Chemeketa Small Business Management Program

Designed to Help You Work On Your Business and Not Just In It Are you at a place in your business where you're ready to take the next steps towards growth? Chemeketa's Small Business Management (SBM) program is designed to guide you towards achieving your business goals through better organization, management and operation of your […]

E-Commerce Cohort for Manufacturers

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 […]

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 […]

E-Commerce Cohort for Manufacturers

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 […]

E-Commerce Cohort for Manufacturers

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 […]

2021 State of Manufacturing in the Pacific Northwest Report

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 […]

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 […]

Workforce Challenges in Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail

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 […]

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 […]