Northeast Oregon Economic Development District

NEOEDD Board Meeting & Budget Hearing
2024-06-27 13:30 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Baker County Courthouse, 1995 3rd Street, Baker City, OR, United States
NEOEDD’s quarterly meeting will take place at the Baker County Courthouse on Thursday, June 27 at 1:30 p.m.
NEOEDD’s Budget Hearing will occur during the meeting.
Connect via zoom.
253 215 8782
Meeting ID: 821 4811 1900
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Joseph: Funding Options for your Small Business - Behind the Scenes of a Lender
2024-05-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Place, 301 S Lake Street, Joseph, OR, 97846, United States
Get behind the scenes of a lender and learn about funding options for your small business!
Learn financing methods, how to get a business loan, what lenders look for, how U.S. Small Business Administration can help you and other resources in our free workshop through SBA! Presented by commercial loan officers, economic development lenders and an SBA representative.
Contact Lisa Dawson at lisadawson@neoedd.org for more information.

Island City: Funding Options for your Small Business - Behind the Scenes of a Lender
2024-05-07 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Island City Hall, 10605 Island Ave., Island City, OR, OR, 97850, United States

Baker City: Funding Options for your Small Business - Behind the Scenes of a Lender
2024-05-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Blue Mountain Community College Small Business Development Center, 3370 10th Street Suite H, Baker City, OR, 97814, United States

Financial Projections for Your Business - Enterprise
2024-05-02 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
Learn how to develop a cash flow projection for your business based on the number of units of products or services that you sell on a monthly basis. In order to get the most out of this workshop, please identify a typical sale (or unit) for your business, the price you sell it for and what it cost you to deliver that product or service. We’ll use this information to build a cash flow projection for your business. A unit might consist of the average sale at a retail shop, an hour of time if you are a contractor or service provider, a typical sale at a restaurant such as a meal and beverage for two people. If you’d like help identifying your unit prior to class, contact lisadawson@neoedd.org or saramiller@neoedd.org for help!
The workshop is free and registration is required.

CO.STARTERS CORE, Wallowa County, 10th Session
2024-04-18 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
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.

Financial Projections for Your Business - Baker City
2024-04-16 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Launch Pad Baker City, 2019 Main Street Suite A, Baker City, Oregon, 97814
Learn how to develop a cash flow projection for your business based on the number of units of products or services that you sell on a monthly basis. In order to get the most out of this workshop, please identify a typical sale (or unit) for your business, the price you sell it for and what it cost you to deliver that product or service. We’ll use this information to build a cash flow projection for your business. A unit might consist of the average sale at a retail shop, an hour of time if you are a contractor or service provider, a typical sale at a restaurant such as a meal and beverage for two people. If you’d like help identifying your unit prior to class, ask us for help!
Registration required.

CO.STARTERS CORE, La Grande, 10th Session
2024-04-15 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 5 through April 8.

CO.STARTERS CORE, Wallowa County, 9th Session
2024-04-11 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR

CO.STARTERS CORE, Baker City, 10th Session
2024-04-09 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.

Financial Projections for Your Business - La Grande
2024-04-08 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Integrated Services Building, Room 153, 1607 Gekeler Lane, La Grande, OR, 97850, United States

CO.STARTERS CORE, Wallowa County, 8th Session
2024-04-04 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR

CO.STARTERS CORE, Baker City, 9th Session
2024-04-02 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Launch Pad Baker City, 2019 Main Street Suite A, Baker City, Oregon, 97814

CO.STARTERS CORE, La Grande, 9th Session
2024-04-01 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Integrated Services Building, Room 153, 1607 Gekeler Lane, La Grande, OR, 97850, United States

CO.STARTERS CORE, Wallowa County, 7th Session
2024-03-28 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR

CO.STARTERS CORE, Baker City, 8th Session
2024-03-26 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Launch Pad Baker City, 2019 Main Street Suite A, Baker City, Oregon, 97814

CO.STARTERS CORE, La Grande, 8th Session
2024-03-25 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Integrated Services Building, Room 153, 1607 Gekeler Lane, La Grande, OR, 97850, United States

CO.STARTERS CORE, Wallowa County, 6th Session
2024-03-21 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR

NEOEDD Board Meeting and Retreat
2024-03-21 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ascension School and Retreat Center, 1104 Church Street, Cove, OR, 97824
NEOEDD’s quarterly board meeting will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21. The board will meet for a retreat at 11:00 a.m. at the Coe-Kerr building at the Ascension School and Retreat Center in Cove. The meeting will be a hybrid meeting. The Zoom link is:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84675480339

Meeting ID: 846 7548 0339
Phone: 669 444 9171 US

CO.STARTERS CORE, Baker City, 7th Session
2024-03-19 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Launch Pad Baker City, 2019 Main Street Suite A, Baker City, Oregon, 97814

CO.STARTERS CORE, La Grande, 7th Session
2024-03-18 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.

