Event Calendar
UPCOMING EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, & TRAININGS:
Who you Are, What you Offer, Why it Matters: Storytelling your Business with Ali Maaxa, PhD (she/her), Maaxa Labs
Date & Time: September 16, 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: Leverage the art of product storytelling to convince customers, pitch investors, move your market through social media, and rally your stakeholders. Product strategist and folklorist Dr. Ali Maaxa of MaaxaLabs walks you through the elements you’ll need to nail the story of your product or service and make it irresistible to your audience.
Who Should Attend this session: Any small business leader, product innovator, marketer, social media manager, or strategist.
AI-Powered Business Planning: Create a Quick Business Plan in 3 Hours
Date & Time: September 16, 2025, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION:Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: 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.”
QuickBooks Online Basics You Need to Know
Date & Time: September 18, 2025, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION:Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Are you an aspiring or established business owner looking to get started with QuickBooks? Are you trying to figure out what you’re doing but keep getting lost? Do you like bagels? Well, then this is the workshop for you!
What You Will Learn: In this SCORE workshop, you will learn how to use QuickBooks Online to record your daily business transactions. (No QuickBooks signup required!) Subjects covered include:
Customer sales and payments
Supplier purchases and payments
Banking and Chart of Accounts
Reporting from QuickBooks Online
Best practices and common mistakes
Please note that this workshop is only training on QuickBooks Online and not QuickBooks Desktop.
Your Business, Your Numbers: Financial Basics Every Owner Needs
Date & Time: September 19, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: Rational Unicorn
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $10, $20, $35 (Commuity pricing - “pay what you can” pricing to be accessible to the community.)
REGISTRATION:Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Running a business is hard enough without feeling overwhelmed by the financial side. In this session, we'll break down the essentials every small business owner needs to confidently manage their money and make smarter decisions. You'll learn how to set up simple systems, understand your numbers, and keep cash flowing smoothly. Everything will be explained in plain language with practical tips you can start using right away. Whether you're in your first year or looking to tighten up your finances as you grow, this session will give you the clarity and confidence to take control of your business finances.
Who should attend this class? Business owners or sole proprietors at all stages of operation.
Presenter: Katie Fogle, Rooted Accounting & CFO Solutions
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
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
From Vision to Victory: Your 2026 Business Roadmap
Date & Time: October 15, 2025, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: Think Ahead Consulting
Location: In-person
Address: The Community at Marquis Tualatin - 19805 Southwest Boones Ferry Road Tualatin, OR 97062
Cost: Early Bird pricing available if you register by September 15. After that date, the regular price is $189.
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Join Think Ahead for Vision to Victory: Build Your 2026 Business Roadmap — a dynamic, hands-on workshop designed to help entrepreneurs like you step confidently into the new year with purpose and a plan.
You’ll walk away with:
A large-format Business Model Canvas that brings your ideas to life and how your products/services create value.
Three strategic business goals that support growth and focus.
New energy, clarity, and inspiration from a community that gets it!
Whether you’re launching something new, scaling your current business, or redefining your direction, this session will give you the space and structure to think bigger and move forward. Follow-up coaching is available, see Tiffanie for details + pricing.
From Vision to Victory: Your 2026 Business Roadmap
Date & Time: October 21, 2025, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: Think Ahead Consulting
Location: In-person
Address: The Community at Marquis Tualatin - 19805 Southwest Boones Ferry Road Tualatin, OR 97062
Cost: Early Bird pricing available if you register by September 15. After that date, the regular price is $189.
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Join Think Ahead for Vision to Victory: Build Your 2026 Business Roadmap — a dynamic, hands-on workshop designed to help entrepreneurs like you step confidently into the new year with purpose and a plan.
You’ll walk away with:
A large-format Business Model Canvas that brings your ideas to life and how your products/services create value.
Three strategic business goals that support growth and focus.
New energy, clarity, and inspiration from a community that gets it!
Whether you’re launching something new, scaling your current business, or redefining your direction, this session will give you the space and structure to think bigger and move forward. Follow-up coaching is available, see Tiffanie for details + pricing.
Business Formation & Legal Fundamentals
Date & Time: September 12, 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: Thinking about starting a business or formalizing one you’ve already begun?
This seminar is a practical, approachable guide to the essential legal topics every small business owner should know. We’ll walk through the basics of formation, structure, and risk management so you can make informed decisions and build a solid foundation for your business. This overview is designed to help you understand the business landscape and prepare for next steps with clarity and confidence.
Whether you’re just exploring an idea or already up and running, this session will give you a clearer path forward.
Who should attend this class? Anyone who is considering starting a business or formalizing a business they already have
Presenter: Lindy Laurence
Instagram Marketing for Small Businesses
Date & Time: September 11, 2025, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: A great Instagram feed reinforces your brand, supports your marketing message, helps you engage directly and sincerely with your customers, and attracts new, loyal followers! Are you ready to “Level Up” your Instagram for your business?
In this workshop you’ll learn how to:
Create an effective bio on your Instagram profile
Develop a focused Instagram marketing strategy
Use apps that save you time and improve your Instagram feed
Develop the two most important habits for Instagram marketing success
Navigate the ethics of reposting
Use hashtags, tagging, and more to grow and engage your following
Outsource effectively when it’s time to delegate your Instagram marketing
Become A Small Business Owner Through Franchising
Date & Time: September 12, 2025, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
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
Filing and Paying Taxes Electronically, Step by Step
Date & Time: September 10, 2025, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Whether you are a Sole Proprietor, Partnership, Corporation, Charity or Non-profit, you can make your tax responsibilities easier with the IRS by electronic payments. Do you pay your taxes electronically?
This class covers:
Benefits of Paying Electronically
Electronic Funds Withdrawal
Electronic Filing Tax Payment System (EFTPS) and EFTPS Payment Methods
TikToks and Reels
Date & Time: September 9, 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: Dive into the dynamic world of Instagram Reels and TikTok with our intensive 2-hour in person, class tailored specifically for small business owners. This course is designed to fast-track your understanding and application of these powerful social media tools to elevate your brand's presence, connect with a wider audience, and drive meaningful engagement that translates into business growth. From the fundamentals of video creation to strategic content planning and execution, this session will provide you with actionable insights and techniques to captivate your audience and stand out in the digital landscape.
Who Should Enroll: This condensed course is perfect for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in quickly ramping up their brand's social media presence through Instagram Reels and TikTok. Whether you're a complete novice or looking for new strategies to refresh your approach, this session will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to make an impact.
Technical Requirements: A smartphone or digital camera for video creation, access to a computer or tablet with internet connectivity, and an eagerness to dive into the world of social media content creation. No prior experience with video editing is necessary; recommended apps and tools will be discussed during the session.
Cómo Comenzar su Negocio
Fecha & Hora: 8 de septiembre, 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!
Emprender Juntos: Cómo Prepararse para los Impuestos de Fin de Año y Comprender los Cambios que Pueden Afectarle
Fecha & Hora: 28 de agosto, 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: En este taller, compartiremos información sobre Cómo Prepararse para los Impuestos de Fin de Año y Comprender los Cambios que Pueden Afectarle
¡Taller en español y sin costo!
Increase Sales and Profits with Pricing and Distribution Strategies
Date & Time: August 26, 2025, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE Live virtual event]
Location: Online
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.
Financial Statements for Non-numbers Small Business Owners
Date & Time: August 27, 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: In-person
Address: Fourth Plain Community Commons - 3101 E Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Business Financials - What are they and Why are they needed? This SCORE workshop will address the differences between the Income Statement, the Balance Sheet and the Statement of Cash Flows. More importantly, a basic understanding of financial statements will likely help the small business owner get better loan terms, be able to foresee important business trends, determine a business “Break-Even Point” and benchmark their business against competitors. Financial statements will help with business strategy, pricing and budgeting so use them to your full advantage.
The workshop features an open discussion with an experienced business accounting professional and educator.
Sponsored by Fourth Plain Forward in partnership with SCORE for community development and presented simultaneously in both English and Spanish.
Tech Hour - 2025
Date & Time: August 25, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Language: Bilingual - English & Spanish
Event Provider: MESO
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: EVERY Fourth Monday BILINGUAL
Free Technical Assistance: Resolve Your Tech Questions with an Expert!
Do you have questions about your computer, software programs, or social media platforms? The specialist Marvin Peña, with Conexiones PDX, offers a free technical assistance service to help you address your tech concerns.
Date: Fourth Monday of each month
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Format: Virtual meeting via Zoom
Cost: Absolutely free
Appointment: No prior appointment
How to Participate: Simply click on the provided Zoom link to join the session at the scheduled time. Marvin Peña, founder of Conexiones PDX, a multi-cultural marketing agency will be available to guide you and answer your technical questions in a personalized manner.
Mastering Intentional Goals: A Success Blueprint for Entrepreneurs
Date & Time: August 22, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Kickstart 2025 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
Hiring 101
Date & Time: August 21, 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: Finding good employees and keeping them can be very challenging in today's economy. Your personnel management can be a real barrier to maintaining and growing your business. This class will cover real world hiring guidance with proven techniques and policies which will help you build a loyal, hard-working and reliable team.
