This pub-talk style event includes networking, panel discussion, appetizers, and drinks. Learn more here.

February 15th | 4:30 - 6:30pm

@The Garage in Bingen

Tickets are free but required due to limited capacity.

Reserve Your Tickets Here

March 21st marks the first day of spring and brings Commander Jeff Williams to the Gorge in person for the 3/21 Liftoff Tour, featuring anecdotes and photography direct from outer space!

Purchase Tickets Here

February Happy Hour



Our regular monthly event is hosted at Volcanic Bottle Shoppe in the Hood River Heights. All GTA members and company employees are welcome!

February 8th | 5-6:30pm

Volcanic Bottle Shoppe

Thank you to this month's new and renewing members and sponsors!

• Emergent Engineering, LLC - Technology Member
• Hood Technology - Silicon Sponsor
• Impact Inc., dba DIY Van- Silicon Sponsor
• Tech Talent Link - Service Provider Member
• The Dalles Economic Development - Community Partner

Our members and sponsors receive resources, promotion and connections to support success in the industry. The GTA also supports community initiatives for STEM education, Robotics and Gorge Women in STEM.

Can't remember all the great reasons to be a member or sponsor? Follow the links for all the details.

Introducing New GTA Sponsor Allied Vision Technologies!

For more than 30 years, Allied Vision has been developing industrial machine vision cameras. Allied Vision was introduced to the Gorge’s high-tech industry through working connections with the GTA’s sponsor companies Overwatch Imaging, Google, and Trillium Engineering. As a new sponsor to the GTA, the company seeks to work with more local companies by growing and supporting partnerships to achieve mutual success.

Read more here.

This survey of Oregon’s employers will inform Oregon's Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) and Workforce and Talent Development Board (WTDB).  

The survey gauges employer perspectives on industry workforce gaps, existing talent sources and workforce programs, and opportunities to strengthen the talent pipeline. Your input here will help to guide the state’s priorities and activities related to workforce development.

The survey takes approximately 20 minutes. All information concerning individual respondents or survey identifiers will be kept confidential. Please reach out to dylan.solden@sri.com with any questions.  Thank you for your time!

Take the Survey Here

Recruiting Presenters for Columbia Gorge Community College's Job Fairs!

March 4th in Hood River

March 7th in The Dalles

1-4:30pm

Look for the event flyer with full details in February! Contact Katherine Raymond with questions.

Register Here

Recruiting Presenters for Columbia High School's

5th Annual Career Day on

Wednesday, March 27th

This event is designed to educate high school kids on the great career opportunities that are available in our area. GTA members and sponsors are invited participate with either a company information booth or through a personal mini-presentation to students.

Questions? Contact Careerday@wsvef.org or call 503-913-7429.

Register Here

Advance 2024: Beyond Limits

Envisioning Tomorrow's Aerospace Supply Chain

Leaders, experts, and visionaries in the industry will explore new frontiers, forecast emerging trends, and formulate strategies for a future that is both sustainable and profitable. Challenges such as increasing global competition, rising material costs, technological advancements, and sustainability imperatives will be discussed.

February 5-8

Lynnwood Event Center

Learn more and register here.

Founders Investing in Founders: Creating Community Connections

Founders Investing in Founders is a community resource group supporting local tech startups and growth stage companies. The Creating Community Connections series are designed to connect founders with other founders in meaningful ways while sharing stories, lessons, and best practices.

February 8th | 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Portland

Register here.

Supply Chain Opportunities Conference

• Meet Northwest Primes and Tier 1 Suppliers
• Establish New Relationships with Northwest Manufacturers
• Increase Local Sourcing and Develop Strategic Partnerships
• Discover Resources to Increase Efficiency and Grow Your Business

February 15th | 8:30am - 2:30pm

Clackamas, OR

Learn more and register here.