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Alliance Mission |
To
promote the technology business sector of the
Columbia River Gorge and build new alliances to
strenghten our surrounding communites.
We
focus on "lifestyle entrepreneurs;" individuals
who take advantage of the area's recreational
resources and business opportunities, combining
their drive for recreational activitites iwth an
industry cluster that continues to
expand.
For more information
contact:
amanda@crgta.org
541-296-2266
Visit Our
Website
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Welcome to the April edition of
the Gorge Technology Alliance
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Membership
Renewal
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It
is time for annual Gorge Technology Alliance
membership renewals. You can now renew your
membership with a credit card or a check! To renew
your membership, click here.
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Project
Lead the Way
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April
22, 2008 - The
April meeting of the Gorge Technology Alliance
will feature "Project Lead the Way", a
pre-engineering program offered by Northern Wasco
School District. The meeting will start at 6:30 pm
at The Dalles/Wahtonka High School in The Dalles.
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more information see the GTA
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Welcome New
Members!
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Please help welcome these new
members to the Gorge Technology
Alliance:
Sightline Applications,
LLC. Sightline delivers cutting edge vision
software applications customized to efficiently
solve customer problems. More at http://www.sightlineapplications.com.
Hugh Amick,
Networking member. Hugh is retiring from HP after
30+ years in marketing/sales. He will be
relocating to the Gorge and is exploring part
time/consulting
opportunities.
Google. Google's
mission is to "organize the world's information
and make it universally accessible and useable."
http://www.google.com.
RADCOMP
Technologies, RADCOMP provides proactive IT
support, 24/7 computer services, and network
engineering. http://www.radcomp.com.
Columbia Phytotechnolgy,
LLC. Columbia's pioneering
products and services include providing patented
Radiant Zone Drying equipment, manufacturing pure
powder ingredients, and offering antioxidant
testing services. Visit them at: http://www.columbiaphytotechnology.com
Matt's Computers.
Matt's Computers specializes in networks,
training, websites, webhosting, sales and repairs.
http://www.seckora.com.
You can learn more about
these members by visiting the GTA website and
clicking on "current members." We'll also be
providing more detail in upcoming "member
profiles."
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Gorge
Technology Alliance
Officers
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The
2008 officers for the Gorge Technology Alliance
were appointed by the Board in March. Officers
include:
- Nancy
White, President
- Kent
Heighton, Vice President
- Mark
Flaming,
Secretary/Treasurer
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Next
Door, Inc Volunteer
Request
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The
Next Door Inc has requested volunteer assistance
in graphic design for their website- http://www.nextdoorinc.org.
Contact
Heidi Seymour, The Next Door, Inc.,
541-308-2233. |
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Complying
With U.S. Export Controls
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Learn
the information needed to comply with U.S. export
control requirements on commercial goods. Seminar
will be held April 23-24 in Portland, OR.
Click
here
for
more information.
View the GTA
calendar to learn more about workshops and
seminars throughout Washington and
Oregon.
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Alliance
Activities: March Report
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The
start of spring has been busy for the Gorge
Technology Alliance. We've been active promoting
the GTA, hosting technical discussions about AUV's
and robots, learning about online sales, and
meeting new members. Click here
to view the activities report for the month of
March.
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CGCC
Pursues IT Discussions
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Get the FACTs- the
Fundamentals of Applied Core Technologies.
Columbia Gorge Community College is engaging in
conversations with their industry partners about
the area's IT needs. If you are interested in
contributing to the conversation, contact Mary
Kramer at CGCC at
541-506-6033.
Watch your email for a
survey to help gather information for this
discussion!
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Thank
you!
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Finally, we would like to extend our
gratitude to Insitu because they have
stepped up, once again, as a sponsor for the GTA.
Gorge Technology Alliance staffing is primarily
supported through sponsor donations.
Help
us meet the challenge to match Insitu's donation.
Become a sponsor. Contact Amanda at 541-296-2266
for more
information.
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