“Journey to Equity” Online to Nonprofits
“Journey to Equity” is a two-part workshop for rural nonprofit staff, board, and volunteers who need to take steps to demonstrate their organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and be able to communicate progress to funders and community members. Activities will focus on approaching equity in ways that are relevant to their mission…
Business Foundations online in April
NEOEDD offers Business Foundations, its popular free, six-week workshop series to help entrepreneurs and small-business owners build the basis for a successful business. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the class will take place via videoconference. Register by Friday, Apr. 17 to reserve your place.
C O V I D-19 Business Resource Webinar
NEOEDD is hosting a COVID-19 Business Resource Webinar targeted to businesses in northeast Oregon on Thursday, April 9, at noon. Presenters will include Senator Merkley (joining at 12:30) and representatives from Blue Mountain Community College’s Small Business Development Center, SBA, the City of La Grande, and Business Oregon. Register here–free of charge!
NEOEDD Board Meeting Mar. 26
NEOEDD board meetings are open to the public. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, today’s meeting at 1:30 pm will be via teleconference or telephone. Call in to 1.888.748.9073, Meeting ID: 655 022 675; or videoconference https://bluejeans.com/655022675?src=calendarLink
Resource Wednesdays at IGNITE
Mar. 26, 11 a.m. Ignite, 104 Depot St. in La Grande On every 4th Wednesday of the month, entrepreneurs and business owners have the opportunity to come meet with mentors and other experts to get your questions answered. Light refreshments will be provided
Resource Wednesdays at IGNITE
Feb. 26, 11 a.m. Ignite, 104 Depot St. in La Grande On every 4th Wednesday of the month, entrepreneurs and business owners have the opportunity to come meet with mentors and other experts to get your questions answered. Light refreshments will be provided
Resource Wednesdays at IGNITE
Jan. 29, 11 a.m. Ignite, 104 Depot St. in La Grande On every 4th Wednesday of the month, entrepreneurs and business owners have the opportunity to come meet with mentors and other experts to get your questions answered. Light refreshments will be provided
Celebrate Rural Innovation, Creativity and Small Business
Feb. 12, 11:30 a.m. 104 Depot St. in La Grande This 90 minute presentation explores the history of rural innovation, how it differs from innovation in big cites, and the resources and teamwork needed to build healthy, creative small-town communities around economic growth.
Getting Traction – 19 Ways to Get Your Business Noticed
Feb. 11, 11:30 a.m. 104 Depot St. in La Grande If you don’t have traction, you’re not going anywhere. Traction means having a measurable set of customers, users, or interest that serves to prove your startup or small business is “going places.” Brad Attig from Foundry Collective will lead a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn…
Becoming a Great Mentor
Monday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. Learn how to share your knowledge and skills to help others grow their businesses IGNITE, 104 Depot St. in La Grande