Support to Plan, Start, and Grow
OWBC Members can log in to access free one-on-one business advising, information about grant opportunities, discount codes for workshops & trainings, networking opportunities, and more through the Oregon Women’s Business Center.
Membership is free and open to all Business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs
Oregon Women’s Business Center Ribbon Cutting October 2, 2024 | Photo by Tais Fedorov tais.photo
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our services are offered virtually. You can sign up for business advising, take a workshop, or explore our resources.
To get started, log in below, or sign up to request a login.
Once you fill out the form, you will be emailed a login in 1-3 business days. Use this login below to access your Oregon Women's Business Center member benefits.
Who is eligible for support?
The Oregon Women's Business Center is powered by the SBA, and is open to businesses at all stages of growth, in any industry, throughout Oregon.
All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
Does it cost money to receive support from the OWBC?
Many of our services at the OWBC are FREE thanks to our sponsors.
Optional workshops, referrals, programs, etc may have fees associated with those offerings.
In collaboration with various community partnerships, and supported by program grants and giving, Livelihood NW offers a variety of free and low cost programs. Learn more about our program sponsors and partners.
What support can I receive through the OWBC?
Access to discounted workshops & trainings on a variety of business topics
Referrals to resources
Opportunities to connect with other business owners
FREE assistance with business planning, marketing strategies, projections & financials, loan readiness, goal setting & visioning, leadership & management, HR, business systems & more through Open Business Advising (OWBC Membership not required).
Access to discounted in-depth bookkeeping support & training with Livelihood NW Accounting Advisors
Does the OWBC provide loans, legal advice, tax prep, graphic design, or other professional services?
We are not a lender, but we can help you find the capital access partner that meets your needs. Learn more here.
We are not lawyers, tax preparers, or graphic designers, etc, but we have strong relationships to an ecosystem of organizations and providers, and we would be happy to connect you to the resources you need.
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You can share this page with your network.
Or visit our Connect a Business page to nominate a business for support, learn about ways we can collaborate, or meet with our team to learn more.
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If you have expertise in a specialized area of business and want to share your skills with our small business community, please visit our Share Your Expertise page to submit an interest form on this page.
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The OWBC is intended for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, and is not meant to support employees of small businesses on behalf of the owners.
The Oregon Women’s Business Center at Livelihood NW is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
NOT A MEMBER YET?
Fill out our intake form to become a member.
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To sign up, fill out the intake form. After filling it out, you will receive a login in 0-2 business days that will allow you to access the resources of the OWBC.
Having trouble signing up?
1) Watch this video on how to become a member
MEMBER LOG IN (BELOW)
To Access exclusive member benefits such as Business Connections Groups and Discounted Workshops.
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How to log in and sign up for workshops (WATCH VIDEO)
How to resolve login or password issues (WATCH VIDEO)
Have a different issue? Email us or meet with our support team.
WELCOME!
Find ResourceS
Find resources for common business needs and challenges in our Business Resource Hub.
SEE Announcements
See grant opportunities, time sensitive resources, and post and engage with other businesses on our Grants & Announcement board.
Schedule Business Advising
GroundWork, Increase, and Ascend clients can book business advisors on your Client Home Page.
Not enrolled in one of those programs? You can meet with our advising team through Open Business Advising. Click here to learn more and schedule.
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Los clientes de GroundWork, Increase y Ascend pueden reservar asesores comerciales en su página de inicio de cliente. ¿No estás inscrito en uno de esos programas? Puedes reunirte con nuestro equipo asesor a través de Open Business Advising. Haga clic aquí para obtener más información y programar.
Business Connections Group
Find your supportive community of entrepreneurs who really get it.
This free, members-only meeting is your opportunity to connect, learn, and share with one another. Join us every month, or just from time to time. Most meetings take place on Zoom, with occasional in-person gatherings. Registration required.
Live WORKSHOPS
Sharpen your business knowledge on a variety of key topics. OWBC members get most workshops for just $5.
For Intro to Bookkeeping, use DISCOUNT CODE: WBC54
To reduce the price of $30 workshops to $5, use DISCOUNT CODE: WBC25
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Cowork In Community
In Person in Portland | June 1st, 2026 | 1-5pm
A relaxed, come-as-you-are IN PERSON coworking session dedicated for Livelihood NW clients and Oregon Women's Business Center members to focus, make progress, and be in community. Bring your laptop and your goals, we'll provide the space and wifi. We will gather at Place to B in Portland. Space is limited, so please register.
Livelihood NW Business Community
Say Hi and connect with others
A private online space to talk with other local business owners who "get it,” where business owners to ask for help, share challenges, make connections, and message each other — without internet trolls, suspicious users, or having to log on to a major corporation’s platform.
Learning Library
Access on-demand Courses, Tools & Templates
Jumpstart your self-guided business education with bite-size video courses, tools, and templates you can watch at your own pace.
You automatically get access as an OWBC member. Look for an email with the subject: “Your Livelihood NW Learning Library access” for more info, or log in here.
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