EDCO sets Bend Venture Conference early-stage finalists
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO), host of the 12 th Annual Bend Venture Conference (BVC), has announced the five Early Stage finalists that will vie for the $15K BendBroadband Business cash prize at BVC on Friday, October 16.
In alphabetical order, the five Early Stage finalists, which were decided by audience vote at PubTalk on Thursday night, are:
AirFit:Putting gym and shower facilities into airports Outdoor Logic – Solutions: Developing products that make participating in outdoor activities easier, including a prototype-ready ski and snowboard boot remover called the “DeBooter” QuakeWarn:An Earthquake Early Warning System that sends alerts via SMS/push notification when shaking is detected at coastal monitoring sites Radventure:A peer-to-peer marketplace that helps frustrated outdoor adventure travelers explore a destination like a local SnoPlanks:Manufacturer of high-end bamboo snowboards
“The five Early Stage finalists are all strong contenders,” said Brian Vierra, Venture Catalyst for EDCO. “I’m excited to see what happens at BVC in a couple weeks.”
The 12th Annual Bend Venture Conference takes place on Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16, 2015, with events happening throughout both days. For more information or to buy a ticket, visit 2015 Bend Venture Conference.
About the Bend Venture Conference
The Bend Venture Conference (BVC) is divided into two categories that consist of Early Stage and Growth Stage companies vying for investment and cash prizes. The Early Stage finalists compete for a $15,000 cash prize courtesy of BendBroadband Business, while the Growth Stage finalists could collect what is currently $450,000 in investment funds, with more still coming in from angel investors. Learn more about BVC at www.bendvc.edcoinfo.com.
About Economic Development for Central Oregon
Founded in 1981, Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) is a non-profit corporation, supported by private and public members and stakeholders, whose mission is to create middle-class jobs in Central Oregon by recruiting new employers to move to the region, helping entrepreneurs start new, scalable businesses, and working with businesses that are already here to grow their operations. This is the sixth year EDCO has managed the Bend Venture Conference. Learn more about EDCO atwww.edcoinfo.com.