Successful Entrepreneurship Mindset
2024-03-13 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Oregon Trail Electric Co-Op (OTEC), 4005 23rd Street, Baker City, OR, 97814, United States
“Successful Entrepreneurship Mindset” Hybrid Workshop
Presented by Kiyomi Koike, Kominka Life Coaching
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We understand that the path of entrepreneurship is both thrilling and challenging. If you find yourself at the crossroads of uncertainty or feel overwhelmed by the journey, our upcoming workshop is crafted just for you.
This workshop is designed for you if:

You dream of starting a business but are unsure where to begin.
The excitement of launching your business has subsided and needs a boost to stay motivated.
You’re a brick-and-mortar business owner aiming to expand into the digital realm.
Your quality products and services are showcased on a website, but visitors are scarce.
Your services are listed on Fiverr, yet the inquiries seem elusive.
The vast to-do list from a business improvement class feels daunting and overwhelming.
You’re feeling stuck, helpless, or defeated by the challenges you’re currently facing.
You know you need to take action, but you often procrastinate.
You know you need help, but you feel bad asking for help.

Mindset to Propel Your Business Forward is a Skill
Developing a thriving business requires a skillset that you might have never been taught. The foundation of the skillset, the “successful entrepreneurship mindset,” is likely one of them. Because it is a skill, you can learn it—and once you learn to use the skill, it will stay with you, like a skill to ride a bicycle.
When you apply this skill to your business, you’ll gain clarity, certainty, and confidence, and you’ll see you are making massive actions to create massive results.
Our “Successful Entrepreneurship Mindset” workshop promises to be a game-changer for your business journey.
When you complete this workshop, you will learn how to:

Develop Skills to Expand Your Capacity–Rediscover the latent potential within you.
Stay Calm and Empower Yourself–Learn strategies to maintain composure and to stay in control.
Find or Create Opportunities–Identify opportunities even in challenging situations.
Capitalize Opportunities into Desired Results–Transform opportunities into tangible, meaningful outcomes.
Breakthrough Barriers and Elevate Your Business–Overcome obstacles and take your business to the next level.

Outline:

Introduction
Gain Clarity—Belief in your business

Why is your business essential to you?
Why is it crucial for your customers?
Define your products and services, understanding their impact.
Craft a compelling story to connect with your potential customers.

Gain Certainty –3 major skills to get the results you want

Troubleshooting Skill
Decision making Skill
How to process emotions – what is holding you back from “selling”?

Gain Confidence

Understand the essence of self-confidence.
Overcome the shadows of self-doubt.
Recognize the emotional stakes for you and your customers.
Develop strategies to stay calm, reframe perspectives, and make conscious decisions.

Q&A

SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE
There is a $30 fee for this class. If you are a resident of Oregon and would like to apply for a scholarship for this workshop, please complete Scholarship Registration (RSVP) and go through the qualification process at https://www.reinventingrural.com/eeip/.
About Kiyomi Koike
Kiyomi Koike founded SEI MEE TEA, an organic Japanese green tea company trusted by health professionals. Throughout her 20 years in business, she has enjoyed serving customers, many with serious health issues. She heard their fears and felt their sincere prayers, leading her to become a certified life coach. Realizing the skills that coaching teaches are vital for business success, her passion is coaching people to achieve goals with clarity, certainty, and confidence.
While developing a thriving business, Koike learned extensively about marketing, especially online. Over two decades, SEI MEE TEA experienced steady annual growth. Koike successfully “exited” upon achieving her goal to “graduate” when her daughter finished college. Having started SEI MEE TEA when her daughter was born, she now consults for Yu Tea Co., dba SEI MEE TEA.
Beyond coaching and consulting, Koike is a visionary for cultural empowerment. A native Japanese and proud American citizen, she brought a Kominka, a traditional Japanese folk house, from Japan to Wallowa County, Oregon, preserving Japan’s cultural assets. Koike aims to share and promote cultural diversity, offering a tranquil space in NE Oregon with a 360-degree mountain view. This Kominka provides a powerful space for people to reconnect with themselves.
Koike’s coaching is described as passionate and inspirational, offering solutions, not just sympathy or concepts. Combining life coaching expertise and entrepreneurial experience, her business coaching workshop lays an essential foundation for a successful entrepreneurship journey.

CO.STARTERS CORE, Baker City, 6th Session
2024-03-12 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Launch Pad Baker City, 2019 Main Street Suite A, Baker City, Oregon, 97814

CO.STARTERS CORE, La Grande, 6th Session
2024-03-11 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Integrated Services Building, Room 153, 1607 Gekeler Lane, La Grande, OR, 97850, United States

CO.STARTERS CORE, Wallowa County, 5th Session
2024-03-07 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR

CO.STARTERS CORE, Baker City, 5th Session
2024-03-05 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Launch Pad Baker City, 2019 Main Street Suite A, Baker City, Oregon, 97814

CO.STARTERS CORE, La Grande, 5th Session
2024-03-04 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Integrated Services Building, Room 153, 1607 Gekeler Lane, La Grande, OR, 97850, United States

CO.STARTERS CORE, Wallowa County, 4th Session
2024-02-29 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR

CO.STARTERS CORE, Baker City, 4th Session
2024-02-27 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Launch Pad Baker City, 2019 Main Street Suite A, Baker City, Oregon, 97814

CO.STARTERS CORE, La Grande, 4th Session
2024-02-26 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Integrated Services Building, Room 153, 1607 Gekeler Lane, La Grande, OR, 97850, United States
