Oregon
Oregon
Oregon

Oregon SBDC

Reimagining Main Street

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Rural Development SBDC Clients

Nearly all our 20 regional Centers across the state are dedicated to serving rural communities throughout Oregon.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Rural Development SBDC Clients

Nearly all our 20 regional Centers across the state are dedicated to serving rural communities throughout Oregon.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Rural Development SBDC Clients

Nearly all our 20 regional Centers across the state are dedicated to serving rural communities throughout Oregon.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Rural Development SBDC Clients

Nearly all our 20 regional Centers across the state are dedicated to serving rural communities throughout Oregon.

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Juices Pacifico

A food and beverage industry veteran, Carlos Perez contacted Negocios en Español, our Spanish-speaking services, for help launching a new beverage company. The idea came from Carlos' need to change his lifestyle through healthier eating and having difficulty finding a drink he enjoyed that did not contain preservatives, sweeteners, or chemicals. From obtaining necessary licenses and permits to capital access, the SBDC supported Carlos on each step toward fulfilling his dream.

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Juices Pacifico

A food and beverage industry veteran, Carlos Perez contacted Negocios en Español, our Spanish-speaking services, for help launching a new beverage company. The idea came from Carlos' need to change his lifestyle through healthier eating and having difficulty finding a drink he enjoyed that did not contain preservatives, sweeteners, or chemicals. From obtaining necessary licenses and permits to capital access, the SBDC supported Carlos on each step toward fulfilling his dream.

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Juices Pacifico

A food and beverage industry veteran, Carlos Perez contacted Negocios en Español, our Spanish-speaking services, for help launching a new beverage company. The idea came from Carlos' need to change his lifestyle through healthier eating and having difficulty finding a drink he enjoyed that did not contain preservatives, sweeteners, or chemicals. From obtaining necessary licenses and permits to capital access, the SBDC supported Carlos on each step toward fulfilling his dream.

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Juices Pacifico

A food and beverage industry veteran, Carlos Perez contacted Negocios en Español, our Spanish-speaking services, for help launching a new beverage company. The idea came from Carlos' need to change his lifestyle through healthier eating and having difficulty finding a drink he enjoyed that did not contain preservatives, sweeteners, or chemicals. From obtaining necessary licenses and permits to capital access, the SBDC supported Carlos on each step toward fulfilling his dream.

ACCELERATORS + INCUBATORS

Business development program helps expand child care in Central Oregon

According to a 2020 report from Oregon State University, all of Oregon's 36 counties are considered “childcare deserts,” with only one childcare slot available for every three children. The Central Oregon Community College SBDC launched its Early Child Education Business Accelerator program in October 2021 in partnership with NeighborhoodImpact to help Oregon entrepreneurs launch their childcare businesses while addressing the urgent need for more child care in our communities. Since its inception, more than 25 home-based childcare providers have opened their doors through the accelerator's assistance, creating more than 260 slots for parents seeking childcare.

ACCELERATORS + INCUBATORS

Business development program helps expand child care in Central Oregon

According to a 2020 report from Oregon State University, all of Oregon's 36 counties are considered “childcare deserts,” with only one childcare slot available for every three children. The Central Oregon Community College SBDC launched its Early Child Education Business Accelerator program in October 2021 in partnership with NeighborhoodImpact to help Oregon entrepreneurs launch their childcare businesses while addressing the urgent need for more child care in our communities. Since its inception, more than 25 home-based childcare providers have opened their doors through the accelerator's assistance, creating more than 260 slots for parents seeking childcare.

ACCELERATORS + INCUBATORS

Business development program helps expand child care in Central Oregon

According to a 2020 report from Oregon State University, all of Oregon's 36 counties are considered “childcare deserts,” with only one childcare slot available for every three children. The Central Oregon Community College SBDC launched its Early Child Education Business Accelerator program in October 2021 in partnership with NeighborhoodImpact to help Oregon entrepreneurs launch their childcare businesses while addressing the urgent need for more child care in our communities. Since its inception, more than 25 home-based childcare providers have opened their doors through the accelerator's assistance, creating more than 260 slots for parents seeking childcare.

ACCELERATORS + INCUBATORS

Business development program helps expand child care in Central Oregon

According to a 2020 report from Oregon State University, all of Oregon's 36 counties are considered “childcare deserts,” with only one childcare slot available for every three children. The Central Oregon Community College SBDC launched its Early Child Education Business Accelerator program in October 2021 in partnership with NeighborhoodImpact to help Oregon entrepreneurs launch their childcare businesses while addressing the urgent need for more child care in our communities. Since its inception, more than 25 home-based childcare providers have opened their doors through the accelerator's assistance, creating more than 260 slots for parents seeking childcare.

EXPORT

NEMILIS Global Strategy Group

When Michel Mouzong recognized a need for improved business infrastructure in the developing world, he reached out to the Oregon SBDC Network for assistance in founding NEMILIS Global Strategy Group. Since then, Michel has completed several training courses at the Portland SBDC and has taken advantage of specialty, no-cost advising with Oregon SBDC Network Global Trade Center experts in the areas of trade assistance, assessment, and trade-related resources.

EXPORT

NEMILIS Global Strategy Group

When Michel Mouzong recognized a need for improved business infrastructure in the developing world, he reached out to the Oregon SBDC Network for assistance in founding NEMILIS Global Strategy Group. Since then, Michel has completed several training courses at the Portland SBDC and has taken advantage of specialty, no-cost advising with Oregon SBDC Network Global Trade Center experts in the areas of trade assistance, assessment, and trade-related resources.

EXPORT

NEMILIS Global Strategy Group

When Michel Mouzong recognized a need for improved business infrastructure in the developing world, he reached out to the Oregon SBDC Network for assistance in founding NEMILIS Global Strategy Group. Since then, Michel has completed several training courses at the Portland SBDC and has taken advantage of specialty, no-cost advising with Oregon SBDC Network Global Trade Center experts in the areas of trade assistance, assessment, and trade-related resources.

EXPORT

NEMILIS Global Strategy Group

When Michel Mouzong recognized a need for improved business infrastructure in the developing world, he reached out to the Oregon SBDC Network for assistance in founding NEMILIS Global Strategy Group. Since then, Michel has completed several training courses at the Portland SBDC and has taken advantage of specialty, no-cost advising with Oregon SBDC Network Global Trade Center experts in the areas of trade assistance, assessment, and trade-related resources.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

No matter how good you are at what you do; it is impossible to be great at everything that is involved with a business. They made me feel like they listened to my growing pains and tailored their expertise to exactly what I was missing.

Dark Forest USA, Owner

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

No matter how good you are at what you do; it is impossible to be great at everything that is involved with a business. They made me feel like they listened to my growing pains and tailored their expertise to exactly what I was missing.

Dark Forest USA, Owner

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

No matter how good you are at what you do; it is impossible to be great at everything that is involved with a business. They made me feel like they listened to my growing pains and tailored their expertise to exactly what I was missing.

Jeff Curry

Dark Forest USA, Owner

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

No matter how good you are at what you do; it is impossible to be great at everything that is involved with a business. They made me feel like they listened to my growing pains and tailored their expertise to exactly what I was missing.

Dark Forest USA, Owner

COVID-19 RESPONSE

I felt comfortable moving forward with the PPP loan based on the advice and knowledge [our adviser] brought to the table during our regular meetings. .... We attribute our success to the SBDC, helping us to comfortably grow our company.

Co-owner, The Red Door Paint Co.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

I felt comfortable moving forward with the PPP loan based on the advice and knowledge [our adviser] brought to the table during our regular meetings. .... We attribute our success to the SBDC, helping us to comfortably grow our company.

Co-owner, The Red Door Paint Co.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

I felt comfortable moving forward with the PPP loan based on the advice and knowledge [our adviser] brought to the table during our regular meetings. .... We attribute our success to the SBDC, helping us to comfortably grow our company.

Laura Jasinek

Co-owner, The Red Door Paint Co.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

I felt comfortable moving forward with the PPP loan based on the advice and knowledge [our adviser] brought to the table during our regular meetings. .... We attribute our success to the SBDC, helping us to comfortably grow our company.

Co-owner, The Red Door Paint Co.

DISASTER RECOVERY

Chico's Auto Collision and Repair: Hope Renewed

Chico's business building was lost in a wildfire that destroyed much of Talent and Phoenix, Ore. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, business recovery was difficult despite some assistance from local providers. With an insurance settlement in limbo, Chico's had to relocate permanently to an undesirable location. Through SBDC support, an EIDL application was filed and tentatively approved the next day. The funds allowed Chico's to cover operating costs and rebuild the previous facility.

