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title: 'Community kudos: Steve Morris, OTBC'
date: '2021-11-19T09:35:58-08:00'
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categories:
  - Community
  - Oregon
  - Portland
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  - Community
  - 'jim mccreight'
  - kudos
  - OTBC
  - 'steve morris'
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# Community kudos: Steve Morris, OTBC

> In 2005 Steve Morris assumed the role of Executive Director of Beaverton’s Oregon Technology Business Center (OTBC). He assumed it would be a temporary role, but last month, after leading the organization for 16 years, he stepped down to become OTBC’s part-time Entrepreneur In Residence. 
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> Over those 16 years Steve grew OTBC into a statewide highly respected entrepreneurial support organization. He also led OTBC’s investment efforts with the Westside Startup Challenge which after six years has invested over $700,000 in 30 startup’s that have gone on to raise over $60 million in additional funding. 
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> Well done Steve!
> 
> *— Jim McCreight, Executive Director OTBC*

[Connect with Steve on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenrmorris/).

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