Events

CEIC’s Merchants + Makers Committee

The Factor Building 226 SE Madison St, Portland, OR, United States

Join the CEIC's Merchants + Makers Committee for our monthly meeting! The Merchants & Makers Committee of the CEIC is comprised of area businesses in many sectors that come together to promote the area and to enhance its livability. This meeting will mark Merchants + Makers' first in person meeting in nearly two years! This […]

Buying & Selling Outside the US -SBDC Series

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 […]

Export Import Payment & Financing

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, […]

Oregon Talent Summit

Oregon Convention Center 777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR, United States

The 2022 Oregon Talent Summit will include a focus on Governor Kate Brown’s Future Ready Oregon package of investments that provides a transformational $200 million investment to foster a diverse, skilled workforce. The package advances opportunities for historically underserved communities, including adult learners, dislocated workers, and youth. Investments emphasize recruitment, retention, and career advancement opportunities, while prioritizing […]

SBDC What’s Missing in your Website and Social Media

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 […]

SBDC Financial Essentials for Business

Financial Essentials For Business: Everything You Need To Know About Your Cash Flow - Remote using Zoom The focus of this series is to provide you with the tools to understand your numbers and maximize profit. This 2-part series will provide the financial essentials in understanding the ins and outs of your business operations and […]

PNDC SUPPLY CHAIN OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE 

PNDC & IMA ARE THRILLED TO BE PARTNERING ON THIS SUPPLY CHAIN OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE AND BRING IT TO IDAHO FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! JOIN US FOR PRESENTATIONS AND NETWORKING ROUND TABLES THAT WILL HELP COMPANIES DEVELOP NEW KNOWLEDGE, NEW CONTACTS, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, NEW BUSINESS. > Learn Supply Chain Best Practices >> Meet Northwest […]

Business Innovation Workshop

OMEP 7650 SW Beveland St #170, Tigard, OR, United States

OMEP invites you to participate in the Business Innovation Workshop Cohort. This peer-to-peer online cohort was built for manufacturing businesses that want to learn how to truly implement continuous improvement principles into every aspect of their business. Learn how to apply lean principles beyond the shop floor so you can make informed decisions that will […]

How to Effectively Attract and Retain Talent

Today’s talent market is more chaotic and competitive than ever. With the “Great Resignation,” employers have seen people at all levels leave their jobs in large numbers. Manufacturers across the country report a shortage of qualified workers. The market and societal forces behind these challenges are likely long-term and can’t be ignored. Your company needs […]

SEDCOR: New Funding Resources for your Capital & Workforce Needs

Online Webinar

Two important programs are launching in Oregon with the capacity to create a significant, positive impact on business finance and workforce development. Join us at noon on April 27th to learn more about them: The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program is expected to provide Oregon with over $80 million to expand access to […]