Downtime with Cara Turano

Live, work and play with the president and executive director of Oregon Entrepreneurs Network

Oregon Entrepreneurs Network Announces Game Changer Finalists for the 2017 OEN Tom Holce Entrepreneurship Awards

The Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) is pleased to announce four finalists for the 2017 OEN Tom Holce Game Changer Award. The OEN Tom Holce Entrepreneurship Awards honor the skill and the courage that it takes for entrepreneurs to create a business out of an idea. The event is intended to not only celebrate entrepreneurs, but to highlight … Read more

Oregon Entrepreneurs Network Announces Entrepreneurial Achievement and Company Finalists for the 2017 OEN Tom Holce Entrepreneurship Awards

The Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) is pleased to announce 15 finalists — from over 180 nominees — for the 2017 OEN Tom Holce Entrepreneurship Company Awards. The OEN Tom Holce Entrepreneurship Awards honor the skill and the courage that it takes for entrepreneurs to create a business out of an idea. The event is intended to not … Read more

Tweetscene: Angel Oregon

New Portland startup Madorra wins big at Thursday’s Angel Oregon showcase.

On the scene: Made in Portland?

Portland has a burgeoning fashion industry. But what happens when companies want to manufacture their products in Portland?

On the Scene: Ten tips from Kyle Ranson

When you put more than 175 entrepreneurs in the same room, you’re bound to hear a lot of stories about the good, the bad and the ugly of starting up a new business.

5 takes on failure, straight from the OEN Summit

On Wednesday I attended the annual Oregon Entrepreneurial Summit, where nine business owners shared “True Grit” stories about failure and success during the entrepreneurial journey. Once the guacamole was gone and everyone had a tamale or two on their plate, the crowd of more than 175 was ready for a night of entertaining anecdotes from aspiring and … Read more