Growth Stage Companies
July 8, 2020
Applications open to present at BVC
August 13, 2020
Last day for applying companies to submit their application
September 2 – 30, 2020
Weekly Due Diligence meetings occur with the BVC, LLC investors
October 1, 2020
Five finalist Growth Stage companies are announced
October 15 – 16, 2020
BVC rehearsal, seminars, reception, and competition. The BVC will be held at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend.
Early Stage Companies
July 8, 2020
Applications open to present at BVC
August 13, 2020
Last day for applying companies to submit their application
September 11, 2020
Upstart Day – all Early Stage companies make their pitch, receive feedback, and are screened for Central Oregon PubTalk.
September 24, 2020
At EDCO’s Central Oregon PubTalk, judges and a sold-out crowd will vote for the five Early Stage companies advancing to BVC. PubTalk is held at McMenamins in downtown Bend.
October 15 – 16, 2020
BVC rehearsal, seminars, reception, and competition. The BVC will be held at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend.
Impact Companies
July 8, 2020
Applications open to present at BVC
August 13, 2020
Last day for applying companies to submit their application
September 2 – 30, 2020
Weekly Due Diligence meetings occur with the BVC Impact, LLC investors
October 1, 2020
Three to five finalist Impact companies are announced
October 15 – 16, 2020
BVC rehearsal, seminars, reception, and competition. The BVC will be held at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend.