Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) announces the winners of the 2026 Bend Venture Conference (BVC), where five companies received investment commitments totaling $960,000 and Bend-based startup VeriBuy received a $40,000 cash award. Additional investment deals are still being finalized.

Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) is pleased to announce the 10 semifinalist companies advancing in the Early Stage track for the 23rd annual Bend Venture Conference (BVC), taking place in downtown Bend, Oregon on Thursday, October 15 – Friday, October 16, 2026.

Applications are now open for companies looking to compete in the 2026 Bend Venture Conference (BVC). The event will take place on October 15–16, 2026, in downtown Bend, Oregon, bringing together top startups, investors and business leaders for two days of live pitches, networking and learning.

Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) is pleased to announce the winners and companies receiving investment at the 2025 Bend Venture Conference (BVC), which took place October 16–17 at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend.

Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) is pleased to announce the five Growth Stage finalists who will compete at the 2025 Bend Venture Conference (BVC), taking place October 16–17 at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend

Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) is pleased to announce the five Early Stage finalists who will compete at the 2025 Bend Venture Conference (BVC), taking place October 16–17 at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend.

Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) today announced the 10 semifinalist companies selected to advance in the Early Stage competition for the 22nd Annual Bend Venture Conference (BVC), taking place at the Tower Theatre in Bend on Thursday, October 16 and Friday, October 17, 2025.

Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) is excited to announce the eight semifinalist companies advancing in the Growth Stage track for the 22nd annual Bend Venture Conference (BVC), taking place in downtown Bend, Oregon Thursday, October 16 – Friday, October 17, 2025.