Northeast Oregon Economic Development District

CO.STARTERS CORE, Wallowa County, 2nd Session
2024-02-15 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
CO.STARTERS CORE, facilitated by Lisa Dawson
Launch your small business idea or refine your current business model through this no-cost 10-week program.
CO.STARTERS CORE walks entrepreneurs through 10 foundational topics in a cohort with other “starters” – entrepreneurs, business owners or potential business owners – who are learning together and helping each other make improvements to their business model.
Each week we’ll focus on a different topic:
Know yourself
Dig into what’s driving you and understand what it will take to achieve your dream.
Understand your customers
Pinpoint what your customer wants and how to adapt to their needs.
Business solutions & starting small
Test your solution by starting small and making adjustments as needed.
Getting, keeping, & growing customers
Build customer relationships through your messaging & marketing.
Revenue, pricing, & distribution
Figure out your logistics and how you’ll make money.
Legal & accounting
Understand the systems and structures you’ll need to support your business.
Financial modeling
Determine your costs and whether your business model is financially viable.
Funding & Raising Capital
Know your options for finding the funds you need to grow sustainably.
Growth plans & goal setting
Gain momentum and leave with a strategy for achieving your goals.
Celebrate
Reflect on your journey and celebrate your success. Your future starts now.
This CORE workshop will be held on Thursdays starting February 8 through April 11.

CO.STARTERS CORE, Baker City, 2nd Session
2024-02-13 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Launch Pad Baker City, 2019 Main Street Suite A, Baker City, Oregon, 97814
CO.STARTERS CORE, facilitated by Lisa Dawson
Launch your small business idea or refine your current business model through this no-cost 10-week program.
CO.STARTERS CORE walks entrepreneurs through 10 foundational topics in a cohort with other “starters” – entrepreneurs, business owners or potential business owners – who are learning together and helping each other make improvements to their business model.
Each week we’ll focus on a different topic:
Know yourself
Dig into what’s driving you and understand what it will take to achieve your dream.
Understand your customers
Pinpoint what your customer wants and how to adapt to their needs.
Business solutions & starting small
Test your solution by starting small and making adjustments as needed.
Getting, keeping, & growing customers
Build customer relationships through your messaging & marketing.
Revenue, pricing, & distribution
Figure out your logistics and how you’ll make money.
Legal & accounting
Understand the systems and structures you’ll need to support your business.
Financial modeling
Determine your costs and whether your business model is financially viable.
Funding & Raising Capital
Know your options for finding the funds you need to grow sustainably.
Growth plans & goal setting
Gain momentum and leave with a strategy for achieving your goals.
Celebrate
Reflect on your journey and celebrate your success. Your future starts now.
This CORE workshop will be held on Tuesdays starting February 6 through April 9.

CO.STARTERS CORE, La Grande, 2nd Session
2024-02-12 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Integrated Services Building, Room 153, 1607 Gekeler Lane, La Grande, OR, 97850, United States
CO.STARTERS CORE, facilitated by Lisa Dawson
Launch your small business idea or refine your current business model through this no-cost 10-week program.
CO.STARTERS CORE walks entrepreneurs through 10 foundational topics in a cohort with other “starters” – entrepreneurs, business owners or potential business owners – who are learning together and helping each other make improvements to their business model.
Each week we’ll focus on a different topic:
Know yourself
Dig into what’s driving you and understand what it will take to achieve your dream.
Understand your customers
Pinpoint what your customer wants and how to adapt to their needs.
Business solutions & starting small
Test your solution by starting small and making adjustments as needed.
Getting, keeping, & growing customers
Build customer relationships through your messaging & marketing.
Revenue, pricing, & distribution
Figure out your logistics and how you’ll make money.
Legal & accounting
Understand the systems and structures you’ll need to support your business.
Financial modeling
Determine your costs and whether your business model is financially viable.
Funding & Raising Capital
Know your options for finding the funds you need to grow sustainably.
Growth plans & goal setting
Gain momentum and leave with a strategy for achieving your goals.
Celebrate
Reflect on your journey and celebrate your success. Your future starts now.
This CORE workshop will be held on Mondays starting February 6 through April 11.

CO.STARTERS CORE, Wallowa County
2024-02-08 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Oregon Trail Electric Co-Op (OTEC), 4005 23rd Street, Baker City, OR, 97814, United States

CO.STARTERS CORE Baker City
2024-02-06 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Launch Pad Baker City, 2019 Main Street Suite A, Baker City, Oregon, 97814

CO.STARTERS CORE Workshop Series - La Grande
2024-02-05 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Integrated Services Building, Room 153, 1607 Gekeler Lane, La Grande, OR, 97850, United States
