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		<title>The Oregon Big Idea Bash</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ April 29, 2009; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Olympic Mills Building
107 SE Washington Street
Portland, OR
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The second annual Big Idea Bash will provide entrepreneurs powerful introductions to a dozen top northwest venture capitalists and a chance to pitch their ideas. Register for a 5 minute "speed pitch," meet other Oregon entrepreneurs and Oregon State [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr><td colspan="3">April 29, 2009</td></tr><tr><td class="ec3_start">5:00 pm</td><td class="ec3_to">to</td><td class="ec3_end">8:00 pm</td></tr></table><p><em>Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 5:00 &#8211; 8:00 p.m.<br />
Olympic Mills Building<br />
107 SE Washington Street<br />
Portland, OR<br />
<a href="http://www.icebase.com/go2.shtml?Bgq2C8n58GMdz9wz/715378787e6eb0a4/5b7adb1b40967f85/carolinec@osoeco.com"> Get directions</a> </em></p>
<p>The second annual Big Idea Bash will provide entrepreneurs powerful introductions to a dozen top northwest venture capitalists and a chance to pitch their ideas. Register for a 5 minute &#8220;speed pitch,&#8221; meet other Oregon entrepreneurs and Oregon State Treasurer Ben Westlund. Join us for complimentary food-and-drink and learn more about all Oregon funding opportunities. This is a no-cost event.</p>
<p><strong>Supported by:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.icebase.com/go2.shtml?Bgq2C8n58GMdz9wz/b75d2d66309b2c96/5b7adb1b40967f85/carolinec@osoeco.com"> Credit Suisse</a><br />
<a href="http://www.icebase.com/go2.shtml?Bgq2C8n58GMdz9wz/0feae1578f9114a2/5b7adb1b40967f85/carolinec@osoeco.com"> K&amp;L Gates</a><br />
<a href="http://www.icebase.com/go2.shtml?Bgq2C8n58GMdz9wz/47736093a099fb50/5b7adb1b40967f85/carolinec@osoeco.com"> Oregon Entrepreneurs Network</a></p>
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