Growth Stage Companies
July 9
Applications open to present at BVC
August 15
Last day for applying companies to submit their application
September 4 – October 2
Weekly Due Diligence meetings occur with the BVC, LLC investors
October 2
Five finalist Growth Stage companies are announced
October 17-18
BVC rehearsal, seminars, reception, and competition. The BVC will be held at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend.
Early Stage Companies
July 9
Applications open to present at BVC
August 15
Last day for applying companies to submit their application
September 13
Upstart Day – all Early Stage companies make their pitch, receive feedback, and are screened for Central Oregon PubTalk.
September 26
At EDCO’s Central Oregon PubTalk, judges and a sold-out crowd of over 400 people will vote for the five Early Stage companies advancing to BVC. PubTalk is held at McMenamins in downtown Bend.
October 17-18
BVC rehearsal, seminars, reception, and competition. The BVC will be held at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend.
Impact Companies
July 9
Applications open to present at BVC
August 15
Last day for applying companies to submit their application
September 3 – October 3
Weekly Due Diligence meetings occur with the BVC Impact, LLC investors
October 3
Three to five finalist Impact companies are announced
October 17-18
BVC rehearsal, seminars, reception, and competition. The BVC will be held at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend.