BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northeast Oregon Economic Development District - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Northeast Oregon Economic Development District X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://neoedd.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Northeast Oregon Economic Development District REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20260213T182119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T182119Z UID:1652-1773050400-1773064800@neoedd.org SUMMARY:NEOEDD Board Retreat DESCRIPTION:NEOEDD’s board will meet to discuss goals\, bylaws and resiliency. URL:https://neoedd.org/event/neoedd-board-retreat/ LOCATION:Timber Ridge Apartments Conference Room\, 3007 E Q Ave\, La Grande\, OR\, 97850 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20260206T202935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T002003Z UID:1546-1772733600-1772744400@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class Enterprise - Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain all of the foundational business skills needed to turn your business dream into a reality. \nDelivered to hundreds of entrepreneurs the Foundations Business Planning course has helped entrepreneurs build a solid strategy on how to go from dreamer to entrepreneur. \nIn 18 hours over 6 weekly sessions\, participants will develop key foundational business knowledge\, operations\, financials\, research and development\, and marketing strategies. \nLeave the course with a business plan\, a clear vision for your business\, and concrete tasks for future work. \nWeek 1 – Stepping Onto the Path \nUnderstanding entrepreneurship\, your path\, business model\, and the steps ahead. \nWeek 2 – Laying the Foundation \nTake a look at business structures\, business operations\, defining our “lines” of business\, and analyzing financial essentials\, from overhead costs to break-even points. \nWeek 3 – Know Your Story \nCreating pricing that works\, sales & customer relationships\, and finding the value in marketing\, and branding that works. \nWeek 4 – Making Money \nUnderstanding the sales process and forecasting. \nWeek 5 – Feedback and Financing \nGain perspective from your cohort peers and have a chance to chat with a lender about gaining the capital needed for your business. \nWeek 6 – Goodbye and Goodluck \nFinally\, we’ll present our businesses\, share final pitches\, and plan for the next steps. \nClasses will be held from 6-9 p.m. unless the class wants to start them at 5:30 to finish a bit earlier. \n\n\n \n \n Foundations Class - Enterprise Spring 2026\n Class Registration \n \n \n Step 1 of 4\n \n \n 25%\n \n \n Contact DetailsName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n PhoneBusiness NameAddress \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n \n What county do you live in?(Required)\n \n \n Baker County\n \n \n \n Union County\n \n \n \n Wallowa County\n \n \n \n I live in another county\n How did you hear about this event?\n \n Social Media\n \n \n Traditional Media\n \n \n Google\n \n \n Word of Mouth\n \n \n Past Participant\n \n \n Other\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please tell us about your business - What do you do?(Required)Business Status(Required)\n \n \n Pre-Business (no current business)\n \n \n \n Start-up (under 12 months)\n \n \n \n Established or expanding business (1+ years)\n \n \n \n Purchasing an existing business (over 12 months)\n \n \n \n Exiting/selling business\n What industry are you in?(Required)\n \n \n Arts\, Crafts\, Entertainment\, Recreation\n \n \n \n Childcare\n \n \n \n Cleaning Services\n \n \n \n Construction\n \n \n \n Educational Services\n \n \n \n Food & Beverage\n \n \n \n Manufacturing\n \n \n \n Professional Services\n \n \n \n Retail\n \n \n \n Other\n Business type: what is your business’ 6-digit NAICS code?Follow link to NAICS Search – https://www.census.gov/naics/Business Structure(Required)\n \n Sole Proprietorship - business name same as owner's name\n \n \n Sole Proprietorship - using registered assumed business name\n \n \n LLC - single member\n \n \n LLC - more than one member\n \n \n Incorporated\n \n \n Undecided\n \n \n Other\n What percent of the business do you own?(Required)Please enter a number from 0 to 100.Is your business majority woman-owned?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n How many full-time employees do you have? (Include yourself if working full-time in the business)Please enter a number from 0 to 100.How many part-time employees do you have? (Include yourself if working part-time in the business)Please enter a number from 0 to 100.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Demographic Info - Our funder (Business Oregon) requires us to request demographic data for our clients. We encourage you to answer the voluntary demographic questions below. This information will be shared with Business Oregon. and we may report data in the aggregate. Submission of information is voluntary.Gender(Required)MaleFemaleNon-binaryTwo SpiritPrefer Not to AnswerOtherSexual OrientationHeterosexualLGBTQIA+Prefer not to answerDisability(Required)\n \n None\n \n \n Developmentally Disabled\n \n \n Learning Disabled\n \n \n Deaf/Hearing Impaired\n \n \n Blind/Visually Impaired\n \n \n Speech Impaired\n \n \n Prefer not to answer\n Are you a veteran?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Prefer not to answer\n Number of people in householdPlease enter a number from 1 to 15.Tribal Membership(Required)\n \n \n Yes (Federally Recognized Tribe)\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Prefer not to answer\n Race & Ethnicity - Check all that apply(Required)\n \n American Indian or Alaskan Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Black or African American\n \n \n Hispanic or Latino\n \n \n Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander\n \n \n White\n \n \n Two or More Races\n \n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some of NEOEDD's funding to support classes comes from grant sources that require 51% of class members to belong to low-moderate income households. If your household income fits within those categories\, then we will request additional information. Please indicate the range of your household income before taxes.(Required)\n \n $0 - $47\,350\n \n \n $47\,351 - $54\,100\n \n \n $54\,101 - $60\,850\n \n \n $60\,851 - $67\,600\n \n \n $67\,601 - $73\,050\n \n \n $73\,051 - $78\,450\n \n \n $78\,451 - $83\,850\n \n \n $85\,851 - $89\,250\n \n \n Over $89\,251\n \n \n Prefer not to answer URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-wallowa-county-session-1/ LOCATION:Building Healthy Families\, 207 East Park Street\, Enterprise\, OR\, 97828\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20260129T224625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T225656Z UID:1544-1772647200-1772658000@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class La Grande - Session 1 - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain all of the foundational business skills needed to turn your business dream into a reality. \nDelivered to hundreds of entrepreneurs the Foundations Business Planning course has helped entrepreneurs build a solid strategy on how to go from dreamer to entrepreneur. \nIn 18 hours over 6 weekly sessions\, participants will develop key foundational business knowledge\, operations\, financials\, research