This class is good for small businesses looking to increase and keep staff by hiring full-time and/or part-time staff AND for small businesses that are ready to make the move from going solo to hiring your first staff person.
You will receive a zoom link for class 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.
Schedule C and Small Business Taxes
Date & Time: August 20, 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Attendees will learn business deductions and credits. This workshop promotes tax planning to pay no more than the right amount of taxes, covering topics like Schedule C, deductions, profit, and loss. Save money on income taxes by writing it off!
About the Presenter: David Higgins works for the IRS in the Communications and Liaison Division as a Tax Specialist in Seattle, WA. David serves as the primary IRS contact to community, industry, and business organizations throughout the State of Washington. David coordinates, educates, and presents a variety of tax topics to all taxpayer communities, including employers, community groups, small business resource partners and tax practitioner organizations.
Grant Writing
Date & Time: August 19, 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: This class is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn how to find, organize, and write winning grant proposals.
Financing your small business can take a diversified funding strategy, one effective tool is going after governmental and philanthropic grants. This class gives practical advice on how to organize and write your grant proposals with proven strategies.
Taught by: Stephanie Basalyga, Grant writer/Development Associate at Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO). Stephanie has a proven track record of finding grant opportunities and writing successful proposals to support MESO's technical assistance and access to capital services and programs.
Cómo Conseguir Capital para su Negocio
Fecha & Hora: 19 de agosto, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm PDT
Idioma: Spanish
Proveedor de eventos: Business Imapct NW
Lugar: En línea-Zoom
Precio: ¡Gratis!
Registro: Haga clic aquí para registrarse
Acerca de este taller: Todas las empresas necesitan capital. Comprenda qué es y cómo acceder a él.
La necesidad, el propósito, y el uso
Tipos de financiación para cada etapa de su negocio
Cómo prepararse
Qué es lo que buscan los prestamistas
Lead Generation Decoded: Unlocking Growth for Your Business
Date & Time: August 19, 2025, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Is your business generating enough leads to meet your revenue requirements? Do you have an organized, and automated way to capture leads? If not, then join us for a workshop on generating leads for your business.
Using marketing techniques centuries old, and tools of today, you can generate leads, track them, and monitor your success cost effectively. Leads are the lifeblood of every business, profit or otherwise. You can even integrate traditional media with digital methods for a highly effective lead generation process. You will also learn highly effective long term customer or client sustainment processes as well.
Become a Facebook Expert: The Newest Tips and Tricks
Date & Time: August 14, 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: Knowing how to use Facebook can change your business overnight by driving customers to your website and your business. Getting more customers will lead to more sales in this very competitive business environment. And more sales means more profits for you!!
Attendees to this workshop will learn the following key features about Facebook:
How people see and react to content on Facebook.
The connection between Facebook pages and profiles.
Facebook content strategies and other best practices.
Understand the basics of Facebook advertising
Banking Backup
Date & Time: August 14, 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: As a small business owner, your bank accounts are more than personal—they’re the lifeblood of your business. But what happens if you're suddenly unable to manage them due to illness or injury or an unexpected absence? In this one-hour lunch and learn, you’ll learn how to proactively safeguard your business and personal accounts in case of incapacity. We’ll cover practical tools like authorized signers, powers of attorney, emergency financial protocols, and how to make sure your operations continue without disruption. Peace of mind starts with a plan.
This class will be taught by Alyssia Partida the Point West Credit Union who says "For more than 90 years, we have striven to bring financial inclusion and empowerment to the Portland metro area. We’re proud to be a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution working to lift up the underserved, including immigrants, communities of color, and small businesses."
You will receive a zoom link for class 24 hours before class starts
Business Expert Session: Employee vs. Independent Contractor
Date & Time: August 14, 2025, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: Business Impact NW
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Join us for a legal discussion for business owners to help discern whether they are employing an employee or an independent contractor.
Presenter: Kira M. Rubel, Esq. – Principal & Owner, The Harbor Law Group
Kira is the principal and owner of The Harbor Law Group, located in Gig Harbor, Washington. She has been licensed and practicing since 2007 in California, and since 2016 in the state of Washington. The Harbor Law Group primarily practices in the areas of business law, estate planning, probate, and trust administration. Kira has been helping businesses navigate the many steps from formation to sale, and all the stages in between, for almost 17 years. Her firm has significant experience in business formation, contract negotiation and business strategy, including business sales or acquisitions, as well as employment matters.
