May 31, 2007

Registration is open for the third “Hood River Pub Talk” on Tuesday, June 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Horse and Hound Pub in Hood River.

Pub Talks are intended to promote entrepreneurial development in the Gorge. They are informal events that provide time for networking, a presentation by a keynote speaker and pitches to the audience by two early-stage companies, according to organizer Bill Fashing, the county’s economic development coordinator.

“These early-stage companies are most commonly seeking advisors or capital investment,” Fashing said.

Horse and Hound is located at 403 Oak St. in Hood River (look for the British flag).

The cost of the event is $10 in advance or $15 at the door. RSVPs can be sent to Fashing at bill.fashing@co.hood-river.or.us or 387-6863. Make checks out to HRCC. Reservations are strongly encouraged as space is limited.

Networking will begin at 5:30 p.m. Marc Cameron, Daverci Solutions CEO, will provide the keynote address titled “Executive Summary Basics: Setting the Stage for Success,” beginning around 6:30 p.m. This presentation will be followed by brief presentations by The Grande Dalles LLC and Klassic Bite-sized Cuisine, two early-stage companies.

Local sponsors of the event include Columbia River Bank, Hood River County Chamber of Commerce, Mid-Columbia Economic Development District, the Small Business Development Center and the Hood River County Office of Economic Development. Additional Pub Talk events will be scheduled later in 2007 in conjunction with the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network.