Technology Association of Oregon Supports OregonFIRST Robotics

Technology Association of Oregon Supports OregonFIRST Robotics

by | Sep 7, 2013 | Events, Features, Uncategorized

Aurora, 2013. It was a busy summer for the Technology Association of Oregon.  (TAO)’s 18th Annual Golf Tournament drew 165 of the area’s technology professionals to the Langdon Farms Golf Club. (Photo credit, Andie Petkus)

It's was a time for employers of TAO Members to spend quality time with their employees and/or service providers a chance to say thank you to their clients with a round of golf.

It’s was a time for employers of TAO Members to spend quality time with their employees and/or service providers a chance to say thank you to their clients with a round of golf.

The organization’s annual gala, Party in the Pinot, was held Saturday, July 27th at Oswego Hills Winery. About 400 of the area’s technology executives and service providers joined the celebration.

This event provides a perfect landscape for a sit-down dinner event with interactive components including a whiskey soda lounge, music and dancing, dessert stations, and the very popular scotch and cigar bar.

This event featured interactive components including a whiskey soda lounge, music and dancing, dessert stations, and the very popular scotch and cigar bar.

In addition, a Silent and Oral Wine Auction was held to support the education robotics programs or FIRST.

In addition, a Silent and Oral Wine Auction raised funds to support the education robotics programs or FIRST.

With Kari Zotti Naone and Charlie Naone at Oswego Hills Vineyard & Winery.

Kari Zotti Naone and Charlie Naone joined in the celebration at Oswego Hills Vineyard & Winery.

Community Partners for the organization include government agencies, trade associations, non-profit and professional organizations, user groups, and educational institutions – many of which are listed below.

 

Search Engine Marketing Professionals Lend a Hand

Search Engine Marketing Professionals Lend a Hand

by | Mar 3, 2013 | Events, Features, Uncategorized | 1 comment

Portland, February 22nd, 2013. Mike Rosenberg, SEMpdx Board President, Kathy Covey from the Cat Adoption Team and Aisha Beck, a CAT volunteer, addressed the SearchFest crowd to help get “Candy Cane” and five other cats adopted using social media. (Photo credit, Alan George, Nathan Isaacs, and Kenneth Benjamin Reed)

Alan George, SearchFest Chair and SEMpdx Board Member and Mark Knowles, SEMpdx Advisory Board Member celebrate a successful event.

Alan George, SearchFest Chair and SEMpdx Board Member and Mark Knowles, SEMpdx Advisory Board Member celebrate a successful event.

SearchFest organizers, speakers, sponsors and attendees unwind at the event’s After Party sponsored by AdRoll and Splash Worldwide.

SearchFest organizers, speakers, sponsors and attendees unwind at the event’s After Party sponsored by AdRoll and Splash Worldwide.

Opening Keynote Marty Weintraub, Founder and Evangelist at aimClear, praises Portland and wakes the crowd up at SearchFest.

Opening Keynote Marty Weintraub, Founder and Evangelist at aimClear, praises Portland and wakes the crowd up at SearchFest.

SEMpdx, the Search Engine Marketing Professionals of Portland, is a nonprofit group dedicated to nurturing the development of the search engine marketing (SEM) and social media marketing (SMM) industries in the greater northwest. Created as a resource for both local industry professionals and area businesses, SEMpdx strives to build national credibility for Portland as a hub for the SEM/SMM industry, as well as improve the quality of work and life for its professionals. SEMpdx is committed to giving back to the local community by supporting charitable organizations.