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SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class Baker City - Session 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 
URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-baker-city-session-3/
LOCATION:Launch Pad Baker City\, 2019 Main Street Suite A\, Baker City\, Oregon\, 97814
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134725
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T192201Z
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SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class Union- 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 1-4 p.m. \n\n\n                \n                        \n                            Foundations Class - Union 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                                    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 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 - $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-union-session-1/
LOCATION:Union City Hall\, 342 S Main St\, Union\, OR\, 97883
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134725
CREATED:20260207T001343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T001343Z
UID:1606-1773943200-1773954000@neoedd.org
SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class Enterprise - Session 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.
URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-enterprise-session-3/
LOCATION:Building Healthy Families\, 207 East Park Street\, Enterprise\, OR\, 97828\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134725
CREATED:20260207T000056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T000056Z
UID:1595-1774375200-1774386000@neoedd.org
SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class Baker City - Session 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.
URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-baker-city-session-4/
LOCATION:Launch Pad Baker City\, 2019 Main Street Suite A\, Baker City\, Oregon\, 97814
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134725
CREATED:20260207T001435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T001435Z
UID:1607-1774548000-1774558800@neoedd.org
SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class Enterprise - Session 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.
URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-enterprise-session-4/
LOCATION:Building Healthy Families\, 207 East Park Street\, Enterprise\, OR\, 97828\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260331T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134725
CREATED:20260207T000139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T000139Z
UID:1596-1774980000-1774990800@neoedd.org
SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class Baker City - Session 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.
URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-baker-city-session-5/
LOCATION:Launch Pad Baker City\, 2019 Main Street Suite A\, Baker City\, Oregon\, 97814
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134725
CREATED:20260207T001514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T001514Z
UID:1608-1775152800-1775163600@neoedd.org
SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class Enterprise - Session 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.
URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-enterprise-session-5/
LOCATION:Building Healthy Families\, 207 East Park Street\, Enterprise\, OR\, 97828\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134725
CREATED:20260207T000235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T000235Z
UID:1597-1775584800-1775595600@neoedd.org
SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class Baker City - Session 6
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 \nThis week we’ll present our businesses\, share final pitches\, and plan for the next steps. \n 
URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-baker-city-session-6/
LOCATION:Launch Pad Baker City\, 2019 Main Street Suite A\, Baker City\, Oregon\, 97814
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134725
CREATED:20260207T001559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T001732Z
UID:1609-1775757600-1775768400@neoedd.org
SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class Enterprise - Session 6
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 \nThis week we’ll present our businesses\, share final pitches\, and plan for the next steps.
URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-enterprise-session-6/
LOCATION:Building Healthy Families\, 207 East Park Street\, Enterprise\, OR\, 97828\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134725
CREATED:20260508T000250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T000250Z
UID:1762-1779102000-1779105600@neoedd.org
SUMMARY:NEOEDD Budget Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NEOEDD’s Budget Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss the 2026-2027 proposed budget and receive public comment.
URL:https://neoedd.org/event/neoedd-budget-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:OR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T173000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134725
CREATED:20260521T211446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T232004Z
UID:1771-1780502400-1780507800@neoedd.org
SUMMARY:AI Unlocked - Joseph
