Gorge Tech Alliance NewsletterAugust 2017

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The GTA supports, connects anddevelops the technology community

of the Columbia River Gorge.

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In This Issue

Events Calendar

Members and Sponsors

Insitu News

CGCC News

Everest Consultants

Meet Suzanne Burd

OSU Event

Gorge Robotics

GTA Gorge Tech Showcase

Workforce Onboarding Training

Job Openings

Summer Party Scenes

Volunteer Request

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GTA Member News: Insitu Reaches 1M Operational FlightHours

Congrats to Insitu on reaching 1 million flight hours in July! "Latelast month, the Insitu team officially reached the monumentalmilestone of 1 million operational flight hours. One million hoursequates to 114 years of flying, in our first 23 years as a company.That's a lot of hours spent in the air, but I want to be clear that weare not celebrating simply the hours of flying, but rather the 1million ways we have achieved them..." Read the full blog post fromPresident and CEO Ryan Hartman here.

GTA Member News: CGCC Transforms Renewable EnergyTech Program to Electro-Mechanical Tech to Better ServeGorge Industry

Columbia Gorge Community Collegerecently announced the transformation oftheir Renewable Energy Technologyprogram to Electro-MechanicalTechnology to address the changingindustry needs in the Gorge. "The localrenewables industry is evolving toinclude advanced manufacturing,unmanned aerial systems, andinstrumentation and process control. Inresponse, CGCC is revamping its Renewable Energy Technologydegree to meet those changes. The name of the program ischanging, too, from Renewable Energy Technology, or RET, toElectro-Mechanical Technology, or EM-Tech (pronounced M-tech forshort). Instructor James Pytel says the shift is "not so much of a

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change in focus but rather a redesign to fit the regional needs andremain flexible. Our desired outcome is to offer foundationaltechnical skills with an array of specialized options," Pytelexplained." Read the full article on CGCC's website here.

GTA Spotlight on Everest Consultants

In case you missed our most recent member spotlight on EverestConsultants, read the full piece here or a summary below: Everest Consultants specializes in two areas: providing TechnologyContractors, and Software Projects with an emphasis on .NET andSharePoint 2007/2010/2013 work.When you need qualified technologists who have specific technicalexpertise, contact Everest Consultants.

Meet Suzanne Burd, GTA Board Secretary

Suzanne Burd has been adedicated GTA Board memberfor years through her positionwith Columbia GorgeCommunity College. We werehappy to see her featured inthe most recent "Women inBusiness" publication in theGorge. Click here to see thefull article, "A Love forLearning," on page 6 of thepublication.

"For the past two decades,Suzanne Burd has worked at the Columbia GorgeCommunity College as the community education coordinatorand the renewable energy technology program coordinator. "Iwear several hats," Burd explained. "I coordinate all thecommunity education classes. I write grants, and I representthe college on state and local work force initiatives. I work inprofessional development for employees and employers, andhelp provide comprehensive course development anddelivery. There are so many cool programs that are helpingpeople."

Happening Aug 30! OSU Gorge Gathering

Calling all Beavers past, present and future!Join OSU for free dinner, games, prizes and the chance to meetBeaver Nation in the Gorge. Friends and family are welcome too!Wednesday, Aug 30, 5-7:30 pm at Mid-Columbia Agriculture andExtension Center (2990 Experiment Station Drive, Hood River).Attend to:

Hear what's happening with OSU in the Gorge and acrossthe state.Current and prospective students can connect with alumni,possibly leading to an internship, employment opportunity ormentoring relationship.Learn about educational opportunities for personal andprofessional development through programs held locally,online and on campus.

To attend, contact OSU Open Campus Coordinator Ann Harris at541-386-3343 ext. 38228 or Ann.Harris@oregonstate.edu.

Some of our robotics kitsready to loan!

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Gorge Robotics Season Kicks Off

With the return of students toschool, robotics season in theGorge heats up! How is theGTA involved and how canyou be involved? The GTA:

Loans robotics kitsand laptops to roboticsteams, school classesand youth groups inthe Gorge. Manythanks to The Dallesrobotics team Sa-Bot-age for their help inorganizing 45 of ourkits over the summer! Hosts the FIRSTLEGO Leaguerobotics tournamentsfor students ages 9-14. (Don't miss theSept 9 free coach training! Details here.)Supports the FIRST Tech Challenge robotics events in theGorge.Works to keep Gorgerobotics.org up to date with information.

How can you help? Volunteer! No robotics experience isnecessary and we always need team mentors (once per week orless team meeting commitment) or event volunteers (one daycommitment). You can help in whatever community you live and/orwork! Contact Jessica to ask how.

A Don't-Miss GTA Event: Gorge Tech Showcase on Sept 20

The GTA is hosting this event as part of the Tech Association ofOregon's Tech Tour week to showcase the tech industry of theGorge. This event will promote our member tech companies to anaudience of tech enthusiasts and job seekers from around the stateto experience our strong regional tech hub. We will have shortpresentations from up to ten participating companies to share whattheir company does, followed by plenty of time for networking. Comelearn about the growing tech businesses in the Gorge!

