SBDC Class: Intro to Entrepreneurship
2025-03-07 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 Today: https://sbdc.sou.edu/intro-to-entrepreneurship/

SBDC Class: Google Business & Marketing Tips
2025-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 | RCC Redwood Campus, 3345 Redwood Hwy., Grants Pass, Oregon, 97527, United States
Join our 2-hour class to learn effective and budget-friendly local marketing strategies. Perfect for small business owners, we focus on straightforward, actionable tips. Here’s what we’ll cover:

Smart Online Marketing: Uncover cost-effective online marketing tactics that are easy to implement.

Local Citations Mastery: Learn how to create and manage local citations to enhance your visibility.

Google Business Profile Essentials: We’ll show you how to claim, update, and use your Google Business Profile for maximum impact.

Local SEO Basics: Boost your website’s local search presence with simple SEO strategies.

Get ready to increase your businesses local visibility with these practical marketing tools!

Pitch It! Startup Night
2025-03-05 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 – Flying Flatbread Owner and Imaginer

1 Million Cups - Every Wednesday 9:30-10:30am
2025-03-05 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-02-26 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-02-19 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.

BBSI Event: On the Hunt: Legal and Effective Strategies For Recruiting Top Talent
2025-03-05 08:00 - 10:00 | BBSI Medford, 2045 Cardinal Avenue Suite 100, Medford, Oregon, 97504
Strategies for recruiting top talent. Taught by BBSI Recruiters and HR Consultants. Key Topics

Legal questions you can ask and Illegal questions you need to stay away from

Recruiting websites

Effective Job Postings

Comprehensive Steps in effective recruiting processes

Screening techniques

Behavioral / Competency Based Interview Questions

OEN Online course: Quickbooks Training Series
2025-03-03 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-02-24 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-02-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Oregon
If you are a small business owner and need to tackle your bookkeeping, Livelihood NW is here to help! We can assist you with set-up and training of QuickBooks Online. Our experienced Professional Accounting Advisor will be providing a hands-on approach to this training.This course is through the Oregon Entrepreneurial Network (OEN). More info can be found here: https://www.oen.org/community-events/

Design & Build Innovation Jam
2025-03-01 10:00 - 16:00 | CraterWorks, 419 N Front St, Central Point, Oregon, United States
Calling all student innovators! Get ready to prototype and build a product, and then pitch your new business endeavor to an audience of mentors, educators, and business professionals. (Cash prizes awarded!)Location: CraterWorks Makerspace

SBDC Class: SEO & Optimization
2025-02-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-20 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).

Pitch Please!
2025-02-27 16:00 - 18:30 | The Urban Cork, 330 N Fir St, Medford, Oregon, 97501, United States
Pitch, Please: LIVE in Southern Oregon

Do you want to receive feedback on your pitch before stepping foot in front of investors, buyers, or customers? Then Pitch, Please is the program for you!! Join us for an afternoon of pitches, light refreshments, and one drink on the house while learning about some of Southern Oregon’s freshest business ideas!

Pitch, Please is a monthly event hosted by the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) offering founders and entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their 5-minute pitch virtually or in person at select events throughout the state.

Following each entrepreneur pitch, local thought leaders will ask questions and provide feedback to help strengthen pitches for when it’s time for the real thing.

For this version of the pitch event, slides are optional.

ENTREPRENEURS GET 5 MINUTES TO PITCH. They will each be in charge of their slides.

At the 5-minute mark, an alarm will go off to let them know their time is up.

COACHES WILL GIVE FEEDBACK ON THE PITCH. This is an opportunity for the coaches (as experts) to give 5-ish minutes of feedback on the pitch specifically.

For this Southern Oregon edition, folks are welcome to join the audience and cheer on the founders who are pitching as well as pick up a tip or two from our local feedback coaches. The event is open to the general public who are interested in innovation and entrepreneurship.

RVAI Lab #42: Growing Small Business & Startups with AI
2025-02-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Oregon
An Open-to-all session exploring how AI is transforming our lives and work, and how we can shape its influence. Location: TBAFor more info, visit: https://www.rvailab.org/

SOREDI Annual Breakfast
2025-02-27 08:00 - 11:00 | Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Rd, Medford, Oregon, 97504
State of the Rogue Valley Breakfast! Hear from guest speakers on Economic Development trends locally, and outside the region.

SBDC Class: Business Accelerator Bootcamp
2025-02-26 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

Craterworks Entrepreneur Support Program Cohort
2025-02-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-17 08:00 - 17:00 | CraterWorks, 419 N Front St, Central Point, Oregon, United States
Are you ready to take your ideas to the next level? CraterWorks and the Southern Oregon Innovation Hub bring you the Entrepreneur Support Program designed to empower innovators like you with the tools, resources, and guidance to bring your vision to life.

Program Highlights:

Mentoring and one-on-one project development tailored to your goals.

Cohort period of approximately 4 weeks to maximize progress.

Access and training to our woodshop, metal shop, 3D printing lab, and laser engraving tools.

Design support using Adobe Suite software.

Mentoring sessions will be held on Monday, Feb 3rd 5pm-7pm.

Cohort 1

Feb 4 – 6 & 11-13 | intensive training on programs and process to develop and implement plan including adobe suite design time with pro and equipment training

Feb 18 – 20 & 25 – 27 | supported development of project

Feb 4-28 | Access to facility and tools once orientations are completed Tuesday-Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am – 5pm.

