Growth & Impact Stage Companies

July 13, 2022

Applications open to present at BVC

August 16, 2022

Last day for applying companies to submit their application

September 22 & 29, 2022

Company Pitches during weekly Due Diligence meetings occur with the BVC, LLC investors

October 6, 2022

Three to Five finalist Growth & Impact Stage companies are announced

October 20 – 21, 2022

BVC rehearsal, seminars, reception, and competition. The BVC will be held at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend.

Early Stage Companies

July 13th, 2022

Applications open to present at BVC

August 16, 2022

Last day for applying companies to submit their application

September, 2022

Upstart Day – all Early Stage companies make their pitch, receive feedback, and are screened for Central Oregon PubTalk.

September 22, 2022

At EDCO’s Central Oregon PubTalk, judges and a sold-out crowd will vote for the five Early Stage companies advancing to BVC. PubTalk is held at McMenamins in downtown Bend.

September 29 – 30, 2022

BVC finalists participate in a 30-minute pitch coaching session.

October 20 – 21, 2022

BVC rehearsal, seminars, reception, and competition. The BVC will be held at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend.