Tema: Pasos para formalizar el negocio; estructuras legales; marketing; precios; finanzas. No solo hablaremos de los pasos para registrar un negocio y del proceso para obtener las licencias necesarias. Compartiremos lecciones de como mejor administrar un negocio pequeño que ustedes pueden adaptar y utilizar para fortalecer su propio negocio.

Hora: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Donde: Virtual – Zoom
Cost0: Sin Costo

registrar aqui - https://hmccoregon.com/event/como-empezar-su-negocio-virtual-nov/

Date & Time

Nov 7, 2024 12:00 PM  in  Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Description

Is your leadership team ready to navigate change with strategy and confidence? Transform times of transition into an opportunity to build trust with staff and level up leadership. Join Ciara Pressler, Founder/CEO of Pregame, to learn best practices from real stories of working with leaders who discovered that change can be a positive force for team unity and clarity. More at www.pregamehq.com/team-training 50 Minute Workshop Free with Registration Yes it will be recorded! Sign up to receive the link.

register here - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAocOiqqDouGdKEdaOc35dzpgoFY6Ik92Tw#/registration

Please join the Northwest and Rocky Mountain Regional Food Business Center/Right Size Investment theme and the Oregon Food Hub Network, for a one hour workshop with Carla Titus of Wealth and Worth Within.

register here - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYldeutpjkrHdyVUS5Yg81iEOYqLwWNrjTk#/registration

Locally Grown Supply Chain

November 7, 2024 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (PST)

register here - https://members.sedcor.com/ap/Events/Register/XqFKvwmS7CDCz

Description

Join us for this FREE in-person networking and collaboration event for farmers and food processors. 

• For farmers: Discuss contracting your acres for the upcoming growing season 

• For food processors: Find local farmers to fill your supply chain needs

Food processors will be tabling the whole time while farmers can drop in and cycle around exploring contracting opportunities. Tables will be provided by SEDCOR/Chemeketa AgHub. Contact alexp@sedcor.com with any questions.

Location

Chemeketa Community College

Chemeketa Community College Agriculture Hub

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Contact Information

SEDCOR
Name: Alex Paraskevas
Phone: (503) 588-6225
Email: alexp@sedcor.com

Don't miss this FREE one-stop destination where small businesses meet mid/big businesses in a tradeshow-style event to network and connect. This event is being organized by City of Hillsboro, Washington County, Portland Community College (PCC), Metro Regional Government, and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

register here - https://hillsboro.gob2g.com/FrontEnd/EventView.asp?XID=3164&TN=hillsboro&EID=FAAA34A30A7DE82193881E54DDBDEA6356A40C5C31470216&BAB=440A423180912268D8E756F6ABD5F7D0C7A888C8180F17F2&utm_campaign=SBDC%20-%20Monthly%20Newsletters&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_RatTb4xFXza7fBauXjFfY4yrlJcK9jQolzwv9R-okjnnjnsCkFn9Ju6DeU6GvYarbsFa-1AFemrEwW7--bM-4nCHVWw&_hsmi=327021862&utm_content=327021862&utm_source=hs_email

Registration closes Friday October 18th, 2024. Are you a value-added food producer or farmer interested in selling to institutions (such as schools, hospitals, universities)? Come learn about resources, tools, and business practices to help you be successful in these market spaces. This event is one of a series of workshops hosted by the Oregon Farm to Institution Collaborative over the next year.

register here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFJzH1rnwOPJ41WNJFRwqJyOBh3GslSlKRZnv7UmFT-dadVQ/viewform

About the event

Join us and other entrepreneurs in this hands-on workshop where you will write your “Unique Value Statement” for your new product or service. This is a concise description of your product or service and explain the unique value your product or service provides to your customers. As part of the workshop, participants will receive real-time feedback from a SCORE mentor to help them fine tune their Value Statement. 

