SO YOU THINK YOU WANT TO START A BUSINESS?
2025-05-03 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

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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/

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

SBDC Class: Marketing Strategies: WEBSITE 101
2025-05-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.

SBDC Class: Business Accelerator Bootcamp: Business Planning
2025-04-30 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 Business Planning session for $100. For more info, please contact the RCC SBDC or visit: https://www.roguecc.edu/sbdc/get-training.asp

SBDC Class: Business Accelerator Bootcamp
2025-04-30 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

1 Million Cups - Every Wednesday 9:30-10:30am
2025-04-30 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-04-23 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-04-16 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-04-09 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-04-02 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.

SBDC Class: Understanding Business Bookkeeping
2025-04-29 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-22 14:00 - 17:00 | RCC Redwood Campus, 3345 Redwood Hwy., Grants Pass, Oregon, 97527, United States
Are you intimidated by the idea of bookkeeping? We’ll turn accounting lingo into English. You’ll learn the basic principles needed in order to stay organized and efficient. This is a two-session class taught by Marie Chandler.

Pitch It! Startup Night At Steam Distillery
2025-04-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Steam Distillery, 505 Southwest G St, Grants Pass, Oregon, 97526, United States
Are you ready for a chance to pitch your business? Come join us at Steam Distillery in Grants Pass for a fun evening of business networking and creativity. The event is free, with drinks on us for the first thirty people! Cash prizes will also be awarded. Don’t miss out!!

Careers and Gears
2025-04-24 02:30 - 15:00 | The Expo, 1 Peninger Rd, Central Point, Oregon, 97502, United States
Open to high school students who are interested in seeing what careers the Rogue Valley offers.

Downtown Medford & SOIH Workshop: Keys to Success with AI
2025-04-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Oregon
Do you want to learn how to use AI better? Come to an hour-long workshop and leave knowing how to make AI work for you and your business. Topics:Crafting Content with Nuance + Impact in ChatGPTFor more information, or to register, please see the Downtown Medford Association.

SBDC Classes: Oregon CCB pre-Licensing Training
2025-04-18 08:00 - 2025-04-19 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

BBSI Event: Carrots & Sticks don't work: Effective Strategies for Performance Management
2025-04-16 08:00 - 17:00 | BBSI Medford, 2045 Cardinal Avenue Suite 100, Medford, Oregon, 97504
Effective Strategies for Performance Management. Times: TBAFor more info, please visit: https://www.bbsi.com/business-owner-resources/events

SBDC Prosper Event
2025-04-11 09:30 - 14:30 | Phoenix Plaza Civic Center, 220 N Main St, Phoenix, Oregon, 97535, United States
The SOU Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is hosting an event at the Phoenix Civic Center, delivering services directly to new and current businesses in Talent, Phoenix, and Shady Cove. Come hear about the opportunities these funds offer. Hosted by Marshall Doak and Ruthie Painter. There will also be food sponsored by the Southern Oregon Innovation Hub, presentations by professionals who provide services to businesses and updates by local officials! Learn about resources, custom advising by experienced advisors to craft your business to be more efficient and prosperous. Quarterly workshops like Shoebox Accounting are funded by PIER with no cost to you. Seating is limited, please respond today! For additional info, please email Ruthie Painter at: painterr@sou.edu.

BBSI: CPR/First Aid Training & Certification
2025-04-11 09:00 - 14:00 | BBSI Medford, 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 – April 11th, 2025

WESO: April Program TBA
2025-04-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Oregon
Join the Women Entrepreneurs of Southern Oregon (WESO) for a special event. Details: TBA

STEAM Pub by Talent Maker City
2025-04-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Oregon
Join us for STEAM Pub! We are partnering up with our friends at Art Bop Beer Co! Once a month we’ll take a deep dive into a STEAM topic (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) AND we’ll do it with a drink in hand! Art Bop will be bringing your favorite beer and kombucha! We will also have wine, water, and soda. First drink is included in the cost of your ticket. Feel free to bring your own light snacks to munch on while you learn all about a new topic every month! Additional beverages are $5.00 each.

April STEAM Pub is all about Talent Maker City!!! That’s right, come on down and learn how TMC incorporates STEAM into everything we do – and learn all about how we have been working together to build a stronger, more connected community since 2016. First drink is included with your ticket price.

Class Requirements

Must be 21 or over

SBDC Class: Smart Start Your Business
2025-04-07 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

Southern Oregon Entrepreneur Club
2025-04-07 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!

Downtown Medford Association Social
2025-04-03 04:30 - 19:00 | Common Block, 315 E 5th St, Medford, Oregon, 97501, United States
Gather with the Downtown Medford Association (DMA)! This event is about connecting businesses and building owners in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. There is no agenda or formalities, just a chance to meet and network with fellow downtown stakeholders. No need to RSVP, simply drop by Common Block and say hi!

Pitch It! Startup Night
2025-04-02 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, Flying Flatbread Owner and Imaginer

Marketing Mindset
2025-04-02 08:00 - 10:00 | BBSI Medford, 2045 Cardinal Avenue Suite 100, Medford, Oregon, 97504
Live at BBSI Southern Oregon – 2045 Cardinal Avenue, Suite 100, Medford, OR.

Instructor: Tyler Lake from Juggernaut MarketingFor more info, please visit: https://www.bbsi.com/business-owner-resources/events

SBDC Class: Intro to Entrepreneurship
2025-04-01 10:00 - 11:30 | 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 at: https://sbdc.sou.edu/intro-to-entrepreneurship/

Business For Creatives
2025-03-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Hivve, 164 SE G. Street, Grants Pass, Oregon, 97526, United States
A three-part workshop taught by Eva Creature and hosted by the Hivve Art Hubb. The Topic schedule is as follows: March 16: Shaping your VisionMarch 23: Foundation BuildingMarch 30: Getting Seen

Don’t miss out on this free resource and the chance to networking with other like-minded creatives!
