Growth Stage Companies
July 10
Applications open to present at BVC
August 8
Last day for applying companies to submit their application
September 12 – October 3
Weekly Due Diligence meetings occur with the BVC, LLC investors
October 4
Five finalist Growth Stage companies are announced
October 18-19
BVC rehearsal, seminars, reception, and competition. The BVC will be held at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend.
Early Stage Companies
July 10
Applications open to present at BVC
August 8
Last day for applying companies to submit their application
September 14
Upstart Day – all Early Stage companies make their pitch, receive feedback, and are screened for Central Oregon PubTalk.
September 27
At PubTalk, judges and a sold-out crowd of over 350 people will vote for the Early Stage companies presenting. Five finalists will advance to BVC. PubTalk is held at McMenamins in downtown Bend.
October 18-19
BVC rehearsal, seminars, reception, and competition. The BVC will be held at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend.
Impact Companies
July 10
Applications open to present at BVC
August 8
Last day for applying companies to submit their application
September 11 – October 2
Weekly Due Diligence meetings occur with the BVC Impact, LLC investors
October 3
Three to five finalist Impact companies are announced
October 18-19
BVC rehearsal, seminars, reception, and competition. The BVC will be held at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend.