Event Calendar
UPCOMING EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, & TRAININGS:
AI-Powered Business Planning: Create a Quick Business Plan in 3 Hours
Date & Time: October 31, 2025, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $10
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Join SCORE and other entrepreneurs in this hands-on workshop where you will write your “Unique Value Statement” for your new product or service. This is a concise description of your product or service and explain the unique value your product or service provides to your customers. As part of the workshop, participants will receive real-time feedback from a SCORE mentor to help them fine tune their Value Statement.
In the second part of the workshop you will use the “Lean Canvas” to begin the process of turning your product/service into a business. In this interactive session, you use the canvas to help guide you in expanding the information in the Unique Value Statement by capturing key ideas, concepts and strategies about your business in the canvas. This creates a basic framework that you can use to complete YOUR full, detailed business plan.
Have paper, a pencil or a pen ready as the goal of this workshop is for all participants to leave with a draft of their “Unique Value Statement” and “Lean Canvas.”
Emprender Juntos: Descubre tu mercado, potencia tu negocio
Fecha & Hora: 30 de octubre de 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm PDT
Idioma: Spanish
Proveedor de eventos: Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
Lugar: En línea-Zoom
Precio: ¡Gratis!
Registro: Haga clic aquí para registrarse
Acerca de este taller: Aprende a conocer mejor a tus clientes, validar ideas, entender a tu competencia y ubicar tu negocio en el mercado. En solo 1 hora aprenderás herramientas cualitativas y cuantitativas simples, útiles y poderosas. No necesitas grandes presupuestos: solo saber qué preguntar, a quién y cómo escuchar. Porque entender tu mercado no es un lujo… es tu superpoder.
Presentado por Judith Kuj y Ana Maria Vanegas Fundadoras de Wise Market Insights
Strategies to Identify and Reach Your Target Customers
Date & Time: November 4, 2025, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $10
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: In this Marketing workshop, we start by helping you identify your target market. These are your best potential customers and knowing them helps you create a better product or service. It also makes all your promotional efforts more focused and effective.
We show you how to finalize the design of your product or service and make sure it’s right for your target market. Then we take you through how to create a value proposition that perfectly captures the unique value your product or service brings to your customers. Next you have to build your marketing message. That’s the information for your brochures, websites, and anything else you use to sell your product or service. We will also review a number of promotional methods and help you draft a promotional plan for your business.
This workshop focuses on hands-on exercises to help you create a target market, value proposition and promotion plan for your business.
Business Building Series - 4 Part Workshop Series
Date & Time: November 4, 5, 11 & 12, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: MESO
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $100
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Virtual 4-Week series on Tuesdays from 6:00PM-8:00PM - They will cover all the business information you need to start your small business from setting up with state registration, business strategies, pricing, operations, marketing, and profit & loss with cash flow. We will answer the questions you may not have even know you have.
About the instructor: Mia Knox https://www.b4businessbasics.com/
ABOUT MESO: MESO offers a wide range of services, including business classes, consulting, tailored growth planning, access to capital, credit building, and a connection to local resources.
Become A Small Business Owner Through Franchising
Date & Time: November 5, 2025, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $10
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Topics covered include:
Understand what is and is not a franchise
Define a positive relationship with the franchisor
Laws and legal requirements that apply to franchising in Washington State
Important criteria in choosing a franchise, what questions to ask and how to ask them
Research hints and tools
A view into a method to segment franchises in six different categories
A discussion on financing, incorporation and preparation relating to a franchise award
Navigating the myriad of franchise opportunities available.
Doing your due diligence.
Narrowing down your search.
What to consider and what matters to you.
Answers to your specific questions
Crea tu Sitio Web con IA Fácilmente
Fecha y Hora: 6 de noviembre de 2025, 8:00 am -10:00 am
Idioma: Español
Proveedor de eventos: MESO
Location: En Línea-Zoom
Precio: $25
REGISTRO: Haga clic aquí para registrarse
Acerca de esta clase: Crear tu sitio web ahora es más sencillo gracias a la inteligencia artificial. Usaremos herramientas que generan imágenes y contenido automáticamente, disminuyendo la inversión inicial y optimizando tu publicidad en redes sociales.
ACERCA DE MESO: MESO ofrece una amplia gama de servicios, que incluyen clases de negocios, consultoría, planificación de crecimiento personalizada, acceso a capital, creación de crédito y una conexión con recursos locales.
Stress Less Succeed More
Date & Time: November 6, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: MESO (Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon)
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Stress Less, Succeed More: A Lunchtime Reset
Running a business can feel stressful and isolating — but you are not alone. Join other small business owners for this one-hour virtual lunch and learn where we’ll slow down together, practice simple stress-relief techniques, and share what helps us stay balanced. You’ll learn breathing exercises, gentle stretches, and mental resets you can use anytime, while connecting with a supportive community of peers. Come as you are, leave feeling calmer, clearer, and re-energized for the rest of your day.
About the instructor Jenette Mundlin: Therapy In-Person or Virtual Video or Phone | Take the Reins Counseling and Consulting
You will receive a zoom link for class 24 hours before class starts
Start Your Business: A Crash Course in Business Basics (In English) with Workshops & Trainings
Date & Time: November 6, 2025, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: Livelihood NW
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Dreaming of starting your own business? Make that a reality with guidance from Livelihood NW!
Join the upcoming online session, Start Your Business: A Crash Course in Business Basics, and learn everything you need to know to launch your business with confidence.
Livelihood NW’s Business Advisor will cover:
The differences between business entity types
How to register your business
Business licenses and EINs
Setting up a business bank account
Financing and business planning
Helpful resources, Q&A, and more
This live, interactive session is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs take the first step toward building a successful business.
Learning from the Competition - a SCORE Webinar
Date & Time: November 8, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Unlock Competitive Insights: A Free SCORE Webinar on Ethical Competitor Analysis
Understanding your competitive landscape is vital for small business success. In this 75-minute webinar on November 8th at 10:00 AM PDT, we'll delve into proven, legal techniques to learn from your competitors. Discover how to navigate external business challenges and strengthen your unique selling propositions.
We'll cover:
Ethical competitor research methods.
Strategies for mitigating external business forces.
Identifying and enhancing your key business differentiators.
Sponsored by Ft. Vancouver Regional Libraries, your essential partner for market and competitor research. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your business strategy!
Cómo Comenzar su Negocio
Fecha & Hora: 10 de noviembre de 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm PDT
Idioma: Spanish
Proveedor de eventos: Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
Lugar: En línea-Zoom
Precio: ¡Gratis!
Registro: Haga clic aquí para registrarse
Acerca de este taller: En este taller, compartiremos información sobre cómo se pueden preparar antes de registrar o abrir su negocio. Exploraremos los pasos fundamentales para formalizar su negocio, incluyendo determinar cuáles son las diferentes estructuras de un negocio y cuáles son sus diferencias, los pasos para empezar su negocio y las secciones de un plan de negocio.
¡Taller en español y sin costo!
Scam and Fraud Prevention
Date & Time: November 12, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: MESO (Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon)
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: There are new AI generated scams and small business owners are often targeted. As the owner, what is the best way for you to identify common techniques and fraud tactics? This class will cover how you can reduce the risks associated with scams, steps to take if you are a victim and how to stay ahead of scamming industry which is constantly changing and becoming more sophisticated.
Fake Check Scam
Credit Card Processing and Equipment Scams
Phishing and Ransomware
Fake Invoices
Payroll Diversion
AND.....
Vanity Award Scams
Identity Theft
Tech Support Scams
You will receive the link the day before class.
Pay Per Click Advertising - Or How Not to Lose Your Shirt on Google
Date & Time: November 12, 2025, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $10
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: This workshop will cover the following key aspects of advertising on Google:
Introduction to Google advertising
Different types of ads
Keyword and targeting strategies.
Measuring success
Presenter: This workshop is presented by Matt Cail. Matt started out in the world of message boards and web design. During five years as a Washington, D.C., consultant, he became knowledgeable about emergency communications and competition in the online video industry. He has worked in social media, search engine marketing, web design, and online advertising. Matt leads Super Charge Marketing, which is your one-stop social media firm for all of your social media marketing needs!
Wave Accounting Class for Small Businesses
Date & Time: November 13, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: MESO (Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon)
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $25
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Wave Accounting system is a free/inexpensive online one-stop money management tool for small business owners that has "everything you need and nothing you don't need". This class is good for entrepreneurs who are evaluating which accounting system to use or want to upgrade from simple logs or spreadsheet P&L statements. Even business owners using QuickBooks will come away from this class with a greater understanding of how accounting apps work. Wave includes invoicing, payments, accounting, and payroll.
Instructor: LaVerne Lewis LLC - Dr. LaVerne Lewis, EA | Principal
Small Business Resource Navigator | Financial/Corporate Accounting |Taxation | Consulting
IRS Enrolled Agent | Audits & Representation | EA#095045 OR#27715C | 35 Years Professional Experience
ABOUT MESO: MESO offers a wide range of services, including business classes, consulting, tailored growth planning, access to capital, credit building, and a connection to local resources.
Mastering Intentional Goals: A Success Blueprint for Entrepreneurs
Date & Time: November 14, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $10
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Kickstart 2026 with a powerful new approach to goal setting. This workshop helps small business owners create a comprehensive blueprint for success, emphasizing the need for intentionality and adaptability. Learn the art of setting precise, actionable goals and developing a roadmap with scalable milestones, ensuring you achieve both personal satisfaction and professional triumph in the upcoming year.
About the Presenter: Angilie Kapoor, a highly acclaimed leader with over 20 years of experience in healthcare, is dedicated to helping workplace, business, and life Aspiring Leaders increase their confidence & effectiveness & amplify their impact. Through her extensive background in management and leadership, she offers invaluable knowledge and insights gained from her own journey.
AI-Powered Business Planning: Create a Quick Business Plan in 3 Hours
Date & Time: November 17, 2025, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $10
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Join us and other entrepreneurs in this hands-on workshop where you will write your “Unique Value Statement” for your new product or service. This is a concise description of your product or service and explain the unique value your product or service provides to your customers. As part of the workshop, participants will receive real-time feedback from a SCORE mentor to help them fine tune their Value Statement.
In the second part of the workshop you will use the “Lean Canvas” to begin the process of turning your product/service into a business. In this interactive session, you use the canvas to help guide you in expanding the information in the Unique Value Statement by capturing key ideas, concepts and strategies about your business in the canvas. This creates a basic framework that you can use to complete YOUR full, detailed business plan.
Have paper, a pencil or a pen ready as the goal of this workshop is for all participants to leave with a draft of their “Unique Value Statement” and “Lean Canvas.”
Starting a Nonprofit: A Step-by-Step Guide
Date & Time: November 18, 2025, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $10
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Ready to turn your vision into reality? Join us for a practical workshop that offers step-by-step guidance on establishing a nonprofit public charity. Ideal for those who have already decided to form a nonprofit, this session covers the essential stages from conception to achieving tax-exempt status and beyond.
What You’ll Learn:
Board Recruitment: Strategies for assembling a dedicated and effective Board of Directors.
Formation Steps: The seven critical steps to forming a nonprofit public charity.
Compliance Obligations: Key state and federal compliance requirements for public charities.
Sustainable Funding: How to fund and sustain your nonprofit from day one.
Instagram Marketing 101: The Fundamentals
Date & Time: November 18, 2025, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $10
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Ready to turn your vision into reality? Join us for a practical workshop that offers step-by-step guidance on establishing a nonprofit public charity. Ideal for those who have already decided to form a nonprofit, this session covers the essential stages from conception to achieving tax-exempt status and beyond.
What You’ll Learn:
Board Recruitment: Strategies for assembling a dedicated and effective Board of Directors.
Formation Steps: The seven critical steps to forming a nonprofit public charity.
Compliance Obligations: Key state and federal compliance requirements for public charities.
Sustainable Funding: How to fund and sustain your nonprofit from day one.
Increase Sales and Profits with Pricing and Distribution Strategies
Date & Time: November 2130, 2025, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $10
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: You’ve developed a wonderful new product or service and understand the costs but how should you price it? This workshop is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials series. We start by reviewing different distribution and channel strategies and help you choose the method that best gets your product or service in front of your satisfied customers. The rest of the workshop is focused on pricing, and we start by covering some pricing basics. Then we review a detailed process to determine how you can determine the price of your product. Since pricing, a service is very different than a product, we have a special section the covers the separate process for pricing your services.
SCORE’s Small Business Essentials Workshops prepare individuals to make the right decisions and create actionable plans when starting a small business. Whether you are starting a business on your own (one-person business) or a business with employees, we have the right set of workshops to help you succeed.
Cómo Comenzar su Negocio
Fecha & Hora: 8 de diciembre de 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm PDT
Idioma: Spanish
Proveedor de eventos: Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
Lugar: En línea-Zoom
Precio: ¡Gratis!
Registro: Haga clic aquí para registrarse
Acerca de este taller: En este taller, compartiremos información sobre cómo se pueden preparar antes de registrar o abrir su negocio. Exploraremos los pasos fundamentales para formalizar su negocio, incluyendo determinar cuáles son las diferentes estructuras de un negocio y cuáles son sus diferencias, los pasos para empezar su negocio y las secciones de un plan de negocio.
¡Taller en español y sin costo!
Leveraging AI for Small Business
Date & Time: December 10, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: MESO
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $25
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Even if you have taken this class before, AI is changing so fast, you should consider taking it again! In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, small businesses face numerous challenges and opportunities. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool that can significantly enhance operational efficiency, decision-making processes, and customer experiences. This course is designed to provide small business owners with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage AI technologies in their organizations' , I did use AI to create that course description ere is what the human wrote: "AI is everywhere, but how can you apply it to your business to make your life easier? In this course we'll take a look at the AI resources that are available (ChatGPT, Google Bard, etc.) and talk about the practical ways in which you can apply them to your small business.
Focus Forward: ADHD-Friendly Business Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Date & Time: December 11, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: MESO
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Running a business with ADHD comes with unique challenges—but also incredible strengths. This 2-hour interactive class is designed for solopreneurs and small business owners who want to turn ADHD traits into tools for growth.
We’ll explore practical strategies to help you work with your brain, not against it, while building a sustainable business. You’ll learn how to design workflows that align with your natural rhythms, create systems that spark motivation, and integrate self-care practices that keep your energy steady.
By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with new tools, customized strategies, and a fresh perspective on how to thrive as an entrepreneur—not in spite of ADHD, but because of it.
Virtual Assistants: What you need to know
Date & Time: December 16, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: MESO
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Are you wearing all the hats in your business? You don’t have to do it alone. Virtual Assistants (VAs) can give solopreneurs and small business owners the freedom to focus on what they do best while outsourcing time-consuming energy consuming tasks.
In this interactive lunch and learn, you’ll discover what a Virtual Assistant is, the different types of VAs available, and how they can support your business with tasks like scheduling, customer service, social media, and more. We’ll cover where to find VAs, what payment structures look like, and how to protect your business with contracts and safe practices.
You’ll leave with practical tools to identify which tasks you can delegate right now and a clear roadmap to finding and working with your first (or next) VA.
Starting a Nonprofit: Essential Insights for Aspiring Founders
Date & Time: October 28, 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $10
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Join us for an enlightening exploration of the nonprofit landscape in our 90-minute workshop developed specifically for aspiring nonprofit founders. During the workshop, we’ll demystify the complexities of establishing a nonprofit organization and guide you through critical considerations for your success. Whether you’re contemplating the launch of a 501(c)(3) public charity or simply curious about the differences between various entity types, this workshop offers invaluable knowledge.
What You’ll Learn:
The core differences between nonprofit public charities and other for-profit business models.
The unique roles and responsibilities of private foundations versus public charities.
Operational and strategic differences between international, national, and local public charities.
Gain insight into the key state and federal regulations that govern nonprofit public charities, along with the pros and cons of starting one.
Receive practical advice on your next steps towards establishing a successful nonprofit public charity.
How to Start Selling in Amazon’s Store
Date & Time: October 28, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: In this session, discover if you’re ready to sell in Amazon’s store and how to get started. Learn the fundamentals of selling with Amazon including what to sell and when, how to list and deliver your products, and how to grow and scale your brand online. We will also share information on the resources and programs Amazon has to help enable small business success.
Sponsored by: Amazon
Una Inmersión Profunda en Ventas y Marketing en Redes Sociales
Fecha y Hora: 28 de octubre de 2025, 8:00 am -10:00 am
Idioma: Español
Proveedor de eventos: MESO
Location: En Línea-Zoom
Precio: Gratis
REGISTRO: Haga clic aquí para registrarse
Acerca de esta clase: Esta clase es para personas emprendedoras que desean llevar sus habilidades de marketing en redes sociales al siguiente nivel, asegurarse de que sus productos sean visibles y prepararse para el éxito en el comercio electrónico.
¿Ya estás vendiendo tus productos en línea? En esta clase cubriremos listados en línea, soluciones de envío, ventas internacionales y aduanas, manejo de inventario y opciones de publicidad nativa.
SEO en Redes Sociales
Tableros de Redes Sociales
Meta
Además, cubriremos YouTube Shorts, Reels, TikTok, Google Merchant y Google Ads.
Recibirás un enlace de Zoom 24 horas antes de que inicie la clase.
Unlock the Power of Google Ads for Small Business Success
Date & Time: October 27, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $10
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Leverage Google to put your business directly in front of people seeking your products and services. Google Ads offers fast, cost-effective solutions for businesses of all sizes. Learn about:
Setting up a free Google My Business profile
What Google Search Ads are and why they are valuable
Search trends for your business
How to budget for a campaign
Common mistakes to avoid when running Google Ad
Presenter - Marina and Sandra’s combined experience covers almost every marketing channel across diverse industries like retail, recruitment, healthcare, and more. They met while working on the same team at Amazon, managing media campaigns with annual budgets up to $60MM to support warehouse hiring in over 2,500 facilities across North America. They formed Marketing Works in early 2024 to support local businesses through data-driven digital marketing tactics that accelerate growth.
The Deep Dive into Social Media Marketing and Sales
Date & Time: October 22, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: MESO (Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon)
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $25
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: This class is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to take their social media marketing skills to the next level, ensure that your products are visible, and you are setup for e-commerce success.
Are you already selling your products online? We will cover online listings, shipping solutions, international sales and customs, inventory management, and native advertising options. This is a companion course to Nuts & Bolts of Etsy and Amazon and the Advanced Online Sales and Marketing classes. Charlene Ruell of Panache Paper Art and Panache Consulting will be sharing their insights from more than 10 years of selling online and supporting other businesses.
Plus we will cover YouTube Shorts, Reels, TikTok, Google Merchant, Google Ads
You will receive a zoom link 24 hours before class begins
ABOUT MESO: MESO offers a wide range of services, including business classes, consulting, tailored growth planning, access to capital, credit building, and a connection to local resources.
Nightmare on Trade Street: Navigating Tariffs for Small Business
Date & Time: October 23, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: MESO (Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon)
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Tariffs don’t have to be your business’s worst nightmare. In this free, one-hour virtual Lunch & Learn, Michael Jonas, Founder and Owner of Narwhal Law and Business Strategy, will guide you through the twists and turns of tariff law so you can avoid scary surprises in your bottom line.
You’ll learn:
What tariffs are and how they work in today’s global economy
The current state of U.S. and international tariffs affecting small businesses
How to track and prepare for tariff changes before they come knocking
Strategies to manage rising costs, protect profits, and negotiate better supplier terms
We’ll also explore how to tell a tariff from a tax or duty, what industries are facing the most pressure, and when domestic sourcing might make sense. Walk away with a plan to keep your business safe from the monsters of global trade.
Lo Esencial de las Ventas en Línea
Fecha y Hora: 10 de octubre de 2025, 8:00 am -10:00 am
Idioma: Español
Proveedor de eventos: MESO
Location: En Línea-Zoom
Precio: Gratis
REGISTRO: Haga clic aquí para registrarse
Acerca de esta clase: Esta clase es para personas emprendedoras que desean llevar sus ventas en línea al siguiente nivel, asegurarse de que sus productos sean visibles y prepararse para el éxito en el comercio electrónico.
¿Ya estás vendiendo tus productos en línea? En esta clase cubriremos listados en línea, soluciones de envío, ventas internacionales y aduanas, manejo de inventario y opciones de publicidad nativa.
ACERCA DE MESO: MESO ofrece una amplia gama de servicios, que incluyen clases de negocios, consultoría, planificación de crecimiento personalizada, acceso a capital, creación de crédito y una conexión con recursos locales.
Series de Guardian de Activos: Protegiendo Nuestro Negocio
Fecha & Hora: 20 de octubre de 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm PDT
Idioma: Spanish
Proveedor de eventos: Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber (HMC)
Lugar: En línea-Zoom
Precio: ¡Gratis!
Registro: Haga clic aquí para registrarse
Acerca de este taller: Prepararse ante la llegada de ICE a su negocio con ejemplos reales. Conocer sus derechos y los de sus empleados. Saber cómo actuar en caso de auditorías I-9 o redadas. Preparar a su equipo para proteger su negocio.
¡Taller en español y sin costo!
Increase Sales and Profits with Pricing and Distribution Strategies
Date & Time: October 20, 2025, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $10
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: You’ve developed a wonderful new product or service and understand the costs but how should you price it? This workshop is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials series. We start by reviewing different distribution and channel strategies and help you choose the method that best gets your product or service in front of your satisfied customers. The rest of the workshop is focused on pricing, and we start by covering some pricing basics. Then we review a detailed process to determine how you can determine the price of your product. Since pricing, a service is very different than a product, we have a special section the covers the separate process for pricing your services.
Culture Check-Up: From Survival Patchwork to Transformative, Thriving Workplaces
Date & Time: October 16, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: HR Annie
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $35
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: In a post-pandemic world, employers are ready to move away from survival mode (the bare minimum) to a welcomed gear of THRIVE.
Join our Senior HR Consultant, Josephine Vu, for a conversation that unpacks how to take on new challenges, develop individuals and teams, and fully transition to next-level operations.
Key Takeaways
Best practices surrounding change management.
Top recommendations for how to build skills for team members.
How to move from reactive approaches to clear, proactive communication & accountability.
The Nitty Gritty of Online Sales
Date & Time: October 15, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: MESO (Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon)
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $25
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: This class is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to take their online sales to the next level, ensure that your products are visible, and you are set up for e-commerce success.
Are you already selling your products online? We will cover online listings, shipping solutions, international sales and customs, inventory management, and native advertising options. This is a companion course to Nuts & Bolts of Etsy and Amazon class. Charlene Ruell of Panache Paper Art and Panache Consulting will be sharing their insights from more than 10 years of selling online and supporting other businesses.
ABOUT MESO: MESO offers a wide range of services, including business classes, consulting, tailored growth planning, access to capital, credit building, and a connection to local resources.
Decoding Commercial Lease Contracts
Date & Time: October 15, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: MESO & Rational Unicorn
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Join Rational Unicorn Legal Services for an informative session designed to empower business owners and entrepreneurs with the crucial knowledge they need before signing a commercial lease.
This event will cover:
Commercial lease key terms
Common pitfalls to avoid
Strategies for negotiating favorable lease conditions
Whether you're about to open your first storefront or expanding to a new location, understanding these essentials can save you time, money, and headaches in the long run. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from legal experts and take the first step towards a smarter lease agreement!
Mastering Intentional Goals: A Success Blueprint for Entrepreneurs
Date & Time: October 15, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $10
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Kickstart 2026 with a powerful new approach to goal setting. This workshop helps small business owners create a comprehensive blueprint for success, emphasizing the need for intentionality and adaptability. Learn the art of setting precise, actionable goals and developing a roadmap with scalable milestones, ensuring you achieve both personal satisfaction and professional triumph in the upcoming year.
About the Presenter: Angilie Kapoor, a highly acclaimed leader with over 20 years of experience in healthcare, is dedicated to helping workplace, business, and life Aspiring Leaders increase their confidence & effectiveness & amplify their impact. Through her extensive background in management and leadership, she offers invaluable knowledge and insights gained from her own journey. She is also a multi-book author, her latest masterpiece, "Leader Mindset Activation," is a must-read for aspiring leaders who want to harness the power of their mind to unlock their full leader potential. She is also the host of the television show, "Take The Lead: A Consciousness Movement with Angilie Kapoor” premiering March 18th, 2024 on the Trajectory TV channel on the e360tv network. Angilie is the founder of Oversight Global, an organization dedicated to addressing the consciousness crisis in the world one leader at a time.
Nuts and Bolts of Amazon and Etsy
Date & Time: October 14, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: MESO (Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon)
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $25
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: This is the practical class you have been looking for to open your online store.
This class is geared toward small businesses that want have a presence with online sales channels like Etsy and Amazon, which many customers expect. We will cover what you need to know before you begin, the basics of account setup and management for both platforms, quirks of Etsy, the various options for Amazon accounts (handmade vs regular Amazon), fees and taxes, and tips and tricks for other online solutions. Charlene Ruell of Panache Paper Art and Panache Consulting will be sharing their insights from more than 10 years of selling online and supporting other businesses.
ABOUT MESO: MESO offers a wide range of services, including business classes, consulting, tailored growth planning, access to capital, credit building, and a connection to local resources.
Cómo Comenzar su Negocio
Fecha & Hora: 13 de octubre de 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm PDT
Idioma: Spanish
Proveedor de eventos: Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
Lugar: En línea-Zoom
Precio: ¡Gratis!
Registro: Haga clic aquí para registrarse
Acerca de este taller: En este taller, compartiremos información sobre cómo se pueden preparar antes de registrar o abrir su negocio. Exploraremos los pasos fundamentales para formalizar su negocio, incluyendo determinar cuáles son las diferentes estructuras de un negocio y cuáles son sus diferencias, los pasos para empezar su negocio y las secciones de un plan de negocio.
¡Taller en español y sin costo!
Managing Conflict for Small Business Success: Tips, Tricks, Traps & Tools
Date & Time: October 8, 2025, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $10
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Conflict is inevitable. Left unmanaged, it can damage relationships, waste time, and cost money. This interactive program gives you practical, real-world conflict resolution and communication tools to move beyond a mere “settlement” (where everyone leaves unhappy) toward a true resolution that strengthens relationships and drives business and personal success.
In this results-focused course, you’ll learn how to:
Disagree without being disagreeable
Uncover and address hidden agendas
Build relationships, not cases
Solve problems without assigning blame
No “touchy-feely” fluff. No “incomprehensible legalese.” Just straight talk, proven tools, and strategies you can use immediately to get conflict resolved and your business moving forward.
Presentation and free downloadable resources will be provided to all attendees.
Understanding Business Certifications from the State Oregon, with Gary Lackman
Date & Time: October 7, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: Oregon Pride in Business (ORPIB)
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free for ORPIB Members, $5 for non-members
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: If you think you might want to contract with The Port of Portland, Trimet, or another publicly-funded entity, certification for your business may help you stand out in the bidding process.
In this session with COBID Certification Specialist Gary Lackman, we'll talk about what all of the acronyms mean, how can you get your business certified with the State of Oregon, and why you would want to.
Learn about available certifications (Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Women Business Enterprise, Minority Business Enterprise, Veteran Business Enterprise and Emerging Small Business Certification), as well as the certification process and requirements, and procurement and other resources for certified businesses.
Sistemas POS para principiantes
Fecha & Hora: 7 de octubre de 2025, 8:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
Idioma: Spanish
Proveedor de eventos: Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO)
Lugar: En línea-Zoom
Precio: $25
Registro: Haga clic aquí para registrarse
Acerca de este taller: Esta clase está dirigida a emprendedores que están listos para comenzar a aceptar pagos utilizando un sistema Punto de Venta (POS).
Público objetivo: Esta clase es ideal para principiantes, empleados de retail, dueños de pequeños negocios, emprendedores o cualquier persona que desee adquirir conocimientos básicos sobre los sistemas POS y su aplicación práctica en el sector minorista y de servicios.
Strategies to Identify and Reach Your Target Customers
Date & Time: October 6, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $10
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: In this Marketing workshop, we start by helping you identify your target market. These are your best potential customers and knowing them helps you create a better product or service. It also makes all your promotional efforts more focused and effective.
This workshop focuses on hands-on exercises to help you create a target market, value proposition and promotion plan for your business.
SCORE Meet-a-Mentor - Portland, OR
Date & Time: October 3, 2025, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: In-person
Address: Holgate Library - 7905 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland, OR 97206
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: This event is designed for those who have never worked with SCORE. Please join us at this event to learn about SCORE Portland, meet some of us, and determine if you would like to work with one of our mentors. We are here to help you with your business, whether by providing one-on-one mentoring, introducing you to our vast online Business Resource Library or by presenting online webinars, (all free of charge) and in-person workshops.
Small Business Administration - A representative from the SBA will speak and be available to answer you questions regarding financing!
Make Your Business Plan Workshop
Date & Time: October 3, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: Rational Unicorn
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $10, $20, $35 (Community pricing - “pay what you can” pricing to be accessible to the community.)
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Join Carla Titus of Wealth Worth Within and Ronesha Hayes of Hayes Consulting and Coaching for business plan building workshop.
This workshop will cover:
Forecasting/projections
Funding sources
Cash flow management
Bookkeeping
Market Analysis
Branding your Product
Organizing your Business Plan
Who should attend this class? Business owners or sole proprietors at all stages of operation who are wanting to write a business plan or re-write an existing one.
AI Masterclass for Entrepreneurs: Start Smarter, Grow Faster
Date & Time: October 1, 2025, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $10
REGISTRATION:Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Unlock the practical power of AI to accelerate your business idea, even if you're a solo founder or just starting out. In this hands-on AI masterclass, you'll learn which tools to use (and when), how to collaborate with AI as a co-founder, and walk away with a customized prompt library, demoed website, and an energized growth plan. Ideal for side hustlers, early-stage founders, and small business owners looking to save time, money, and mental energy.
Bios: Boaz Ashkenazy: Boaz has co-founded four companies focused on emerging technologies, including SuperSmall.ai, which helps small businesses compete with giants using AI.
David Niu: David has founded 3 venture-backed startups that were all acquired by publicly traded companies.
Credit Card Tactics to Boost Your Business
Date & Time: September 30, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: MESO
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Are you using credit cards in your business—or avoiding them due to fees and risks? Whether you're looking to improve cash flow, earn rewards, or build business credit, this 2-hour Virtual Class will help you make smarter decisions with credit cards.
In this session, you’ll learn:
How to choose the best business credit card (cash back, travel rewards, or 0% APR?)
Ways to leverage credit for cash flow without falling into debt
How to protect your business from fraud and high-interest traps
Maximizing rewards, sign-up bonuses, and perks (so your spending works for you!)
When (and when NOT) to use credit for business expenses
Note: You will receive the class zoom link 24 hours before class starts
ABOUT MESO: MESO offers a wide range of services, including business classes, consulting, tailored growth planning, access to capital, credit building, and a connection to local resources.
