Gorge Tech Alliance NewsletterApril 2019

Supporting, connecting and developing the tech community ofthe Columbia River Gorge.

In This Issue

Artificial Intelligence Presentation

STEM Career Day

GTA Board Ballot

GTA Events

GTA at AUVSI Conference

Take Your Child To Work Day

Gorge STEM Fair

Supply Chain Conference

SIGMADESIGN Open House

Astrophysics Presentation

GTA Members/Sponsors

Funding Opportunity

Job Openings

Events of Interest

Foundational Sponsors

Premier Sponsors

Diamond Sponsors

May 8: TEDx Speaker on "Artificial Intelligence Today --And Why It Matters in Every Industry"

Costs: GTA Members -$10 suggested donation to ourscholarship fund; Non-GTA members -$20 (cash at dooror purchase online here). Learn more about our topichere.

GTA's STEM Career Day a Success!

On April 12, the GTA held our 6th Annual STEM CareerDay. About 700 students from from our five-countyregion learn about ouramazing local jobs asthey plan for theirfutures. We couldn'thold this eventwithout manypartners: SponsorColumbia RiverInsurance, Host

Our Event Sponsor!

Kenna Welsch of Insitushares her pathway to

becoming an engineer with7th graders from around the

Gorge.

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Columbia GorgeCommunity College,Educational PartnerOregon StateUniversity OpenCampus and ourincredible list ofbusiness presenters:

Amity LabsCardinal GlassIndustriesCGCC Electro-MecahnicalTech ProgramComputerScienceProfessor Robert SurtonGoogleGreenlight DevelopmentInsituInterfluveMid-ColumbiaMedical CenterOregon Dept. ofFish and WildlifeOverwatchImagingPowder PureResearch Scientists McCabe and MillerSagetechUS Army Corps of EngineersUS Forest Service

GTA Board Members Election

The GTA's annual Board of Directors'ballot was sent to one representativeof all Full Members and Sponsorsearlier this week. Be sure to voteTODAY! The Board recently welcomedLori Nelson, IS Strategic PartnerDirector of Providence Health &Services. The ballot had threecandidates for the three seats: incumbents BradSchrick, Intellectual Property Specialist and PatentAgent at Insitu and Rob Ladkani, Director ofEngineering at Sagetech as well as new candidateShane Thoms, Maintenance Manager at Cardinal GlassIG Hood River.

GTA Events in May

May 7 at 8:30 a.m. - HumanResources/Recruiters Coffee The GTA invitesthe human resources/recruiting staff of ourmember companies to this bi-monthly networkingevent. Attendance is restricted to the rolesnoted and RSVPs to Jessica are required. Theseevents are helpful to share what you're workingon and get ideas from others working in this rolein the Gorge. May 8 - GTA hosted presentation on ArtificialIntelligence - see above.

Silicon Sponsors

May 21 at noon: Geek Lunch. Topic TBA soonfor the last Geek Lunch for the season!May 23 - PNDC/GTA Supply ChainOpportunities Conference - see flyer below.

GTA at AUVSI Xponential 2019

The GTA is heading to the national annual conferenceand trade show for AUVSI (the Association ofUnmanned Vehicle SystemsInternational). XPONENTIAL, from April 30-May 2 inChicago, has booths from about a dozen Gorgecompanies and many more attending to walk the floor.The GTA is coordinating an evening mixer to highlightthe strong UAS industry in the Gorge.

A STEM-Filled Take Your Child to Work Day

How do you show your child what you do every day,when most of your work is blanketed in non-disclosureagreements? You make cookies! SIGMADESIGN plannedan action-packed day full of STEM-related activitiesdeveloped by employees for their annual Take YourChild to Work Day on April 25th, 2019. View a briefteaser of Take Your Child to Work day inSIGMADESIGN's video!

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Businesses and Robotics Teams Invited to Sign Up forGorge STEM Fair, June 7

The Gorge STEM Hub is looking for school groups,businesses, and nonprofits in STEM-related work to

host fun, hands-on activities at the Gorge STEM Fair. Join the GTA as a presenter on June 7th, 5pm-7pm

in downtown Hood River! Sign up here!

Impact3D.com

May 23: PNDC/ GTA Supply Chain OpportunitiesConference

The Gorge Tech Alliance is partnering with the PacificNorthwest Defense Coalition to bring their popularSupply Chain Opportunities Conference to the Gorge!At this event, manufacturers develop new knowledge,make new contacts and gain new business.

