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2005 SFF Contributors:
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AeA
AeA advocates industry positions and acts as a clearinghouse of industry information, data and statistics. In 1995, the AeA Oregon Council launched the Oregon Technology Benchmarks project, the first comprehensive analysis of the competitiveness benchmarks and economic impact of the state's high-technology industry.
AeA's Oregon Council represents more than 170 member companies, comprised of world class leaders in computers, semiconductors, software, instruments, communications, and consumer electronics.
The council's educational and networking committees provide professionals from human resources, finance, manufacturing, engineering, emerging business, and environmental management with opportunities to exchange ideas and learn from each other's experiences.
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EDAC
The EDA Consortium is the international association of companies that provide tools and services that enable engineers to create the world's electronic products. EDA is the critical technology used to design electronics for the communications, computer, space technology, medical and industrial equipment and consumer electronics markets among others. The EDA Consortium seeks to identify and address issues that are common to its members and the customer community that the member companies serve. By focusing on commonality and promoting cooperation, the Consortium augments the effectiveness of the tools, services and communications provided by its members.
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Entrepreneurs Foundation of the Northwest
The Entrepreneurs Foundation of the Northwest helps companies make a promise that if they are successful, they will give back to the community. The Foundation helps companies set aside stock options for community work and establish community involvement programs. The EF concept originated with investors who understand the benefits to both companies and to the community.
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Oregon Entrepreneurs Forum
The Oregon Entrepreneurs Forum (OEF) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the climate for emerging, growth-oriented companies across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. OEF helps improve the flow of ideas, services, and capital to entrepreneurs and helps connect companies to expertise and other resources they need to grow their business. Together, OEF's nearly 2,300 members strive to aid the growth and development of a healthy, diversified Oregon economy with a new generation of entrepreneurial leaders.
OEF was originally formed in 1991 as the Oregon Enterprise Forum, one of more than 20 worldwide chapters of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Enterprise Forum. In 1997, the organization merged with the Oregon Young Entrepreneurs Association (OYEA) and formed the Oregon Entrepreneurs Forum, the largest entrepreneur assistance organization in the state of Oregon.
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Overland Agency
The Overland Agency is a leading brand marketing and advertising agency with deep capabilities in web design and development (View Solutions). We combine high-level strategic consulting with smart, passionate creative execution. Overland Agency analyzes, develops and executes creative strategies for complex brand related issues. Our clients include adidas, Audio Precision, Dolphin Software, Doxus, Micro Power, Standard Insurance, and the Oregon Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy multiprogram laboratory with 4,100 staff in Richland, Seattle, Sequim, Portland, and Washington, D.C. Battelle, a $3 billion science and technology enterprise, has operated PNNL since 1965. PNNL researchers address complex challenges in national security, energy, health, and the environment for government and industry customers worldwide, with a business volume of more than $700 million last year.
Since 1995, PNNL has supported the startup, and growth, and recruiting of regional and national businesses to promote technology-based economic development. Over 100 technology businesses got started directly as a result of technology or people from PNNL. The Laboratory has more than 200 active licenses in place with businesses and other organizations for using intellectual property in commercial products. PNNL has provided nearly 700 free technology assistance projects to 400 technology businesses and helped businesses find funding and entrepreneurial expertise. In 2003, the U.S. Department of Commerce named PNNL a national model of technology-based economic development. www.pnl.gov/edo |
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Software Association of Oregon
Formed in 1989, the Software Association of Oregon (SAO) fosters an environment that fuels the growth of Oregon's software industry. Our members enjoy exceptional networking and educational opportunities, critical workforce development programs, and valuable company benefits. Whether you are a start-up software developer, established industry leader, or a provider of services to the industry, your company will benefit from an SAO membership.
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Software Development Forum
SDForum is the leading Silicon Valley not-for-profit organization providing an unbiased source of information and insight to the technology community for 20 years. SDForum provides a venue for engineers, executives, researchers, technology leaders, and venture capitalists to exchange information on emerging technologies and best practices. Annually SDForum connects 12,000 software professionals. SDForum members benefit from programs focused on professional development and making the right connections, along with value added services. Long lasting relationships in the valley include Hewlett Packard, IBM, and Microsoft, as well as 30 venture firms and service providers.
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