Upcoming Events
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May 21PDX Women in Information Technology Happy Hour Networking Event:Read More »
Come join an amazing group of ladies! No specific agenda, just network and have fun!
H50 Bistro - 50 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97204
PDX Women in Information Technology exists to celebrate professional women in the Portland-metro area who work with, manage, lead or have an interest in technology. Whether you are developing event-driven, non-blocking applications in node.js or setting technology strategy for a Fortune 500 company--or anything in between--come join us!Follow us on twitter: @PDXWIIT -
May 21“Charting a path for your business – the first 5 years.” Seminar (with Kent Lewis, Anvil Media):Read More »
About the ProgramOnly a small number of businesses succeed in the first few years. Companies which achieve the greatest success in the long-term share common traits. Kent Lewis, President & Founder of Formic Media, will take you step-by-step through successful traits for any business, from inception through year 5. He has distilled his key insights into relatively simple but powerful concepts: The 3 Fs for year 1, 5 Ws for years 2-3, 7 Ps years 3-4 and Mentoring tips for years 4-5. Each stage can start early or last well beyond the suggested timeframe, but each should be tackled and mastered to maximize long-term success. Lewis is the founder of 2 companies and 2 non-profits and co-founder of 2 companies and non-profits, and currently sits on half a dozen boards locally.What do all these letters mean?- The Three F’s Every Successful Entrepreneur Should Master (0-12 months) http://www.business2community.com/startups/the-three-fs-every-successful-entrepreneur-should-master-0113640
- The 5 W’s of a Winning Startup (1-3 years) http://www.business2community.com/startups/the-5-ws-of-a-winning-startup-0131100
- Building a Successful Business with The 7 P’s (2-5 years) http://www.business2community.com/strategy/building-a-successful-business-with-the-7-ps-044960
- Three Tips for Getting the Most from your Business Mentor http://www.business2community.com/startups/three-tips-for-getting-the-most-from-your-business-mentor-0136440
About the Presenter
With a background in integrated marketing, Lewis left a public relations agency in 1996 to start his search engine marketing career. Since then, he has focused on helping clients solve business problems via the Internet. Lewis founded digital marketing agency Anvil Media, Inc. in 2000, to help clients grow their businesses via search engine and social media marketing. In 2008, he created Formic Media, a sister agency to Anvil, specializing in digital marketing and website development for small business. Lewis has worked at a variety of full-service agencies and was also Director of Marketing and Business Development at goodguys.com. He is Co-founder and Past President of emarketing agency, eROI, as well as SEMpdx, an SEM professional trade association. Lewis sits on advisory boards for emerging companies like ABCInvesting, NeutralSpace, Nozzle Media and Public Marketspace. He also speaks regularly at industry events and has been published in books and publications including DMNews, iMedia Connection, Online Marketing Connectand Portland Business Journal. Lewis is an adjunct professor at Portland State University, where he teaches an SEM Workshop, and also tours nationwide with OMS, teaching the Digital Marketing Essentials Workshop. He sits on the board, marketing and executive committees for SMART, a statewide early literacy program. In 1999, Lewis found pdxMindShare, a networking group and online career community, designed to help connect Portland-area employees and employers. He is the recipient of Portland Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40 Award in 2004. Lewis enriches his personal and professional life by co-hosting a weekly Internet radio show, DadsUnplugged, and honing his business acumen via The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO).Ticketing Details
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May 22OEN Workshop: Sales 101: What Every Entrepreneur Needs to know about Sales:Read More »Stoel Rives LLP
900 SW 5th Ave., Suite 2600
Portland, OR 97204-You've got a great product but how do you sell it? This workshop will show you the foundations that you need to know, to move your product or service.
In this workshop, participants will learn:
- How to create and exchange value through building and fostering relationships.
- Why and how customers choose to buy.
- How to plan, prepare, and jump start an effective sales strategy.
- How to successfully start and manage your own sales, even if you've never done it before. The first steps towards building a sales team and/or 3rd party sales networks.
People that will benefit from this workshop are:
- Entrepreneurs who are new to sales or are seeking to raise capital (there are some very similar principles that apply)
- Business owners and leaders who may not be familiar with sales and want to improve their existing sales efforts.
- Individuals that want to become more involved in their company's sales activities
- Individuals wishing to start a career in sales or development.
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May 22OEN Workshop: Sales 101: What Every Entrepreneur Needs to know about Sales:Read More »Stoel Rives LLP
900 SW 5th Ave., Suite 2600
Portland, OR 97204-You've got a great product but how do you sell it? This workshop will show you the foundations that you need to know, to move your product or service.
In this workshop, participants will learn:- How to create and exchange value through building and fostering relationships.
- Why and how customers choose to buy.
- How to plan, prepare, and jump start an effective sales strategy.
- How to successfully start and manage your own sales, even if you've never done it before. The first steps towards building a sales team and/or 3rd party sales networks.
People that will benefit from this workshop are:
- Entrepreneurs who are new to sales or are seeking to raise capital (there are some very similar principles that apply)
- Business owners and leaders who may not be familiar with sales and want to improve their existing sales efforts.
- Individuals that want to become more involved in their company's sales activities
- Individuals wishing to start a career in sales or development.
Presenter: Robin Wang
Robin Wang is the Co-Publisher of the ReDirect Guide, a media company focusing on promoting sustainable lifestyles in Portland, Salt Lake City, and Denver/Boulder. Robin began his career as an Engineer and at that time never envisioned pursuing a career in sales. Since then, Robin has spent the vast majority of his career performing and managing sales across a wide spectrum of industries including telecommunications, software, professional and consulting services, advertising, events, media, real estate and even an occasional used car.
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May 24Get Down To Business Free Event: On Thursday May 24th from 7:30 am to 1pm, Constant Contact is launching Get Down to Business: An action-packed, nationwide series of events led by the industry's top experts marketing for small organizations. You'll uncover new business-building tools and strategies. Whether you're new to email and social media marketing, or a seasoned pro, this is an event you won't want to miss. Where: Monarch Hotel 12566 SE 93rd Ave Clackamas, OR 97015 Cost FREE! PLEASE REGISTER at "REGISTRATION WEBSITE" (link below) Agenda & Speakers: 7:30-8:00 AM Registration, Breakfast, Networking 8:00-9:00 AM Keynote: "Engagement Marketing" Inspired by the new book Engagement Marketing, written by small business advocate Gail Goodman (CEO of Constant Contact), this presentation will help your audience understand how the marketing landscape for small business has changed and how to make that change work for them. The presentation focuses on some key ideas: word of mouth in a social world, the engagement marketing cycle (which relates to the creation of great customer experiences that lead to on-going conversations and engagement) and how your audience can use that engagement to drive social visibility that will bring customers back through their door and introduce new prospects to their business. (Speaker: Dana Pethia, Constant Contact, Regional Development Director) 9:00-9:15 AM VP Intro & Welcome: Constant Contact's Passion for Small Business 9:20-10:20 AM "Secrets to Balancing Your Business with Your Life" (Speaker: Taylor Ellwood, Imagine Your Reality, Business & Life Coach/Author: “Understanding the Social in Social Media”) 10:20-10:40 AM Break / Trade Show 10:45-11:45 AM "Behind the Scenes of Today's Social Media Campaigns" (Speaker: Anthony Veliz, IZO Marketing & Public Relations ) 11:45-12:30 PM Networking/Trade Show Complimentary breakfast pastries and beverages will be provided. To Register: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=t4pzbydab&oeidk=a07e5rf8o0z1ecf1005Read More »