and development\, and marketing strategies. \nLeave the course with a business plan\, a clear vision for your business\, and concrete tasks for future work. \nWeek 1 – Stepping Onto the Path \nUnderstanding entrepreneurship\, your path\, business model\, and the steps ahead. \nWeek 2 – Laying the Foundation \nTake a look at business structures\, business operations\, defining our “lines” of business\, and analyzing financial essentials\, from overhead costs to break-even points. \nWeek 3 – Know Your Story \nCreating pricing that works\, sales & customer relationships\, and finding the value in marketing\, and branding that works. \nWeek 4 – Making Money \nUnderstanding the sales process and forecasting. \nWeek 5 – Feedback and Financing \nGain perspective from your cohort peers and have a chance to chat with a lender about gaining the capital needed for your business. \nWeek 6 – Goodbye and Goodluck \nFinally\, we’ll present our businesses\, share final pitches\, and plan for the next steps. \nClasses will be held from 6-9 p.m. unless the class wants to start them at 5:30 to finish a bit earlier. \n\n \n \n Foundations Class - La Grande Spring 2026\n Class Registration \n \n \n Step 1 of 4\n \n \n 25%\n \n \n Contact DetailsName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n PhoneBusiness NameAddress \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n \n What county do you live in?(Required)\n \n \n Baker County\n \n \n \n Union County\n \n \n \n Wallowa County\n \n \n \n I live in another county\n How did you hear about this event?\n \n Social Media\n \n \n Traditional Media\n \n \n Google\n \n \n Word of Mouth\n \n \n Past Participant\n \n \n Other\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please tell us about your business - What do you do?(Required)Business Status(Required)\n \n \n Pre-Business (no current business)\n \n \n \n Startup (under 12 months)\n \n \n \n Established or expanding business (1+ years)\n \n \n \n Purchasing an existing business (over 12 months)\n \n \n \n Exiting/selling business\n What industry are you in?(Required)\n \n \n Arts\, Crafts\, Entertainment\, Recreation\n \n \n \n Childcare\n \n \n \n Cleaning Services\n \n \n \n Construction\n \n \n \n Educational Services\n \n \n \n Food & Beverage\n \n \n \n Manufacturing\n \n \n \n Professional Services\n \n \n \n Retail\n \n \n \n Other\n Business type: what is your business’ 6-digit NAICS code?Follow link to NAICS Search – https://www.census.gov/naics/Business Structure(Required)\n \n Sole Proprietorship - business name same as owner's name\n \n \n Sole Proprietorship - using registered assumed business name\n \n \n LLC - single member\n \n \n LLC - more than one member\n \n \n Incorporated\n \n \n Undecided\n \n \n Other\n What percent of the business do you own?(Required)Please enter a number from 0 to 100.Is your business majority woman-owned?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n How many full-time employees do you have? (Include yourself if working full-time in the business)Please enter a number from 0 to 100.How many part-time employees do you have? (Include yourself if working part-time in the business)Please enter a number from 0 to 100.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Demographic Info - Our funder (Business Oregon) requires us to request demographic data for our clients. We encourage you to answer the voluntary demographic questions below. This information will be shared with Business Oregon. and we may report data in the aggregate. Submission of information is voluntary.Gender(Required)MaleFemaleNon-binaryTwo SpiritPrefer Not to AnswerOtherSexual OrientationHeterosexualLGBTQ+Prefer not to answerDisability(Required)\n \n None\n \n \n Developmentally Disabled\n \n \n Learning Disabled\n \n \n Deaf/Hearing Impaired\n \n \n Blind/Visually Impaired\n \n \n Speech Impaired\n \n \n Prefer not to answer\n Are you a veteran?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Prefer not to answer\n Number of people in householdPlease enter a number from 1 to 15.Tribal Membership(Required)\n \n \n Yes (Federally Recognized Tribe)\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Prefer not to answer\n Race & Ethnicity - Check all that apply(Required)\n \n American Indian or Alaskan Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Black or African American\n \n \n Hispanic or Latino\n \n \n Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander\n \n \n White\n \n \n Two or More Races\n \n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some of NEOEDD's funding to support classes comes from grant sources that require 51% of class members to belong to low-moderate income households. If your household income fits within those categories\, then we will request additional information. Please indicate the range of your household income before taxes.(Required)\n \n $0 - $46\,400\n \n \n $46\,401 - $53\,000\n \n \n $53\,001 - $59\,650\n \n \n $69\,651 - $66\,250\n \n \n $66\,251 - $71\,550\n \n \n $71\,551 - $76\,850\n \n \n $76\,851 - $82\,150\n \n \n $82\,151 - $87\,450\n \n \n Over $87\,451\n \n \n Prefer not to answer URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-la-grande-session-1/ LOCATION:Cook Memorial Library\, 2006 4th Street\, La Grande\, Oregon\, 97850\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20260129T224211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T002114Z UID:1540-1772560800-1772571600@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class Baker City - Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain all of the foundational business skills needed to turn your business dream into a reality. \nDelivered to hundreds of entrepreneurs the Foundations Business Planning course has helped entrepreneurs build a solid strategy on how to go from dreamer to entrepreneur. \nIn 18 hours over 6 weekly sessions\, participants will develop key foundational business knowledge\, operations\, financials\, research and development\, and marketing strategies. \nLeave the course with a business plan\, a clear vision for your business\, and concrete tasks for future work. \nWeek 1 – Stepping Onto the Path \nUnderstanding entrepreneurship\, your path\, business model\, and the steps ahead. \nWeek 2 – Laying the Foundation \nTake a look at business structures\, business operations\, defining our “lines” of business\, and analyzing financial essentials\, from overhead costs to break-even points. \nWeek 3 – Know Your Story \nCreating pricing that works\, sales & customer relationships\, and finding the value in marketing\, and branding that works. \nWeek 4 – Making Money \nUnderstanding the sales process and forecasting. \nWeek 5 – Feedback and Financing \nGain perspective from your cohort peers and have a chance to chat with a lender about gaining the capital needed for your business. \nWeek 6 – Goodbye and Goodluck \nFinally\, we’ll present our businesses\, share final pitches\, and plan for the next steps. \nClasses will be held from 6-9 p.m. unless the class wants to start them at 5:30 to finish a bit earlier. \nTo Register for the Class – Sign Up Here \n\n \n \n Foundations Class - Baker City Spring 2026\n Class Registration \n \n \n Step 1 of 4\n \n \n 25%\n \n \n Contact DetailsName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n PhoneBusiness NameAddress \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n \n What county do you live in?