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If local customers can't find you online, they are finding someone else instead. This four-hour class focuses on practic...
05/21/2026

If local customers can't find you online, they are finding someone else instead.

This four-hour class focuses on practical, budget-friendly strategies that help small businesses improve their local visibility and make a stronger impression when people do find them. No marketing background required.

Here's what we'll cover:
✔ Online marketing techniques that are realistic and affordable for small businesses
✔ How to set up and manage local listings so customers can find and trust your business
✔ Google Business Profile best practices to help you appear more often in local search results
✔ Local search strategies that improve your visibility without the technical overwhelm

If you want more local customers to find you online and understand what sets you apart, this class gives you clear, practical steps you can put to work right away.

👉 June 9 & 11, 3 - 5pm

Register now and start getting found by the customers who are already looking for you.
https://clients.oregonsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=90460020

Getting your CCB license is one of the most important steps you can take as a contractor in Oregon. This class makes sur...
05/14/2026

Getting your CCB license is one of the most important steps you can take as a contractor in Oregon. This class makes sure you are ready for both the exam and the real responsibilities that come with it.

Taught in a live, supportive classroom setting, this instructor-led course walks through all 14 chapters of the NASCLA Oregon Manual so you understand what the state requires and what it means to run a compliant contracting business.

Topics include:
✔ Oregon contractor laws and regulations
✔ Contract law and construction lien law
✔ Bidding, estimating, and project management
✔ Financial management, tax basics, and job site safety

You'll leave prepared not just to pass the exam, but to operate your business with confidence from day one.

Bonus: A spouse or business partner may attend at no cost if they are not taking the exam.

👉 May 29 & 30 from 8am - 5pm

Sign up now and get ready to earn your CCB license.
https://clients.oregonsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=90460019

If you are not sure what your financial statements are actually telling you, you are making decisions without the full p...
05/06/2026

If you are not sure what your financial statements are actually telling you, you are making decisions without the full picture.

This two-session class helps you move past the confusion and start using your numbers as a real business tool.

You'll learn how to:
✔ Turn raw financial data into clear, usable reports
✔ Spot trends, identify risks, and find opportunities in your numbers
✔ Use your statements to guide planning and forecasting
✔ Communicate more clearly with partners, lenders, and investors

Whether you are newer to financial statements or want a deeper understanding of the ones you already have, this class gives you a practical foundation you can use right away.

👉 May 20 & 27 from 2 - 5pm

Save your spot and start using your numbers to make smarter decisions.
https://clients.oregonsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=90460018

By May, you have a pretty good sense of how this year is going. Some things are working. Some things need attention. Our...
04/30/2026

By May, you have a pretty good sense of how this year is going. Some things are working. Some things need attention.

Our May classes help you take an honest look at what is happening in your business and make smarter decisions about what comes next. Whether it is your finances, your plan, or your local visibility, these sessions give you practical tools you can use right away.

➣ Grounded, real-world business topics
➣ Small group environment with expert instruction
➣ Low-cost classes built for working business owners

If something in your business has been nagging at you, now is a good time to deal with it.

Get the details and register today! https://roguecc.edu/sbdc/

Thinking about starting a business but not sure if the idea is really ready? This two-hour workshop helps you take an ho...
04/29/2026

Thinking about starting a business but not sure if the idea is really ready?

This two-hour workshop helps you take an honest look at your concept before you invest more time, money, or energy into it. You'll work through the key questions every new business owner needs to answer before moving forward.

We'll cover:
✔ Whether there is real demand for what you want to offer
✔ How your idea could generate income and what that actually looks like
✔ Whether you are the right person to launch it right now
✔ Licenses, rules, and requirements you'll need to plan for
✔ How this business fits with your personal and professional goals

We'll also touch on funding options, marketing basics, and practical first steps to help you get moving in the right direction.

You'll leave with tools, worksheets, and free access to an SBDC business advisor who can support your next steps. A business partner is welcome to attend at no additional cost.

👉 May 7, from 3 - 5pm

Register now and find out if your idea is ready to become a business.
https://clients.oregonsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=90460014

Having a good idea is just the beginning. Without a solid plan behind it, even promising businesses stall. The Business ...
04/29/2026

Having a good idea is just the beginning. Without a solid plan behind it, even promising businesses stall.

The Business Accelerator Bootcamp is a hands-on planning course that helps you work through the core areas of your business: marketing, finances, and operations. Over two three-hour sessions, you will actively build your plan, not just talk about what you should do.

