TECH ALLIANCE OF CENTRAL OREGON A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION 2014 STRATEGIC PLAN

HOW WILL WE PROVIDE LEADERSHIP FOR THE CENTRAL OREGON TECH COMMUNITY? News Workforce Startups Events

WE WILL CREATE A CENTRAL OREGON TECH BLOG That raises the awareness of our startup community

WE WILL CREATE A SOPHISTICATED, ATTRACTIVE COWORKING SPACE For 30+ startups to incubate and grow

WE WILL PROVIDE A MEETUP SPACE FOR TECH-RELATED NETWORKING EVENTS Like the unConference, Startup Weekend, Hack Nights, and local User Groups

WE WILL DELIVER A PROVEN EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM For entrepreneurship and lean startup practices

WHAT IF WE COULD DO ALL OF THIS By October 1, 2014? We can.

TECH CENTRAL OREGONS STARTUP COMMUNITY

WE WILL BE THE FIRST ORGANIZATION TO CONNECT THE CENTRAL OREGON TECH COMMUNITY Online Commun ity & News Tech Jobs Networki ng Events Co- Working Startup Mentori ng Ventur e Capital TECH

BENDTECH NEWS (LOCAL TECH BLOG) Build awareness of Central Oregon tech scene Startup News, Jobs, Events, Resources Editor: Kelly Kearsley, Professional Journalist Silicon Florist partnership Online Commu nity & News Tech Jobs Networkin g Events Co- Workin g Startup Mentorin g Ventur e Capital TECH

BENDTECH CO-WORKSPACE (1001 EMKAY) Over 15,000sqft Indoor / Outdoor Caf & Event Space 20 Offices (Small, Med, Large) 32 Desks 3 Conference Rooms 4 Private Phone Rooms Bike Racks / Showers Also: SistersTech (Five Pines) Online Commu nity & News Tech Jobs Networkin g Events Co- Workin g Startup Mentorin g Ventur e Capital TECH

FOUNDERSPAD STARTUP ACCELERATOR Mentor and Grow Tech Entrepreneurs Startup Workshops for Group Training Partnership with Seven Peaks Ventures Online Commu nity & News Tech Jobs Networkin g Events Co- Workin g Startup Mentorin g Ventur e Capital TECH

OUR MISSION & VISION Connecting technology professionals to create a world- class startup community in Central Oregon Online Commu nity & News Tech Jobs Networkin g Events Co- Workin g Startup Mentorin g Ventur e Capital TECH

2014 GOALS & NEW ACTIVITIES Community Events & Outreach Free Event Space, Beer & Pizza for Monthly User Group Meetups unConference @ Bend Venture Conference Startup Weekend Ruby on Ales / Hackathon Tech Career Fair Tech Industry Awards Event Regional Promotion & Advocacy NEW Co-Working Space for Tech Professionals BendTech Online Community & News Site Education Local User Group Meetups FoundersPad Accelerator & Lean Startup Workshops @ BendTech COCC & OSU Internships Online Commu nity & News Tech Jobs Networkin g Events Co- Workin g Startup Mentorin g Ventur e Capital TECH

CROWDFUNDING TARGET OF $80K FROM SPONSORSHIPS, DONATIONS, & MEMBERSHIPS We need to purchase: Standing Desks & Office Chairs White boards, Printers, Projectors Conference Room / Classroom Setup Couches / Lounge Areas / Caf Area Networking Equipment Bike Racks Educational Workshops & Programs Online Commu nity & News Tech Jobs Networkin g Events Co- Workin g Startup Mentorin g Ventur e Capital TECH

WE NEED YOUR HELP It takes a community to build a thriving startup ecosystem! Online Commu nity & News Tech Jobs Networkin g Events Co- Workin g Startup Mentorin g Ventur e Capital TECH

TECH ALLIANCE FUNDRAISING BUDGET - CONSIDER SUPPORTING: Activity Budget BendTECH Co-Workspace $50K BendTECH Online Community, News, Blogs, Storytelling $10K Entrepreneurial Workshops and Training $20K Tech Industry Awards $10K Education Outreach: Tech Internships & Job Shadows and Career Fair (10 internships) $55K BVC unConference, Startup Weekend, Hackathons $5K Redmond & Sisters Co-Working Spaces (already in progress) $25k

THANK YOU!

BACKUP SLIDES

PARTNERSHIP & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Partnerships (We promote you every day to techies) Investment Founding Partner $25,000 Strategic Partner $10,000 Affiliate Partner $5,000 Supporting Partner $2,500 Sponsorships (We promote you at our events) Investment Award Sponsor $5,000 VIP Reception Sponsor $3,000 Entertainment Sponsor $2,500

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Founding Partner: $25,000 (2 year commitment) Most prominent logo placement on BendTech Entry Wall Company recognition at podium of all events Large Company logo on website, event webpages, at all events, pre & post marketing materials and collateral Opportunity to address audience at Awards Gala Event Logo recognition on all pre and post event marketing materials Ability to hand-out a chotskies at events 1 table of 10 at Awards Gala Dinner

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Strategic Partner: $10,000 (2 year commitment) Very prominent logo placement on BendTech Entry Wall Company recognition at events Medium Company logo on website, event webpages, at all events, pre & post marketing materials and collateral Company recognition at podium of all events Logo recognition on all pre and post event marketing materials Ability to hand-out a chotskies at events 5 complimentary tickets to Awards Gala Dinner

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Affiliate Partner: $5,000 (2 year commitment) Prominent logo on BendTech Entry Wall Company recognition at events Small company logo on website, event webpages, at all events, pre & post marketing materials and collateral Company recognition at podium of all events Small company logo recognition on all pre and post event marketing materials Ability to hand-out a chotskies at events 3 complimentary tickets to Awards Gala Dinner

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Supporting Partners: $2,500 Company recognition at events Company name on website, event webpages, at all events, pre & post marketing materials and collateral Company name recognition on all pre and post event marketing materials 2 complimentary tickets to Awards Gala Dinner

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Award Sponsor: $5,000 4 available (Technology Entrepreneur of the Year, Technology Company of the Year, Technology Educator of the Year and Technology Student of the Year) 1 table of 10 in prominent location Logo with link on the event website Company recognition from podium Logo recognition at event Company to announce winner and give $2500 check and plaque to winner Opportunity to participate in one of the events planning sub committees 2 tickets to VIP reception Logo recognition in event program Logo recognition on all pre and post event marketing materials

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES VIP Reception Sponsor: $3,000 1 available 4 complimentary tickets to Gala Event Logo with link on event website Company recognition from podium Logo recognition onsite Opportunity to be an integral part of the planning and execution of the event 4 complimentary tickets to VIP reception Logo recognition in event program Company recognition in all pre and post event marketing materials

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Food / Beverage & Entertainment Sponsor: $2,000 4 available Company recognition in the event program Company recognition from the podium Company recognition in all pre and post event marketing materials Logo recognition on or near food and beverage station 2 tickets to attend

BENDTECH NEWS ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES TBD