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Oregon SBDC

2022 Oregon SBDC Impact

Legend

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

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Women-owned businesses
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Hispanic-owned businesses
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Minority-owned businesses
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Veteran-owned businesses

Oregon SBDC Centers

  • Regional Center
  • Satellite Office
  • Global Trade Center

Network Staff

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Mark Gregory

State Director
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Kathryn Rutledge

Associate State Director
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Austin Fisher

Network Staff
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Nave’ Siegwald

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Laura Mediati

Network Staff
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Connect with the SBDC

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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!

#NationalCoffeeDay #CoffeeShops #LocalCoffee
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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!

#NationalCoffeeDay #CoffeeShops #LocalCoffee

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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.

#WorldTourismDay #shoplocal #oregonexplored
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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. 

#WorldTourismDay #ShopLocal #OregonExplored

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.

#NationalPreparednessMonth #SuccessionPlanning #BusinessContinuity
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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.

#HispanicHeritageMonth #WomenOwned #WomenInBusiness
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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!

#AmericanBusinessWomensDay #WomenOwned #WomenInBusiness
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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!

#AmericanBusinessWomensDay #WomenOwned #WomenInBusiness

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.

#OregonSBDC #GCAP #governmentcontract
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