Grow, Export, Innovate Your Rural Business
Whether you rural small business is in the Pacific Northwest, the Northeast or somewhere in-between, join us for a virtual event to discover resources for your business featuring experts from the SBA, U.S. Department of Agriculture – Rural Development, 1Berkshires,
Idaho Department of Commerce, Idaho Women’s Business Center, Berkshire Small Business Development Center and much more:
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Opening Remarks by SBA Pacific Northwest Regional Administrator Mike Fong
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Idaho Department of Commerce and U.S. Commercial Service will share insights on exporting opportunities for rural businesses.
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1Berkshires will explain the Tech Impact Collaborative on the Rural Innovation Network, how they created a strategic plan to grow an inclusive digital and tech enabled economy in the region and catalyze what it means to be a “rural innovation
hub.”
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Idaho Women’s Business Center will share an overview of their Rural Growth Initiative and how they assist small businesses in rural communities.
Berkshire Small Business Development Center will share how your small business can benefit by utilizing counseling and lender preparation resources to reach your goals.
Tuesday, August 30 at 11 a.m. PST
Rural small businesses power the economy of communities across America. SBA has resources that can help rural entrepreneurs start, grow, expand and recover their businesses.
Bringing on new employees is a significant long-term investment for any small business, and finding, hiring, and retaining the right talent plays a pivotal role in your company’s success. Read on to learn the best practices for recruiting staff, making sure
your interview practices comply with federal and state laws, and creating an inclusive recruiting and hiring process.
The Oregon SBDC Network is here to help small business owners. Find the SBDC closest to you to access the resources you need by visiting OregonSBDC.org.
Did You Know SCORE Recorded Webinars are at Your Fingertips 24/7?
SCORE
Portland offers a online previously recorded webinars. You can pick up new business skills while you learn from the comfort of your office, home or anywhere you have connection to the internet.
Grow Your Knowledge and Grow Your Business!
Join the SBA Portland District Office and business experts on a journey to power up your business every Tuesday and Wednesday
starting September 20th through October 11th. This 7-part, no-cost, webinar series was designed for small business owners looking for ways to grow their business.
Webinars include:
• Basic Business law
• Making the most of your hiring
• Employment law
• DEI, company culture, and efficiency
• Marketing and expanding to new market segments
• Getting your business Online/ ecommerce
• Are you charging enough? Cost price, volume, relationship.
Join all 7 webinars, or just the ones that interest you
Wednesday, August 24
2 p.m. | Get
Found on Google: 5 SEO Secrets used by The Pros
5:30 p.m. | To
Go Bag Workshop
Thursday, August 25
2 p.m. | Creating
a Successful Beverage Program
5:30 p.m. | Write
That Business Plan – In Person Instruction
Friday, August 26
8 a.m. | Construction
Contractor CCB Test Preparation in Spanish
8 a.m. | Construction
Contractor CCB Test Preparation in Spanish (Online)
Saturday, August 27
8 a.m. | Recordkeeping
and Estimating – Videos on demand
* SBA’s participation or support is not an endorsement of any product, service, or entity.
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