Ascend Portland

Ascend Portland is a year-long program geared toward established Oregon based companies that are seeking business-to-business (B2B) or business-to-government (B2G) opportunities and financial capital. Click here to watch a 3.5 min video. Benefits include: Flexible & Tailored One-on-One Support Improved business management, marketing, leadership & financial skills Ability to attract, retain & grow employees Expanded […]

Oregon Metals Industry Roundtable – Building Your Toxics Reductions Team

Join us for the next strategic Oregon Metals Industry Roundtable geared toward small and mid-size businesses that want to use less chemicals, keep employees safe and save money. • Share strategies to build a team to address toxic hazard reduction efforts. • Hear how other industry leaders built their teams and leveraged limited resources. • […]

PNDC Cybersecurity Forum

The Pacific Northwest has been the site for a pilot program to help manufacturers comply with cybersecurity requirements. Based on feedback from this program, we are launching a monthly check-in to provide relevant information… and lots of time for your questions to be answered by our cybersecurity expert panel. The content will be targeted to both management […]

PNDC Leading Ladies Of Defense 2022 Global Virtual Summit

LEADING THROUGH THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE  Join us for our half-day virtual event on March 17th 2022 for professional development and networking with Leading Ladies and Allies of All Genders from across the globe. Join us to hear: Leaders in Fortune 500 companies & SMEs Perspectives from the shop floor to senior leadership Air, Land, Sea, […]

Export Import Payment & Financing

Financing an export/import transaction is relatively different from conventional domestic financing. Not only are the exporter and the importer located in different countries, but they might also be operating under various economic, cultural, legal, currency, and government regulations. This webinar will focus on assessing the risks of the international payment methods to exporters and importers, […]

SBDC What’s Missing in your Website and Social Media

Whether you sell a product or service, your website and social media are the cornerstones of your marketing and visibility. Get a short checklist to find out what you are missing when it comes to marketing your business online. Speaker(s): Guy Edwards, SBDC Instructor To register copy and paste this link into your browser, https://learn.mhcc.edu/modules/shop/index.html?action=section&OfferingID=862&SectionID=4573 […]

SEDCOR: New Funding Resources for your Capital & Workforce Needs

Online Webinar

Two important programs are launching in Oregon with the capacity to create a significant, positive impact on business finance and workforce development. Join us at noon on April 27th to learn more about them: The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program is expected to provide Oregon with over $80 million to expand access to […]

SEDCOR: New Funding Resources for your Capital & Workforce Needs

Two important programs are launching in Oregon with the capacity to create a significant, positive impact on business finance and workforce development. Join SEDCOR at noon on April 27th to learn more about them: The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program is expected to provide Oregon with over $80 million to expand access to […]

IDEA Lunch & Learn: Manufacturing, Construction & the Trades

 Exploring Inclusivity as a way to retain individuals with disabilities into the 21st Century Workforce. Four local manufacturing and construction businesses and their employees will share their successes in hiring and retaining people with disabilities.  Who: All local Manufacturing, Construction and Trade Employers. What: Business to Business Disability Inclusive Hiring Strategies May 5th, 2022 from 11:00am […]

Building Your Toxics Reductions Team

Join Oregon DEQ and PPRC for the next strategic Oregon Metals Industry Roundtable geared toward small and mid-size businesses that want to use less chemicals, keep employees safe and save money. Share strategies to leverage vendor relationships and address toxic hazard reductions. Hear pollution prevention success stories with vendor support. Discover tools for less toxic […]