Leveraging AI for Small Business
Date & Time: August 12, 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.
Digital Marketing to Grow Your Business
Date & Time: August 12, 2025, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: This workshop will help you, the small business owner, develop a digital marketing strategy along with determining the specific tools you’ll use to make that digital marketing strategy successful. Topics covered in this workshop include:
What is Digital Marketing Websites – what makes a great website
Search Engine Optimization
Use of Video throughout the digital marketing spectrum
Paid advertising
Email marketing
Content development, including the effective use of blogs
Aprovechando la IA (Inteligencia Artificial) para su pequeña empresa
Fecha y Hora: 12 de agosto, 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: En el panorama empresarial actual, que evoluciona rápidamente, las pequeñas empresas se enfrentan a numerosos desafíos y oportunidades. La inteligencia artificial (IA) ha surgido como una herramienta poderosa que puede mejorar significativamente la eficiencia operativa, los procesos de toma de decisiones y las experiencias de los clientes. Este curso está diseñado para proporcionar a los propietarios de pequeñas empresas los conocimientos y las habilidades para aprovechar de manera eficaz las tecnologías de IA en sus organizaciones. Utilicé IA para crear la descripción del curso. Aquí está lo que escribió el humano: "La IA está en todas partes, pero ¿cómo puedes aplicarla a tu negocio para hacerte la vida más fácil? En este curso, analizaremos los recursos de IA que están disponibles (ChatGPT, Google Bard, etc.) y hablaremos sobre las formas prácticas en las que puedes aplicarlos a tu pequeña empresa.
Cómo Comenzar su Negocio
Fecha & Hora: 11 de agosto, 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!
Financial Basics for New Small Businesses
Date & Time: August 7, 2025, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: This workshop is designed to give you, the business owner, the financial skills and know-how needed to perform key tasks like to determine how to accurately compute the amount of funding you’ll need to start your business. You will also learn how to project your future financial results realistically including:
Projecting sales for a new business
Understanding your cost of goods sold and gross margin
Being able to project your operating expenses
Calculating your net income.
Planning your cash flow successfully.
This workshop includes a special section on creating financial statements for service businesses.
Tax Savings Strategies for Small Businesses
Date & Time: August 4, 2025, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: This workshop focuses on the Federal tax saving strategies that work best for small businesses, which are:
Electing S-Corporation status with the IRS.
Maximizing the deduction for business use of the home.
Demonstrating two ways you can compute the deduction for business use of personal vehicle.
Providing you examples of 7 different retirement plans and showing you which one is best for you.
Describing how to maximize the benefits of health savings accounts.
Show you the difference between smart equipment purchases and not-so-smart ones for maximizing the tax benefit.
Explain the difference between cash versus accrual accounting and let you know which is better for you.
And much, much more!
Meet a Mentor
Date & Time: August 1, 2025, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: In-person
Address: Beaverton Area Library - 12375 SW 5th Street Room A, Beaverton, OR 97005
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: This event is designed to help you learn about the business educational resources SCORE has available to you. SCORE is a national resource partner of the Small Business Administration focused on helping small businesses start and grow. We have over 70 mentors in Portland that are experienced with a variety of backgrounds, that have worked in many major industries!
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!
AGENDA
1:00PM Sign in and Network
1:30PM Introduction by the SBA and SCORE
2:00- 3:00 PM Networking and One on One Meetings with Mentors
Emprender Juntos: Maximizar Beneficios Antes de Impuestos
Fecha & Hora: 31 de julio, 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: Este taller ofrece estrategias clave para invertir de forma inteligente utilizando cuentas con ventajas fiscales, como planes de retiro y cuentas de ahorro. Aprende cómo reducir tu ingreso imponible y aumentar tus ahorros a largo plazo mediante decisiones financieras eficientes.
SBA Loan Opportunities for Small Businesses - Programs, Eligibility and How to Apply
Date & Time: July 31, 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 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 webinar, you will learn about the three SBA loan programs, the eligibility requirements, and how to confidently navigate the application process. We will discuss how to position your small business to secure funding successfully.
Our expert presenter will show you how to navigate SBA loan opportunities, share insights on lending criteria and review actual loan applications. We’ll provide you with the information and tools needed to strengthen your capital readiness.
Mastering Intentional Goals: A Success Blueprint for Entrepreneurs
Date & Time: July 30, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Kickstart 2025 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.
Increase Sales and Profits with Pricing and Distribution Strategies
Date & Time: July 29, 2025, 1:00 pm - 3:30 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.