Event Calendar
UPCOMING EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, & TRAININGS:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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
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
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
Tech Hour - 2025 (Bilingual)
Date & Time: July 28, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Language: English & Spanish
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: Free Technical Assistance: Resolve Your Tech Questions with an Expert! EVERY Fourth Monday BILINGUAL
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.
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.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z_m3BVq6S5aGfW0sPME9bw
Social Media Success Made Simple - Build Your Brand, Grow Your Business
Date & Time: July 24, 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION:Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Social media is a powerful tool that influences how people connect, support causes, and make purchasing decisions. In this session, you'll learn how to use social media to drive awareness, grow your following, and turn engagement into action.
Whether you're just getting started or looking to fine-tune your approach, our expert presenter will share the core elements you'll need to create a successful social media strategy. You'll discover how to create a simple but effective social media plan that will help you get your audience's attention, build audience connections and maximize your business reach.
The New Work Life Balance: Creating a Portfolio Life
Date & Time: July 24, 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: The time has come when we need to be "portfolio people" who think of our vocations, not just in terms of a single defined job or occupation, but more as a holistic body of work. In this workshop, we will discuss what it takes to create a career and life portfolio and then how to live it!
Topics Covered:
Managing your career more by intention rather than by circumstance.
Recognizing and responding to changes in career priorities in different stages of your life.
Making the most of realizations - such as reaching your career peak or grasping that life is finite, with time being a very precious commodity.
Overcoming fears associated with going after your dreams.
Presenter: This workshop is presented by Jeff Levy. Jeff is the author of “Making the Jump into Small Business Ownership”. He is a speaker and coach to individuals interested in exploring self-actualization. He also assists individuals who are interested in self-employment with an emphasis in franchising.
Small Business Marketing, Sales Tools & Technologies
Date & Time: July 23, 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: Learning about your customer base and choosing best practice marketing tools will attract the small business customers you want. You’ll then need to apply some effective sales skills to convert lookers to buyers. This free SCORE workshop offers an informative dialogue between a practicing marketing professional and a retired sales executive. We’ll talk about the importance of understanding your customer base and how to apply both traditional and digital age marketing tools. We’ll also cover the Sales Funnel process from prospecting to closing.
Sponsored by Fourth Plain Forward in partnership with SCORE for community development and presented simultaneously in both English and Spanish.
Federal Taxes and Your New Business
Date & Time: July 23, 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: This workshop covers many topics for new business owners: Employer Identification Number, Record keeping, Bookkeeping, Accounting Methods, and Types of Business Structures.
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.
Pay Per Click Advertising - Or How Not to Lose Your Shirt on Google
Date & Time: July 17, 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: 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!
Finanzas Inteligentes: Presupuesto & Metas with Workshops & Trainings
Fecha & Hora: 17 de julio, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT
Idioma: Spanish
Proveedor de eventos: Livelihood NW
Lugar: En línea-Zoom
Precio: $5
Registro: Haga clic aquí para registrarse
Acerca de este taller: Toma el control de tus finanzas personales en el taller "Metas y Herramientas SAFE". Aprende a establecer metas SMART que se alineen con tu visión, a crear presupuestos que impulsen el crecimiento sostenible y a tener claridad sobre tus ingresos y gastos. Explora diferentes tipos de instituciones y cuentas financieras, y aprende a tomar decisiones financieras con seguridad. Esta sesión interactiva te empodera a planificar, actuar y prosperar con propósito.
Cultivating a Business Mindset for Success
Cultivating a Business Mindset for Success
Date & Time: July 16, 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: In today's competitive business landscape, a successful entrepreneur requires more than just technical expertise and a keen sense of market trends. They also need a resilient mindset that can help them weather the storms of uncertainty, overcome obstacles, and stay motivated during ups and downs. This interactive and inspiring workshop, "Cultivating a Business Mindset for Success," will help you unlock your potential as an entrepreneur by teaching you practical strategies for developing a growth mindset and overcoming limiting beliefs.
