Gorge Tech Alliance Newsletter
October 2021

Supporting, connecting and developing the tech community of the Columbia River Gorge.
In This Issue
GTA Members and Sponsors
Membership Drive

Member Spotlight

GTA Annual Awards Nominations

Open Hood River County Energy Council Seat

November GTA Events

November Partner Events

Washington's Global Entrepreneurship Month

Job Openings
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The GTA's Annual Membership Drive is still in progress! Our members receive resources, promotion and connections to support success.
Thank you to our new and renewing members and sponsors!

  • Silicon Forest Electronics, Silver Sponsor
  • Dana Meyer Consulting, Member
  • Columbia Gorge STEM Hub, Member
  • Stan Heineman, Member

The full list of benefits for all levels of engagement are detailed here.

Trillium Engineering, LLC


Trillium Engineering is the industry leading provider of actionable imagery for small UAS tactical operations. The US Navy's next generation tactical expedition platforms, supplied by Martin UAV, will be outfitted with Trillium's gimballed camera systems. Non-military applications of this state of the art imaging equipment include anti-poaching, conservation, and wildland fire control.  Read the full article here.

Tech Leader of the Year Award recognizes the outstanding achievement over the last year on the part of an individual or company that principally provides technology products, services, or support in the Columbia River Gorge. 

STEM Education Leader of the Year Award recognizes an individual for outstanding contributions to STEM (science, tech, engineering, and math) education in the Columbia River Gorge over the last year. 


Nominations must be received by 5pm on November 19 to be considered. 
This year's Awards will be presented at the GTA's Winter Party in December. Look for details soon on our website and Facebook page.
Now Recruiting to fill a Vacant Position on the Hood River County Energy Council!
The Hood River County Energy Council is now accepting applications for a volunteer Council member to serve a two-year term in 2022 and 2023. The Council was formed to address climate change and energy concerns with a long-term vision and plan. The plan sets goals for reducing community-wide energy consumption and increasing production of local renewable energy. The plan also identifies long-range objectives, strategies, and actions to meet these targets by 2050. The plan was adopted in 2018 by the Hood River County Commission, the Hood River City Council and the Ports of Hood River and Cascade Locks. In adopting the plan by resolution, these agencies have agreed to voluntarily work toward meeting the goals of the plan in a collaborative way. Please see the full posting for details!
Just $40 for Adults and $20 for Kids under 17, the new pass will be good for 14 months, ending December 31st, 2022. The GOrge pass offers a low cost and hassle-free commute alternative, saving vehicle operating costs and significantly lessening emissions. In addition to everyday commuting, the pass will also take you to trails, pubs, events, skiing, museums, ice cream, parks, waterfronts, main streets and all things National Scenic Area! Each pass purchase also contributes to a special Equity Fund set up to donate to Gorge area Search and Rescue organizations, outdoor equity organizations, and providing free passes to the low-income and underserved populations in our community. Visit here to purchase passes and find great car-free trip ideas!
HR Recruiters Coffee
Does your company have employees who commute? Find out about the 2022 Gorgepass program for local employers! This event is limited to Member Companies' HR Staff only... contact Cheryl to be added to the participant list.
November 2nd | 8:30 - 9:30 am


Geek Lunch
Michael Kintner-Meyer of PNNL will guide this discussion on how the use of electric vehicles is being integrated into the power grid.
November 16 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Annual Economic Symposium
This year's keynote presentation will focus on Innovative Models for Economic Development with participating local business, attainable housing, and workforce partners. Economists Dallas Fridley and Scott Bailey will explain the current state of the economy in the five-county region, and the final draft of the 2022-2027 Columbia Gorge Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy will be shared! See www.mcedd.org/symposium for the full program.

November 5 | 8:30 to 11 a.m.

Business of Automated Mobility Forum: Flight Path to UAM
This virtual event will equip attendees with the most current regulatory and operational updates about UAM. Topics facing industry and government leaders include vehicle development and production, vehicle management and operations, Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM), safety and security, as well as remote pilot technology and autonomy.

November 2-3 | Online

Untethered Talent: The Future of International Hires
Designed for company founders, C-suite executives, HR Directors and Global Mobility professionals who are considering hiring overseas in the next 12 to 24 months, this session explores employing international talent and the commercial, cultural, HR, employment law and tax considerations that come with an untethered workforce.

November 3rd | 11:00am

November is Washington's Global Entrepreneurship Month!
Washington State's Department of Commerce will be offering free online sessions and workshops throughout the month to spur new business starts and inspire entrepreneurship statewide. Read more about Washington's Global Entrepreneurship Month, and check out the complete schedule of events here.
Newest jobs in bold!

  • Applied Navigation is seeking a Software Engineer for Graphical User Interface.
  • Cardinal IG in Hood River is now hiring a Manufacturing Controls Technician, Maintenance Technician, Production Technicians, Glass Handling Technicians, a Mechanical Engineer and many more.
  • CGCC is searching for a Small Business Advisor and Program Manager and more.
  • CGESD- STEM Hub is searching for a STEM Hub Coordinator, a Regional Technology
Specialist and more.
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