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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. TECH
CENTRAL OREGON’S STARTUP
COMMUNITY

9. 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

10. 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

11. BENDTECH CO-WORKSPACE (1001 EMKAY)
• Over 15,000sqft Indoor /
Outdoor Café & 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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 / Café 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. THANK YOU!

19. BACKUP SLIDES

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. BENDTECH NEWS ADVERTISING
OPPORTUNITIES
• TBD