Free coffee and great company every month. There is something about meeting over coffee that sparks good ideas and great networking. Join us every third Thursday of the month from 9am-10am at the Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive Street for coffee and conversation. After brief introductions, local entrepreneurs, mentors, small biz owners and others will have the chance to meet and network. Anyone is welcome to attend; no registration is required and make sure you invite a friend! Discover one of the events that helped launch the Eugene area startup eco-system. *Note that this is a meetup where we are trying to connect startups with others who can help them. This is not a 'leads' networking event. If you are a service provider looking for clients, this is not the place to do it. ABOUT ONWARD EUGENE: Onward Eugene unites regional partners — mobilizing rebuilding efforts to fully realize our regions shared potential for expansive and inclusive prosperity. Bringing together support for startups, business expansion, regional marketing and business recruiting initiatives. Onward Eugene is a force multiplier in the creation of economic resilience. A 501(c)3 nonprofit. Onward's entrepreneurial programs are made possible with the support of EDA funding and Comcast […]

New here? Welcome to Eugene! Join this educational and networking event to learn more about resources in the local innovation ecosystem, for startups and new ventures. Hear from bioscience and advanced manufacturing companies that are growing here and how they have successfully plugged-in. This free event is co-hosted by Onward Eugene and Oregon Bioscience Association. Date: Friday, September 30Location: The Innovation Hub at 942 Olive Street in Eugene.Time: Doors open at 3:45pm, panels starting at 4pm.Social Hour begins at 5 pm at Civic Winery, a short walk away. Network with other attendees on the private patio for hosted drinks and small bites.  Panel #1: Eugene - Where BioScience Companies Take Flight (4:00 pm)Home to the Oregon Ducks and 139 BioScience companies. Moderator: Shula Jaron, Head of New Product, PoppyPanelists : James Murray, Director of Immunoassay development (Simplestep ELISA), Abcam Chuck Williams, AVP Innovation, University of Oregon Caroline Cummings, CEO, RAIN Panel #2: Eugene - Win and Help Win (4:30 pm)The people, programs, and resources that innovators will want to know about.  Moderator: Jim Teece, Publisher, Southern Oregon Business JournalPanelists : Jesse Fittipaldi, Interim CEO, Arcimoto Anne Fifield, Economic Director, City of Eugene Nicole Desch, Director of Talent & Business Engagement, […]