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Over $620,000 in Funding Awarded at The Bend Venture Conference

Over $620,000 in Funding Awarded at The Bend Venture Conference

Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) hosted the 12th Annual Bend Venture Conference (BVC) with a sold-out crowd and announced the winners of $620,000 in investment awards, cash prizes and services. Side investment deals are still being finalized.

The BVC is divided into two categories that consist of Early Stage and Growth Stage companies. The Early Stage competition features companies that have a great idea, are close to proof of concept and are located in Central Oregon. The Growth Stage competition features companies that have a proven concept, have generated initial revenues, and are prepared to scale quickly with investment.

“It’s clear to see that Central Oregon is here to stay for entrepreneurs and business development,” BVC emcee James “Gator” Hudson said.

Several EDCO leaders agreed that the quality of candidates has improved every year and that this was the strongest field BVC has ever had.

Click to learn more about the Bend Venture Conference.