Southern Oregon Innovation Hub

SBDC Class: Marketing Strategies: WEBSITE 101
2025-05-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | RCC Redwood Campus, 3345 Redwood Hwy., Grants Pass, Oregon, 97527, United States
Are you intimidated by how to start a website? We’ll turn geek into English! You’ll learn the basic principles needed in order to build your business website. A five-class series taught by Christy Kiltz.

Women's Leadership Connection
2025-05-02 08:00 - 2025-05-03 17:00
Calling all women! Come connect with other entrepreneurs and local leaders. Mentorship opportunities may be available. Agenda and Location TBD.

SBDC Class: Intro to Entrepreneurship
2025-05-02 14:00 - 15:30 | RCC/SOU Higher Ed Building, 101 S Bartlett St, Medford, Oregon, 97501, United States
Get the important information you need to know before you start or grow your business. This ninety minute orientation provides the “nuts and bolts” and more to help you succeed. All materials will be provided. The only thing you need to bring are your questions!Register Here: https://sbdc.sou.edu/intro-to-entrepreneurship/

SO YOU THINK YOU WANT TO START A BUSINESS?
2025-05-03 14:00 - 17:00 | medford library, 205 S Central, Medford, Oregon, 97501, United States
Discover if you are ready to take the plunge! Is it the right time to start your business, or do you need more time to prepare? Learn from experienced business owners. Hosted by Score. Located at the Medford Library.

Register Here

Southern Oregon Entrepreneur ClUB
2025-05-05 16:00 - 18:00 | RCC/SOU Higher Ed Building, 101 S Bartlett St, Medford, Oregon, 97501, United States
Who are we? A club for business owners who seek interaction with other like-minded entrepreneurs. This cohort-structured group will allow you to develop meaningful peer relations, share resources and voice concerns or frustrations in a safe environment. Tea & treats included!

We meet the 1st Monday of every month (unless the day falls on a Holiday) at 4pm at the RCC/SOU Higher Education Center in Medford, 101 S. Bartlett St., or club member’s place of business. Meeting duration to be determined by the needs of the group. Interested participants should be able to commit to attending meetings on a regular basis. All participants must agree to the ground rules of the group, including a confidentiality agreement. Additional book study optional.

For more information, email holube@sou.edu or call 541-552-8300.

Hope to see you there!

SBDC Class: Smart Start Your Business
2025-05-05 17:00 - 20:00 | RCC Redwood Campus, 3345 Redwood Hwy., Grants Pass, Oregon, 97527, United States
You have an idea for a business. What’s the first step? Take the idea that has been forming in your head and see if you can turn it into an actual business. In this three-hour workshop, take a 360◦ view of your business concept and discuss the steps to a successful start. An informative session taught by Richard Amneus. For more information, and to register, please visit: https://www.roguecc.edu/sbdc/smart-start-training.asp

1 Million Cups - Every Wednesday 9:30-10:30AM
2025-05-07 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-14 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-21 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-28 09:30 - 10:30 | Hivve, 164 SE G. Street, Grants Pass, Oregon, 97526, United States
1 Million Cups- Every Wednesday 1 Million Cups (1MC) provides a supportive, inclusive space for entrepreneurs and their communities to gather, connect, and work through business challenges to identify opportunities. 1MC invites all community members to be part of the conversation, and wants to support an economy that works for everyone. Open and free for everyone. Time: 9:30-10:30 every Wednesday.

Pitch It! Startup Night
2025-05-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Phoodery, 208 N Main St, Phoenix, Oregon, 97535, United States
Practice pitching your business idea/product to an audience of fellow entrepreneurs and local business professionals. Join us for an evening of fun and networking! Hosted by Ali Tarraf – Owner of Flying Flatbread, and Imaginer.

BBSI Event: CPR/First Aid Training & Certification
2025-05-09 09:00 - 14:00 | BBSI Medford, 2045 Cardinal Avenue Suite 100, Medford, Oregon, 97504
Live at BBSI Southern Oregon – 2045 Cardinal Avenue, Suite 100, Medford, OR. Class is also available for private booking based on availability.

Instructor: Roy Harper

Register here: CPR/First Aid Training & Certification – May 9th, 2025

Coffeepreneurs | Downtown Medford Association
2025-05-12 10:00 - 11:00 | The Beatrice, 406 E Main St G, Medford, Oregon, 97501, United States
Join us for Coffeepreneurs, a unique gathering designed to bring entrepreneurs together over the shared love of innovation, connections, small businesses, building communities and of course coffee. This is a welcoming space where you can enjoy a cup of coffee while engaging in insightful conversations with fellow entrepreneurs, exchanging ideas, and finding support for your ventures and ideas.

Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, Coffeepreneurs offers a relaxed atmosphere to network, gain inspiration, and explore new opportunities. All are welcome—bring your ideas, challenges, and enthusiasm, and let’s see what we can create together over a steaming cup of coffee.

Come for the coffee, stay for the connections, and leave with renewed energy for your entrepreneurial journey. We look forward to supporting you and your venture at Coffeepreneurs.

SBDC Class: Understanding Business Financial Statements
2025-05-12 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-19 14:00 - 17:00 | RCC Redwood Campus, 3345 Redwood Hwy., Grants Pass, Oregon, 97527, United States
Are you intimidated by the idea of financial statements? We’ll turn accounting lingo into English. You’ll learn the basic principles needed in order to read statements and make decisions. This is a two-session class taught by Marie Chandler.

SBDC Class: Business Accelerator Bootcamp: Market Planning
2025-05-14 15:00 - 17:00 | RCC Redwood Campus, 3345 Redwood Hwy., Grants Pass, Oregon, 97527, United States
The Business Accelerator Bootcamp is a three session class taught by Karen Ramorino, covering business essentials. However, if you only want to participate in this one, you can attend this Market Planning session for $100. For more info, please contact the RCC SBDC or visit: https://www.roguecc.edu/sbdc/get-training.asp

SBDC Classes: Oregon CCB pre-Licensing Training
2025-05-16 08:00 - 2025-05-17 17:00 | RCC Redwood Campus, 3345 Redwood Hwy., Grants Pass, Oregon, 97527, United States
In this two-day course taught by Hugh Griffiths and Michael Sellers, you start the process of earning that CCB License. For more info about RCC training courses, visit: https://www.roguecc.edu/sbdc/get-training.asp

Oregon Innovation Showcase
2025-05-20 13:00 - 17:00
Don’t miss out on the biggest innovation event in Oregon! At 1pm, specifically, there will be an Ecosystem Partner Panel, featuring speakers such as Jordana Barclay, Yalda Morshiri, Liisa Bozinovic, Nick Triska, and Skip Newberry. For more information (and registration) visit oregoninnovationshowcase.com.

Pitch It! Startup Night
2025-05-22 18:00 - 19:30
Got a Game-Changing Idea? Pitch it HERE!

Attention innovators, dreamers, and go-getters: It’s time to share your brilliance! 🚀 Join us for a fun-filled, fast-paced session of ideas and inspiration—where YOUR pitch could light the way for downtown’s future.

📅 Date: May 22th 📍 Location: Wild River Brewing and Pizza, Cave Junction, OR

Come armed with your wackiest, wildest, or most wonderful ideas for solving challenges and boosting downtown vibes. Think you can pack a punch in just a few minutes? Prove it!

Let’s brainstorm, laugh, and spark genius together.

Show us what you’ve got! RSVP now! soihsteward@soredi.org

SBDC Class: Marketing Strategies: SEO
2025-05-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 | RCC Redwood Campus, 3345 Redwood Hwy., Grants Pass, Oregon, 97527, United States
Are you intimidated by the “black box” of SEO and how to optimize a website? We’ll open the black box and turn geek into English. You’ll learn the basic principles needed in order to increase your ranking in the search engines. In 3 classes, you’ll learn how: To optimize your website for search engines and improve your online visibility

About keywords, meta tags, and schema

The importance of mobile-friendly design

How to test website performance optimization

To improve your E.E.A.T.

Understand Google’s Core Web Vitals

How to build back links

How to address technical errors

How to use local listings to your advantage, including optimizing your Google Business Listing

Sign up for our SEO & Website Optimization class – grow your business by boosting your online presence. (6 total class hours).

Rogue Week
2025-05-24 08:00 - 2025-06-01 17:00
A week of innovative events around the Rogue Valley, culminating in a Hackathon. For more information, go to rogueweek.org.

SOU Business Venture Tournament
2025-05-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Southern Oregon University, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, Oregon, 97520, United States
This event is about building collective support for regional innovation. During the program undergraduate SOU student competitors will pitch the venture ideas they have been workshopping in a FREE program that provides support for them along every step. Are you a student? Doesn’t miss this chance to participate. Are you a local business owner? Show up and encourage the next generation of innovative entrepreneurs.

SBDC Class: Business Accelerator Bootcamp
2025-05-28 15:00 - 17:00 | RCC Redwood Campus, 3345 Redwood Hwy., Grants Pass, Oregon, 97527, United States
A three session class taught by Karen Ramorino, covering business essentials. For more info, please contact the RCC SBDC or visit: https://www.roguecc.edu/sbdc/get-training.asp

SBDC Class: Business Accelerator Bootcamp: Financial Planning
2025-05-28 15:00 - 17:00 | RCC Redwood Campus, 3345 Redwood Hwy., Grants Pass, Oregon, 97527, United States
The Business Accelerator Bootcamp is a three session class taught by Karen Ramorino, covering business essentials. However, if you only want to participate in this one, you can attend this Financial Planning session for $100. For more info, please contact the RCC SBDC or visit: https://www.roguecc.edu/sbdc/get-training.asp