Panel de Prestamistas Virtual: Acceso a Préstamos Comerciales
Fecha & Hora: 16 de julio, 2025, 9:00 am - 10:30 am PDT
Idioma: Spanish
Proveedor de eventos: Business Impact NW
Lugar: En línea-Zoom
Precio: ¡Gratis!
Registro: Haga clic aquí para registrarse
Acerca de este taller: ¿Está buscando capital para su negocio? ¿Tiene preguntas acerca de préstamos, líneas de crédito, o cuál préstamo es el mejor para su negocio? ¿Quiere saber cómo calificar para un préstamo comercial/empresarial? Acompáñenos en este panel de discusión en donde puede obtener las respuestas directamente de los expertos.
Un panel de expertos, representantes de diferentes instituciones financieras, responderán preguntas acerca de que es lo que se requiere en el paquete de aplicación para un préstamo, que preguntas debe preguntar a su representante bancario y consejos para acceder los fondos que usted necesita para hacer crecer su negocio.
WtoWN Virtual Series | Cultivating Influence in Your Leadership Style
Date & Time: July 15, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Language: English
Event Provider: Women to Women Network
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free for 1st time Guests & Members - $35 for Returning Guests
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: No matter your leadership approach, you have the power to create positive influence amongst your team, partners, and clients. The key is to understand how your unique communication style and overall skillset can inspire action and authentic, long-term commitment.
In this session, Workplace and Career Strategist, Davina Ware, will teach attendees how to leverage their brand as a leader to establish authority in their circle of influence.
Strategies to Identify and Reach Your Target Customers
Date & Time: July 15, 2025, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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 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.
Presenter: This workshop is presented by SCORE Volunteer Mary Sullivan. Mary is co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Sweet but Fearless, a career transformation specialist. Its mission is to provide tools and knowledge that uplift, inspire leaders along their career pathing journey.
Cómo Comenzar su Negocio
Fecha & Hora: 14 de julio, 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!
Business Expert Session: Empowering Futures: Navigating the Cyber World through Education and Resilience
Date & Time: July 10, 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 an enlightening keynote speech by an esteemed woman in technology and cybersecurity, who brings a unique perspective as a disabled veteran.
This session, titled “Empowering Futures: Navigating the Cyber World through Education and Resilience” delves into the critical realms of cybersecurity education tailored for both K-12 and adult learners. Our speaker will share her inspiring journey through the challenges and triumphs in technology and cybersecurity, underscoring the importance of hands-on learning skills and entrepreneurship.
The speech will cover essential topics such as:
digital literacy
AI governance
the pivotal role of parental involvement in learning about AI
Presenter: Anna London – Founder and CEO, Cyvergance.AI, Inc.
Learning from the Competition - a SCORE In-Person Workshop
Date & Time: July 9, 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Language: English & Spanish
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 Presented simultaneously in both English and Spanish.
Understanding your competitive landscape is vital for small business success. This workshop will l 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 Fourth Plain Commons in partnership with SCORE for community development.
Franchising for You in 2025 by Blair Nicol
Date & Time: July 9, 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: So what is the biggest trend in franchising for 2025? Many professionals are starting a portfolio franchise while under the "safety" of the corporate payroll. Why? - Create an additional revenue stream - Increase net worth - Build a salable asset - Control your corporate exit - Create a legacy Blair Nicol will show you 7 business opportunities that employed professionals are starting while keeping their day jobs. We know your time is precious, so this free, fast and furious 30-min session will be packed with information and is available one-time only. Don't miss! Blair Nicol with FranNet (a trusted national SCORE partner) has helped hundreds of people go on to owning their own franchise here in Idaho. No other company has helped more people own a franchise than FranNet. He will give you the tips and secrets that you want to know.
