Join us for a monthly dinner meetings! Our events are lively and welcoming, so don’t be shy. From 5:00 to 6:00, catch up with old friends or mingle with new acquaintances over your favorite beverage. Dinner is served at 6:00, followed by a fascinating guest speaker around 6:30 pm. It’s simple, fun, and interesting!”
Oregon Section IFT Holiday Party x
Mike White - Willamette Equity Advisors
Mike White - Willamette Equity Advisors
Come join us for a festive evening in Portland on Tue Dec 10th, 2024 for the annual Oregon Section of the Institute of Food Technologists (OSIFT) Holiday Dinner Meeting & Raffle! Indulge in a delicious meal while mingling with fellow food enthusiasts, industry, and academia professionals! Our guest speaker for the evening will be Mike White!
We will also hold our annual raffle to benefit the Oregon Food Bank. 100% of sales from raffle tickets will be donated to the Food Bank.
We will also hold our annual raffle to benefit the Oregon Food Bank. 100% of sales from raffle tickets will be donated to the Food Bank.
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Location: The Firehouse Restaurant (Top Floor of Restaurant)
Event Schedule:
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"Mike White is a business owner and serial entrepreneur. He has been consulting in economic development since 2019 helping build entrepreneurial ecosystems covering Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties. He started a food brand that reached 1,000+ grocery stores and recently acquired one of the oldest breakfast diners in the State of Oregon. He launched the Mid-Valley Angel Group in 2020 to help catalyze early stage seed funding. He helped catalyze over 100+ jobs and increased access to capital in his region by $20M by working with over 1,000 founders and business owners."
Mike White, MBA Venture Catalyst + Advisor |
OSIFT November Meeting
Join the OSIFT community on November 12th at McMenamins Wilsonville Old Church & Pub to network, mingle, and get updated on what's happening at the Oregon State University Food Science Department!
Featuring Department Head, Lisbeth Goddik, and Senior Undergraduate Student Advisor, Sue Queisser to talk about updates to the building, new creamery, and programs!
Join the OSIFT community on November 12th at McMenamins Wilsonville Old Church & Pub to network, mingle, and get updated on what's happening at the Oregon State University Food Science Department!
Featuring Department Head, Lisbeth Goddik, and Senior Undergraduate Student Advisor, Sue Queisser to talk about updates to the building, new creamery, and programs!
Location: McMenamin’s Wilsonville Old Church & Pub (30340 SW Boones Ferry Rd, Wilsonville, OR 97070)
Event Schedule:
Event Schedule:
- 5:00-6:00pm- Social Hour/ Cash Bar
- 6:00pm- Dinner (including Vegetarian, Non-vegetarian and Gluten Free options)
- 6:30-7:30pm- Speaker Hour
- Members: $40
- Non-Members: $45
- Students: $15
- Donation to Oregon Food Bank is appreciated.
Prior Events 2024-2025
October 2024
Last Year's Events
May 2024
October 2024
- 8th: Dinner meeting - at The Reed - Salem
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Last Year's Events
May 2024
- 14th Dinner Meeting - at the Old Spaghetti Factory - Corvallis
- We wrapped up the season with a must-attend wine tasting led by Dr. Elizabeth Tomasino from Oregon State's Food Science & Technology Department. She taught us about some of our fabulous Oregon wines and how to taste wine like a true connoisseur, all while we networked with passionate professionals and students in our industry!
OSIFT also provided a board leadership update to membership and announcing this year's volunteer leadership awardees.
- We wrapped up the season with a must-attend wine tasting led by Dr. Elizabeth Tomasino from Oregon State's Food Science & Technology Department. She taught us about some of our fabulous Oregon wines and how to taste wine like a true connoisseur, all while we networked with passionate professionals and students in our industry!
- 9th Dinner meeting - at the Reed in Salem
- Join OSIFT April 9th at the Reed in Salem for a unique event, where Pat Crowley, the CEO and Founder of Chapul Farms, will share insights into their innovative approach to tackling industrial food waste through a circular economy model.
- 12th Dinner meeting - at McMenamins Old Church & Pub in Wilsonville
- Come join OSIFT and learn from Alex Paraskevas how the Strategic Economic Development Corporation (SEDCOR) is working to create, grow, and cultivate economic opportunities in Marion and Polk Counties. Get the scoop on current industry developments, network with fellow professionals, and discover how you can cultivate success in the beautiful Willamette Valley!
- 12th Holiday Party Dinner Meeting - at Food Innovation Center in Portland
- This year, we joined forces with the Food Innovation Center and experienced first-hand the vibrant food innovation hub supporting entrepreneurs, researchers, and businesses in Oregon and beyond. We indulged in a delicious meal while learning about the Food Innovation Center's capabilities and focus areas for 2024, while mingling with fellow food enthusiasts, industry and academia professionals, and staff of Oregon State University's Food Innovation Center.
- Via proceeds from our annual raffle, OSIFT donated $1,675.08 to the Oregon Food Bank, contributing to their vital mission of alleviating hunger and supporting those in need. It felt great to make a positive impact in our community during the holiday season!
- 14th Dinner Meeting - at Vue Corvallis Event Space.
- Join OSIFT November 14th and learn strategies to navigate the maze of regulatory compliance for your small food business. Featuring networking with industry experts and a presentation by Emmalea Rice, Senior Regulatory Associate at Foodwit.
- 10th Dinner Meeting - at Merlot Room at Chemeketa Eola; Northwest Wine Studies Center
- Ever wondered how they make Beaver Classic™ cheese so delicious? Join OSIFT on October 10th for a guided cheese tasting featuring OSU student experts our October dinner meeting! You'll learn a little bit about cheesemaking, cheese-perfecting, and taste a variety of fabulous cheeses in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country.
- 12th Dinner Meeting (in-person) - September 12th from 5-8 pm at McMenamins Hotel Oregon in McMinnville
- Learn about the impacts of wildfire smoke on Oregon wines and current approaches in how the industry is mitigating the impacts of smoke on wine - featuring Cole Cerrato, PhD Assistant Professor, OSU Smoke Wine and Grapes Analytical Lab
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