In the second part of the workshop you will use the “Lean Canvas” to begin the process of turning your product/service into a business. In this interactive session, you use the canvas to help guide you in expanding the information in the Unique Value Statement by capturing key ideas, concepts and strategies about your business in the canvas. This creates a basic framework that you can use to complete YOUR full, detailed business plan. 

Have paper, a pencil or a pen ready as the goal of this workshop is for all participants to leave with a draft of their “Unique Value Statement” and “Lean Canvas.”

Listen to what others who have attended this workshop have to say about the instructors and the program:

• It was a great help to have time to work on a plan and get direct feedback from the instructor!

• The hands approach of writing my lean canvas in class really helped me think in detail about my business.  

• Really helps simplify the planning process for me!  

• Gave me a structured approach to think through my business.  

• It was a very positive environment; the instructor and other students provided examples on how to improve my plans.

SCORE’s Small Business Essentials Workshops prepares individuals to make the right decisions and create actionable plans when starting a small business. Whether you are starting a business on your own (one-person business) or a business with employees, we have the right set of workshops to help you succeed. All the workshops are about three hours in length and taught by experienced SCORE Mentors. See more information on these workshops here.

Presenter

This workshop is presented by SCORE Business Mentor, Mike Tarino. Mike began his healthcare career by building the consumer experience for the first members of Definity Health, the pioneering consumer-driven health plan. He helped Definity create a new market segment and later served as CEO after the company’s acquisition by UnitedHealth Group. Next, he led DSM Personalized Nutrition, refocusing the business on the corporate wellness marketplace and selling it to a strategic acquirer. Then he spearheaded growth initiatives for Geisinger Health System’s health insurance company by developing population health and performance-based partnerships with innovative health systems. Mike holds a BA from Macalester College and an MBA from Cornell University. For more information about Mike, visit his LinkedIn profile here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miketarino/

Thursday, October 24, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. If you are an existing business owner, someone brand new to business, or you have a business idea you are passionate about, we invite you to join us for Stronger Together: a small business networking event hosted by MESO.

Our goal with this event is to strengthen the small business communities across Oregon and SW Washington. When you attend, you will have an opportunity to share about your business or idea, learn from other industry professionals, engage with MESO advisors, and build community. Stronger Together is free for all to attend and we will provide snacks and refreshments. We hope to see you there! Invite a friend if you can, too.

By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed and give permission to use your likeness in promotional and/or marketing materials.

REGISTER HERE - https://mesoportland.my.salesforce-sites.com/default/CnP_PaaS__ticketdetails?sid=a3pUg000000017NIAQ&cat_id=&pro_id=01tUg000000aJvNIAU&mode=site

About this event

• Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

10/24 - "Blueprints to Success: Mastering Project Specifications for Unbreakable Connections"

📅 When – Thursday, 10/24 3:30pm to 5:00pm

🟢Where – Virtually via Zoom

Speaker – Bailey Currier, Mackenzie

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85417020198

Goal: The blueprint for success starts with mastering project specifications. Learn how to interpret, plan, and execute with precision, ensuring that every connection in your projects is strong, reliable, and unbreakable. Set the foundation for flawless execution and elevate your construction game.

Our Pledge to you: This course is dedicated to strengthening your understanding of project specifications, a critical component in the success of any construction endeavor. Our goal is to make your company more technically sound by providing the tools to interpret and implement project specs with precision. By mastering these fundamentals, you'll forge unbreakable connections that lead to flawless execution and elevated project outcomes.