Marketing Plan 101: Create Your Roadmap To Success
Date & Time: July 2, 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: Are you overwhelmed by all the choices for your marketing your business in the new year? Not sure where your time is best spent? Are you following what everyone else is doing and hope it works for you too?
A well-executed marketing plan will help you:
Define your business with SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threat)
Define your target audience with buyer personas
Tools you will need to execute on your marketing plan
Measuring and Optimizing your Marketing Efforts
Define your brand with proper visuals and messaging
Learn how to use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to build parts of your marketing plan
Emprender Juntos: Cómo Utilizar la IA en tu Estrategia de Marketing Digital
Fecha & Hora: 30 de junio, 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: Utilize IA para personalizar la experiencia del cliente y optimizar su estrategia de marketing. Aprenderá a aplicar la inteligencia artificial para mejorar sus campañas, automatizar tareas y analizar datos de manera más eficiente.
¡Taller en español y sin costo!
Short Sales and Foreclosures
Date & Time: June 24, 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: Overview: Curious about short sales and foreclosures? Join us for an informative session where we’ll break down what they are, how they differ from traditional sales, and how to navigate buying or selling one in today’s market. Whether you're an investor or a first-time buyer, you'll walk away with real strategies and insights.
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.
Increase Sales and Profits with Pricing and Distribution Strategies
Date & Time: June 24, 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.
Presenter: This workshop is presented by Bill McDonald, a SCORE Volunteer Mentor. Bill has an extensive background leading programs/projects involving strategy, process, operations, and technology. After a ten-year career in manufacturing, wholesale and distribution businesses, Bill worked eleven years for some of the world’s best known management consulting firms such as McKinsey (fellow), AT Kearney, EDS, and PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
How to Conduct Keyword Research for Your Business Website
Date & Time: June 24, 2025, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: $25
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Keyword research is the foundation of successful SEO marketing. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to find and choose the most effective keywords to drive traffic to your website using free, accessible tools.
By the end of this session, you’ll know how to:
Use Google’s built-in keyword research tools
Target keywords locally, regionally, or nationally
Find gaps in featured results and dominate the SERP
Explore competitor keywords with Google’s developer tools
Identify the keywords driving traffic to your site
Become a Facebook Expert: The Newest Tips and Tricks
Date & Time: June 18, 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
Presenter
Matt Cail 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 is your one-stop social media firm for all of your social media marketing needs!
Serie de Clases de Planificación Financiera
Fecha y Hora: 18, 19, 25 & 26 de junio, 2025, 8:00 am -10:00 am
Idioma: Español
Proveedor de eventos: MESO
Location: En Línea-Zoom
Precio: $100
REGISTRO: Haga clic aquí para registrarse
Acerca de esta clase: Embárquese en un viaje hacia el empoderamiento financiero y un futuro seguro con nuestra serie de talleres de planificación financiera integral de cuatro semanas. Esta serie está diseñada para brindarle conocimientos esenciales y habilidades prácticas para navegar en el complejo mundo de las finanzas personales. Ya sea que recién esté comenzando o busque mejorar su bienestar financiero, estas sesiones interactivas lo equiparán con las herramientas y la confianza para tomar decisiones informadas sobre su presente y futuro financiero.
Semana 1: Domine su mentalidad monetaria y sus fundamentos financieros
Semana 2: Revelación de crédito, deuda y préstamos estudiantiles
Semana 3: Generar riqueza y seguridad para el mañana
Semana 4: Navegando por la economía del comportamiento y dominando la elaboración de presupuestos
Excel and Mail Merge Workshop
Date & Time: June 17, 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 workshop will be a step-by-step class that covers how to create an excel spreadsheet and then use that spreadsheet to create a mail merge marketing piece for your small business.
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.