Details:Wednesday, September 20, 2017.6:00 p.m. doors open, approx. 6:30 presentations begin.Springhouse Cellar Winery, 13 Railroad Ave., Hood River.Delicious catered appetizers provided; no-host bar.GTA Members: you must RSVP with Jessica to attend. Non-GTA Members: purchase a ticket through the TechAssociation of Oregon at this link. $10 individuals; $5 students.

GTA Partner Event: Make Your Workforce Your CompetitiveAdvantage, Sept 25 in Bingen

The GTA is bringing experts to the Gorge for this great event fromOregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP)!

We all know that finding skilled workers is a challenge. Once youfind them, ramp-up times for new employees can be costly. Yourworkforce challenges don't have to be such a financial burden.

Join OMEP's hands-on workshop to learn how to get ascalable training infrastructure that boosts new hire ramp-upspeeds and reduces turnover.

You will come away with a customized plan for your manufacturingcompany and immediately actionable implementation strategies.Designed with adult learning principles in mind, this intenseworkshop will empower you to build an engaged workforce - givingyour company a significant competitive advantage. Whether you'rea veteran trainer or new to training, this workshop will guide you onthe path to increased productivity and shorter ramp-up times.

You Will Learn:

How to reduce ramp-up time for new employees.How to make an action plan to combat the skilled workershortage.How to build a plan for employee development thatincreases your bottom line and decreases financial risk.How to boost your output through employee engagement.

Details:Monday, September 25, 2017.8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Custom Interface, 410 South Larch in Bingen$50 per attendee. Register here (required).

Job Postings with GTA Members

New jobs for this newsletter are in bold below!

4-Tell is seeking a QA Engineer Lead, Account Executiveand Sales Development Rep. Cardinal IG in Hood River is seeking Maintenance Techsand Production Specialists.Custom Interface is seeking an Assembly Specialist. Google-The Dalles is seeking a Global ProcessManager, Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, FacilitiesTechs and Lead Hardware Test Engineer.Innovative Composite Engineering is seeking a SalesEngineer, a Systems Support Specialist,an EquipmentFabrication and Repair & Preventative MaintenanceTechnician, and Composite Techs.Some of Insitu's many openings include Fall Internships,Information Security Analysts, Supply Chain Analyst,Business Development Specialist and SoftwareEngineers. Additionally, they are always interested in thosewith expertise in Project & ProgramManagement or Mechanical Engineering.Overwatch Imaging has an opening for a Senior EmbeddedSystems Engineer.Real Carbon is seeking a Production Worker and aComposite Engineer. Sagetech is seeking a Document Control/ RecordsManagement Specialist, Hardware Engineer andSoftware Support Specialist.Sightline Applications is seeking an Engineering andCustomer Support Tech.SigmaDesign has a number of openings for the Camas andVancouver facilities, including Materials Coordinator,CNC/ Manual Machinist, Electrical Engineer,Firmware Engineer and more.UTC Aerospace Systems has a number of openings,including Senior Electrical Engineer, SoftwareEngineers, Test Engineer, Autopilot Chief Engineer,Piccolo Subject Matter Expert, Document Control/Configuration Management Assistant, ManufacturingTechs and more.

Scenes from our Summer Party

Many thanks to Innovative Composite Engineering for hosting

Events Calendar

Great events in and out of theGorge of interest to the techcommunity:

September

Sept 14: BEST Fest,Cleantech InnovationConference in Portland. Sept 14:Export Strategies,Tools and TechniquesWorkshop in Portland. Sept 19: ORAVI (ORAviation Industries)Summit in Tillamook. Sept 19: GTA GeekLunch returns! Noon atChina Gorge. Stay tunedfor topic.Sept 20: GTA TechShowcase, 6pm atSpringhouse CellarWinery. Sept 25: Workforce as aCompetitive AdvantageWorkshop with GTAand OMEP.Sept 27-29: CascadeAUVSI Fall Conference atKah-Nee-Tah.

October

Oct 9-11: Pacific NWSoftware QualityConference in Portland.Oct 19-20: OregonConnectionsTelecommunicationsConference in Hood River.

November

Nov 15: PNDC AnnualDinner with Keynote byLeanne Caret, Presidentand CEO of BoeingDefense, Space &Security. 5pm in Portland.

another great GTA Summer Party on their patio! We were happy tohave so many of our members attend.

Volunteer Request from Teacup Nordic

Teacup Nordic, a local nonprofit cross-country ski area, is looking tocount the users of its trails. They are asking for assistance inhelping to locate/ construct a laser/ optical scanning tool to countpassersby on a forest trail. Contact Paul if interested.

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Disclaimer: This newsletter is sponsored by GTA. The items contained herein are published as submitted