Grow and thrive with the Oregon BRC.
Running a small business can be both exhilarating and challenging. Getting support and valuable resources can make all the difference. We’re here to empower your business journey.
The Oregon Business Resource Center (Oregon BRC) can connect you to opportunities to develop a strong and sustainable business so you can grow and thrive, now and in the future.
Business Builders
Workshops and classes are like the gym for your business.
It’s easy to get caught up in your daily operations and neglect your business “muscles.” Learning new skills is one way to keep growing and adapting, but where to start and what about the costs? We can connect you to the right workshops and classes for you — your business gym — so you can build stronger marketing strategies, streamline your operations, and effectively manage your finances. Reach out today and take the first step towards a stronger, more resilient business.
Resources
Check out these great resources to help you start, grow, or change your business.
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Affordable Connectivity Program – Affordable Internet assistance
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SCORE – Find a Business Mentor
Business Start-up Toolkit – Common steps to starting a business in Oregon
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Business Oregon – Help getting certified
GCAP – Oregon’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center
OregonBuys – web-based eProcurement system for State of Oregon contracting
USA.GOV – Tools and support services for federal contracting
USFCR – Advanced Procurement Portal (APP) simplifies the search for federal contracts
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NAWBO Oregon Chapter - For women business owners, founders, and entrepreneurs
Oregon Women’s Business Center – Mercy Corps NW
Women Business Enterprise (WBE) Certification - For state, county, city government, and special jurisdiction contracts
National Women’s Business Council – Advancing women entrepreneurs
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MESO - Supporting entrepreneurship in minority communities
SBA Minority-owned Business Assistance – Counseling & training, funding, and contracting
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certification - For state, county, city government, and special jurisdiction contracts
COBID – Certification for Business, Inclusion, Diversity
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Service Disabled Veteran (SDV) Certification - For state, county, city government, and special jurisdiction contracts
Oregon Benefits and Programs for Veteran-owned Businesses – Business counseling and training
GCAP - Procurement assistance for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOB)
Oregon’s Veterans Mean Business - Program for veterans offered at Small Business Development Centers
SBA Office of Veterans Business Development - OVBD is SBA’s liaison with the veteran business community