(Required)\n \n \n Baker County\n \n \n \n Union County\n \n \n \n Wallowa County\n \n \n \n I live in another county\n How did you hear about this event?\n \n Social Media\n \n \n Traditional Media\n \n \n Google\n \n \n Word of Mouth\n \n \n Past Participant\n \n \n Other\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please tell us about your business - What do you do?(Required)Business Status(Required)\n \n \n Pre-Business (no current business)\n \n \n \n Start-up (under 12 months)\n \n \n \n Existing (over 12 months)\n \n \n \n Purchasing a business\n \n \n \n Exiting/selling business\n What industry are you in?(Required)\n \n \n Arts\, Crafts\, Entertainment\, Recreation\n \n \n \n Childcare\n \n \n \n Cleaning Services\n \n \n \n Construction\n \n \n \n Educational Services\n \n \n \n Food & Beverage\n \n \n \n Manufacturing\n \n \n \n Professional Services\n \n \n \n Retail\n \n \n \n Other\n Business type: what is your business’ 6-digit NAICS code?Follow link to NAICS Search – https://www.census.gov/naics/Business Structure(Required)\n \n Sole Proprietorship - business name same as owner's name\n \n \n Sole Proprietorship - using registered assumed business name\n \n \n LLC - single member\n \n \n LLC - more than one member\n \n \n Incorporated\n \n \n Undecided\n \n \n Other\n What percent of the business do you own?(Required)Please enter a number from 0 to 100.Is your business majority woman-owned?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n How many full-time employees do you have? (Include yourself if working full-time in the business)Please enter a number from 0 to 100.How many part-time employees do you have? (Include yourself if working part-time in the business)Please enter a number from 0 to 100.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Demographic Info - Our funder (Business Oregon) requires us to request demographic data for our clients. We encourage you to answer the voluntary demographic questions below. This information will be shared with Business Oregon. and we may report data in the aggregate. Submission of information is voluntary.Gender(Required)MaleFemaleNon-binaryTwo SpiritPrefer Not to AnswerOtherSexual OrientationHeterosexualLGBTQ+Prefer not to answerDisability(Required)\n \n None\n \n \n Developmentally Disabled\n \n \n Learning Disabled\n \n \n Deaf/Hearing Impaired\n \n \n Blind/Visually Impaired\n \n \n Speech Impaired\n \n \n Prefer not to answer\n Are you a veteran?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Prefer not to answer\n Number of people in householdPlease enter a number from 1 to 15.Tribal Membership(Required)\n \n \n Yes (Federally Recognized Tribe)\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Prefer not to answer\n Race & Ethnicity - Check all that apply(Required)\n \n American Indian or Alaskan Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Black or African American\n \n \n Hispanic or Latino\n \n \n Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander\n \n \n White\n \n \n Two or More Races\n \n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some of NEOEDD's funding to support classes comes from grant sources that require 51% of class members to belong to low-moderate income households. If your household income fits within those categories\, then we will request additional information. Please indicate the range of your household income before taxes.(Required)\n \n $0 - $48\,200\n \n \n $48\,201 - $55\,050\n \n \n $55\,051 - $61\,950\n \n \n $61\,951 - $68\,800\n \n \n $68\,801 - $74\,350\n \n \n $74\,351 - $79\,850\n \n \n $79\,851 - $85\,350\n \n \n $85\,351 - $90\,850\n \n \n Over $90\,850\n \n \n Prefer not to answer URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-baker-city-session-1/ LOCATION:Launch Pad Baker City\, 2019 Main Street Suite A\, Baker City\, Oregon\, 97814 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20260122T175408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T175606Z UID:1528-1771491600-1771520400@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Small Business Success Day (Baker City) DESCRIPTION:Small Business Success Day (Baker City): Get Your Business Ready for Success in 2026!\nThursday\, Feb 19\, 2026\, 9:30 AM-5:30 PM | Oregon Trail Electric Co-op (OTEC)\, 4005 23rd St\, Baker City\, OR 97814\nGet help starting and growing your business by attending this FREE (RSVP required) event. Learn about strategies to improve profits\, funding opportunities with 0% interest KIVA loans\, risk management strategies\, AI tools\, exit/succession strategies\, and other business development resources. Feel free to attend any or all of the sessions. Throughout the event\, business advisors will be available for one-on-one support. Refreshments will be provided or bring your own. \nFree online registration form is a the bottom of the page. \nEvent Schedule: CLICK HERE \nPresenter Bios: CLICK HERE \n  \nThis event is brought to you by NEOEDD\, Oregon Frontier Innovation Hub\, Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce\, Reinventing Rural\, Foundry Collective\, BMCC Small Business Development Center\, US Bank\, Columbia Bank\, and Business Oregon’s Rural Opportunity Initiative. \n            \n  \nNote: This registration page is for the Small Business Success Day located in Baker City\, OR on Feb 19. To attend the Small Business Success Day event in La Grande or Enterprise: \n\nLa Grande\, OR on Tuesday\, February 17 follow this link: https://neoedd.org/event/sbsd-lagrande/\nEnterprise\, OR on Wednesday\, February 18 follow this link: https://neoedd.org/event/sbsd-enterprise/ URL:https://neoedd.org/event/sbsd-bakercity/ LOCATION:Oregon Trail Electric Co-Op (OTEC)\, 4005 23rd Street\, Baker City\, OR\, 97814\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="NEOEDD":MAILTO:lisadawson@neoedd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20250115T212648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T214431Z UID:1033-1771405200-1771437600@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Small Business Success Day (Enterprise) DESCRIPTION:Small Business Success Day (Enterprise): Get Your Business Ready for Success in 2026!\nWednesday\, Feb 18\, 2026\, 9 AM-5:30 PM | Fishtrap\, 107 W Main St\, Enterprise\, OR 97828\nGet help starting and growing your business by attending this FREE (RSVP required) event. Learn about strategies to improve profits\, funding opportunities with 0% interest KIVA loans\, risk management strategies\, stress management tools\, exit/succession strategies\, and other business development resources. Feel free to attend any or all of the sessions. Throughout the event\, business advisors will be available for one-on-one support. Refreshments will be provided or bring your own. \nFree online registration form is a the bottom of the page. \nEvent Schedule: CLICK HERE \nPresenter Bios: CLICK HERE \n  \nThis event is brought to you by NEOEDD\, Oregon Frontier Innovation Hub\, Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce\, Reinventing Rural\, Foundry Collective\, BMCC Small Business Development Center\, US Bank\, Columbia Bank\, and Business Oregon’s Rural Opportunity Initiative. \n             \nNote: This registration page is for the Small Business Success Day located in Enterprise\, OR on Feb 18. To attend the Small Business Success Day event in La Grande or Baker City: \n\nLa Grande\, OR on Wednesday\, February 17 follow this link: https://neoedd.org/event/sbsd-lagrande/\nBaker City\, OR on Thursday\, February 19 follow this link: https://neoedd.org/event/sbsd-bakercity/ URL:https://neoedd.org/event/sbsd-enterprise/ LOCATION:Fishtrap\, 107 W Main St\, Enterprise\, OR\, 97828\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="NEOEDD":MAILTO:lisadawson@neoedd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20250115T214808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T175738Z UID:1037-1771318800-1771351200@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Small Business Success Day (La Grande) DESCRIPTION:Small Business Success Day (La Grande): Get Your Business Ready for Success in 2026!