REGISTER: Online. Use discount code GTA15 and save$15 off the registration price.

GTA Member News: SIGMADESIGN Open House toCelebrate 25 Years in Business!

June 27, 2019, 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.Congratulations to GTA Member SIGMADESIGNon celebrating their 25th anniversary this June! Inhonor of this milestone, they invite everyone to acelebratory Open House at their World Headquarters inCamas, WA. Contact Andrea Cameron with questionsand to RSVP.

Astrophysics Presentation by Paul M. Sutter

For more details or tickets, click here.

GTA Members and Sponsors

Welcome and thank you to these new or renewing GTA Members and Sponsors!

Percona, Tech CompanyPatrick Simpers, Associate Member

Funding Opportunity for Early Stage Businesses Through Cascade Angels

Entrepreneurs seeking investment capital have an opportunity to present their earlystage businesses to Cascade Angels. Cascade Angels Fund V, LLC has opened up itsfirst application period for 2019 with a deadline of May 17, 2019. The Fund anticipatesinvesting in 5-7 companies in 2019. Typical investments are made in early-stage companies from any industry and investments are anticipated to range from$150,000 to $250,000 per company.

Job Openings with GTA Members

Newest jobs in bold!

Cardinal IG in Hood River seeks Production Specialists and Maintenance Techs.Decavo is seeking Composite Manufacturing Engineer, Customer AccountManager, Document Control Specialist, and Quality Inspector.Google - The Dalles has openings for Data Center Facilities Techs, TechnicalProgram Manager - End to End Design Safety, Global Operations ExcellenceManager, and Security Technology Manager.Gorge Networks seeks a Business IT Support Tech and a Software & SystemsEngineer.Innovative Composite Engineering seeks a Quality Manager, Quality EngineeringTech, and Composite Techs.Insitu has a number of openings, including Systems Engineer, Flight TestEngineer, Director of Finance, Applications Administrator, Quality Analyst,and more.

Integrated 3D is seeking a Quality Technician and Shop Technician.MCEDD has an opening for a Loan Fund Manager.Orbital UAV openings include Senior Electronic Technician and Senior Metrologist /CMM Programmer.Overwatch Imaging seeks a Business Development Executive.RADCOMP Technologies has an opening for a Level 2 Business IT Admin.Real Carbon is seeking a Quality Control Engineer and Manufacturing Engineer.Sagetech Corporation is seeking a Composite Technician.Seeq has a number of openings, including Application Development Intern,Backend Engineers, Full Stack Engineer and more.SIGMADESIGN has a number of openings in Camas, including an ElectronicsDesign Engineer, Embedded Software/Firmware, FPGA Design Engineer,and more.Zepher seeks a Quality Engineer and a Manufacturing Technician II.

Free Exporting Training Webinars

May 7 at 10:30 a.m. - Top 10 Tips for Export Success with Jim Foley WebinarThis short webinar will provide details for new exporters. Free - Register

July 17 at 10:30 a.m. - Boost Your Online Export Marketing and Sales WebinarShowing website visitors that you are available and capable of handling internationalsales is at the heart of website globalization. If you're looking to enhance your exportmarketing and sales efforts, tune in to this webinar to hear specialists teach you stepsin globalizing your website. Free - Register

Performance Evaluations, Disciplinary Action & Termination Webinar

May 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.This presentation will highlight some best practices for employers with employee reviewsand disciplinary actions and suggest considerations and steps to take when it's time tolet go. Register here.

Marijuana and Opioids in the Workplace: Employment Law Guidance on AddressingSubstance Abuse Webinar

May 22, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.This webinar will focus on strategies to prevent and address substance abuse impactingthe workplace. Join us for guidance on substance abuse policies, performance andattendance issues, and navigating the legal parameters of what you can and can't do toaddress substance abuse at work. Register here.

PNDC Northwest Homeland Security Meet the Buyers & Innovation Summit

June 6, 2019 in PortlandThis event offers a rare opportunity to connect directly with Department of HomelandSecurity Procurement Leaders from Washington D.C. DHS is interested in connectingwith businesses that supply a wide range of products and services! Details here..

Forth Roadmap 12 Conference

June 18-19, 2019 in PortlandWith more than 800 participants last year, the Roadmap Conference is the nation'slargest and most advanced annual conference on electric and smart mobility. Hear from100+ national and international speakers, dozens of exhibits, regional smart mobilitytours, and high-energy interactive sessions. Details here.

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