STRATEGY AND PRACTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR SMALL MANUFACTURERS WHO WANT TO SUCCESSFULLY SELL DIRECT TO CUSTOMERS ONLINE Do you want to capture higher profit margins by selling Online directly to customers? Do you only have one (or no) dedicated marketing staff? Not sure how to launch an online store that you can realistically manage? This cohort […]
Please join us on November 16th for the launch of the 2021 State of Manufacturing in the Pacific Northwest report, brought to you by Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C. and Aldrich CPAs + Advisors. This report is a culmination of our recent joint survey, conducted by the Portland Business Journal and the Puget Sound Business […]
Whether your lease is expiring, you are outgrowing your existing space, or you need to consolidate to a smaller footprint, at some point every manufacturer must reconsider their use of space. Attend this virtual event to discover how your business can take advantage of 3D modeling technology to layout your space and find the best […]
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 […]
Manufacturers see the workforce as both an opportunity and a challenge. According to the 2022 State of MFG in the PNW Survey, while seven out of ten anticipate hiring more full-time employees over the next year and roughly half will add part-time or contract employees, it’s been difficult to find qualified and skilled labor. If you're […]
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 […]
LEADING THROUGH THE CHANGING LANDSCAPEÂ 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, […]
Would you like help to navigate the process of finding the right market, and making sure your products get delivered? 75% of the world’s consumers live outside the U.S. so it’s no surprise that U.S. based companies that export grow faster, and are less likely to go out of business than their non-exporting counterparts. The […]
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, […]
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 […]