\nFeb 17\, 2026\, 9 AM-5 PM | Cook Memorial Library\, 2006 Fourth St\, La Grande\, OR 97850\nGet help starting and growing your business by attending this FREE (RSVP required) event. Learn about strategies to improve profits\, funding opportunities with 0% interest KIVA loans\, exit/succession strategies\, and other business development resources. Feel free to attend any or all of the sessions. Throughout the event\, business advisors will be available for one-on-one support. Refreshments will be provided or bring your own. \nFree online registration form is a the bottom of the page. \nEvent Schedule: CLICK HERE \nPresenter Bios: CLICK HERE \n  \nThis event is brought to you by NEOEDD\, Oregon Frontier Innovation Hub\, La Grande Economic Development\, Reinventing Rural\, Foundry Collective\, BMCC Small Buisness Development Center\, US Bank\, Columbia Bank\, and Business Oregon. \n               \nNote: This registration page is for the Small Business Success Day located in La Grande\, OR on Feb 17. To attend the Small Business Success Day event in Enterprise or Baker City: \n\nEnterprise\, OR on Wednesday\, February 18 follow this link: https://neoedd.org/event/sbsd-enterprise/\nBaker City\, OR on Thursday\, February 19 follow this link: https://neoedd.org/event/sbsd-bakercity/ URL:https://neoedd.org/event/sbsd-lagrande/ LOCATION:Cook Memorial Library\, 2006 4th Street\, La Grande\, Oregon\, 97850\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="NEOEDD":MAILTO:lisadawson@neoedd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20250804T204945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T223644Z UID:1388-1765200600-1765209600@neoedd.org SUMMARY:NEOEDD Board Meeting December 8\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:NEOEDD’s quarterly board meeting will be held Monday\, December 8\, 2025 zia Zoom at 1:30 p.m. Regular business will be conducted. The meeting is open to the public and individuals may attend via zoom. \nConnect to the meeting at: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88590514893?pwd=hwQ9pZyxjLcd2hmHsM5f6HD1fpggZk.1 \nMeeting ID: 885 9051 4893\nPasscode: 576741 \nPhone: 253-215-8782 \n  URL:https://neoedd.org/event/neoedd-board-meeting-december-8-2025/ LOCATION:Misener Conference Room\, 1001 4th Street\, La Grande\, OR\, 97850\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/NEOEDD-Board-Meeting-340-x-200-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEOEDD":MAILTO:lisadawson@neoedd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20250906T004256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T004256Z UID:1429-1764871200-1764882000@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class - Enterprise - Final Week DESCRIPTION:Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain all of the foundational business skills needed to turn your business dream into a reality. \nDelivered to hundreds of entrepreneurs the Foundations Business Planning course has helped entrepreneurs build a solid strategy on how to go from dreamer to entrepreneur. \nIn 18 hours over 6 weekly sessions\, participants will develop key foundational business knowledge\, operations\, financials\, research and development\, and marketing strategies. \nLeave the course with a business plan\, a clear vision for your business\, and concrete tasks for future work. \nWeek 6 – Goodbye and Goodluck \nFinally\, we’ll present our businesses\, share final pitches\, and plan for the next steps. \nThursday nights 6-9 p.m. from October 20 –  December 4 (No Class November 27 ) URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-enterprise-final-week/ LOCATION:Building Healthy Families\, 207 East Park Street\, Enterprise\, OR\, 97828\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Register-for-BP-Class-Facebook-Post-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20250906T003624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T003624Z UID:1423-1764698400-1764709200@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class - La Grande - Final Week if No Class Nov. 25 DESCRIPTION:Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain all of the foundational business skills needed to turn your business dream into a reality. \nDelivered to hundreds of entrepreneurs the Foundations Business Planning course has helped entrepreneurs build a solid strategy on how to go from dreamer to entrepreneur. \nIn 18 hours over 6 weekly sessions\, participants will develop key foundational business knowledge\, operations\, financials\, research and development\, and marketing strategies. \nLeave the course with a business plan\, a clear vision for your business\, and concrete tasks for future work. \nWeek 6 – Goodbye and Goodluck \nFinally\, we’ll present our businesses\, share final pitches\, and plan for the next steps. \nTuesday nights 6-9 p.m. from October 21 – November 25 or December 2 (It will be December 2 if we skip the Tuesday of Thanksgiving week which will be a class decision) URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-la-grande-final-week-if-no-class-nov-25/ LOCATION:Integrated Services Building\, Room 153\, 1607 Gekeler Lane\, La Grande\, OR\, 97850\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Register-for-BP-Class-Facebook-Post-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251201T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20250906T002526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T004313Z UID:1414-1764612000-1764622800@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class - Baker City - Final Session if No Class Nov. 24 DESCRIPTION:Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain all of the foundational business skills needed to turn your business dream into a reality. \nDelivered to hundreds of entrepreneurs the Foundations Business Planning course has helped entrepreneurs build a solid strategy on how to go from dreamer to entrepreneur. \nIn 18 hours over 6 weekly sessions\, participants will develop key foundational business knowledge\, operations\, financials\, research and development\, and marketing strategies. \nLeave the course with a business plan\, a clear vision for your business\, and concrete tasks for future work. \n  \nWeek 6 – Goodbye and Goodluck \nFinally\, we’ll present our businesses\, share final pitches\, and plan for the next steps. \nMonday nights 6-9 p.m. from October 20 – November 24 or December 1 (It will be December 1 if we skip the Monday of Thanksgiving week which will be a class decision) URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-baker-city-final-session-if-no-class-nov-24/ LOCATION:Launch Pad Baker City\, 2019 Main Street Suite A\, Baker City\, Oregon\, 97814 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Register-for-BP-Class-Facebook-Post-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251125T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251125T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20250906T003522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T003548Z