The Oregon Small Business Development Center Network provides advising, training, online courses and resources for businesses throughout our state. Our 20 conveniently- located Centers and 44 locations assist business people like you in every aspect of business development and management.
Oregon’s SBDCs deliver our services to anyone who owns or operates a business or is planning to start a business. We work with businesses in every industry and at every stage of growth, from startups to well-established companies, from one employee to 500. In addition to no-cost confidential advising, we offer training and online courses that cover a wide range of business topics.
The Oregon Small Business Development Network was launched in 1983 and is part of the America’s Small Business Development Centers national network. The Oregon Network is a well-established partnership between 17 Oregon community colleges, two state universities, the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Oregon Business Development Department.
Small business is a driver of Oregon’s economic success, enriching our communities and providing jobs throughout the state. We provide the services that support this success. We’ve been there. We understand the challenges and rewards that come from operating a small business. Through these lessons, we can help others be successful.
As we continue to grow, we leverage the strengths of each of our centers, providing services to all corners of Oregon so that we can promote and secure success in every community and in every sector of our economy.
Sincerely,
Mark Gregory
State Director
Williamette Valley
Portland Metro
Coast
Southern Oregon
Central Oregon
Eastern Oregon
Capital Formation
$83,128,297 Oregon SBDC capital formation
Job Creation & Retention
Across the state, SBDC’s helped create 719 jobs and retain 869 jobs
Business Starts
Statewide, SBDC’s helped 198 businesses get started
Regional Center
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Locate a Center in your area where you can register for small business classes and access no-cost business advising to help start or grow your best business.
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When you’re expanding into international markets, it’s critical to consider the laws and regulations for conducting business in other countries.
Nations have their own limitations on what you can import or trade. You should also learn about laws concerning:
👉 Employment
👉 Trade
👉 Taxes
👉 Investments
If you own a small business and are thinking about importing or exporting goods internationally, the Oregon SBDC Network can help you plan for success!
Visit buff.ly/3lBgqlT to learn about services offered through the Global Trade Center.
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Happy #SBDCDay! Here is a recap of some of the highlights from today’s events!
Photo #1: Part of our awesome Oregon SBDC team at the Capitol today!
Photo #2: Tillamook Bay Small Business Development Center Director Leon Telesmanich and SBDC client Peggy Schumann, owner of Coast Construction and independent stylist with Color Street.
Photo #3: KCC Small Business Development Center - SBDC Director Kat Rutledge and SBDC client Rich Schmerbach, owner of Linkville Roofing & Siding.
Photo #4: Rep. David Gomberg (D-Otis) extended courtesies to the SBDC directors and clients overlooking the House floor from the gallery.
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It’s the seventh annual #SBDCDay! Serving our nation’s dreamers, innovators, and doers, America's SBDC is the most comprehensive small business assistance network in the nation.
Along with nearly 1,000 Centers across the U.S., the 20 regional SBDCs in the state of Oregon support small businesses that represent the backbone of our Oregon economy.
This year, the Oregon SBDC Network is celebrating 40 years of building Oregon’s best businesses!
We are grateful for the support of U.S. Small Business Administration, Business Oregon, the Oregon State Legislature, our host institutions, our key community partners, and many others who make our work possible. Thank you for continuing to be a champion for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Oregon.
To learn more about the Oregon SBDC Network and our economic impact, view our annual report here: buff.ly/3Lu9kdR.
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A presence on social media can reap BIG rewards for small businesses! Some of the benefits of using social media include:
✅ Boosting your brand awareness
✅ Driving traffic to your business website
✅ Gaining new customers and increasing sales
Want to learn more about how you can leverage social media to better promote your product or service? It’s all on the Oregon SBDC Network blog: buff.ly/3qbcAzo
The advisers at our 20 regional SBDCs across Oregon are also ready to help answer any questions you may have about how to market your business. Connect with your nearest Center today!
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Happy International Women’s Day! In Oregon, more than 150,000 small businesses are run by inspiring female entrepreneurs.
From confidential, no-cost advising to training and providing access to resources, the Oregon SBDC Network is here to support you.
To connect with your nearest regional Center, visit buff.ly/3ywwupV for more information.
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The Oregon SBDC Network helps to create new jobs and improve the economic vitality of Oregon!
Three of our 20 regional Small Business Development Centers—Clatsop Small Business Development Center and CEDR, Columbia County SBDC, and Tillamook Bay Small Business Development Center SBDCs—serve small business owners located in northwest Oregon.
Last year, these SBDCs in Oregon’s congressional District 1 supported 608 clients, representing:
➡️ More than $10 million in capital infusion to district businesses
➡️ 275 jobs created and retained
➡️ 40 new business starts
To learn how we can support your Oregon small business, including no-cost, confidential business advising, visit www.OregonSBDC.org.
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