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Below you will find links to articles about the Gorge Technology Alliance and its member companies that have appeared on our homepage. We encourage you to explore these articles to learn more about the history of the GTA and the accomplishments of our members. Click here for a list of accomplishments for this past year.
Visit our Newsletter page to read past editions of our monthly newsletter. If you would like to sign up to receive our monthly e-newsletter please contact us at jim@crgta.org.
Green on the Go: Alternative Transportation Technology Show, November 18, 2008 -
"At the Green Transportation Expo in Hood River, hosted Nov. 8, by The Dalles-based Gorge Technology Alliance, gasoline was a dirty word. Click here to read the full article as is appeared in The Dalles Chronicle.
Juicy Ideas Collegiate Competition Update, October 20, 2008 -
Juicy Ideas launched October 13th at noon with two participating teams from the Gorge region. They have until October 23rd to complete and upload a video of a product they've created using a throw away item - baling twine. To see the launch video click here.
Juicy Ideas (formerly Creative Juice) is a collegiate competition which will challenge student teams to create value while communicating a message of environmental responsibility through the use of imagination, innovation and creativity around the use of a "throw-away" item. Teams will record their experience via video and upload to YouTube for judging. Click on the image to find out more. 
Insitu Boeing Acquistion Q & A, August 19, 2008 -
As most GTA members are aware, Insitu Inc. is in the process of being acquired by Boeing. As a member and sponsor of the GTA and as an important business partner to many of our members, we recently discussed several questions of potential interest with Insitu. Please click here to read what we found out.
GTA Announces New Officers- The Gorge Technology Alliance has elected new officers for 2008. The officers include:
Nancy White, President
Kent Heighton, Vice President
Mark Flaming, Secretary/Treasurer
Gorge's High Tech High Life, March 8, 2008 -
Read the Oregonian article featuring Gorge high tech entrepreneurs. Click here to view the full article.
GTA Announces New Board of Directors- The Gorge Technology Alliance has elected a new board of directors for 2008. The board includes Lee Ast, Mark Daly, Dave Fenwick, Mark Flaming, Kent Heighton, Mary Kramer, Gary Rains, Steve Sliwa, and Nancy White.
Columbia River Gorge, OR February 11, 2008- Region 9 Workforce Response Team announces the continued availability of Employer Workforce Training Funds. Existing businesses, business consortia, associations, labor
organizations or private non-profits operating in Hood River, Gilliam,
Sherman, Wasco and Wheeler Counties may be eligible. Applicants should be in a traded sector cluster, be a healthcare organization, or in occupations with recognized skill shortages. Businesses interested in applying for training grant funds should talk with a staff representative from EWTF/WRT before spending time on the application. A consultation can be requested by contacting Robin Cope, EWTF/WRT Coordinator, 541-296-8080.
For Instructions, click here.
For Application form, click here.
Carson, WA January 17, 2008- Columbia PhytoTechnology, LLC of Cason, WA has received funding from the Washington Technology Center. Columbia PhytoTechnology is working with researcher Dr. Kerry Ringer of the Washington State University, Prosser Irrigated Agricultural Research and Extension Center to develop an innovative dehydration technology for nutraceutical and food ingredients. WSU received $45,334 in Phase I Research and Technology Development funding from Washington Technology Center for the project titled "Radiant Zone Drying: Energy Efficient, Economical, and High Quality Liquid Drying Technology for Nutraceutical and Food Ingredients."Read more...
Columbia River Gorge January 02, 2008- Gorge high tech companies were highlighted in the latest edition of the Oregon Business Magazine. An article written by Michelle Rafter begins "Forget the storied orchards and iconic wind sailors. Dozens of tech companies producing everything from unmanned aircraft to solar energy are finding the Columbia River Gorge is the place to do business." Read the article at Oregon Business Magazine website ...
Columbia River Gorge January 01, 2008- The Gorge Technology Alliance has formed a partnership with the Software Association of Oregon.
The partnership was formed to work cooperatively on efforts to support development of the technology industry in the Gorge. Cooperative initiatives will include providing educational opportunites, special events with local and non-local speakers, and training of technology professionals. Through SAO Techstart, we will also be working cooperatively to help connect industry and education both on K-12 and community college levels. Learn more about the SAO at http://www.sao.org.
