OEN is kicking off another great year of PubTalks and and we’re excited to start with an important topic: alternative debt and finance. Three experts in alternative financing – XXcelerate Fund, Craft 3 and Business Oregon, will help explain the landscape of local debt options with moderator Jane Ullman from Silicon Valley Bank, and New Seasons Market will introduce their new Partner Fund. Plus, attendees will get the lowdown on proposed state legislation designed to help increase access to capital by rural, women, and minority entrepreneurs. SEE IT: Lucky Lab Brew Hall, 1945, NW Quimby St, Portland on Wednesday, January 15th, 5:15-7:00 pm.