Southern Oregon Innovation Hub

1 Million Cups - Every Wednesday 9:30-10:30am
2024-11-20 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-11-13 09:30 - 22:30, 2024-11-06 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-10-30 09:30 - 22:30, 2024-10-23 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-10-16 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-10-09 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Score: Meet your Business Mentor
2024-11-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Oregon
SCORE business counselors are available once a month at the Medford Library, 205 S. Central for free and confidential one-on-one small business counseling. No appointment necessary. Spots are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Design & Build Innovation Jam- November 8th-9th!
2024-11-08 17:00 - 2024-11-09 13:00 | CraterWorks, 419 N Front St, Central Point, Oregon, United States
On Friday and Saturday, November 8-9, student innovators from community colleges and universities across Southern Oregon will come together at CraterWorks Makerspace in Central Point to tackle some of the region’s most pressing challenges. This collaborative event, an “Innovation Jam,” will engage students in forming teams, brainstorming, and designing creative solutions in a fast-paced, interactive environment. Guided by the principles of Design Thinking and supported by expert mentors including business leaders, innovators, and educators from across the state, participants will work through the process of prototyping their ideas. The event culminates in a public showcase of student pitches, starting around noon, where teams will present their innovative solutions. This is followed by a community networking session, offering attendees the chance to connect with peers and local professionals. Whether you’re a student from SOU, RCC, KCC, or UCC, you can compete in the Design Build. If you are an educator or a community member interested in innovation, you’re invited to join as an observer or co-creator of community during the open session beginning at noon. Be sure to RSVP to reserve your spot at this exciting event.

Location: CraterWorks Makerspace 419 N Front St, Central Point.

Times: November 8, 5pm-8pm. Students ONLY. Design Thinking Workshop/Build. November 9, 9am-11:45am. Students ONLY. Coffee/light pastries. Intro to Design Thinking. Conceptual design work/build. November 9, 12pm. Pitch Contest. OPEN to PUBLIC. For more information, contact Kim Freeze at soihsteward@soredi.orgRegistration: https://forms.gle/5dfiZ3HZyXbPLaaf8

Master Your Market: Build a Custom Lead Generation & Sales Plan with AI
2024-11-06 08:00 - 12:00 | BBSI Medford, 2045 Cardinal Avenue Suite 100, Medford, Oregon, 97504
In today’s fast-paced business environment, many companies struggle with reaching the right customers, generating quality leads, and converting those leads into loyal clients. Without a clear strategy, even the best businesses can find themselves spinning their wheels, wasting time and resources. This workshop, Master Your Market, is designed to address these challenges head-on, providing you with a custom-tailored lead generation and sales plan. You’ll walk away with a clear roadmap, actionable strategies, and the tools you need to drive growth and achieve lasting success.Register today – Click HERE. Space is limited to 24 participants.In this dynamic 4-hour session hosted by BBSI and Marketing Tsunami, you will:

Define your ideal customer with pinpoint accuracy.

Craft a personalized lead generation strategy that drives real results.

Build a powerful, custom sales funnel that converts leads into loyal customers.

Access an exclusive resource guide filled with tools to accelerate your success.

Hosted by BBSI, a leader in business support solutions, this workshop is designed to equip you with everything you need to take your business to the next level—all at no cost to you! Ronnie ‘Tsunami’ Gandiza founder of Marketing Tsunami and the AI Learning Institute, will be leading this unique workshop. He is a US Veteran (US Air Force) and has helped to develop and implement marketing solutions for companies such as Microsoft, Spectrum, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

Important:

1. Bring your laptop, as BBSI is providing internet access, a conference room and wall-to-wall whiteboards for brainstorming and planning.

2. We highly recommend purchasing a ChatGPT Plus account ($20/month), if you don’t already have one, to maximize the workshop and get as much done as possible. You can sign up for ChatGPT at https://chatgpt.com/ and upgrade to ChatGPT Plus.

Score: Meet Your busines Mentor
2024-10-15 05:00 - 19:00 | Oregon