Klickitat County, WA December 05, 2007- The Port of Klickitat has hired Marc Thornsbury as their new Executive Director. Rodger Ford, President of the Port Commission, said that Thornsburg brings the right mixture of skills and experience to the Port. Thornsbury noted that he is "eager to work with the Port Commission and the residents of Klickitat County to develop the top-notch properties and facilities that will attract business and industry to this wonderful area."
Seattle, WA, November 27, 2007- Seattle Business Monthly named Steve Sliwa with Insitu CEO of the Year. Randy Woods with Seattle Business Monthly writes: "Insitu, Inc., a small, 13-year-old firm in the even smaller Columbia Gorge town of Bingen, has
quietly-some would say stealthily-risen to become one of the top producers of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for intelligence gathering, surveillance and reconnaissance. [...] Much of the credit for the company's meteoric rise can be given to Steve Sliwa, a commercial pilot and aeronautical engineer who joined Insitu in 2001 as its CEO." To read more, visit www.seattlebusinessmonthly.com and pick up a copy of Seattle Business Monthly.
Columbia River Gorge, November 1, 2007- The Hood River Transportation District (CAT) received a two year grant from ODOT to run bus service between The Dalles and Hood River. Still in the test phase, there will be daily morning and evening runs between the two cities, arriving by 8 am and leaving after 5. If CAT is able to obtain another vehicle to support this service, a mid day run will be added. Once a week round trip service to Portland (MAX, OHSU and Clackamas Town Center) will be starting soon as well. For more information, contact Dan Schwanz at 541-296-7595 or 541-386-4202. Additional information and schedules are posted on the Gorge TransLink web site at www.gorgetranslink.com.
Bend, OR October 3, 2007 - The U.S. Export Assistance Center will be hosting an "Export Strategies, Tools, and Techniques" seminar from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Shilo Inn in Bend. The seminar provides information and resources to help established businesses develop an export market, supplies occasional exporters with the tools to grow their international business, and offers current exporters a forum for discussing special issues in export business development. Additional information is posted under the "Events" section at http://www.buyusa.gov/oregon/.
Columbia Gorge October 3, 2007 - National Geographic Adventure Magazine recently listed Hood River, Oregon as one of the “Best Places to Live + Play: Mountain Towns." To read more visit the National Geographic website.
Columbia River Gorge September 20, 2007 - Oregon Business Magazine's "Business is Good" tour will be stopping in two Gorge communities in September. The tour will stop in The Dalles and Hood River on September 25, 2007. The tour spotlights people, industries and communities across the state of Oregon and their contributions to Oregon's economic vitality. Learn more, click here.
Bingen, WA August 7, 2007 - Insitu, Inc. announced that it has designed and is presently conducting development flight tests on a new UAS known as INTEGRATOR™. In response to warfighter requests Insitu created the Integrator system to modularly meet a broad range of mission needs and capabilities. Visit Insitu website.
Columbia River Gorge, July 24, 2007 - The Gorge Technology Alliance leadership has designed a short survey to assess its services and programs and to help design future activities for its members or potential members. We have designed this survey to get a better understanding of your opinion of the GTA’S goals, how we can improve meetings, and determine which meeting topics are important to your business. Click here to take survey.
Columbia River Gorge, July 20, 2007 - The Gorge Technology Alliance has published a brochure to promote the Gorge for high tech business. The brochure was created by GTA member, Nayland Wilkins Photography and Design. To view an electronic copy click on the following link: Brochure (PDF)
Washington D.C., July 17, 2007 - AeA released a report detailing state and national trends in the international trade of high tech goods. Oregon's 2006 tech exports were up 41% from 2005 to a total of $6.9 billion. Washington also showed positive growth in high tech exports, with an increase of 7% to reach $3 billion in tech exports. Visit http://www.aeanet.org to learn more or to order the full report "Trade in the Cyberstates 2007."
Bingen, WA July 2, 2007 - Insitu has appointed Charlie Guthrie as their new Chief Technology Officer.
Guthrie joins Insitu with more than twenty years of senior leadership experience as an aerospace manager and executive. Read Insitu press release... (Word)
Columbia River Gorge June 11, 2007 - The Gorge Technology Alliance now has an online store at: http://www.cafepress.com/crgta. You can purchase GTA hats, t-shirts, mugs, and more.
Stevenson, WA June 7, 2007 - The Port of Skamania County has 2,200 square feet of office space with spectacular views of the Columbia River available for lease. Lease rate is $.60 per square foot per month, but is negotiable based on the number of "family wage" jobs created and overall benefit to the economy. Available utilities include city sewer and water, cable TV, 3-phase power (PUD), gas, telephone, fiber optic, wireless and DSL broadband. Call 509-427-5484 for more information or visit http://www.portofskamania.org.
