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
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