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 […]
Data breaches and cybercrimes are on the rise. Securely maintaining customer and employee privacy is an increasing concern for the manufacturing, distribution and retail industry. Without proper planning and safeguards to protect company data, including customer and employee information, the cost of an incident can be substantial. Please join Schwabe lawyers Colin Folawn, Xavier Clark, […]
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 […]
Manufacturers: You're Invited to Share Your Story On May 4th 2021 at 3pm OMEP and Prosper Portland will host a listening session for Oregon manufacturers from across the state, turning our usual agenda on its head. The purpose of this session is to hear about the real issues facing Oregon manufacturers. Manufacturers: this is your […]
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 […]
Join the Hillsboro Chamber as they reveal and walk through the results of the 2021 Business Walk Survey. This year's survey is more important than ever as vital funding from the American Rescue Plan Act will be making its way to the State of Oregon as well as local, qualified jurisdictions. What business needed in […]
Private companies, of which many are government contractors, will have unique requirements when adopting Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606, Revenue Recognition and ASC 842 Leases, and it’s important for contractors to stay on top of these changes. Join Moss Adams on May 6th to discover regulatory developments relevant to government contractors. Along with specialists from […]
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) will host its Annual Luncheon on Thursday, May 6th, 2021, from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm, both in-person and virtually. EDCO is proud to again host the Annual Luncheon at the Riverhouse on the Deschutes. New this year is the opportunity to attend the event virtually. Whether joining in-person or […]
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 […]
Schwabe and OMEP invite you to an informational series for manufacturers. One of the biggest challenges for Oregon manufacturers is finding and keeping skilled workers. Join moderator Aaron Fox, President of Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP), in a discussion with OMEP Managing Consultant Kleve Kee and Schwabe attorneys Jean Back and Jonathan Ward to discover […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mid-Valley Business and Industry Alliance invites you to attend our discussion on workforce challenges for mid-valley businesses As many companies struggle to hire and retain workers, we will discuss the current economic situation as well as near and long-term workforce solutions. We'll ask such questions as: How can companies leverage technology to attract a younger […]
This event is provided in partnership with WorkSource and Worksystems, Clackamas Workforce Partnership, and Workforce Southwest Washington Interested job seekers can register for this hiring event here. There is no cost for job seekers. Register today to meet with over 40+ companies hiring in Portland-Vancouver Metro Region. PLEASE NOTE: Employer Registration is currently closed.
Join Schwabe for a discussion + Q&A on the latest COVID-19 guidance for manufacturing, distribution, and retail establishments in Oregon. For employers in the manufacturing, distribution and retail industry during this transition to reopening our economy, keeping your employees and customers safe while also remaining compliant with applicable rules can be confusing. We invite you […]
For many manufacturers exports went up in 2020! Join us with a Catch the Rising Tide of Exports with Trade Finance Tools, a virtual event hosted by Export-Import Bank of the U.S., and Busines Oregon, plus other key partners, including: Softwood export council Oregon Dept of Agriculture U.S Small Business Administration Discover many opportunities through […]
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 […]
PLANNING TO ATTEND OUR 2021 NW AEROSPACE DEFENSE CONFERENCE FEATURING NASA? MAKE PLANS NOW TO ATTEND TO SHARE TIPS AND BEST PRACTICES TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME AT THIS EVENT! AT THE EVENT YOU WILL LEARN: • About the 2021 NW Aerospace Defense Conference • How to Sell to NASA, NASA Primes, and other Federal […]
Why do you need to know that? (Recordkeeping 101) This session will focus on recordkeeping. We will understand what types of records may be needed for different purposes (ex: financing, real estate, insurance), and what those records should look like. Presenter: Casey Adams, Archimedes Consulting RSVP