January 2007 PubTalk features Amy Tykeson, President & CEO of BendBroadband
Central Oregon’s lively PubTalk series kicks off the new year on Thursday, January 11th, 5:00 to 7:30pm. The event is at McMenamins Old St. Francis School, in Father Luke’s Foundation Room, located at Parrish Center, 720 Bond Street in Bend.
PubTalk is presented by Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) in partnership with Oregon Entrepreneurs Forum (OEF) and sponsored by Ball Janik LLP and Community First Bank. Cost to EDCO and OEF members is $15 and $25 to the general public. To register for the event, click here or contact pubtalk@edcoinfo.com.
PubTalk features keynote speaker Amy Tykeson, President and CEO of Bend Broadband. Tykeson will share best practices, innovations, and “lessons learned” from the helm of this family owned and operated company. For the benefit of the PubTalk audience, Tykeson will discuss technology and programming initiatives and what they mean to consumers and businesses alike. Passionate about building community, Tykeson will also talk about BendBroadband’s role in giving back to Central Oregon.
Tykeson’s cable career began with HBO in 1980; she’s been CEO of BendBroadband for a decade, adding presidential duties two years ago. She serves as President of OCTA (Oregon Cable Telecommunications Association Board) and is Vice President of the Tykeson Family Charitable Trust. Past experience includes the Young President’s Organization; Vice Chairman of the Catlin Gabel School Board of Trustees; University of Oregon Alumni Association Board.
Tykeson holds a BS and MBA from the University of Oregon.
January PubTalk also features an early stage company presentation by SUN Biodiesel Corp. Incorporated in February 2006, SUN was formed specifically to produce and distribute biodiesel products in central and southern Oregon. Co-founders Dan Davis and Dale Porter have extensive backgrounds in power production by alternative energy and conventional means. As a renewable, clean, and locally-generated energy source, the biodiesel market is poised for significant growth.
About PubTalk
Central Oregon PubTalk is a monthly event celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship in Central Oregon and strives to provide a unique forum where leaders of growing businesses can network with qualified funding sources, fellow entrepreneurs, key advisors, and business professionals. Following the keynote speaker, early stage presenters share ideas, experiences and strategies for the review of other businesses, angel investors, and EDCO/OEF members.
About EDCO
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) is a private, non-profit membership organization dedicated to building a strong and secure economic future for Central Oregon. EDCO has co-sponsored the popular PubTalk events since 2002 as part of its mission to cultivate a strong entrepreneurial community in Central Oregon. To learn more about the Central Oregon PubTalk and EDCO visit www.edcoinfo.com.