Events

Manufacturing Resource Meeting – Economic and Workforce Resources

Join OMEP, Prosper Portland, Sherwood Economic Development, and Clackamas Workforce Partnership for an informative discussion during our Statewide Manufacturing Resource call. Each organization will share how manufacturers in their community are doing, as well as resources available to local businesses. Our special guests are: Amy Oakley, Business Services Manager at Clackamas Workforce Partnership Kevin Johnson, […]

Exit Your Business with Freedom and Financial Security

Will you have the personal freedom and financial security to leave your business when you’re ready? Successfully transitioning from your business requires steering your company and personal life toward your vision. Learn the steps it takes to execute a successful exit while ensuring the longevity of your business in a virtual event co-sponsored by The […]

Get Your Business Found Online

Your website is the heart of your marketing. It’s even more important as more people work from home and do business online. Yet most business owners are frustrated with their website. Is it working? What’s missing? How can you be more effective? What's SEO and why is it so important? What are your goals for […]

New To The Family: Introduction To Family Business

This course is designed for professional managers who are new to family firms. It will explore family business management to examine the required elements of a successful family enterprise, which may include a diversified and multigenerational organization comprised of multiple business lines. Why Take This Course This course creates an opportunity for students to study […]

PNDC SUPPLY CHAIN OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE – ONLINE

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 about doing business with...               […]

Manufacturing Resource Meeting – EcoNorthwest

  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. Our special guest this week is John Tapogna – President, ECONorthwest. He will share an […]

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, […]

Schwabe Manufacturers Roundtable: Tax Updates

Attend our Manufacturers’ Roundtable to explore the latest tax updates. Join Schwabe and Aldrich for a roundtable discussion on Thursday, February 25 at 12 p.m., where we’ll review potential tax implications from new legislation, including the Economic Aid Act, which became law on December 27, 2020, and tax issues related to its extension of the […]

Tax and Market Strategies for a More Resilient Economy

As the Oregon and Washington tax codes have undergone several changes this year, tax questions have become a central point of discussion for many business owners and individuals. Many local […]

Marketing Your Business from Home

Today’s new reality is working from home for all kinds of businesses. There are both new opportunities and an accelerated need for an effective online presence. From new apps for […]