The next event in Central Oregon’s lively PubTalk series is Thursday, May 10th, 5:00 to 7:30pm, at McMenamins Old St. Francis School, in Father Luke’s Foundation Room, 720 Bond Street in Bend.
Dubbed a “serial entrepreneur” by Inc. Magazine, keynote speaker Rene Fritz has managed or co-founded over 23 companies and raised over $21 million in angel capital. His latest success is Stormwater Management Inc., a 10-year run sold for $64 million in cash. In addition to two new startups, Engaging Media Inc. and 8MinuteCoach.com, Fritz runs Chief Executive Forum, an organization he founded in 1989, to mentor other business owners. Bring your questions to this forum -- Fritz willingly shares the business and life lessons he’s learned along the way. For more information about Fritz, visit the Chief Executive Forum at http://www.ceforum.com/bioie.htm
As a wine retail company, early stage presenter Columbia Gorge Wine Club represents the best product of 18 regional wineries, offering consumers a way to purchase directly through its web site, tasting room, or at events. The Wine Club sees an opportunity to brand the Gorge wine region at the national level. The start up seeks $300k in funding, with a minimum investment starting at $5k. For more information, see http://www.columbiagorgewineclub.com/
2007's PubTalk series title sponsors Ball Janik and Community First Bank are joined by supporting sponsors Access Knowledge, LLC, Bend Venture Conference, Alpine Internet Solutions, and media sponsor, The Bulletin. For additional information on this event or to pre-register, CLICK HERE, or call EDCO at 388-3236.
PubTalk is presented by Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) in partnership with Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) and underwritten by title sponsors Ball Janik LLP and Community First Bank. Cost to EDCO and OEN members is $15 and $25 to the general public. To register for the event, please visit www.edcoinfo.com or contact pubtalk@edcoinfo.com.
About PubTalk
Central Oregon PubTalk is a monthly event celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship in Central Oregon and strives to provide a unique forum where leaders of growing businesses can network with qualified funding sources, fellow entrepreneurs, key advisors, and business professionals. Following the keynote speaker, early stage presenters share ideas, experiences and strategies for the review of other businesses, angel investors, and EDCO/OEF members.
About EDCO
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) is a private, non-profit membership organization dedicated to building a strong and secure economic future for Central Oregon. EDCO has co-sponsored the popular PubTalk events since 2002 as part of its mission to cultivate a strong entrepreneurial community in Central Oregon. To learn more about the Central Oregon PubTalk and EDCO visit www.edcoinfo.com.