For more information, contact 📧 kevin@namc-oregon.org

Oct 23, 2024 11:00 AM in Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Description

‘Tis the season to be jolly—and strategic! This Virtual Forum is designed to help retail businesses turn holiday cheer into year-round success. In this power-packed hour, we're unwrapping the secrets to not just surviving the holiday rush, but using it as a launchpad for a prosperous new year. Join us on October 23rd 2024 at 2:00pm ET. You'll walk away with:

• Tools & tips for managing the holiday rush while setting the stage for Q1 success

• Strategies to convert holiday shoppers into loyal customers who'll stick with you all year

• Smart inventory management techniques to avoid post-holiday surplus and cash flow crunches

• Innovative marketing ideas to keep the momentum going when the decorations come down

• Secrets to seamlessly integrate your small business into the supply chain, this holiday season and beyond Meet Your Panelists:

• Carolyn Rodz, CEO & Co-Founder @ Hello Alice

• Marc Nathan, Sr. Director of Market Development @ Michael Best & Friedrich

• Emma Mann, Artisan Soapmaker & Owner @ Soap Cauldron

• Tom Sullivan, Vice President, Small Business Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• Doug Miller, Field Director – Retail Industry, Dell Technologies Powerful Perks. Valuable Benefits. Enjoy exclusive benefits to nurture your bold ideas with Dell for Startups. From powering growth to trusted advice and technology, your membership opens up remarkable new opportunities all with special pricing and ongoing support. With Dell for Startups your business will get:

✅ STARTUP TECH ADVISORS: Expert startup consultations from dedicated technology advisors specially trained in startup needs.

✅ SCALABLE SOLUTIONS: From client systems to infrastructure hardware, find solutions designed to grow with you at your pace.

✅ EXCLUSIVE MEMBER BENEFITS: Special pricing, member events and more to help grow your startup. https://dellforstartups.com/?utm_source=helloalice&utm_medium=allcomms

¿Está interesado en aprender las habilidades esenciales de QuickBooks para su pequeña empresa?

registrar aqui - https://hmccoregon.com/event/fundamentos-de-quickbooks-online-para-pequenas-empresas-optimice-la-gestion-financiera-de-su-negocio-2/

Whether you are in the idea phase or a growth phase in your business, we invite you to attend our quarterly Grow with a Pro panel. During the panel we will hear from Financial, Commercial Insurance, Tax, and Legal Professionals, who will chat about their area of expertise as it relates to current times. We will have an opportunity for a few of your non-confidential questions to get some answers. We’ll even be offering you opportunities to connect with other business owners!

here - https://businessimpactnw.org/event/grow-with-a-pro-7/

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact VBOC@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330 x 135

About the event

Planning is the key to business success, and it all comes together in a detailed business plan. This 3-hour workshop is designed to give you, the business owner, the skills and know-how needed to write a successful and detailed business plan, which will cover these main topics:

· Describing your product or service.

· Describing your product pricing, packaging and distribution.

· Describing your marketing plan.

· Describing your business operations.

· Describing organization structure and management structure.

Lastly, you’ll take all this information together into developing a financial plan that will provide you and others the information they need. You’ll know the amount of startup funding needed. You be able to project sales and create forecasted profit and loss statements and plan your cash flow. Creating effective financial information can make or break a loan application, so this workshop is particularly valuable to anyone seeking outside funding for their business.

If you need to create a formal business plan we recommend you consider taking some of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials Workshops before you take this workshop. They provide detailed instructions on creating plans for most of the items needed in a formal business plan.

SCORE’s Small Business Essentials Workshops prepares individuals to make the right decisions and create actionable plans when starting a small business. Whether you are starting a business on your own (one-person business) or a business with employees, we have the right set of workshops to help you succeed. All the workshops are about three hours in length and taught by experienced SCORE Mentors. See more information on these workshops here.

Listen to what others who have attended this workshop have to say about the instructors and the program:

· Really breaks down how to make a business plan. Very understandable.

· Gave me great ideas on how to move forward on my business.

· Super friendly and engaging instructor – keeps everyone very attentive!

· The workshop materials were very helpful, and the class discussions were great.

· The instructor’s thoroughness and attention to detail was superb.

Presenter

This workshop is presented by Carrie Callaway Cardy. She is a VP and Senior SBA Relationship Manager at KeyBank. She grew up helping out her family’s business and understands the impact business ownership can have. As a result, Carrie has a passion for entrepreneurship. She has a Business Degree from Richmond University in London and a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Community Economic Development from the University of Minnesota. Carrie volunteers regularly mentoring and teaching in the entrepreneur space most recently teaching classes for the Start-Up 425 program.

