selection process and the lag time for the award
14] Award notices
15] Performing of the contract
16] How to make sure that you will get paid for the grant work
Individuals who want to attend the workshops in Florence, Veneta, or Cottage Grove are asked to pre-register for the event. Individuals wishing to attend the workshops without cost must provide income verification.
For more information, visit eDev’s web site at www.edev.org or contact Juli Brode at 541-463-4627 or email brodej@clearwire.net.