UID:1420-1764093600-1764104400@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class - La Grande - Final Week DESCRIPTION:Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain all of the foundational business skills needed to turn your business dream into a reality. \nDelivered to hundreds of entrepreneurs the Foundations Business Planning course has helped entrepreneurs build a solid strategy on how to go from dreamer to entrepreneur. \nIn 18 hours over 6 weekly sessions\, participants will develop key foundational business knowledge\, operations\, financials\, research and development\, and marketing strategies. \nLeave the course with a business plan\, a clear vision for your business\, and concrete tasks for future work. \nWeek 6 – Goodbye and Goodluck \nFinally\, we’ll present our businesses\, share final pitches\, and plan for the next steps. \nTuesday nights 6-9 p.m. from October 21 – November 25 or December 2 (It will be December 2 if we skip the Tuesday of Thanksgiving week which will be a class decision) URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-la-grande-week-6/ LOCATION:Integrated Services Building\, Room 153\, 1607 Gekeler Lane\, La Grande\, OR\, 97850\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Register-for-BP-Class-Facebook-Post-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251124T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251124T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20250906T002433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T004328Z UID:1411-1764007200-1764018000@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class - Baker City - Final Session DESCRIPTION:Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain all of the foundational business skills needed to turn your business dream into a reality. \nDelivered to hundreds of entrepreneurs the Foundations Business Planning course has helped entrepreneurs build a solid strategy on how to go from dreamer to entrepreneur. \nIn 18 hours over 6 weekly sessions\, participants will develop key foundational business knowledge\, operations\, financials\, research and development\, and marketing strategies. \nLeave the course with a business plan\, a clear vision for your business\, and concrete tasks for future work. \n  \nWeek 6 – Goodbye and Goodluck \nFinally\, we’ll present our businesses\, share final pitches\, and plan for the next steps. \nMonday nights 6-9 p.m. from October 20 – November 24 or December 1 (It will be December 1 if we skip the Monday of Thanksgiving week which will be a class decision) URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-baker-city-final-session/ LOCATION:Launch Pad Baker City\, 2019 Main Street Suite A\, Baker City\, Oregon\, 97814 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Register-for-BP-Class-Facebook-Post-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20250906T004217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T004625Z UID:1430-1763661600-1763672400@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class - Enterprise - Week 5 DESCRIPTION:Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain all of the foundational business skills needed to turn your business dream into a reality. \nDelivered to hundreds of entrepreneurs the Foundations Business Planning course has helped entrepreneurs build a solid strategy on how to go from dreamer to entrepreneur. \nIn 18 hours over 6 weekly sessions\, participants will develop key foundational business knowledge\, operations\, financials\, research and development\, and marketing strategies. \nLeave the course with a business plan\, a clear vision for your business\, and concrete tasks for future work. \nWeek 5 – Feedback and Financing \nGain perspective from your cohort peers and have a chance to chat with a lender about gaining the capital needed for your business. \n  \nThursday nights 6-9 p.m. from October 20 –  December 4 (No Class November 27 ) URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-enterprise-week-5/ LOCATION:Building Healthy Families\, 207 East Park Street\, Enterprise\, OR\, 97828\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Register-for-BP-Class-Facebook-Post-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20250906T003447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T003447Z UID:1418-1763488800-1763499600@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class - La Grande - Week 5 DESCRIPTION:Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain all of the foundational business skills needed to turn your business dream into a reality. \nDelivered to hundreds of entrepreneurs the Foundations Business Planning course has helped entrepreneurs build a solid strategy on how to go from dreamer to entrepreneur. \nIn 18 hours over 6 weekly sessions\, participants will develop key foundational business knowledge\, operations\, financials\, research and development\, and marketing strategies. \nLeave the course with a business plan\, a clear vision for your business\, and concrete tasks for future work. \nWeek 5 – Feedback and Financing \nGain perspective from your cohort peers and have a chance to chat with a lender about gaining the capital needed for your business. \n  \nTuesday nights 6-9 p.m. from October 21 – November 25 or December 2 (It will be December 2 if we skip the Tuesday of Thanksgiving week which will be a class decision) URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-la-grande-week-5/ LOCATION:Integrated Services Building\, Room 153\, 1607 Gekeler Lane\, La Grande\, OR\, 97850\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Register-for-BP-Class-Facebook-Post-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20250906T002134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T004346Z UID:1410-1763402400-1763413200@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class - Baker City - Week 5 DESCRIPTION:Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain all of the foundational business skills needed to turn your business dream into a reality. \nDelivered to hundreds of entrepreneurs the Foundations Business Planning course has helped entrepreneurs build a solid strategy on how to go from dreamer to entrepreneur. \nIn 18 hours over 6 weekly sessions\, participants will develop key foundational business knowledge\, operations\, financials\, research and development\, and marketing strategies. \nLeave the course with a business plan\, a clear vision for your business\, and concrete tasks for future work. \nWeek 5 – Feedback and Financing \nGain perspective from your cohort peers and have a chance to chat with a lender about gaining the capital needed for your business. \n  \nMonday nights 6-9 p.m. from October 20 – November 24 or December 1 (It will be December 1 if we skip the Monday of Thanksgiving week which will be a class decision) URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-baker-city-copy-copy-copy/ LOCATION:Launch Pad Baker City\, 2019 Main Street Suite A\, Baker City\, Oregon\, 97814 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Register-for-BP-Class-Facebook-Post-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20250906T004141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T004606Z UID:1428-1763056800-1763067600@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class - Enterprise - Week 4 DESCRIPTION:Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain all of the foundational business skills needed to turn your business dream into a reality. \nDelivered to hundreds of entrepreneurs the Foundations Business Planning course has helped entrepreneurs build a solid strategy on how to go from dreamer to entrepreneur. \nIn 18 hours over 6 weekly sessions\, participants will develop key foundational business knowledge\, operations\, financials\, research and development\, and marketing strategies. \nLeave the course with a business plan\, a clear vision for your business\, and concrete tasks for future work. \nWeek 4 – Making Money \nUnderstanding the sales process and forecasting. \n  \nThursday nights 6-9 p.m. from October 20 –  December 4 (No Class November 27 ) URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-enterprise-week-4/ LOCATION:Building Healthy Families\, 207 East Park Street\, Enterprise\, OR\, 97828\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Register-for-BP-Class-Facebook-Post-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20250906T003408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T003408Z UID:1421-1762884000-1762894800@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class - La Grande - Week 4 DESCRIPTION:Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain all of the foundational business skills needed to turn your business dream into a reality. \nDelivered to hundreds of entrepreneurs the Foundations Business Planning course has helped entrepreneurs build a solid strategy on how to go from dreamer to entrepreneur. \nIn 18 hours over 6 weekly sessions\, participants will develop key foundational business knowledge\, operations\, financials\, research and development\, and marketing strategies. \nLeave the course with a business plan\, a clear vision for your business\, and concrete tasks for future work. \nWeek 4 – Making Money \nUnderstanding the sales process and forecasting. \nTuesday nights 6-9 p.m. from October 21 – November 25 or December 2 (It will be December 2 if we skip the Tuesday of Thanksgiving week which will be a class decision) URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-la-grande-week-4/ LOCATION:Integrated Services Building\, Room 153\, 1607 Gekeler Lane\, La Grande\, OR\, 97850\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Register-for-BP-Class-Facebook-Post-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20250906T002038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T004407Z UID:1409-1762797600-1762808400@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class - Baker City - Week 4 DESCRIPTION:Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain all of the foundational business skills needed to turn your business dream into a reality. \nDelivered to hundreds of entrepreneurs the Foundations Business Planning course has helped entrepreneurs build a solid strategy on how to go from dreamer to entrepreneur. \nIn 18 hours over 6 weekly sessions\, participants will develop key foundational business knowledge\, operations\, financials\, research and development\, and marketing strategies. \nLeave the course with a business plan\, a clear vision for your business\, and concrete tasks for future work. \nWeek 4 – Making Money \nUnderstanding the sales process and forecasting. \n  \nMonday nights 6-9 p.m. from October 20 – November 24 or December 1 (It will be December 1 if we skip the Monday of Thanksgiving week which will be a class decision) URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-baker-city-week-4/ LOCATION:Launch Pad Baker City\, 2019 Main Street Suite A\, Baker City\, Oregon\, 97814 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Register-for-BP-Class-Facebook-Post-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20250906T004059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T004059Z UID:1427-1762452000-1762462800@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class - Enterprise - Week 3 DESCRIPTION:Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain all of the foundational business skills needed to turn your business dream into a reality. \nDelivered to hundreds of entrepreneurs the Foundations Business Planning course has helped entrepreneurs build a solid strategy on how to go from dreamer to entrepreneur. \nIn 18 hours over 6 weekly sessions\, participants will develop key foundational business knowledge\, operations\, financials\, research and development\, and marketing strategies. \nLeave the course with a business plan\, a clear vision for your business\, and concrete tasks for future work. \nWeek 3 – Know Your Story \nCreating pricing that works\, sales & customer relationships\, and finding the value in marketing\, and branding that works. \n  \nThursday nights 6-9 p.m. from October 20 –  December 4 (No Class November 27 ) URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-enterprise-week-3/ LOCATION:Building Healthy Families\, 207 East Park Street\, Enterprise\, OR\, 97828\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Register-for-BP-Class-Facebook-Post-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20250906T003327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T003327Z UID:1422-1762279200-1762290000@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class - La Grande - Week 3 DESCRIPTION:Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain all of the foundational business skills needed to turn your business dream into a reality. \nDelivered to hundreds of entrepreneurs the Foundations Business Planning course has helped entrepreneurs build a solid strategy on how to go from dreamer to entrepreneur. \nIn 18 hours over 6 weekly sessions\, participants will develop key foundational business knowledge\, operations\, financials\, research and development\, and marketing strategies. \nLeave the course with a business plan\, a clear vision for your business\, and concrete tasks for future work. \nWeek 3 – Know Your Story \nCreating pricing that works\, sales & customer relationships\, and finding the value in marketing\, and branding that works. \n  \nTuesday nights 6-9 p.m. from October 21 – November 25 or December 2 (It will be December 2 if we skip the Tuesday of Thanksgiving week which will be a class decision) URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-la-grande-week-3/ LOCATION:Integrated Services Building\, Room 153\, 1607 Gekeler Lane\, La Grande\, OR\, 97850\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Register-for-BP-Class-Facebook-Post-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251103T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251103T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20250906T001303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T004424Z UID:1395-1762192800-1762203600@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class - Baker City - Week 3 DESCRIPTION:Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain all of the foundational business skills needed to turn your business dream into a reality. \nDelivered to hundreds of entrepreneurs the Foundations Business Planning course has helped entrepreneurs build a solid strategy on how to go from dreamer to entrepreneur. \nIn 18 hours over 6 weekly sessions\, participants will develop key foundational business knowledge\, operations\, financials\, research and development\, and marketing strategies. \nLeave the