Join BUF-OR Emerging Entrepreneur Program alumni Lestarya Molloy of Fridie Outdoors LLC and Jospin & Japhety of Bproud LLC, for a powerful business pitch workshop. In this workshop, our presenters will dive deep into the key elements that make a business pitch not only informative but persuasive.

register here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pitch-please-business-pitch-workshop-tickets-1027380491707?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Oct 17, 2024 12:00 PM  in Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Description

We are pleased to invite you to an engaging Lunch and Learn session featuring Mateo Rivera from Oregon Buys. This comprehensive training session will provide valuable insights into state procurement processes and Oregon Buys system navigation.

register here - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lfuqprzMoHtzu-rHJEMJqGbmk2v6BmTFu#/registration

oin Energy Trust of Oregon for this free, informative event to network with other industry professionals, learn about 2025 incentives, receive technical training, and discuss your questions and feedback with Energy Trust staff.

Register here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-energy-trust-of-oregon-portland-trade-ally-forum-tickets-995587337527?aff=oddtdtcreator

Deep Dive: International Tourism

October 16, 2024 at 3:00PM - 4:00PM

• Portland and the entire state of Oregon are welcoming visitors from around the world once again. Learn how you can expand your business into the international market by attending Travel Portland’s Deep Dive: International Tourism event at our downtown office. Travel Portland’s International team will give insight into the ins and outs of inbound international tourism — such as which markets we target and why, the role of international non-stop air service and how the inbound international tourism business and supply chain work — as well as the department’s current efforts.

  Attendees will be invited to apply for scholarships to join Travel Portland staff at a trade show event selling to international clients. The scholarship program, will be funded through the Portland Tourism Improvement District (TID) and will cover two-thirds of travel expenses. 

  This hybrid training is open to all Travel Portland partners and geared specifically to the lodging, tour company and attraction sectors. Light refreshments will be provided.

  Please note: This training is intended for those who could not attend September's International Deep Dive and will feature the same content as that session. 

join here - https://form.jotform.com/242466616685164

About the event

Discover a variety of tactics you can implement immediately to build your Google authority and be more competitive in search results for your business category. SEO is based on over 200 factors that Google considers to determine your rank position. We’ll focus on those factors most highly weighted by Google and those which we can most effectively influence.
Discussion topics include:
1. On-page SEO. On-page SEO refers to the factors you can control on your own website like content, page titles, meta descriptions, header tags, image tags, and schema.
2. Off-page SEO. Ranking factors that occur off your website reflect your site’s popularity, relevance, trustworthiness, and authority.
3. Social Proof. Explore how your social media activity affects your SEO.
4. Local Business Listings. Online directories like Google, Bing & Yelp are critical components of your online presence.
5. Blog. SEO-friendly blogs can create thought-leadership and be a great traffic-driving tool.
6. Google Analytics. Identify what’s working and what’s not on your website; Build SEO strategy based on traffic trends, user characteristics, user behavior and user preferences.

link - https://www.score.org/portlandor/event/seo-basics-your-small-business-stacey-mccormack

Monthly Online Webinar – Credit Confidence

here - https://businessimpactnw.org/event/credit-confidence-11/

Do you understand how business and personal credit affects you and your business and how to maximize it to your benefit?

Topics:

• Types of Credit and Usage: How does it affect you?

• How to use credit wisely.

• Understanding Credit Reports.

• What Do Credit Scores Mean?

• How personal credit is different from business credit.

• How to improve your score.

• What you can do to correct?

• Know your rights.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact LRC@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330 x 135

Pasos para formalizar el negocio; estructuras legales; marketing; precios; finanzas. No solo hablaremos de los pasos para registrar un negocio y del proceso para obtener las licencias necesarias.

join here - https://hmccoregon.com/event/como-empezar-su-negocio-virtual-oct/