You'll work on:
✔ Business and marketing planning, including how to identify your target customers and reach them effectively
✔ Financial and operational planning, including pricing, costs, projections, and expenses
✔ Key sections of your business plan you can continue to refine and build on after class

This bootcamp is a good fit if you are getting ready to launch, want to formalize an existing business, refine a plan you already have, or move from part-time to full-time.

Bring a laptop or use the paper planning template provided. Either way, you'll leave with a clearer direction and a stronger foundation for what comes next.

👉 May 6 & 13, from 2 - 5pm

Register now and build a plan that actually moves your business forward.

https://clients.oregonsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=90460016

Most small business websites look decent enough. The problem is they often fail to do the one thing that matters most: t...
04/15/2026

Most small business websites look decent enough. The problem is they often fail to do the one thing that matters most: turn visitors into customers.

This two-session class helps you look at your existing site with fresh eyes and figure out what is getting in the way. You'll leave with a concrete action plan, not a list of vague suggestions.

You'll learn how to:

➢ Build trust quickly so visitors feel confident about your business from the start

➢ Organize your content so people can find what they need and take action

➢ Sharpen your messaging so your pages are clearer and easier to scan

➢ Identify common technical issues that slow your site down and hurt performance

Important: You must have a live website on any platform (WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, etc.). You will not make changes during class. You'll review your site and leave with a clear plan to implement on your own or hand off to your web professional.

👉 April 28 & 30, 3 - 5pm

Sign up now and find out what your website has been missing.
https://clients.oregonsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=90460021

If bookkeeping feels like something you put off because it's confusing or time-consuming, you are not alone. This two-se...
04/09/2026

If bookkeeping feels like something you put off because it's confusing or time-consuming, you are not alone.

This two-session class takes the mystery out of the process. You'll learn how to record and understand your business finances in a way that actually makes sense, so you can stop guessing and start making clearer decisions.

You'll come away knowing how to:

➢ Record and interpret transactions with accuracy and confidence

➢ Read your key financial reports and understand what they mean for your business

➢ Build consistent bookkeeping habits that support long-term stability

This class is a good fit whether you are just getting started or want a much clearer picture of where your money is going.

👉 April 22 & 29, from 2 - 5pm

Register now and take the stress out of your business finances.
https://clients.oregonsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=90460017

Running a contracting business in Oregon without a CCB license is not just risky. It can cost you work, fines, and your ...
04/04/2026

Running a contracting business in Oregon without a CCB license is not just risky. It can cost you work, fines, and your reputation.

This two-day class prepares you for the Oregon CCB exam and covers the business responsibilities that come with being a licensed contractor, so you move forward knowing exactly what is required of you.

You'll work through all 14 chapters of the NASCLA Oregon Manual, including:

➢ Oregon contractor laws and regulations

➢ Contract law and construction lien law

➢ Bidding, estimating, and project management

➢ Financial management, tax basics, and job site safety

Whether you are starting a contracting business from scratch or formalizing years of hands-on experience, this class covers both the exam and the real-world side of operating as a licensed contractor.

Bonus: A spouse or business partner may attend at no cost if they are not taking the exam.

👉 April 17 & 18, from 8am - 5pm

Register today and take a confident step toward your CCB license.
https://clients.oregonsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=90460015

Spring is a good time to step back and look at your business with fresh eyes. April classes at the RCC SBDC cover practi...
04/01/2026

Spring is a good time to step back and look at your business with fresh eyes.

April classes at the RCC SBDC cover practical topics built around what business owners actually deal with, whether you are just starting out or managing an established business.

➣ Real-world topics that connect to how your business actually runs

➣ Tools and strategies you can put to work right away

➣ Low-cost classes with expert guidance

If you have been thinking about getting clearer on your finances, your plan, or your online presence, April is a solid time to start.

Get the details and register today! https://roguecc.edu/sbdc/

Happy St. Patrick’s Day 🍀While a little luck never hurts, long-term business success is built on strategy, planning, and...
03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day 🍀

While a little luck never hurts, long-term business success is built on strategy, planning, and informed decisions.

The Oregon SBDC Network offers no-cost, one-on-one advising and low-cost training to help entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses and plan for growth.

Find your local Center. https://oregonsbdc.org/find-your-center

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3345 Redwood Highway, Bldg B
Grants Pass, OR
97527

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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