course with a business plan\, a clear vision for your business\, and concrete tasks for future work. \nWeek 3 – Know Your Story \nCreating pricing that works\, sales & customer relationships\, and finding the value in marketing\, and branding that works. \n  \nMonday nights 6-9 p.m. from October 20 – November 24 or December 1 (It will be December 1 if we skip the Monday of Thanksgiving week which will be a class decision) URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-baker-city/ LOCATION:Launch Pad Baker City\, 2019 Main Street Suite A\, Baker City\, Oregon\, 97814 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Register-for-BP-Class-Facebook-Post-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20250906T004023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T004023Z UID:1426-1761847200-1761858000@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class - Enterprise - Week 2 DESCRIPTION:Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain all of the foundational business skills needed to turn your business dream into a reality. \nDelivered to hundreds of entrepreneurs the Foundations Business Planning course has helped entrepreneurs build a solid strategy on how to go from dreamer to entrepreneur. \nIn 18 hours over 6 weekly sessions\, participants will develop key foundational business knowledge\, operations\, financials\, research and development\, and marketing strategies. \nLeave the course with a business plan\, a clear vision for your business\, and concrete tasks for future work. \nWeek 2 – Laying the Foundation \nTake a look at business structures\, business operations\, defining our “lines” of business\, and analyzing financial essentials\, from overhead costs to break-even points. \n  \nThursday nights 6-9 p.m. from October 20 –  December 4 (No Class November 27 ) URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-enterprise-week-2/ LOCATION:Building Healthy Families\, 207 East Park Street\, Enterprise\, OR\, 97828\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Register-for-BP-Class-Facebook-Post-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251028T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251028T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20250906T003237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T003237Z UID:1417-1761674400-1761685200@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class - La Grande - Week 2 DESCRIPTION:Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain all of the foundational business skills needed to turn your business dream into a reality. \nDelivered to hundreds of entrepreneurs the Foundations Business Planning course has helped entrepreneurs build a solid strategy on how to go from dreamer to entrepreneur. \nIn 18 hours over 6 weekly sessions\, participants will develop key foundational business knowledge\, operations\, financials\, research and development\, and marketing strategies. \nLeave the course with a business plan\, a clear vision for your business\, and concrete tasks for future work. \nWeek 2 – Laying the Foundation \nTake a look at business structures\, business operations\, defining our “lines” of business\, and analyzing financial essentials\, from overhead costs to break-even points. \n  \nTuesday nights 6-9 p.m. from October 21 – November 25 or December 2 (It will be December 2 if we skip the Tuesday of Thanksgiving week which will be a class decision) URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-la-grande-week-2/ LOCATION:Integrated Services Building\, Room 153\, 1607 Gekeler Lane\, La Grande\, OR\, 97850\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Register-for-BP-Class-Facebook-Post-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251028T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251028T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20250906T003040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T195842Z UID:1415-1761674400-1761685200@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class - La Grande DESCRIPTION:Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain all of the foundational business skills needed to turn your business dream into a reality. \nDelivered to hundreds of entrepreneurs the Foundations Business Planning course has helped entrepreneurs build a solid strategy on how to go from dreamer to entrepreneur. \nIn 18 hours over 6 weekly sessions\, participants will develop key foundational business knowledge\, operations\, financials\, research and development\, and marketing strategies. \nLeave the course with a business plan\, a clear vision for your business\, and concrete tasks for future work. \nWeek 1 – Stepping Onto the Path \nUnderstanding entrepreneurship\, your path\, business model\, and the steps ahead. \nWeek 2 – Laying the Foundation \nTake a look at business structures\, business operations\, defining our “lines” of business\, and analyzing financial essentials\, from overhead costs to break-even points. \nWeek 3 – Know Your Story \nCreating pricing that works\, sales & customer relationships\, and finding the value in marketing\, and branding that works. \nWeek 4 – Making Money \nUnderstanding the sales process and forecasting. \nWeek 5 – Feedback and Financing \nGain perspective from your cohort peers and have a chance to chat with a lender about gaining the capital needed for your business. \nWeek 6 – Goodbye and Goodluck \nFinally\, we’ll present our businesses\, share final pitches\, and plan for the next steps. \nTuesday nights 6-9 p.m. from October 28 – December 2 or 9 (It will be December 9 if we skip the Tuesday of Thanksgiving week which will be a class decision) URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-la-grande/ LOCATION:Integrated Services Building\, Room 153\, 1607 Gekeler Lane\, La Grande\, OR\, 97850\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Register-for-BP-Class-Facebook-Post-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251027T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20250906T001638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T160230Z UID:1408-1761588000-1761598800@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class - Baker City - Week 2 DESCRIPTION:Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain all of the foundational business skills needed to turn your business dream into a reality. \nDelivered to hundreds of entrepreneurs the Foundations Business Planning course has helped entrepreneurs build a solid strategy on how to go from dreamer to entrepreneur. \nIn 18 hours over 6 weekly sessions\, participants will develop key foundational business knowledge\, operations\, financials\, research and development\, and marketing strategies. \nLeave the course with a business plan\, a clear vision for your business\, and concrete tasks for future work. \nThis week: \nWeek 2 – Laying the Foundation \nTake a look at business structures\, business operations\, defining our “lines” of business\, and analyzing financial essentials\, from overhead costs to break-even points. \n  \nMonday nights 6-9 p.m. from October 20 – November 24 or December 1 (It will be December 1 if we skip the Monday of Thanksgiving week which will be a class decision) URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-baker-city-week-2/ LOCATION:Launch Pad Baker City\, 2019 Main Street Suite A\, Baker City\, Oregon\, 97814 