Increase Sales and Profits with Pricing and Distribution Strategies
Date & Time: September 30, 2025, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: You’ve developed a wonderful new product or service and understand the costs but how should you price it? This workshop is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials series. We start by reviewing different distribution and channel strategies and help you choose the method that best gets your product or service in front of your satisfied customers. The rest of the workshop is focused on pricing, and we start by covering some pricing basics. Then we review a detailed process to determine how you can determine the price of your product. Since pricing, a service is very different than a product, we have a special section the covers the separate process for pricing your services.
SCORE’s Small Business Essentials Workshops prepare individuals to make the right decisions and create actionable plans when starting a small business. Whether you are starting a business on your own (one-person business) or a business with employees, we have the right set of workshops to help you succeed.
Making LGBTBE® Certification Work for Your Business
Date & Time: September 30, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: Oregon Pride in Business (ORPIB)
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free for ORPIB Members, $5 for non-members
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) is the exclusive 3rd-party national certification body for LGBTQ-owned businesses.
They issue LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE) Certification to for-profit businesses that are at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by an LGBTQ+ business owner(s).
Join this virtual session with ORPIB and NGLCC to learn about how to make this certification work for you and your business, from access to diverse supplier contracts with the NGLCC network of Corporate Partners, to NGLCC mentorship program, and other benefits closer to home.
Quickbooks Online Training Series with Workshops & Trainings
Date & Time: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2025, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: Livelihood NW
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $725
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: ***Complete a bookkeeping assessment before registering for this class***
Class instruction runs from 4-5pm, and 5-6pm is open for questions and working time with the instructor.
Week 1: Group introductions & class overview, booking appointments for 1:1 support, creating your Quickbooks Online account and linking bank accounts
Week 2: Customizing your chart of accounts
Week 3: Categorizing transactions
Week 4: Reconciling to bank statements
Week 5: Running and using financial reports
Emprender Juntos: Conozca mas a fondo su Negocio con Nuestro Curso Básico de QuickBooks!
Fecha & Hora: 26 de septiembre de 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm PDT
Idioma: Spanish
Proveedor de eventos: Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber (HMC)
Lugar: En línea-Zoom
Precio: ¡Gratis!
Registro: Haga clic aquí para registrarse
Acerca de este taller: Únase a HMC al taller práctico diseñado para ayudarle a dominar lo esencial de QuickBooks. Si busca mejorar sus habilidades contables, este entrenamiento le proporcionará el conocimiento y las herramientas necesarias para gestionar sus finanzas de manera efectiva.
¡Taller en español y sin costo!
Aspectos esenciales y estrategias de la venta al por mayor
Fecha & Hora: 25 de septiembre de 2025, 8:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
Idioma: Spanish
Proveedor de eventos: Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO)
Lugar: En línea-Zoom
Precio: $25
Registro:Haga clic aquí para registrarse
Acerca de este taller: ¿Eres dueño de un pequeño negocio y buscas ahorrar dinero, ampliar tu inventario o empezar a vender al por mayor? Únete a nuestra clase virtual de 2 horas, donde aprenderás cómo:
Encontrar proveedores confiables
Negociar los mejores acuerdos
Promocionar y vender tus productos al por mayor
Esta clase detallada cubrirá los aspectos clave de las ventas al por mayor, desde estrategias de precios hasta cómo encontrar y gestionar cuentas mayoristas. Aprenderás consejos y herramientas aplicables para hacer crecer tu negocio de manera segura y sostenible a través de canales mayoristas. Ya sea que busques ampliar tu alcance, optimizar tus operaciones o aumentar tus ganancias, esta clase te preparará para aprovechar el comercio al por mayor a tu favor.
Intellectual Property for Small Business Success
Date & Time: September 24, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: MESO
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT:
The basics of trademarks: what they are, how to register them, and why they're crucial for your business
An overview of copyrights: understanding your rights as a creator and how to enforce them
Practical tips for navigating the IP landscape to safeguard your assets
You will receive the class zoom link 24 hours before class starts
Note: You will receive the class zoom link 24 hours before class starts
ABOUT MESO: MESO offers a wide range of services, including business classes, consulting, tailored growth planning, access to capital, credit building, and a connection to local resources.
Thrive in Business with Lindy Laurence: Employment Basics
Date & Time: September 23, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: Oregon Pride in Business (ORPIB) & Rational Unicorn
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free for ORPIB Members, $5 for non-members
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Join Rational Unicorn Legal Services for a discussion on hiring workers for your business.
This webinar will cover:
The differences between employees and independent contractors and the legal consequences of misclassification.
Types of documents (ie. contractor agreement, offer letter, employment agreement).
Restrictive covenants to protect your business
Who should attend this class? Business owners who are considering hiring workers.
Presenter: Lindy Laurence