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
Satellite Office
Global Trade Center
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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It’s National Coffee Day! Oregon is full of cool coffee shops and cafes. Comment below and let us know your favorite place to grab a fresh cup of joe!
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The Groove Cafe La Onda best horchata coffee!
Boots N Brews located in Silverton, Oregon ☕️🫶
Gathering Grounds in Downtown Roseburg also Human Bean
Today is World Tourism Day, and what better way to celebrate than to be a tourist in our own amazing state? Whether visiting the Columbia River Gorge, walking along Cannon Beach, or shopping at one of our many local small businesses across the state, make sure to take this opportunity to support our local economy.
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Whether you’re leaving on your own terms or because of unexpected circumstances, having a succession plan in place for your business can be critical to continuity for your operations, employees, and clients.
The Oregon SBDC assists small business owners with the succession planning process. Our services help guide the planning and execution stages, including:
- Creating a documented succession plan
- Working the steps of that plan
- Maintaining and growing valuation through the process
- Keeping the company in a sellable position
- Preparing for the transition of ownership
- Doing post-transition planning
- How a succession plan covers your business
To learn more about succession planning offered by the Oregon SBDC, visit buff.ly/3sf5Pk4.
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Today’s small business spotlight goes to Frutas Locas Y Más / Crazy Fruit +More The Dalles, a restaurant in The Dalles that specializes in Mexican-style fruit cups, smoothies, and quick authentic Mexican meals for people on the go. With a passion for creating unique and flavorful combinations, owner Veronica Hernandez could not keep up with the demand but also couldn’t afford to hire help—leaving her exhausted and ready to give up.
Veronica approached the Columbia Gorge SBDC for help in getting a business loan that would allow her to increase inventory and hire some employees. Her Capital Access Team adviser worked with her to prepare a business plan and financial projections, despite the fact that she did not have a standard bookkeeping system in place.
With the SBDC’s help, Veronica submitted the application and was approved for the loan. With the funds she received, Veronica has been able to rest and recharge her enthusiasm for her restaurant. The success of Frutas Locas y Más has inspired others—including her husband—to pursue their dreams of starting their own small businesses.
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Today we honor the accomplishments of all the hardworking businesswomen across the nation! Celebrate American Business Women’s Day by shopping local and supporting your favorite woman-owned businesses.
Tag a phenomenal businesswoman in the comments to let her know how much you appreciate her!
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Do you have a product or service you want to sell to federal, state, and local governments?
Through our partnership with the Government Contract Assistance Program (GCAP), the Oregon SBDC can help small businesses navigate the government contracting process.
Learn more at buff.ly/459fwz2.
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