SmartUps.org » portland http://www.smartups.org Improving the climate for Oregon's Willamette Valley emerging growth-oriented companies Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:24:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Why You Should Start a Company in… Portland, Oregon http://www.smartups.org/2010/04/18/why-you-should-start-a-company-in-portland-oregon/ http://www.smartups.org/2010/04/18/why-you-should-start-a-company-in-portland-oregon/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 06:43:32 +0000 admin http://www.smartups.org/?p=982 I came across this article on Fast Company’s website and decided, given our location (yes this is a reference to my last post), I had to post it. According to Fast Company these days, location DOES matter. For Part Ten of Fast Company’s series about where to start a business (Why You Should Start a Company in… Portland, Oregon), Laura Rich interviews Jive’s Chairman of the Boards, David Hersh, in a very honest article about why one would want to start a company in the Pacific Northwest’s “Silicon Forest.” So for all you Portland based entrepreneurs, why did you choose the Rose City?

]]> http://www.smartups.org/2010/04/18/why-you-should-start-a-company-in-portland-oregon/feed/ 0 Sarah Seven http://www.smartups.org/2009/11/15/sarah-seven/ http://www.smartups.org/2009/11/15/sarah-seven/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:06:58 +0000 admin http://www.smartups.org/?p=698 Looking for a local designer with a modern, earthly, and feminine flair? Then look no further. Sarah Seven is a bridal, special occasion, and ready-to-wear designer from Portland, OR, who has been around since 2007. Her designs have been featured on Martha Stewart Weddings website and she also participated in the previous New York Fashion Week.

I fell in love with Sarah Seven’s collections the minute I laid eyes on them. Her dresses are so delicate, beautiful, and reasonably priced. She uses natural fabrics, as well as recycled vintage fabrics and donates 5% of her sales to charities; 3% to Compassion and 2% to International Justice Mission. Check her her blog!

]]> http://www.smartups.org/2009/11/15/sarah-seven/feed/ 0 Arcimoto Launches Electric Vehicle in Eugene http://www.smartups.org/2009/09/30/arcimoto-launches-electric-vehicle-in-eugene/ http://www.smartups.org/2009/09/30/arcimoto-launches-electric-vehicle-in-eugene/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:11:12 +0000 admin http://www.smartups.org/?p=626 Caroline Cummings attended Eugene start-up Arcimoto on September 29th at their headquarters (544 Blair Blvd, Eugene). The event was open only to accredited investors. At 7pm it was open to the general public, or anyone who wanted a sneak peak at their first electric vehicle…the Pulse.

Below are photos of Smart-ups co-founder Caroline Cummings and former UO president Dave Frohnmayer.

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Here’s the video from their launch in Portland last week:

 

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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 Treasurer Ben Westlund. Join us for complimentary food-and-drink and learn more about all Oregon funding opportunities. This is a no-cost event.

Supported by:
Credit Suisse
K&L Gates
Oregon Entrepreneurs Network

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Portland, OR
The Governor Hotel

 
 
To many young entrepreneurial companies, OEN’s Angel Oregon, the nation’s premier angel matchmaking event, is nothing short of heaven-sent. This must-attend event brings together Oregon and Southwest Washington’s brightest entrepreneurial talent with qualified angel investors.
 
Visit Angel Oregon 2008 Video Site to see presentations from the finalists, the One-Minute Pitch Competition and more. 
 
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