it's great to see linda weston's quotes in the sunday oregonian article on VC funding.

OEN has always been a critical voice representing the region's entrep's both in the traditional hitech and the emerging green/clean/sustainability communities. [funny to think that hi-tech has evolved into the "traditional" growth industry.]  it's great to see the recent moves at OEN to become a public voice to highlight this industry's needs and role.

all of the candidates for OR governor are keenly aware that in this election and in this economy, "it's all about jobs".  the president and his economists continue to forecast that most of these jobs are going to come from small and mid-size companies. yet this sector is the one hardest hit by the capital GAP, both venture and bank debt.

now more than ever, we need OEN to be a leading part of our start up infrastructure, including all the recent efforts to catalyze the angel community.