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SAO June Tech Pub, Sponsored by Mega Tech and East Gate Business Center at East Gate Business Center

June 9, 2011 from 5pm to 7pm

As a part of the Willamette Innovators Network, the Corvallis Software Association invites you to join for networking and programming sponsored by Mega Tech of Oregon and the East Gate Business Center. In addition to our normal networking and gathering, we will feature programming regarding, "How to Take Your Product from Prototype to Production" as well as take a plant tour of Mega Tech of Oregon, a local contract manufacturing company. Since its founding in Corvallis in 1988, MTO has helped…See More

Biff Traber is attending Michael Laport's event May 26, 2011

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Biff Traber commented on William Ray Ford's group 'Slow Money Alliance'

Bill, thanks for the reminder about Farmland LP info. Also, I like the idea of a meeting to discuss local investing or to have a Farmland LP presentation to a group like WAC investors. This would have a specific topic upfront with the opportunity to…

Feb 8, 2011

Biff Traber commented on William Ray Ford's group 'Slow Money Alliance'

Bill, jason I would like to see the presentation or other information. This is for my personal interest, personal finance and for my interest in the whole concept of invest locally. It has less to do with any official city council…

Feb 4, 2011

Biff Traber commented on William Ray Ford's group 'Slow Money Alliance'

Jason, until I read the blog interview, I did not realize that your focus was local farmlands (Willamette Valley). I guess it was the SF HQ that threw me off. I had thought last November to comment that WAC was not a good vehicle since…

Feb 4, 2011

Biff Traber commented on William Ray Ford's group 'Slow Money Alliance'

Last year (and the year before I believe) we did use a convertible note. There were issues with investing in an LLC but I am no expert in the topic. Steve Shields would definitely know more.

Nov 26, 2010

Biff Traber commented on William Ray Ford's group 'Slow Money Alliance'

Bill, can you tell me more about how to join these activities. I agree that next year ought to be a year of progress on food processing in the area. And I want to see where I can help and where the city could add value. Please point me at any info…

Nov 26, 2010

"Microproducts Breakthrough Institute - Putting Innovation to Work" at Building 11, HP Campus, Corvallis

August 27, 2010 from 12pm to 2pm

Putting Innovation to Work: You will see how researchis making an impact and building a healthy economythrough talent development, technology transfer andexciting new companiesView the newly completed laboratory!See More

Biff Traber is attending WIN Admin's event Aug 16, 2010

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WiN 2010! at OSU LaSells Stewart Center

November 11, 2010 from 3pm to 9pm

Sign Up to Attend and Win an iPad!Register before November 5th for a chance to win an iPad at WiN 2010.Event Highlights:Keynote by Ryan Buchanan and John Friess: "Entrepreneurship & Innovation – Overcoming Challenges and the Value of Peer Mentoring"A Willamette Valley Success Story: Wendy Strgar founder of Goodle…See More

Biff Traber is attending Mark W. Van Patten's event Jun 22, 2010

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Biff Traber commented on William Ray Ford's group 'Slow Money Alliance'

Bill, I agree with you that I think we have potential investors for local investing. And the need for such investment is there. I am, however, unclear on what actually needs to be done to get some of this going. While angle investors looking for big…

Apr 24, 2010

Biff Traber commented on William Ray Ford's group 'Slow Money Alliance'

Perhaps they can take some cuttings of their roses (some are quite beautiful and unusual), start them and sell the result rose plants. This may take too long to help them now but perhaps it is a long term fund raiser.

Mar 23, 2010

Biff Traber commented on William Ray Ford's group 'Slow Money Alliance'

Bill good explanation, thanks. I joined looking for more discussion of various aspects of investing local. I'm looking to explore how those with some money find opportunities to invest local (more of the Willamette Angels Conference), how many…

Mar 20, 2010

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Biff Traber joined William Ray Ford's group Mar 8, 2010

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WIN.2009 Willamette Innovators' Night at CH2MHill Alumni Center & LaSells Stewart Ctr - OSU

November 5, 2009 from 3pm to 9pm

PLEASE LOG IN TO RSVPWillamette Innovators Night (formerly High Tech After Hours) brings together the Willamette Valley’s most innovative companies and organizations to share, learn, and connect. This is an excellent opportunity to network with other innovators, researchers, potential collaborators, investors, and academics while celebrating the creativity and innovation in our community.Featuring:Keynote Speaker…See More

Biff Traber is attending WIN Admin's event Oct 30, 2009

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At 8:37pm on March 24, 2011, William Ray Ford said…: A few days ago in the G/T it posted the vote of the council as 7-2 with Traber and Beilstein voting in the minority decision on continuation of the enterprise zone legislation before the legislature. Maybe I misread it but I was surprised and thought I would try to win you over to "my position" but if you are already there guess I will have to go to work on the other 7. smile

At 6:28pm on March 24, 2011, William Ray Ford said…: Hey Biff, What was the rational behind your vote on the support for the Enterprise Zone? As Zone Manager for Benton County/City of Corvallis I would love to talk to you about why I think they are a key tool in the advancement of local economic development. The tax incentives are only on new/expanded buildings and equipment and in the standard package good for 3 years. T Gerding expanded at the CMAIP into a $2.2 million dollar building and Natural Point built a building that when finished will be well over $2 million. Natural Point is up to 35 employees now. The land is not part of the tax deferment. Do you need more information?