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

Oregon Women’s Business Center Ribbon Cutting October 2, 2024 | Photo by Tais Fedorov tais.photo

Frequently Asked Questions

    • 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.

    • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Want updates on the Oregon Women’s Business Center? Sign up for our newsletter.

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The Oregon Women’s Business Center at Livelihood NW is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

 

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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 General 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.

WORKSHOPS

Sharpen your business knowledge on a variety of key topics. OWBC members get $20 off Learning Sessions and Intro to Bookkeeping Workshops with

DISCOUNT CODE: OWBC20

(The first letter is an O, and the last number is a ZERO)

Business Connections Group

Connect with other business owners in this monthly peer support group! Build community, share your knowledge, and learn from others. Meetings rotate between Zoom and in person.

FREE to OWBC Members.

EXPLORE OUR LEARNING LIBRARY

Learn how to create financial projections, price your products, write a business plan, and more in these video courses you can watch at your own pace. Your OWBC membership gives you FREE access.

Learn how to start or grow a business or idea — at your own pace.

USE code: LEVELUP

A FREE collection of recordings from past Learning Sessions on a variety of topics.

You will be prompted to sign to set up a FREE Thinkific account to explore our Learning Library.

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