DESCRIPTION:Bust the Myths\, Understand Prompt Engineering\, and Get Real Results in 90 Minutes \nTarget Audience:  Entrepreneurs\,  Small Business Owners and their Top Business Managers \n(Also Perfect For: Professionals\, educators\, writers\, marketers\, students — anyone who wants to stop guessing and start getting real value from AI.) \nWorkshop Description: \nHave you been hearing wild claims about AI — or do you feel like you’re “doing it wrong” when you try to chat with ChatGPT\, Claude\, Grok\, or Gemini? \nAs a small business owner/manager\, you’re likely wondering: “Can’t I just ignore all this AI stuff? What good would it do for my business?  Why bother?…” \nThis practical 90-minute workshop cuts through the hype\, presenting the understanding and exact skills you’ll need to introduce generative AI confidently and effectively into your business — no tech background required. \nWhat You’ll Experience: \nAI Myths Busted (5 min) — We’ll quickly dismantle the most common misunderstandings so you can start with a clear head. \nWhat Generative AI Actually Is (10 min) — Plain-English explanation plus the must-know terminology that stops the confusion. \nWithin these first 15 minutes\, you will know whether AI is a tool that your business needs and can\, or must\, use. \nWhat Not To Expect — and What You Can Expect  (10 min) — Realistic boundaries so you stop wasting time and start getting results. \nWhy Prompts Beat “Just Google It” (10 min) — See bad examples\, then watch them transform into powerful\, precise outputs. \nUnderstand Prompt Engineering (50 min) — the heart of this workshop: \n\nHow to have natural\, productive conversations with AI chatbots.\nThe anatomy of a great prompt (what to always include).\n Simple-to-advanced examples you can use immediately.\n Techniques for longer\, more complex tasks that deliver exactly what you want.\n How to recognize and handle hallucinations\, maintain context\, and build memory in your chats.\n Agents\, tasks\, and roles — how to make AI act like a specialist on command.\n\nFive Essential Rules for Effective Prompts (5 min) — Our practical\, easy-to-remember framework you’ll take home and use every day. \nWhether you’re a complete beginner or have played with AI and felt frustrated\, this workshop will transform how you interact with AI tools. You’ll leave with clear strategies to apply to your business\, ready-to-use prompt templates\, and the confidence to get consistent\, high-quality results from any major AI model. \nDuration: 90 minutes (highly interactive with live demos and prompt evaluations) \nFormat: In-person \nLocation: The Place\, 301 S Lake Street\, Joseph \nDate & Time: June 3\, 4:00-5:30 p.m. \nTakeaways: Prompt cheat-sheet and example library \nReady to move from “AI confusion” to “AI advantage”? \nJoin us and discover how a few smart prompting techniques can save you hours every week and dramatically improve your results. \nPresented by NEOEDD and Lorin Ricker from CoyoteThinking LLC \nLimited seats — reserve your spot today! \nThis session is free!  A tip jar will be available to express your appreciation. \nDownload Presenter Bio \n\n                \n                        \n                            AI Unlocked - Joseph\n                            Class Registration \n                        \n        \n        	Step 1 of 2\n        	 \n            \n                50%\n            \n                        \n					Contact DetailsName(Required)\n                            \n                            \n                                                    First\n                                                    \n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                            Last\n                                                            \n                                                        \n                            \n                        Email\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								Partner Organization\n							\n								\n								Other\n							\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 - Choose one(Required)\n								\n								American Indian/Alaskan Native\n							\n								\n								African American\n							\n								\n								Asian\n							\n								\n								Hispanic/Latino\n							\n								\n								Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander\n							\n								\n								White\n							\n								\n								More than one race\n							\n								\n								Prefer Not to Answer\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\,900\n							\n								\n								$46\,901 - $53\,600\n							\n								\n								$53\,601 - $60\,300\n							\n								\n								$60\,301 - $66\,950\n							\n								\n								$66\,951 - $72\,350\n							\n								\n								$72\,351 - $77\,700\n							\n								\n								$77\,701 - $83\,050\n							\n								\n								$83\,051 - $88\,400\n							\n								\n								Over $88\,401\n							\n								\n								Prefer not to answer
URL:https://neoedd.org/event/ai-unlocked-joseph/
LOCATION:The Place\, 301 S Lake Street\, Joseph\, OR\, 97846\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T173000
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CREATED:20260521T211851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T232155Z
UID:1772-1780588800-1780594200@neoedd.org
SUMMARY:AI Unlocked - La Grande
DESCRIPTION:Bust the Myths\, Understand Prompt Engineering\, and Get Real Results in 90 Minutes \nTarget Audience:  Entrepreneurs\,  Small Business Owners and their Top Business Managers \n(Also Perfect For: Professionals\, educators\, writers\, marketers\, students — anyone who wants to stop guessing and start getting real value from AI.) \nWorkshop Description: \nHave you been hearing wild claims about AI — or do you feel like you’re “doing it wrong” when you try to chat with ChatGPT\, Claude\, Grok\, or Gemini? \nAs a small business owner/manager\, you’re likely wondering: “Can’t I just ignore all this AI stuff? What good would it do for my business?  Why bother?…” \nThis practical 90-minute workshop cuts through the hype\, presenting the understanding and exact skills you’ll need to introduce generative AI confidently and effectively into your business — no tech background required. \nWhat You’ll Experience: \nAI Myths Busted (5 min) — We’ll quickly dismantle the most common misunderstandings so you can start with a clear head. \nWhat Generative AI Actually Is (10 min) — Plain-English explanation plus the must-know terminology that stops the confusion. \nWithin these first 15 minutes\, you will know whether AI is a tool that your business needs and can\, or must\, use. \nWhat Not To Expect — and What You Can Expect  (10 min) — Realistic boundaries so you stop wasting time and start getting results. \nWhy Prompts Beat “Just Google It” (10 min) — See bad examples\, then watch them transform into powerful\, precise outputs. \nUnderstand Prompt Engineering (50 min) — the heart of this workshop: \n\nHow to have natural\, productive conversations with AI chatbots.\nThe anatomy of a great prompt (what to always include).\n Simple-to-advanced examples you can use immediately.