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February 2023
GTA Happy Hour
*Note: this happy hour is on the THIRD WEDNESDAY in February as to accommodate scheduling - future events return to the second Wednesdays* This informal gathering will happen at Volcanic Bottle Shoppe in the Hood River Heights on the second Wednesday of each month. Come enjoy a beverage and meet folks in some of the coolest local innovative industries! This happy hour is open to anyone who works in tech, loves innovation, supports STEM work, recruits workforce, manufactures products,…
Find out more »HR Recruiters’ Coffee
*NOTE: this is a special meeting to discuss vanpool options for Gorge companies* This bi-monthly virtual event is for GTA members’ HR representatives only and is an open discussion about human resources in technology industries. Take this opportunity to network, chat about resources and policy changes, and announce new openings for our job listings page. By request of the group, we have booked a series of presenters for our coffee talk events through the winter and spring of 2023. Our…
Find out more »March 2023
HR Recruiters’ Coffee
This bi-monthly virtual event is for GTA members' HR representatives only, and is an open discussion about human resources in technology industries. Take this opportunity to network, chat about resources and policy changes, and announce new openings for our job listings page. By request of the group, we have booked a series of presenters for our coffee talk events through the winter and spring of 2023. Our guest speaker for this event will be Vickei Hrdina with Career Connect SW.…
Find out more »GTA Happy Hour
This informal gathering will happen at Volcanic Bottle Shoppe in the Hood River Heights on the second Wednesday of each month. Come enjoy a beverage and meet folks in some of the coolest local innovative industries! This happy hour is open to anyone who works in tech, loves innovation, supports STEM work, recruits workforce, manufactures products, develops craft fermentation, just loves anything nerdy, and beyond! No need to RSVP. Share the invite with anyone who might love tech, people,…
Find out more »April 2023
GTA Happy Hour
This informal gathering will happen at Volcanic Bottle Shoppe in the Hood River Heights on the second Wednesday of each month. Come enjoy a beverage and meet folks in some of the coolest local innovative industries! This happy hour is open to anyone who works in tech, loves innovation, supports STEM work, recruits workforce, manufactures products, develops craft fermentation, just loves anything nerdy, and beyond! No need to RSVP. Share the invite with anyone who might love tech, people, beverages,…
Find out more »May 2023
HR Recruiters’ Coffee
This bi-monthly virtual event is for GTA members' HR representatives only, and is an open discussion about human resources in technology industries. Take this opportunity to network, chat about resources and policy changes, and announce new openings for our job listings page. Our guest speaker for this event will be Pamela Cant with Washington OSHA. Please contact Kristyn Fix to register.
Find out more »2023 AUVSI Exponential
AUVSI's 2023 Xponential May 9-11th Denver, CO. Are you interested in being part of planning the future of the Uncrewed and Robotics Industry? Sign up to be an exhibitor. Keep your education up to date with the latest advances. Be part of the integration of tech across industries. Help shape the standards and systems of the future. Registration is now open!…
Find out more »GTA Happy Hour
This informal gathering will happen at Volcanic Bottle Shoppe in the Hood River Heights on the second Wednesday of each month. Come enjoy a beverage and meet folks in some of the coolest local innovative industries! This happy hour is open to anyone who works in tech, loves innovation, supports STEM work, recruits workforce, manufactures products, develops craft fermentation, just loves anything nerdy, and beyond! No need to RSVP. Share the invite with anyone who might love tech, people, beverages,…
Find out more »June 2023
GTA Happy Hour
This informal gathering will happen at Volcanic Bottle Shoppe in the Hood River Heights on the second Wednesday of each month. Come enjoy a beverage and meet folks in some of the coolest local innovative industries! This happy hour is open to anyone who works in tech, loves innovation, supports STEM work, recruits workforce, manufactures products, develops craft fermentation, just loves anything nerdy, and beyond! No need to RSVP. Share the invite with anyone who might love tech, people, beverages,…
Find out more »October 2023
GTA Happy Hour
This informal gathering will happen at Volcanic Bottle Shoppe in the Hood River Heights on the second Wednesday of each month. Come enjoy a beverage and meet folks in some of the coolest local innovative industries! This happy hour is open to anyone who works in tech, loves innovation, supports STEM work, recruits workforce, manufactures products, develops craft fermentation, just loves anything nerdy, and beyond! No need to RSVP. Share the invite with anyone who might love tech, people, beverages,…
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