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Register-for-BP-Class-Facebook-Post-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20250906T003908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T233410Z UID:1424-1761242400-1761253200@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class - Enterprise DESCRIPTION:Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain all of the foundational business skills needed to turn your business dream into a reality. \nDelivered to hundreds of entrepreneurs the Foundations Business Planning course has helped entrepreneurs build a solid strategy on how to go from dreamer to entrepreneur. \nIn 18 hours over 6 weekly sessions\, participants will develop key foundational business knowledge\, operations\, financials\, research and development\, and marketing strategies. \nLeave the course with a business plan\, a clear vision for your business\, and concrete tasks for future work. \nWeek 1 – Stepping Onto the Path \nUnderstanding entrepreneurship\, your path\, business model\, and the steps ahead. \nWeek 2 – Laying the Foundation \nTake a look at business structures\, business operations\, defining our “lines” of business\, and analyzing financial essentials\, from overhead costs to break-even points. \nWeek 3 – Know Your Story \nCreating pricing that works\, sales & customer relationships\, and finding the value in marketing\, and branding that works. \nWeek 4 – Making Money \nUnderstanding the sales process and forecasting. \nWeek 5 – Feedback and Financing \nGain perspective from your cohort peers and have a chance to chat with a lender about gaining the capital needed for your business. \nWeek 6 – Goodbye and Goodluck \nFinally\, we’ll present our businesses\, share final pitches\, and plan for the next steps. \nThursday nights 6-9 p.m. from October 20 –  December 4 (No Class November 27 ) URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-enterprise/ LOCATION:Building Healthy Families\, 207 East Park Street\, Enterprise\, OR\, 97828\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Register-for-BP-Class-Facebook-Post-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20250908T161748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T161802Z UID:1435-1760983200-1760994000@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class - Baker City DESCRIPTION:Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain all of the foundational business skills needed to turn your business dream into a reality. \nDelivered to hundreds of entrepreneurs the Foundations Business Planning course has helped entrepreneurs build a solid strategy on how to go from dreamer to entrepreneur. \nIn 18 hours over 6 weekly sessions\, participants will develop key foundational business knowledge\, operations\, financials\, research and development\, and marketing strategies. \nLeave the course with a business plan\, a clear vision for your business\, and concrete tasks for future work. \nWeek 1 – Stepping Onto the Path \nUnderstanding entrepreneurship\, your path\, business model\, and the steps ahead. \nWeek 2 – Laying the Foundation \nTake a look at business structures\, business operations\, defining our “lines” of business\, and analyzing financial essentials\, from overhead costs to break-even points. \nWeek 3 – Know Your Story \nCreating pricing that works\, sales & customer relationships\, and finding the value in marketing\, and branding that works. \nWeek 4 – Making Money \nUnderstanding the sales process and forecasting. \nWeek 5 – Feedback and Financing \nGain perspective from your cohort peers and have a chance to chat with a lender about gaining the capital needed for your business. \nWeek 6 – Goodbye and Goodluck \nFinally\, we’ll present our businesses\, share final pitches\, and plan for the next steps. \nMonday nights 6-9 p.m. from October 20 – November 24 or December 1 (It will be December 1 if we skip the Monday of Thanksgiving week which will be a class decision) URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-baker-city-week1/ LOCATION:Launch Pad Baker City\, 2019 Main Street Suite A\, Baker City\, Oregon\, 97814 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Register-for-BP-Class-Facebook-Post-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250911T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250911T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20250902T002221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T002221Z UID:1398-1757599200-1757604600@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Mass Timber & Housing Development Webinar DESCRIPTION:This event is being organized and hosted by Cascades West Council of Governments \nPurposes of this workshop are to 1) provide a brief orientation to mass\, cross laminated timber\, and engineered wood\, 2) construction and housing development use\, and 3) permitting\, building\, and planning code requirements. CEUs are available from the Oregon Home Builders Association. \nAgenda \n2:00 to 2:05 pm   Webinar Overview\, Outcomes\, and Chat Questions: Susan Patterson\, Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments \n2:05 to 2:25 pm   Mass Timber\, Engineered Wood\, & Cross-Laminated Timber Overview: Iain Macdonald\, Tallwood Design Institute\,                                   Oregon State University \n2:25- to 2:55 pm Mass Timber Innovators: (15 minutes each) \nFreres Lumber\, Justin Harries\, Freres Engineered Wood \nTimberlab\, Jared M. Revay\, Director of Manufacturing \n2:55 to 3:10 pm   Housing Development: Mass Timber and the Housing Innovation Campus at Terminal 2\, Port of Portland:  Rachel                               Thieme\, Economic Development Business Manager and Brian Gunn Brian’s\, Real Estate Development & Leasing Manager. \n3:10 to 3:20 pm   Building and Land Use Codes\, Permits\, and Compliance Inspection: Leigh McIlvaine\, Oregon Department of Land                                     Conservation and Development and Tony Rocco\, Housing and Building Safety Manager & Structural Program Chief \n3:20 to 3:25 pm    Chat Questions \n3:25 to 3:30pm    Wrap up and Evaluation:  Susan Patterson\, Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments URL:https://neoedd.org/event/mass-timber-housing-development-webinar/ LOCATION:Oregon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250908T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250908T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T104547 CREATED:20250804T204626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T204626Z UID:1387-1757338200-1757347200@neoedd.org SUMMARY:NEOEDD Board Meeting September 9\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:NEOEDD’s quarterly board meeting will be held Monday\, September 8\, 2025 in the Thornton Conference Room\, 101 S River Street\, Enterprise at 1:30 p.m. Regular business will be conducted. The meeting is open to the public and individuals may attend via zoom. \nConnect to the meeting at: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87448838854?pwd=CRUykgBrXhSQGkOCUGj9QAqf4ZO0OC.1 \nMeeting ID: 874 4883 8854\nPasscode: 634276 \nPhone: 253-215-8782 \n  URL:https://neoedd.org/event/neoedd-board-meeting-september-9-2025/ LOCATION:Wallowa County Courthouse\, Thornton Conference Room\, 101 S River Street\, Enterprise\, OR\, 97828\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/NEOEDD-Board-Meeting-340-x-200-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEOEDD":MAILTO:lisadawson@neoedd.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR