PCC Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

05/28/2026

Thank you to the amazing network of Oregon Small Business Development Center Network leaders, including our own PCC SBDC Director, Tammy Marquez-Oldham, for your tireless leadership and service to our small business community!

The Oregon SBDC Network’s recent Spring Leaders Meeting was a valuable time to connect, collaborate, and prepare for the year ahead.

Our Network leaders gathered to learn from Business Oregon economist Damon Runberg about Oregon’s current economic landscape and emerging small business trends, while also preparing for the Network’s upcoming accreditation review.

Strong partnerships, shared learning, and continued collaboration help us better support Oregon’s small businesses and communities across the state.

05/28/2026

Expanding into global markets can be a powerful way to grow your business.

From reaching new customers to increasing long-term resilience, World Trade Month highlights the opportunities of international expansion. With the right strategy and support, selling internationally is more accessible than you might think.

The Oregon Small Business Development Center Network can help you explore your export potential and take the next steps. Learn more: https://oregonsbdc.org/service/global-trade-center

05/26/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave people who made the ultimate sacrifice 🇺🇸

We remember them, honor them, and express our gratitude for their service to our country today and always.

05/07/2026

Happy National to America's more than 36 million small businesses! This week, and always, we honor the entrepreneurs who power our economy and make communities vibrant places to live and work. Learn more: https://www.sba.gov/nsbw

05/07/2026

The PCC Small Business Development Center (SBDC) plays a vital role in supporting small businesses across the Portland metro region.

Home to Oregon’s Global Trade Center and specialty programs like “Getting Your Recipe to Market,” in 2025 the Portland SBDC advised 430 clients, helped businesses create 81 new jobs, and supported business owners in securing $3,135,663 in capital infusion to fuel business growth.

Learn more about the Portland SBDC, or connect with their team: https://buff.ly/MUzAIjg

04/28/2026

For two decades, Portland Community College’s Small Business Development Center, in partnership with Oregon State University's Food Innovation Center, Portland Oregon and New Seasons Market, has helped food entrepreneurs turn homemade recipes into retail-ready products through the Getting Your Recipe to Market (GYRM) training program.

With more than 500 graduates and over 300 businesses launched, GYRM has guided aspiring food makers from idea to store shelf — many starting with nothing more than a passion and a recipe. Here's to 20 years!

04/22/2026

Building a business is tough — don’t do it alone! The Portland Community College Small Business Development Center (PCC SBDC) has supported Oregon small business owners for over 40 years through training programs like Business Builders.

The next cohort begins May 13. Register by April 30 for an early bird $100 discount. Gain essential skills, expert guidance, and the confidence to succeed with structured training and personalized advising. 🔗Learn more and sign up now: pcc.edu/small-business/business-builders

04/21/2026

For 20 years, PCC’s Small Business Development Center has helped local food makers turn recipes into retail-ready products through our Getting Your Recipe to Market training program.

This 12‑week journey has supported 500+ graduates, launched 300+ businesses, and even gives participants the chance to pitch directly to New Seasons Market buyers. “It’s incredible to think about how many entrepreneurs start with an idea and walk away with something real,” said SBDC Director Tammy Marquez-Oldham.

From idea to shelf-ready brand — GYRM continues to fuel Oregon’s local food economy. Celebrate with us GYRM's 20 years of impact and apply now to join the next program cohort: https://www.pcc.edu/news/2026/03/gyrm-anniversary/

02/28/2026

Say hello to Christian Aniciete, MBA, Marketing Specialist for the PCC Small Business Development Center (SBDC) — and one of the storytellers behind the small business features you see in your feed.

Christian is part of the SBDC marketing team, “helping show and tell the stories of our local small businesses as well as PCC SBDC’s valuable training programs and initiatives especially across social media channels.” But for him, it’s more than photos, hashtags or a sweet tagline — it’s connection.

“My favorite part about my job is the opportunity to support our local small business owners and help tell their stories — the successes and the trials,” he shares. That storytelling often means visiting shops and restaurants, meeting owners face-to-face, experiencing their products or services firsthand, and creatively turning those moments into stories that highlight the real impact of SBDC support. He says, “It brings me back to my calling for business at a young age growing up in the Philippines: helping my grandmother run her convenience store. Now, it brings me joy to play a small part in sharing the journey small business owners take in building their dreams.”

Outside of PCC SBDC, Christian also works in public affairs and communications for Washington County, Oregon and serves his community through leadership roles with local nonprofits, including API Forward, AMA PDX, and planning Oregon’s first Filipino American festival. When he’s off the clock, you’ll likely find him trying a new restaurant, spending time with family and friends — or adding another plant to his collection.

Follow along each month as we spotlight the incredible people behind PCC SBDC.

02/28/2026

Save the date! The Business Expo West - STEAM Connect is coming back to town this April!

Make sure you mark your calendars, register, and join us on April 8 at PCC Willow Creek. Grow your business via networking and contracts, learn from industry leaders, discover new job opportunities, explore interactive exhibits, and tour the state of the art labs at PCC.

Register today: https://besthq.net/business-expo-west/

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02/28/2026

For over 40 years, the Portland Community College Small Business Development Center has supported Oregon entrepreneurs in starting, growing, and sustaining successful businesses. This spring, we invite you to join Business Builders, our comprehensive 12-week training program designed to strengthen your business foundation and provide expert guidance every step of the way.

What You’ll Learn:
Weeks 1–8 cover the essentials every business owner needs—mission and vision, business model development, pricing, branding and marketing, bookkeeping and financial management, legal considerations, and HR fundamentals.
Weeks 9–12 offer industry-specific tracks, so you can choose the learning path that fits your business:
• Restaurant/Food – menu design, financing, regulations, marketing, and operations
• Service-Based – consultative sales, B2B marketing, contracting, pricing, and client management
• Brick & Mortar – merchandising, inventory, location strategy, hiring, and storefront operations

What You’ll Leave With:
A full set of planning tools (GrowthWheel), a business plan draft in LivePlan, and access to long-term, no-cost advising from SBDC experts.

The next cohort begins January 6, 2026.

This program is offered through Portland Community College and the Oregon SBDC Network—trusted, higher-education–backed support for Oregon small businesses.
Learn more, hear alumni stories, and enroll: https://www.pcc.edu/small-business/business-builders/

Thank you to Portland Community College for your partnership and support of PACCO's mission to advance economic resilience, empowerment and generational wealth for Filipino and fellow underserved communities in Oregon.