[Eug-lug] 1/2 table at SAO High Tech After Hours

[John Sechrest]

roger <roger at eskimo.com> writes:

 % On Thu, 2006-09-14 at 00:21 -0700, John Sechrest wrote:

 % > 	Since I am doing another table, I can not do the lug
 % > 	table. Is there someone who wants to be the key coordination
 % > 	person for this table?

 % I don't have much time to be a "key coordinator", but I would like more
 % information about this prjoect

 The Corvallis Chapter of the Software Association of Oregon (SAO) and
 the Corvallis Benton Chamber Coalition are having a trade show type
 thing for all of the local high tech businesses in the region.
 It is an opportunity for businesses to share with each other
 and the public what types of projects they are working on. Often 
 high tech businesses sell to an audience that is far away,
 and so no one knows what the other companies are doing. 

 By being aware of what projects are going on, businesses and the 
 community can help each other in a couple of ways. First, by 
 knowing what services and products other companies have, it can
 help to buy local. If you can get a product from a local company that
 you would have ordered from someone far away, it helps the local
 economy grow and become more stable. Secondly, if people are
 aware of the products and services , then it becomes more
 likely that social networking will be able to make connections
 that help move things forward.

 For the last two years the event has been held in the Corvallis Inn
 on 9th street in Corvallis. (Old Nendels/Ramada) Typically,
 there are 40-50 companies there. And typically there are 200-300
 people who come thru. There is an effort to grow it a bit this year.

 The cost of a table ranges from $80 to $200 , depending on several
 factors. But we have arranged for a couple of non-profit groups
 to get tables for free (First robotics, Lug, and a few others)
 The cost of getting is ranges from  $10-$12, for students, the price
 is discounted to $3-$5. So it will save a couple of bucks
 to register ahead of time.

 There will be food and drink, a few speakers, and mostly an opportunity
 for people to talk to each other about what they are up to. 

 The show runs from 4:00 to 8:00 on October 12. Before the event,
 there will be an OEF (Oregon Entreprenuers Forum)(http://www.oef.org)
 Workshop on Business Plan Development from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
 The cost for the workshop will be $30.

 You can register at:
 https://www.oef.org/events/registration_details?reg_name=BPDS&venue_id=13

 So this is an opportunity for Linux Users Groups to connect with the
 tech community in the region. There will be network at the show,
 so demonstrations are possible. Having some handouts or some swag might
 be interesting. Last year, they handed out Ubuntu disks. Perhaps a 
 wider Open Source perspective and demonstrating Open Office would
 be interesting. There are a couple of how to convert your business
 to open source articles that have gone by. Perhaps one of those
 would be good for a handout.

 The event should be fun, interesting and a real opportunity
 to learn about who is doing what in the area. 

 Does that provide enough background detail?


 Here is a recamp:

 Who:  Regional High Tech Businesses  (Linn, Lane, Benton, Lincoln)
 What: High Tech After Hours -> Local trade show
 Where: Corvallis Inn on 9th street in corvallis
	1550 NW 9th Street, Corvallis, OR

 When: 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Thursday October 12th
 How Much:  $10, $12 at the door. Students $3, $5 at the door


 Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=1550+NW+9th+Street,+Corvallis,+OR&ie=UTF8&z=15&ll=44.582398,-123.258576&spn=0.017545,0.050511&om=1&iwloc=A


 Is that helpful?








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