Events

Manufacturing Resource Meeting – Exporting Opportunities

We will have several special manufacturing guests on January 12th, alongside Alexa Byers and Jeff Stell from Business Oregon to share updated export statistics, including top markets and products exported from Oregon in 2019. Attend to get a prognosis on key post-Covid markets for the next several years. Get tips, tricks food for thought about […]

COCC: Re-engineering Your Business for the COVID-19 World

The COVID-19 pandemic has created many challenges and opportunities for businesses. Learn how you can take advantage of this situation to re-engineer your business to adapt to these changes and become more resilient for the future. Resilient people have the ability to absorb, recover from or adjust easily to adversity or change. As Central Oregonians, […]

PNDC: Pivot to Defense

FIND OUT HOW TO BECOME A SUPPLIER TO THE DEFENSE COMMUNITY What Will Be Covered: Steps to enter the defense marketplace Resources available to support your pivot Advice on researching opportunities How to make a good impression with government buyers and defense prime contractors Who Should Attend: Middle and upper managers from Pacific Northwest manufacturers interested […]

COCC: Digital Marketing

The question is not whether your business has a digital presence. The question is this: Are you aware of and in control of the digital presence that already exists for your business? In this class, you will learn what digital marketing is and why you need to take control of your digital presence as we broadly cover […]

COCC: Digital Marketing

The question is not whether your business has a digital presence. The question is this: Are you aware of and in control of the digital presence that already exists for your business? In this class, you will learn what digital marketing is and why you need to take control of your digital presence as we broadly cover […]

Manufacturing Resource Meeting: 5 Tips to Build An Actionable 2021 Strategy for Your Manufacturing Business

You’re invited to join the statewide Manufacturer Resource Meeting hosted by Prosper Portland and OMEP. Twice a month we host an open conversation for Oregon manufacturers from across the state to discuss challenges, successes, and share resources available to local businesses. This week our special guest is Carl Cox, OMEP board member. Carl will discuss business […]

COCC: Re-engineering Your Business for the COVID-19 World

The COVID-19 pandemic has created many challenges and opportunities for businesses. Learn how you can take advantage of this situation to re-engineer your business to adapt to these changes and become more resilient for the future. Resilient people have the ability to absorb, recover from or adjust easily to adversity or change. As Central Oregonians, […]

Marketing Fundamentals

Who are your audiences? Can you answer "what's in it for me?" for them? Where can you reach them? These basic questions and five more essential actions will drive your most effective marketing strategy for 2021. Learn today’s tactics, discover new ways to reach your best audiences. When you solidify your audiences, benefits and key […]

January 2021 Central Oregon PubTalk

Keynote Speaker: Catching the IPO Wave from Sisters, Oregon Andrew McCormick, General Counsel & Security, Laird Superfood Pitching Companies: Lawrence Sheets, Founder Astromotive Kevin Murray, Founder Velomacchi Proudly Supported By Gold Learn More and Register

Mid-Valley Business & Industry Resource Alliance Kick Off Event

You're Invited to the Mid-Valley Business & Industry Resource Alliance Kick Off Event In the Mid-Willamette Valley, the partnership of Chemeketa Community College, the Small Business Development Center, the Willamette Workforce Partnership, the Strategic Economic Development Corporation and the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership form a coalition of organizations with resources designed to strengthen the region’s […]