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No dirt, no tractor, no problem: Canopii aims to tuck robotic farms into tennis court-sized urban spaces
05/27/2026

No dirt, no tractor, no problem: Canopii aims to tuck robotic farms into tennis court-sized urban spaces

Oregon startup Canopii is tackling food supply challenges by launching automated, tennis court-sized greenhouse franchises that use robots.

Join us for a fireside chat with Rick Turoczy, General Manager of PIE, founder of the Silicon Florist, and one of the mo...
05/22/2026

Join us for a fireside chat with Rick Turoczy, General Manager of PIE, founder of the Silicon Florist, and one of the most trusted connectors in the PNW startup ecosystem (Often called the "OG" of Oregon startups. Rick has spent more than 2 decades connecting founders, amplifying stories, and building the infrastructure to help startups Thrive.

Join us for a fireside chat with Rick Turoczy, General Manager of PIE, founder of the Silicon Florist, and one of the most trusted connectors in the PNW startup ecosystem (

"The problem is not that this story exists. The problem is what happens when this type of story becomes the reference po...
05/21/2026

"The problem is not that this story exists. The problem is what happens when this type of story becomes the reference point for what building a product is supposed to look like."

The $80M solo exit everyone shares vs the quieter reality most builders actually live in

Join us for a fireside chat with Rick Turoczy, General Manager of PIE, founder of the Silicon Florist, and one of the mo...
05/14/2026

Join us for a fireside chat with Rick Turoczy, General Manager of PIE, founder of the Silicon Florist, and one of the most trusted connectors in the PNW startup ecosystem

Join us for a fireside chat with Rick Turoczy, General Manager of PIE, founder of the Silicon Florist, and one of the most trusted connectors in the PNW startup ecosystem (

Leading AI chatbots avoid harm but fall short in high-risk conversations, startup’s new benchmark finds https://sflo.me/...
05/13/2026

Leading AI chatbots avoid harm but fall short in high-risk conversations, startup’s new benchmark finds https://sflo.me/4d7kaUD

Seattle-based mpathic released mPACT, a clinician-led benchmark that evaluates how leading AI models handle conversations involving su***de risk, eating disorders, and misinformation.

Whether you're bootstrapping your growth, eyeing your first investor, or just curious about your options, this workshop ...
05/12/2026

Whether you're bootstrapping your growth, eyeing your first investor, or just curious about your options, this workshop is designed to meet you where you are. We'll break down the many ways to fund your business- venture capital, angel investment, franchise models, grants, loans, and new crowdfunding platforms -with honesty, transparency, and expert insight. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/capital-literacy-for-women-entrepreneurs-tickets-1988200110050?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnZMHpivi6DBf1P0EuyR51GKY6AgRrsBIykICoyi4e9oWiINxh55BMh4J6Ncg_aem_Ilx-I971j4UQghrYs2x9cA

Join us for an evening of panels, breakout sessions, and community.

"I’ll take it a step further: not only are ambitious individuals increasingly looking at top accelerators as a credible ...
05/06/2026

"I’ll take it a step further: not only are ambitious individuals increasingly looking at top accelerators as a credible path to advance their careers, accelerators are increasingly selecting founders in ways that look a lot like how elite MBAs choose students."

With more accelerators and fellowships than ever, it might seem like there’s an overabundance of options for founders to choose from. What we’re seeing is actually a clustering around two very specific approaches to hands-on investing.

Next Wave Climate | Latino Founders
05/06/2026

Next Wave Climate | Latino Founders

A 3-day, hands-on startup crash course for early-stage founders building in clean energy, climate infrastructure, sustainable agriculture, and the circular economy.

Community Voice: Don’t dismantle what Chattanooga has already built at incubator | Chattanooga Times Free Press
05/02/2026

Community Voice: Don’t dismantle what Chattanooga has already built at incubator | Chattanooga Times Free Press

On April 3, the Chattanooga Times Free Press published a story highlighting the INCubator as a powerhouse for small business growth and innovation. Two weeks later, Hamilton Mayor Weston Wamp announced a plan to sell the building that made that success possible.

Show Up for Small Business
04/30/2026

Show Up for Small Business

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