DISASTER RECOVERY

Chico's Auto Collision and Repair: Hope Renewed

Chico's business building was lost in a wildfire that destroyed much of Talent and Phoenix, Ore. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, business recovery was difficult despite some assistance from local providers. With an insurance settlement in limbo, Chico's had to relocate permanently to an undesirable location. Through SBDC support, an EIDL application was filed and tentatively approved the next day. The funds allowed Chico's to cover operating costs and rebuild the previous facility.

DISASTER RECOVERY

Chico's Auto Collision and Repair: Hope Renewed

Chico's business building was lost in a wildfire that destroyed much of Talent and Phoenix, Ore. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, business recovery was difficult despite some assistance from local providers. With an insurance settlement in limbo, Chico's had to relocate permanently to an undesirable location. Through SBDC support, an EIDL application was filed and tentatively approved the next day. The funds allowed Chico's to cover operating costs and rebuild the previous facility.

DISASTER RECOVERY

Chico's Auto Collision and Repair: Hope Renewed

Chico's business building was lost in a wildfire that destroyed much of Talent and Phoenix, Ore. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, business recovery was difficult despite some assistance from local providers. With an insurance settlement in limbo, Chico's had to relocate permanently to an undesirable location. Through SBDC support, an EIDL application was filed and tentatively approved the next day. The funds allowed Chico's to cover operating costs and rebuild the previous facility.

WOMEN-OWNED

Curious Curls Kids Salon

Karissa Yoakum took advantage of the various services offered through the Oregon SBDCs, including classes, working with the business advisers on her business plan, and accessing startup funding. Her patient determination and passion for starting a children's salon that celebrates diversity and neurodiversity while focusing on “Inspiring Self-Love, One Haircut at a Time,” helped her achieve her goals. She is now the proud owner of her inclusive children's hair salon in the Salem-Keizer area, specializing in haircuts, braiding, and styling!“[My advisers] were able to recommend organizations who fund small businesses, which led to my securing my startup loan,” Karissa said. “They genuinely care and want to see small businesses flourish.”

WOMEN-OWNED

Curious Curls Kids Salon

Karissa Yoakum took advantage of the various services offered through the Oregon SBDCs, including classes, working with the business advisers on her business plan, and accessing startup funding. Her patient determination and passion for starting a children's salon that celebrates diversity and neurodiversity while focusing on “Inspiring Self-Love, One Haircut at a Time,” helped her achieve her goals. She is now the proud owner of her inclusive children's hair salon in the Salem-Keizer area, specializing in haircuts, braiding, and styling!“[My advisers] were able to recommend organizations who fund small businesses, which led to my securing my startup loan,” Karissa said. “They genuinely care and want to see small businesses flourish.”

WOMEN-OWNED

Curious Curls Kids Salon

Karissa Yoakum took advantage of the various services offered through the Oregon SBDCs, including classes, working with the business advisers on her business plan, and accessing startup funding. Her patient determination and passion for starting a children's salon that celebrates diversity and neurodiversity while focusing on “Inspiring Self-Love, One Haircut at a Time,” helped her achieve her goals. She is now the proud owner of her inclusive children's hair salon in the Salem-Keizer area, specializing in haircuts, braiding, and styling!“[My advisers] were able to recommend organizations who fund small businesses, which led to my securing my startup loan,” Karissa said. “They genuinely care and want to see small businesses flourish.”

WOMEN-OWNED

Curious Curls Kids Salon

Karissa Yoakum took advantage of the various services offered through the Oregon SBDCs, including classes, working with the business advisers on her business plan, and accessing startup funding. Her patient determination and passion for starting a children's salon that celebrates diversity and neurodiversity while focusing on “Inspiring Self-Love, One Haircut at a Time,” helped her achieve her goals. She is now the proud owner of her inclusive children's hair salon in the Salem-Keizer area, specializing in haircuts, braiding, and styling!“[My advisers] were able to recommend organizations who fund small businesses, which led to my securing my startup loan,” Karissa said. “They genuinely care and want to see small businesses flourish.”