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Workshops & Trainings

Our workshops are open to the community and cover topics ranging from Business Development to Bookkeeping. All our content is adapted to be delivered online in live sessions with small-to-medium size groups. Gain skills, tools, and connections to move your business or business idea forward, or browse our library of previously recorded content.

Open Business Advising

Meet with a business advisor this week, for free. Our goal is to make business advising accessible to those who face barriers to receiving support. Whether you are starting a business, looking for resources, or seeking advice on your next strategic business step, we are here for you.

Currently we offer virtual meetings only due to COVID. In the past, we have partnered with organizations in East Portland to provide accessible hubs for entrepreneurs to receive FREE business consulting, specifically at Division Midway Alliance and the Rosewood Initiative. We expect to relaunch in-person Open Business Advising in East Portland again in the future alongside our virtual offerings.

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Hourly Consulting

If you are looking for focused support that falls outside of our program offerings or you do not meet the eligibility criteria for our long term support programs, our team of professional business advisors offer hourly, fee-for-service consulting at non-profit rates.

Some areas we can help you with include

  • Business plan review

  • Quickbooks set up and training

  • Business valuation first steps

  • Exit strategy planning

  • +More

Contact us to talk more about your specific needs.