Full Program description attached.

How to Apply:

Here are the questions you will need to answer to be considered for the funded cohort:

Entrepreneur Support Program Qualification Questions

What is your business idea or concept? (Brief description)

Do you have a business plan? (If yes, please provide a summary or key elements.)

What stage is your business currently in? (Idea, prototype, early stage, established)

What specific skills, tools, or resources do you need help with?

What are your primary goals for participating in this program?

Have you used any of the following tools before: woodshop, metal shop, 3D printing, laser engraving, or Adobe Suite?

Are you available to commit to the 4-week cohort period, including facility hours and mentoring sessions?

What challenges are you currently facing in developing your business or product?

What market research have you completed?

👉 Sign Up Here

This is your chance to turn your ideas into reality with the support of the Southern Oregon Innovation Hub. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reply to this email.

We’re excited to help you succeed!

OEN Online Course: Laugh your way to Success
2025-02-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Oregon
Are you ready to boost creativity, strengthen team dynamics, and enhance well-being—all while having a laugh?

Join us for “Laugh Your Way to Success”, an engaging and practical webinar designed for professionals ready to inject more joy into their work lives. OEN Online Course. For more info, visit: https://www.oen.org/community-events/

SBDC Classes: Oregon CCB pre-Licensing Training
2025-02-21 08:00 - 2025-02-22 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

WESO: Success Circle: Teamwork, the Key to Growth and Success
2025-02-20 12:30 - 14:00 | Central Point Library, 116 S 3rd St, Central Point, Oregon, 97502, United States
A Women Entrepreneurs of Southern Oregon (WESO) event. Free peer mentoring discussion group.

Know Your Numbers Webinar
2025-02-19 09:00 - 12:00 | BBSI Medford, 2045 Cardinal Avenue Suite 100, Medford, Oregon, 97504, United States
Learn basic financial terminology, how financial statements work and how to use this information to make smart business decisions. Taught by Rob Hambleton.For more information, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/know-your-numbers-tickets-1234861095779?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&ref=eemail&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite

SBDC Class: Smart Start Your Business
2025-02-18 17:00 - 20:00 | RCC Redwood Campus, 3345 Redwood Hwy., Grants Pass, Oregon, 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

BBSI Event: CPR/First Aid Training Class & Certification
2025-02-14 09:00 - 14:00 | BBSI Southern Oregon, 2045 Cardinal Avenue Suite 100, Medford, Oregon, 97504, United States
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 – February 14, 2025

WESO: From Hustle to Harmony, Prioritizing Health as a Woman Entrepreneur
2025-02-13 17:30 - 19:45 | Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Rd, Medford, Oregon, 97504
A Women Entrepreneurs of Southern Oregon (WESO) Event taught by Dr. Mona McArdle. For some, February is the month of romance, roses and a reminder everywhere you go! However, Cupid’s month should also be dedicated to self-love and self-care. Did you know that 29% of female entrepreneurs say they struggle to maintain work-life balance? For female business owners, the self-care struggle is real! We often encounter challenges of work-life balance managing our businesses, family obligations, and personal needs. This work-life balancing act can make it difficult for us to focus on our health, leaving little room for self-care and wellness. Join us this ‘heart’ month as Dr. Mona McArdle offers practical tips and strategies to help us prioritize self-care, not only for our personal well-being, but also for optimal productivity in our business.February Special! WESO members can bring one guest for FREE to the February 13 event! Why? Because WESO cares about women’s health and wants to share Dr. Mona McArdle’s invaluable wisdom with as many women entrepreneurs as possible. How? First, register for the event, then email events@wesoweb.org with your friend’s name and email address. We’ll register your guest for free!PROGRAM SCHEDULE

5:30 – Registration, Networking, Hearty Appetizers & Dessert6:00 (approx.) – Announcements & Member Introductions6:30 – Business Booster – RJ Wright, The Wright Motivation6:40 – Sweet Spot Sponsor – Tracy Amusten, Taco Hana6:45 – Start Program – Dr. Mona McArdle7:45 – End Program and announce door prizes

PRICING

Non-member – $35.00 (JOIN WESO now and save!)

Member – $20.00

RVAI Lab #41: AI for Wildfire Resilience
2025-02-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Meese Auditorium, Southern Oregon University, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, Oregon, 97520
A special forum focused on leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance the wildfire resilience of our valley. To register, and for more info, visit: https://www.rvailab.org/

Pitch It! Startup Night
2025-02-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Medford Cowork Collective, 122 E Main St, Medford, Oregon, 97501, United States
As MCC marks its 5th birthday, we’re turning the spotlight on the dreamers, doers, and creators who make Southern Oregon an innovation destination.

📅 Date: Wednesday, February 12, 5:30 – 7:30 pm📍 Location: Medford Cowork Collective Downtown 🎟️ Tickets: free, please RSVP!Got a business idea brewing? A project you’re passionate about? Here’s your chance to take the stage and share it with an engaged, supportive audience. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting to explore your concept, this is your platform to practice, learn, and grow.

1 Million Cups - Every Wednesday 9:30-10:30am
2025-02-12 09:30 - 10:30 | Hivve, 164 SE G St, Grants Pass, Oregon
