A look back on 2024

Join us as we look back on 2024, celebrate the amazing entrepreneurs we work with, & share A few program highlights

A promotional graphic for the 2024 Livelihood NW Impact & Storytelling event features a dark blue background with the event title, date, and the phrase 'A Celebration of Livelihood NW Clients.' It includes key photos of diverse people engaging in com
Letter from Livelihood NW with text expressing gratitude for small business support, celebrating achievements, and outlining future goals. The letter is signed by Lord Damon, the Executive Director of Livelihood NW, and includes small illustrations o
A digital infographic showing the 2024 organization highlights, including supporting over 725 entrepreneurs, distributing $193,000 in grants, and celebrating 30 years of supporting small businesses. It notes delivering services in 21 counties, with d
Infographic showing statistics about long-term clients served in 2024, including client demographics and program highlights like GroundWork, In-Depth Bookkeeping Support, and other project developments.
Infographic about the Oregon Women's Business Center, launched in October 2024, featuring images of people at a ribbon-cutting event, icons representing networking and resources, and text detailing its mission, event dates, and membership information
Infographic displaying information about small business grants from Livelihood NW in 2024, including details about the Economic Equity Investment Program and Business Growth Fund, with statistics on grants awarded, average amounts, and client types.
Neon-lit sign reading 'Client Awards' with 'Livelhood NW' logo and slogan 'Business Development with Purpose' in a dark theater setting, silhouetted audience watching the stage.
An awards display featuring two women recognized as small business and entrepreneur of the year. On the left, a woman with curly hair wearing a red jacket and striped shirt, smiling with a dog, under a banner that reads 'Small Business of the Year'.
Graphic featuring two women receiving awards. The woman on the left has dark hair in a bun, glasses, and an orange top, holding a plaque labeled 'Community Champion Award.' The woman on the right has shoulder-length hair, a flower in her hair, and a
Award presentation featuring three women, each holding an award banner. The first woman on the left wears sunglasses, a navy shirt, and holding a landscape design business card, representing the Resiliency Award. The middle woman has dark hair, weari
A page from a brochure or report about Livelihood NW, showing the organization's mission, values, and photos of staff and board members.
A section of an informational webpage with green background, displaying a list of sponsors and supporters for Livelihood NW, including logos for Business Oregon, Prosper Portland, SBA, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Oregon Community Foundation, PGE Foundation
A flyer for Livelihood NW with contact options, including QR codes and website, and information about supporting local small businesses and community initiatives.
A promotional graphic for the 2024 Livelihood NW conference titled 'Impacts & Storytelling', featuring photos of diverse participants at community events and gatherings.

Tais Photo | Swell Gelato | Holistic Community Therapy

A letter to the community from Livelihood NW, celebrating small business achievements and advocating for support, with a row of illustrated small business storefronts at the bottom.

Lara Damon, Executive Director

2024 organization highlights infographic with statistics on entrepreneurs, support, grants, and events, featuring icons of a party hat, dollar bill, person with raised hands, calendar, and more.

Open Business Advising | Open Accounting Advising | Workshops & Trainings | Oregon Women’s Business Center at Livelihood NW

Infographic presenting statistics and highlights of a long-term business programs in 2024, including client demographics, revenue, profit, and project information.

Groundwork | In-Depth Bookkeeping Support |  Increase Project | Ascend |Oregon Women’s Business Center at Livelihood NW

Infographic about Livelihood NW small business grants in 2024, including program names, number of grants awarded, average awards, total grants distributed, and client recipients, with illustrations of two women discussing a business goal.

Economic Equity Investment Program

A digital illustration of an awards ceremony with a large illuminated sign that reads 'Client Awards.' The sign features a marquee border with lights, and above it is a banner that says 'LIVELIHOOD NW - Business Development with Purpose.' The silhouettes of an audience are visible at the bottom, watching the stage.
Two profile photos of women on stage with blue curtains and wooden floor. The woman on the left has curly hair, wearing an orange jacket and striped shirt, smiling; her banner reads "Small Business of the Year." The woman on the right has short curly hair, wearing a blue top, smiling; her banner reads "Entrepreneur of the Year."

Swell Gelato | Holistic Community Therapy

Graphic featuring two women awarded client awards.

Emilly Prado, LLC | Baan De Sol

Graphic featuring three women awarded client awards.

Harmony Design Northwest | Amza Superfoods | Village Fit

A webpage about Livelihood NW featuring their mission, values, and two group photos of staff and board members at events.

Mission & Impact | Staff | Board

A digital graphic for Livelihood NW, featuring a call-to-action section on the left with a profile picture of a woman, and a list of various ways to get involved or support the organization, each accompanied by a QR code.

Open Business Advising | Newsletter Signup | Join Our Board | Oregon Women’s Business Center at Livelihood NW|  Connect a Business | Make a Donation | Human-Centric Media

A section of a green informational document with sections titled "Funding" and "Special Thanks." The "Funding" section explains that most budget funding comes from contracts and grants, with sponsors like Business Oregon, Prosper Portland, SBA, JPMorgan Chase, and others. The "Special Thanks" section acknowledges partners like Business Impact NW, Lewis & Clark Small Business Legal Clinic, BUILT Oregon, Interise, Streetwise MBA, and Ascend National, along with a quote from Nikki Guerrero, Hot Mama Salsa, about the value of Livelihood NW.

Our Partners | Prosper Portland | Business Oregon | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) |  Oregon Community Foundation | PGE Foundation | City of Tigard | North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce | Business Impact NW | Lewis & Clark Small Business Legal Clinic | BUILT Oregon | Interise |Ascend National| Hot Mama Salsa