Blue Mountain Community College Small Business Development Center

06/18/2026

- Happy Thursday - How is your Biz maximizing the Holiday Weekend? 🧐

06/17/2026

- 🥳Sweet Summer at Cuppa Yo Hermiston, owned by Joshua Pine. After being away for nearly 20 years for college and military service, Joshua returned to his hometown of Hermiston with a dream of starting his own business. When his youngest child asked for frozen yogurt one day, he realized there wasn’t a place in town.

Joshua remembered a colleague from who had a franchise. With some help from the Mountain SBDC, it wasn’t long before he opened the doors at Cuppa Yo Hermiston.

“Cindee at the SBDC was a HUGE resource for me in finding funding, building my business plan, and providing access to other resources for small businesses,” Joshua said. “Without her support, I wouldn't be here today.”

If you are looking for frozen yogurt in Hermiston, stop by Cuppa Yo, located right across the street from Hermiston High School on Highland Avenue.

06/17/2026

Check - Mid-Year Check-in and Business Planning!

Tip 1 - Business Reset - We’re nearly halfway through the year, and now is the perfect time to take a step back and evaluate your goals, finances, operations, and marketing efforts. What’s working well? What needs to shift before the second half of the year?

A midyear check-in can help you refocus, prioritize, and move forward with confidence. The Oregon SBDC Network offers no-cost, one-on-one advising to help you navigate your next steps and strengthen your business strategy.

06/13/2026

- Save the date - June 16th, Baker City Networking!!
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Have a downtown events question? Need to update your Google business listing? Just want to chat? Drop by Oregon Trail Restaurant next Tuesday morning between 930-1130a!

Amy Briels (SBDC Advisor) and Ariel Reker (BCD Director) will be there to help answer questions, get connected to resources, and so much more.

Blue Mountain Community College Small Business Development Center
Baker City Downtown

06/12/2026

La AI avanzada, como adaptar tus opciones para mejorar tu negocio - Parte 2.

06/12/2026

🥳 Congrats to all of our local graduates! Felicidades!

06/11/2026

-Cost Training 🥳 Running a business means wearing a lot of hats, but you don’t have to figure everything out on your own.

The Oregon SBDC Network offers low-cost training, workshops, and classes built specifically for small business owners and entrepreneurs across the state.

Whether you’re developing a marketing strategy, managing cash flow, learning QuickBooks, or preparing to launch a new venture, our practical, expert-led training can help you move your business forward with confidence.

Explore upcoming training opportunities and connect with your local Oregon SBDC today: https://oregonsbdc.org/find-your-center/

06/10/2026

- 👏 Deb Wessler had three ideas to complement her retirement in Baker City, Oregon: performing music, developing a business through her electrician’s background, or doing something with the extra room at her house.

When she connected with the Blue Mountain SBDC in November 2017, her business adviser shared that the city did not have enough beds to accommodate visitors during popular yearly events.

That was the start of 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆’𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗻𝗸𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲, an authentic Western-style bunkhouse full of Old West charm, available to reserve through .

Deb attended events and workshops as well as utilized software such as LivePlan offered through the SBDC and has turned her company from an idea into a thriving business. She recently purchased a historic building on Main Street as she continues to expand her operations.

“[My adviser] was 100% on target and has been a wonderful, local guide in my pathway through my third and most successful year in being an owner-operator of Honey’s Bunkhouse,” Deb recently said.

If you’re planning a visit to Baker City, be sure to check out Honey’s Bunkhouse for a memorable stay: http://www.airbnb.com/h/honeysbunkhouse.

06/10/2026

- No-Cost Advising 👋 No matter where you are in your business journey, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

The Oregon SBDC Network offers no-cost, one-on-one advising designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners tackle challenges, identify opportunities, and plan for long-term success.

Whether you’re starting a business, refining your marketing strategy, managing finances, or preparing for growth, our experienced advisers are here to support you every step of the way.

Connect with your local Oregon SBDC today and discover the resources available to help your business thrive: https://oregonsbdc.org/find-your-center/