Silicon Florist 🌹 Tech for Campaigns, Affect 2017 Call for Speakers

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Big stories
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LOOKING TO GET MORE INVOLVED IN POLITICS? TECH FOR CAMPAIGNS IS FOR YOU

With the current political climate, more and more folks are seeking ways to get involved in politics. To help, a number of solutions are coming to the fore—or getting renewed attention—as they work to get folks connected to the resources they need. If you’re interested in running for office, you should check out Run for Office. But if you’re more interested in helping politicians from behind the scenes, Tech for Campaigns may be more your speed.

https://siliconflorist.com/2017/02/22/looking-to-get-more-involved-in-politics-tech-for-campaigns-may-be-just-what-you-needed/

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AFFECT 2017 OPENS CALL FOR SPEAKERS

Today, perhaps more than ever, social change and supporting one another are top of mind for all of us. And nowhere is that more evident than the startup community. Where we struggle with issues around diversity, inclusion, and harnessing the power of technology to make meaningful change in our communities. But to do that, we could all use some inspiration. And now some of you have the chance to be inspiring. Because the Affect Call for Speakers is now open.

https://siliconflorist.com/2017/02/21/inspiring-change-affect-2017-opens-call-for-speakers/

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Your moment of meme
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This week in Portland startup history
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February 24, 2009: GadgetTrak and WeoGeo make OEN Angel Oregon final round
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Events
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If you have time for any events next week, I'd suggest the following:

TUESDAY (5:30PM) PDXWIT Recent changes in US Immigration: A Q&A with immigration lawyers
http://calagator.org/events/1250471463

TUESDAY (6:00PM) Donut.js
http://calagator.org/events/1250471506

WEDNESDAY (5:30PM) Ignite TAO v8
http://calagator.org/events/1250471486

More on http://calagator.org/

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Community
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ASK: Seeking private office within a larger NW Portland office setting
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