Southern Oregon Innovation Hub

SBDC Classes: Oregon CCB pre-Licensing Training
2025-06-27 08:00 - 2025-06-28 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

Southern Oregon Entrepreneur Club
2025-06-30 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-04 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-08 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-06 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-03 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-01 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!

Pitch Night at the Phoodery
2025-07-02 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.

OEN PubTalk in Ashland
2025-07-09 17:00 - 19:00 | White Rabbit, 5 North Main St, #2, Ashland, Oregon, 97520, United States
Where: White Rabbit Creator Clubhouse, Ashland Plaza, 5 North Main Street, #2, Ashland, Oregon 97520

Cost: $15/person, space is limited, includes wine, beer, and appetizers

Registration: https://oen.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/oen/event.jsp?event=154&, or at the door if space allows

Speakers:

Misty Burris, Co2Trust: Providing a platform for carbon credit management.

Jessica Murrey, Wicked Saints Studio: Ashland High School graduate, and founder of one of a handful of woman-owned, venture-capital backed game developers in the US

Cassandra Davis, Functional Botanicals: Ashland-based hospitality product company, and recent $100,000 winner of an OEN statewide startup competition

SDBC Class: Intro To Entrepreneurship
2025-07-11 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/

Coffeepreneurs at the Beatrice
2025-07-21 10:00 - 11:00 | The Beatrice, 406 E Main St G, Medford, Oregon, 97501, United States
Coffeepreneurs | Where Ideas Brew Over Coffee

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. Hosted by the Downtown Medford Association, in partnership with the Southern Oregon Innovation Hub (SOIH).

Introduction to Entrepreneurship (SBDC Class)
2025-08-05 10:00 - 11:30
If you have been thinking about starting a business, you will want to attend our interactive Zoom class:

Introduction to EntrepreneurshipRegister here!

1 Million Cups
2025-12-17 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-12-24 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-12-31 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-01-07 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-01-14 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-01-21 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-01-28 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-02-04 09:30 - 10:30 and 2 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!

Capital 101 Workshop
2025-12-18 11:45 - 13:00
A beginner-friendly breakdown of loans and funding options.

The SOREDI Capital Series is a collection of practical, hands-on workshops designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners understand, explore, and access the full range of funding opportunities available to them. Built with rural businesses in mind, this series breaks down the funding landscape into simple, approachable steps—no jargon, no overwhelm.

Through short, focused 45-minute workshops, each session dives into a specific aspect of capital access, followed by a Q&A to answer real questions from local business owners. Whether you’re navigating loans, grants, crowdfunding, investment options, or preparing your business to be “capital ready,” each workshop delivers:

Clear explanations of funding options—from traditional lenders to alternative pathways

Step-by-step guidance for preparing, applying, and securing the capital you need

Tools and resources tailored to the realities of rural entrepreneurs

Practical insights on what lenders and funders look for

Support for every stage of the journey, whether you’re just starting out or expanding

This series is built to meet business owners where they are, helping them unlock new opportunities for growth, stability, and long-term success. Each session is designed to empower Southern Oregon entrepreneurs to make confident, informed decisions about financing their business—no matter how big or small the idea.

CO.STARTERS! Bootcamp
2026-01-09 08:00 - 2026-01-10 17:00
Get ready to take your business to the next stage with specific CO.STARTERS! course material. Taught by Dr. Kim Freeze. Location: TBD

Pitch Night - Gold Rush Cider
2026-01-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Gold Rush Cider, 1100 N Central Ave, Medford, Oregon, 97501, United States
Want to pitch your business idea in a low-stress, supportive environment? Show up to Gold Rush Cider and join us for a night of fun networking and supporting our local entrepreneurs!

White Rabbit Talk
2026-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 | White Rabbit, 5 North Main St, #2, Ashland, Oregon, 97520, United States
Come hear insights from your local AI/Tech experts!

From Great Business to Great Social Media
2026-01-20 12:00 - 13:15 | medford library, 205 S Central, Medford, Oregon, 97501, United States
From Great Business to Great Social Media – Led by social media expert Lisa Paris, founder of Lisa Paris Social, VP of Social Media at Ecom Dept, Co-Founder and VP of Marketing for Joey’s Hot Sauce, this series of 1.5 hour workshops is designed to help business owners make their social media reflect the true quality of their brand. With over 15 years of experience working with everyone from local small businesses to national lifestyle and fashion brands, Lisa will break down what makes social media actually work. You’ll learn how to show up online with clarity and confidence, what kind of content connects, and how to turn your social media into a powerful extension of your business.

Ashland Chamber Conference
2026-01-21 08:00 - 17:00
Annual Ashland Chamber Conference, recognizing businesses in the Ashland community. More details found on their website and Facebook pages.

So You Want To Start A Business Series 1
2026-01-26 15:30 - 17:30 | medford library, 205 S Central, Medford, Oregon, 97501, United States
A workshop on idea exploration, hosted at the Medford library.

Cool Idea! Now What?: Exploring and analyzing your business concept.

So You Want to Start A Business Series 2
2026-02-23 15:30 - 17:30 | medford library, 205 S Central, Medford, Oregon, 97501, United States
A workshop on feasibility and readiness. Are You Ready to Start a Business?: Understanding what it takes and assessing your readiness.