Hood River, OR May 30, 2007 - The Port of Hood River completed renovation of its Marina Center this spring and moved to new quarters in May.The Port's new address is 1000 East Port Marina Drive. The Marina Center now has about 1,400 square feet available for lease, zoned for commercial uses. The Port is also working to identify a tenant that will help create jobs at its former location which has just over 2,500 square feet of commercially zoned space available. In addition, the Port is considering options for the former maintenance area located on the southwest corner of the marina. For additional information, contact the Port of Hood River at 541-386-1645 or visit their website at http://www.portofhoodriver.com.
Cascade Locks, OR May 24, 2007 - The Port of Cascade Locks is renovating an 1,800 square foot warehouse building on approximately two acres of property zoned for light industrial. The site is in an ideal location overlooking the Columbia River and Herman Creek. The facility has water, electricity, and is ready for any interested business. Please contact the Port of Cascade Locks Offices at 541-374-2401 to receive further information.
Klickitat County, WA May 23, 2007 - The Port of Klickitat has a 30,000 square foot building available for lease. Its 101 Parallel Ave. building is a 30,000 square foot facility ready for a light
or heavy manufacturing firm looking to locate in the Columbia River
Gorge. With dock-level loading doors, interstate highway access, rail
spur and barge dock access, and water, sewer, gas and electrical
service ready to go, this is a facility ready to serve your business. Read more...
Columbia River Gorge May 10, 2007 - The Gorge Technology Alliance will be highlighted at the 2007 TCI Global Competiteveness Conference. On October 8, 2007, cluster professionals from around the world will tour the Columbia River Gorge region, learning about high tech, wine, art, natural healthcare, and renewable energy cluster efforts. Read more...
Washington D.C. April 24, 2007 - The U.S. added 5.8 million high tech jobs in 2006 according to a report from the American Electronics Association (AEA). The report covers all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. It details growth and changes in the high tech sector. Read AEA article...
Hillsboro, Oregon April 17, 2007 - Daverci Solutions, a supplier of medication management technology to the longterm care industry today announced a new CEO, Marc Cameron. Marc is a current GTA member and has served as a GTA board member. Read Daverci press release... (PDF)
Hood River, Oregon March 30, 2007 - The GTA released a study today examining the impact of high tech companies in the Gorge. The study draws from information from GTA members as well as recent economic studies and data. Read GTA study... (PDF)
White Salmon, Washington March 29, 2007 - Nayland Wilkins Photography and Commercial Design was featured in the White Salmon Enterprise as White Salmon Art Council's artist of the month. Nayland is a GTA member. Read news article... (PDF)
Bingen, Washington March 8, 2007 -
Insitu, Inc, a member of the Gorge Technology Alliance, announced that it has received Department of Homeland Security Safety Act Certification for its ScanEagles® and Insight™. Read Insitu press release... (PDF)
December 22 , 2006 - The US Patent Office released their Fiscal Year 2006 progress report. Throughout the year, 96,174 patents were issued to residents of the United States, including utility, design, plant and reissue patents. Among the 50 states, Washington ranks #8 for the largest number of patents issued to its residents in the fiscal year 2006. Washingtonians received a total of 3,253 patents. Oregon ranks #13 with 2,366 patents. View pdf document listing accomplishments of the US Patent Office in fiscal year 2006.
Columbia River Gorge December 4, 2006 -
The Columbia Gorge Technology Alliance today announced that several of its members are building beneficial business affiliations within local communities by providing services to each other and their customers. Read GTA press release... (PDF)
The Dalles , Oregon October 30, 2006 -
"Industry has returned to The Dalles, albeit industry with a decidely postindustrial flavor. For it's here that Google has chosen to build its new 30-acre campus, the base for a server farm of unprecedented proportion." Read more from Wired Magazine about Google's move to The Dalles. Read Wired article...
Hood River, Oregon April 2006 -
The word is spreading about the Columbia River Gorge. Hood River has been listed by Men's Journal Magazine as one of the 50 Healthiest, Sexiest, Most Adventurous Towns. Skiing Magazine, Progressive Farmer, BudgeTravel Online and Outside Magazine have also discovered the area. Read more at Hood River Chamber...
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