Southern Oregon Innovation Hub

1 Million Cups
2026-04-22 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-04-29 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-06 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-13 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-20 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-27 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-06-03 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-06-10 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) and 11 more dates | The Hivve, 164 SE G St, Grants Pass, Oregon, 97526, United States
Join the entrepreneurial crowd as people share on stage about their startup businesses and networking happens! Part of the National 1 Million Cups, started by the Kauffman Foundation. Every Wednesday, free, at the Hivve!

Map Your Business
2026-05-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Oregon
FREE WORKSHOPYou didn’t start your business to spend half your week on admin.

If some part of your workflow feels messier than it should — or you keep wondering if there’s a better way — this session is for you.

Map Your Business is a hands-on workshop for local small business owners who want to figure out where their time actually goes, spot the friction points, and find the right places to use technology. No hype. No generic AI talk. Just your real business, mapped out practically. Presented by Ty Everett of Project Babbage.

May 2011:00 AM – 1:00 PM

218 SW G Street, Grants Pass

Bring a real business problem. Leave with a clearer map.

Out Of The Dark - Practical Financial series
2026-05-20 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-27 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-03 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-10 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Oregon
FREE 5-PART SERIES – May and June 2026

Out Of The Dark – Practical Financial Insight For Business Owners

Many small business owners know something isn’t working financially—but aren’t sure why. Out of the Dark: Financial Clarity Series is a five-part, in-person workshop series designed to help business owners understand their numbers, make smarter decisions, and gain real financial clarity.

Led by Donna Hutchings, Fractional CFO and Business Advisor, this highly interactive series delivers practical financial insight drawn from decades of business experience. Each session builds on the last, guiding participants step-by-step through critical financial concepts that are often misunderstood or overlooked.Session Schedule:Session 1: Your Cash Is Lying to You | Wednesday, 5/20 | 4–6 PMSession 2: What Does Your Product Actually Cost? | Wednesday, 5/27 | 4–6 PMSession 3: The Money You Have That You Can’t Spend | Wednesday, 6/3 | 4–6 PMSession 4: Not All Revenue Is Created Equal | Wednesday, 6/10 | 4–6 PMSession 5: Stop Being Surprised by January | Wednesday, 6/17 | 4–6 PMThese sessions will be held at the Jacksonville Library. Seats are limitedRegister at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/out-of-the-dark-financial-clarity-series-for-business-owners-tickets-1988886089834?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Pitch night
2026-06-01 17:00 - 19:30 | Oregon
June 1 · 5:30–7:30 PMSteam Distillery, Grants PassCome support local entrepreneurs as they share what they’re building. It’s a fun, energetic evening — open to everyone. Doors open at 5:00 PM.

From Voice Notes To Follow-up
2026-06-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Oregon
FREE WORKSHOP

If information keeps falling through the cracks — or you know your follow-through could be better but you’re not sure how to fix it — this session is for you.You had a great customer conversation. A useful site visit. A meeting full of ideas. And then it got buried.From Voice Notes To Follow-Up is a hands-on workshop for local small business owners who want a simple, repeatable way to turn voice memos, meeting notes, and customer conversations into action items, follow-up messages, and back-office notes. Using a straightforward iPhone + ChatGPT workflow. No tech background required.

June 311:00 AM – 1:00 PM218 SW G Street, Grants Pass

LLC, Sole Prop, S-Corp, Nonprofit?
2026-06-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Oregon
FREE VIRTUAL SEMINAR · Every business runs on agreements — but most owners sign contracts they don’t fully understand.

If you’ve ever felt unsure about what you’re agreeing to, wondered if your client agreements are actually protecting you, or just avoided contracts because they feel overwhelming — this seminar is for you.

Introduction to Business Contracts is a free virtual seminar for business owners, nonprofit founders, and startups who want to read, negotiate, and manage contracts with confidence. Attorney Michael Jonas of Narwhal Law & Business Strategy walks through the must-have agreements every business owner needs — in plain language, with real examples.

July 14, 2026 · 4:00 PM · Virtual via Zoom

Know what you’re signing. Protect your business from the start

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/llc-sole-prop-s-corp-nonprofit-choosing-right-the-first-time-tickets-1989334520101?aff=oddtdtcreator

FREE WORKSHOP - Persona Power: Stop Guessing, Start Knowing Your Customers
2026-06-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Oregon
You have a picture of your customer in your head. The question is, does it match reality?

If the way you talk about your product, set your prices, or target your marketing has never been tested against real customer feedback, this session is for you.

Persona Power is a hands-on workshop for founders who want a clear, research-based picture of their ideal customer. You’ll learn how to build a persona grounded in what real customers actually say, think, and do, so your marketing, messaging, and business decisions are aimed at the people most likely to buy.

No prior marketing experience required.

Bring your best guess at who your customer is. Leave with a profile you can actually use.

June 24 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 218 SW G Street, Grants Pass

Immediately after 1 Million Cups, just down the block!

Presented by LJ Norman | Norman Design Company

introduction to business contracts
2026-07-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Oregon
FREE VIRTUAL SEMINAR · Every business runs on agreements — but most owners sign contracts they don’t fully understand.

If you’ve ever felt unsure about what you’re agreeing to, wondered if your client agreements are actually protecting you, or just avoided contracts because they feel overwhelming — this seminar is for you.

Introduction to Business Contracts is a free virtual seminar for business owners, nonprofit founders, and startups who want to read, negotiate, and manage contracts with confidence. Attorney Michael Jonas of Narwhal Law & Business Strategy walks through the must-have agreements every business owner needs — in plain language, with real examples.

July 14, 2026 · 4:00 PM · Virtual via Zoom

Know what you’re signing. Protect your business from the start.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-business-contracts-protect-your-business-from-the-start-tickets-1989338206126?aff=oddtdtcreator