Profit Clarity: Stop the Leaks, Start Paying Yourself by Amanda Bedell
Date & Time: June 12, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: SCORE
Location: In-person
Address: SBA Offices - 419 SW 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
Cost: $15
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Most business owners think revenue is the answer—but they’re wrong. At the Profit Acceleration Workshop, Amanda Bedell, Your Business Chaos Sorter, will show you how to unlock hidden profits in your business without spending a dime on new marketing. Ready for fast, proven results? Join us and discover the exact strategies that can transform your business and boost your profit—quickly and effectively. During this interactive workshop, you'll gain insights and tools that have helped other small business owners move closer to their growth financial goals.
You'll leave this workshop equipped with practical strategies that you can start implementing immediately, empowering you to make informed decisions for sustainable business growth.
Why Choose an LLC for Your Small Business
Date & Time: June 11, 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: This 90-minute SCORE Workshop will provide the key reasons to consider an LLC as your choice of a business structure.
Joe Quirk, a SCORE Business Mentor and retired CPA will cover the reasons new business owners should consider the use of a Limited Liability Company (LLC) for their business. Joe will also compare the advantages of the LLC to other entity structures such as a sole proprietorship,a partnership or a corporation.
This in-person event will be held at the Community Room of SCORE’s partner, Fourth Plain Forward.The program will be presented in English and Spanish. Attendees will be provided copies of the presenter’s slides and may, at their choosing, register for free one-on-one SCORE business mentoring.
Join us June 11 at 5:30 pm for this free and informative small business networking event.
Visual Branding: Crafting Compelling Stories Through Product Photography
Date & Time: June 10, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Language: English
Event Provider: MESO (Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon)
Location: In-person
Address: MESO Maker's Market 376 NE Sumner St, Portland, OR 97211
Cost: $25
REGISTRATION:Click here to register for this class.
ABOUT THE EVENT: This is a two hour in-person class. This class is limited to 15 participants.
Join us for an insightful photography class presented by Jacobsen Valentine Photography in partnership with MESO! In this session, we'll delve into the art of marketing your product through captivating imagery. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, mastering photography can be a game-changer for your brand's success.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn invaluable photography techniques and strategies for boosting your business's success! Register now to secure your spot and take your marketing game to the next level.
Taught by Jacobsen Valentine https://www.jacobsenvalentine.com/about
Redesign Your Website for 2025 - Key Considerations
Date & Time: June 10, 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: When did you last look at your business’s website? Or perhaps you are still trying to develop one? Websites remain an incredibly popular destination for site traffic. When you add up all of the functions and ways they can work for and represent your business, nothing works harder online than a professional website.
It can also be daunting to create one with various tools and design suggestions floating around. In this workshop, we will cover recent trends in website design for businesses and other organizations. That will include the latest in content and design best practices and what tools you can use to create a site and why. But most importantly, we will cover the 10 key elements of website design that determine whether a website is just OK or great. We will also touch on submitting your site to Google for rankings and security and hosting considerations.
So, if you want to super-charge your website and make it an active resource for getting new customers, this workshop is for you!
Business 201, The Entrepreneurial Mindset
Date & Time: June 10, 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: This interactive and practical workshop is designed to equip entrepreneurs and business owners with the essential knowledge and strategies needed to establish a robust foundation for sustainable growth. The presentation is designed to equip entrepreneurs and business owners with the essential knowledge and strategies needed to establish.
A robust foundation for sustainable growth.
Aspects of Business Purpose Vision Profit
Will delve into critical aspects of business development and sustainability.
Business Owners will learn how to build resilience.
Understanding the importance of your business structure and model
Join Sheila Winston, Vice President Senior Business Banking Consultant - Coaching for Impact / Chase Bank as she discusses the Entrepreneurial Mindset: Cultivate thinking like an entrepreneur to drive innovation. This is an hour-long class, but Sheila will stay on until 1:30 to provide interactive coaching to share her decades long small business and banking expertise.
Cómo Comenzar su Negocio
Fecha & Hora: 9 de junio, 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!
AI-Powered Business Planning: Create a Quick Business Plan in 3 Hours
Date & Time: June 9, 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: 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.