Gorge Tech Alliance Newsletter

January 2024

Supporting, connecting and developing the tech community of the Columbia River Gorge.

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 GTA Events

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

3/21 Liftoff Tickets Are On Sale Now!

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

New and Renewing Members & Sponsors

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


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.

Oregon Employer Survey

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

Partner Events & Resources

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.

GTA Member Job Openings

Newest jobs in bold!


  • Cardinal IG in Hood River is hiring Maintenance Technicians and Production Technicians for the second and third shifts.
  • Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) is seeking a Network and Systems Engineer, a Director of Enrollment Systems, and more!
  • Columbia Gorge Education Service District (CGESD) is hiring a Human Resources & Communications Assistant (Bilingual), a Migrant Education Program Lead Recruiter, and substitute teachers.
  • Google The Dalles is hiring a Technical Program Manager for Mechanical Design Safety, Data Centers, a Reverse and Return Logistics Lead for Technical Infrastructure, and a Data Center Facilities Technician.
  • Hood River Electric Coop is currently seeking an Operations Manager.
  • IBEW 48 has positions available for licensed electricians.
  • ICE is seeking Machinists, an IT Manager, and a Composite Technician.
  • Impact Electronics Solutions / Silicon Forest Electronics is hiring a Technical Project Manager, a Rework Repair Technician, a Machine Operator- Swing Shift, and an Electronics Assembler.
  • Overwatch Imaging is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Analyst, and a Software Engineer – Front End, a Director of Business Development- ARMY, a Director of Business Development- AEROSPACE, a Product Manager and is taking General Applicants.
  • RADCOMP is hiring for Helpdesk Specialists, an IT Solutions Analyst, a Systems Admin L3 and a Client Account Manager.
  • Sierra Olympia is taking General Applications at this time.
  • Sightline Applications is searching for a Computer Vision Software Engineer and a Hardware Engineer.
  • SIGMADESIGN is hiring an Electronics Test Engineer, and a Manufacturing Manager at its Camas location.
  • Trillium Engineering is hiring a Materials Buyer, a Trade Compliance Manager, a Manufacturing Engineer, an Inventory Handler, an Electrical Engineer, an Electro- Mechanical Technician, an Intern, an Inventory Handler, a Cost Accountant and is taking General Applications at this time.
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