The Post-Pandemic Economy: Why the recovery can happen quicker than you might expect. Speaker: Tim Duy, Economics Professor of Practice, University of Oregon Last year, economists feared that the recovery from the pandemic would be another long slog comparable to the recovery from the 2007-09 recession. The reality, however, is shaping up very differently. Tim […]
We are excited to bring our popular Supply Chain Opportunities Conference online – giving opportunities for more speakers and more connections! Join us for these virtual presentations and networking round tables that will help companies develop new knowledge, new contacts, and most importantly, new business. LEARN TO DO BUSINESS WITH... ... AND MORE! […]
On Thursday, May 13th from 10:00 –11:00am, PBJ is bringing forth the annual How Oregon Works event virtually. How Oregon Works (“HOW”) is an recurring editorial series that explores workforce challenges and opportunities facing Oregon's most important industries – Manufacturing, Tech, Agriculture & Natural Resources, CRE & Construction, Health Care, Energy, and Higher Education. This year, the HOW series content has […]
Small and mid-sized manufacturers are particularly vulnerable to increasing cyber-attacks and data loss. Even if you don’t supply to the DoD or to large contractors, your business can still be targeted. Being safe in the 21st century requires a business culture shift to include cybersecurity as a business practice, not just a department responsibility. Learn […]
Manufacturers interested in learning about how to globalize their website and the importance of it to international growth will learn about resources that are available to them through the U.S. Commercial Service: Discover the basics of a globalized website. Learn how a digital strategy can benefit traditional manufacturers, including those who manufacture large capital equipment. […]
The Pacific Northwest has been the site for a pilot program to help businesses comply with Department of Defense supplier cybersecurity requirements, such as the emerging Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). This event will share lessons learned and address your questions on how to effectively and efficiently comply and protect your business. This program is […]
OMEP is hosting a special workshop for Oregon manufacturers who want holistic growth for their businesses, and you’re invited. Join the Business Innovation Workshop (BIW) led by an experienced manufacturing expert to help you: Increase sales and profitability Create processes and systems that empower you and your people to solve problems Fully understand and utilize […]
Many tax credits and incentives can increase cash flow and provide much-needed relief for COVID-19-related hardship. However, most companies don’t claim all the credits available to them. Join us for our webcast to learn how your company can identify and claim major tax credits and incentives. Topics will include the following: Employee Retention Tax Credit […]
OMEP invites you to participate in this virtual 8-part Food Safety Cohort which is designed to help small food manufacturers implement an actionable and sustainable food safety program that opens doors to new business opportunities. This series will provide you with easily customizable templates for documentation and training so that you can start using what […]
Food hubs are most often physical places, technology and/or other infrastructure. However, the only essential part of a food hub is strong, intentional relationships among members of a regional food system. The business world often refers to network building as “networking.” Regional food systems thrive when stakeholders begin food “hubbing.” Micah Elconin discusses the practice […]