Umpqua Small Business Development Center - SBDC - Roseburg OR

05/06/2026

Small businesses play a vital role in Oregon’s economy and communities.

During U.S. Small Business Administration's National Small Business Week, we recognize the entrepreneurs who are building, growing, and sustaining businesses across the state. Your work creates jobs, drives innovation, and strengthens local communities.

Join us in celebrating and supporting small businesses this week and beyond.

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04/15/2026

An awesome event. Come support our local entrepreneurs!

🚀 DREAM. PITCH. GROW. 🚀
The 2026 Umpqua Growth Talks Pitch Night Series is BACK!
Join us at Backside Brewing Co. on April 30th for the first Pitch Night of the year. This is a FREE event, but space is limited, so you’ll want to snag your ticket early! 🎟️
Watch local entrepreneurs step up to the mic for a shot at a $2,500 grand prize. Whether you’re there to pitch your own big idea or just want to grab a beer and cheer on Douglas County’s brightest minds, you don’t want to miss this energy!
✨ RSVP for your free ticket here: https://April302026PitchNight.eventbrite.com

🍺 Great brews. Big ideas. Better community.
📅 April 30th | 5:30 PM
📍 Backside Brewing Co.

03/18/2026

Happy SBDC Day! Our team is grateful to all our community partners, supporters, and clients for the opportunity to serve here in beautiful Douglas County. Below you’ll see some of what we were able to accomplish together last year.

We’re proud to be hosted by Umpqua Community College and love our new home at 729 SE Jackson St. in Roseburg. Stop on by sometime for some free, confidential business advising, or just to say hello to our awesome team of business advisors and instructors.

02/27/2026

🚀 Applications are officially OPEN for the 2026 Umpqua Growth Pitch Night Series! 🚀

Ready to take your business to the next level? We’re looking for bold entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas and compete for cash prizes at our next event.

This year, we are hosting three signature events starting April 30th at Backside Brewing Co.. We’re looking for early-stage, local small businesses focused on growth and expansion to compete for serious prizes:

🔗 Ready to Pitch?
Apply today through the Umpqua Growth Talks Official Website www.umpquagrowthtalks.com

⏳ Deadline: Apply by March 20th to be considered for the April 30th Pitch Night at Backside Brewing Co.

🌟 Become a Sponsor:
Want to support local innovation? Help us fuel the future of Douglas County by viewing our Sponsorship & Partnership Opportunities.

12/19/2025

Same great services for small business owners, different location!

You can now find us at 729 SE Jackson St. in Downtown Roseburg.

Office hours are 8:30am - 5:00pm. No cost business advising is available by appointment. You can request a session by visiting us at Umpqua.edu/sbdc or calling 541-440-7824.

Our office will be closed for the holidays starting Dec. 23 - 29. We will be open Dec. 30 & 31. Closed for New Year’s Day (Jan. 1).

Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season and a 2026 full of prosperity and new beginnings!

12/10/2025

We’re hiring! Come join our team. Looking for a friendly, detail-oriented professional to help run our SBDC office. This is a casual part-time position that will be focused on scheduling small business owners with our excellent team of advisors, assisting with reporting, creating marketing materials, organizing events and workshops, and much more.

If you are meticulous, have excellent communication skills, and love entrepreneurship, we hope you’ll apply!

SBDC ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTPart-Time Administration The position of SBDC Administrative Assistant is Open Until Filled so that we can find the ideal candidate for our amazing team. Are you someone who is organized and innovative? A self-starter who is motivated, positive, and has a strong desir...

11/26/2025

Just a reminder that our office will be closed this Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28. We’re thankful for all our clients and partners and hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

11/20/2025

Always a pleasure to speak with Kyle Bailey at KQEN, especially about entrepreneurship! Listen in if you’re curious about how our SBDC can help you start and grow a business here in Douglas County.

We also made a BIG announcement during this interview. Leave a comment below when you hear it and let us know what you think!

Umpqua Community College Small Business Development Center Director Aaron Larsen talks about small business in the county and how the SBDC can help those seeking help with starting or operating their small business.

11/11/2025

Our Umpqua SBDC office is closed today in honor of all our veterans out there. Thank you for your service!
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11/03/2025

Are you a business owner who has applied for financing recently? Are you planning for growth in the year ahead?

The Federal Reserve’s Small Business Credit Survey wants you to share your experience. By sharing your feedback, you help build the data that guides lenders, policymakers, and business service providers nationwide.

The survey is open now through November 14, and we’d appreciate the input of all Oregon business owners.

Visit https://bit.ly/sbdc-small-business-credit-survey to get started.