Community Resources

Local Partner Organizations
Members from these groups attend WVC meetings at STC member rates, and STC members attend their meetings at member rates.

American Society for Training and Development (Cascadia Chapter)
The American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) is a national organization dedicated to the professional development of those in the training and organization development field. The Cascadia Chapter serves Oregon and Southwest Washington. Our strategic direction is to be the premier resource for training and development in our area.

Jan 22 Portland, OR
Training Is Dead, speaker is Ron Ennis

Jan 23 Bend, OR
Enneagrams and Communication, speakers are Michelle Meech and Jennifer Winkler

Jan 27-29 Orlando,Fl
Truth in Elearning

Jan 27 Beaverton, OR
Topic/Various

Feb, 20 Portland, OR
Topic,TBA Speaker is Bill Byham

Mar 20 Portland Program
How to Make your Net-Work Speakers are Doug Dale and Mara Kershaw

For more information on these seminars or to register, visit http://www.astdcascadia.org/programs/calendar_of_events01.htm.

Internet Professionals Northwest
IPN is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to promoting the interests of professionals engaged in providing Internet services, products, and technologies of all kinds. We serve individuals and companies with information sharing, training, personal and business networking, and other benefits.

January 14, 2003 Six Sexy Success Stories from Portland Oregon {See link below}

February 11, 2003 XML in action {See link below}

March 11, 2003 Internet Marketing {See link below}

For more information on these seminars or to register, visit http://www.ipn.org/programs/programs.htm.

Software Association of Oregon
Formed in 1989, the Software Association of Oregon (SAO) fosters an environment that fuels the explosive growth of Oregon's software industry. 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.

Wed, Jan 22nd
"Boot Strapping in Tough Times: Practical Cash Management Strategies for Software Companies"

Tue, Feb 04th
"Mergers & Acquisitions: The Human Component"

Tue, Feb 04th
"CEO Roundtable"

Wed, Feb 05th
"Revisiting CRM Systems...as a Strategic Marketing and Business Tool for Small Businesses "

Th, Feb 13th
"State of the Software Industry in Oregon"

Wed, Feb 19th
"Securing Your Strategic Assets: Cyber Security, Legal and Technical Aspects of Protecting Your Business and Technology"

June 19
Sales Skills Development Series: The Sales Program 2 Day Seminar" Special Workshop

For more information, visit http://www.sao.org/about/Default.htm.

To find out more about these organizations and others that are technical communication related, check out our local STC Web site at http://www.stcwvc.org/links/links_orgs.htm.