\n Techniques for longer\, more complex tasks that deliver exactly what you want.\n How to recognize and handle hallucinations\, maintain context\, and build memory in your chats.\n Agents\, tasks\, and roles — how to make AI act like a specialist on command.\n\nFive Essential Rules for Effective Prompts (5 min) — Our practical\, easy-to-remember framework you’ll take home and use every day. \nWhether you’re a complete beginner or have played with AI and felt frustrated\, this workshop will transform how you interact with AI tools. You’ll leave with clear strategies to apply to your business\, ready-to-use prompt templates\, and the confidence to get consistent\, high-quality results from any major AI model. \nDuration: 90 minutes (highly interactive with live demos and prompt evaluations) \nFormat: In-person \nLocation: Cook Memorial Library\, 2006 Fourth Street\, La Grande \nDate & Time: June 4\, 4:00-5:30 p.m. \nTakeaways: Prompt cheat-sheet\, example library\, and the session recording (if virtual) \nReady to move from “AI confusion” to “AI advantage”? \nJoin us and discover how a few smart prompting techniques can save you hours every week and dramatically improve your results. \nPresented by NEOEDD and Lorin Ricker from CoyoteThinking LLC \nLimited seats — reserve your spot today! \nThis session is free!  A tip jar will be available to express your appreciation. \nDownload Presenter Bio \n\n                \n                        \n                            AI Unlocked - La Grande\n                            Class Registration \n                        \n        \n        	Step 1 of 2\n        	 \n            \n                50%\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								Partner Organization\n							\n								\n								Other\n							\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 - Choose One(Required)\n			\n					\n					American Indian/Alaskan Native\n			\n			\n					\n					African American\n			\n			\n					\n					Asian\n			\n			\n					\n					Hispanic/Latino\n			\n			\n					\n					Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander\n			\n			\n					\n					White\n			\n			\n					\n					More than one race\n			\n			\n					\n					Prefer Not to Answer\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\,250\n							\n								\n								$48\,251 - $55\,150\n							\n								\n								$55\,151 - $62\,050\n							\n								\n								$62\,051 - $68\,900\n							\n								\n								$68\,901 - $74\,450\n							\n								\n								$74\,451 - $79\,950\n							\n								\n								$79\,951 - $85\,450\n							\n								\n								$85\,451 - $90\,950\n							\n								\n								Over $90\,951\n							\n								\n								Prefer not to answer\n							Untitled\n			\n					\n					First Choice\n			\n			\n					\n					Second Choice\n			\n			\n					\n					Third Choice
URL:https://neoedd.org/event/ai-unlocked-la-grande/
LOCATION:Cook Memorial Library\, 2006 4th Street\, La Grande\, Oregon\, 97850\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEOEDD":MAILTO:lisadawson@neoedd.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T173000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134725
CREATED:20260521T202201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T233656Z
UID:1767-1781107200-1781112600@neoedd.org
SUMMARY:AI Unlocked - Baker City and Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Bust the Myths\, Understand Prompt Engineering\, and Get Real Results in 90 Minutes \nTarget Audience:  Entrepreneurs\,  Small Business Owners and their Top Business Managers \n(Also Perfect For: Professionals\, educators\, writers\, marketers\, students — anyone who wants to stop guessing and start getting real value from AI.) \nWorkshop Description: \nHave you been hearing wild claims about AI — or do you feel like you’re “doing it wrong” when you try to chat with ChatGPT\, Claude\, Grok\, or Gemini? \nAs a small business owner/manager\, you’re likely wondering: “Can’t I just ignore all this AI stuff? What good would it do for my business?  Why bother?…” \nThis practical 90-minute workshop cuts through the hype\, presenting the understanding and exact skills you’ll need to introduce generative AI confidently and effectively into your business — no tech background required. \nWhat You’ll Experience: \nAI Myths Busted (5 min) — We’ll quickly dismantle the most common misunderstandings so you can start with a clear head. \nWhat Generative AI Actually Is (10 min) — Plain-English explanation plus the must-know terminology that stops the confusion. \nWithin these first 15 minutes\, you will know whether AI is a tool that your business needs and can\, or must\, use. \nWhat Not To Expect — and What You Can Expect  (10 min) — Realistic boundaries so you stop wasting time and start getting results. \nWhy Prompts Beat “Just Google It” (10 min) — See bad examples\, then watch them transform into powerful\, precise outputs. \nUnderstand Prompt Engineering (50 min) — the heart of this workshop: \n\nHow to have natural\, productive conversations with AI chatbots.\nThe anatomy of a great prompt (what to always include).\n Simple-to-advanced examples you can use immediately.\n Techniques for longer\, more complex tasks that deliver exactly what you want.\n How to recognize and handle hallucinations\, maintain context\, and build memory in your chats.\n Agents\, tasks\, and roles — how to make AI act like a specialist on command.\n\nFive Essential Rules for Effective Prompts (5 min) — Our practical\, easy-to-remember framework you’ll take home and use every day. \nWhether you’re a complete beginner or have played with AI and felt frustrated\, this workshop will transform how you interact with AI tools. You’ll leave with clear strategies to apply to your business\, ready-to-use prompt templates\, and the confidence to get consistent\, high-quality results from any major AI model. \nDuration: 90 minutes (highly interactive with live demos and prompt evaluations) \nFormat: Live online or in-person – Choose in person or zoom when you register. You will receive an email with the zoom link when you register. If you do not receive the link\, look for an email from Lisa Dawson in your spam folder. The link will also be shown at the bottom of this page after you register. \nLocation: Launch Pad Baker\, 2019 Main Street\, Suite A\, Baker City \nDate & Time: June 10\, 4:00-5:30 p.m. \nTakeaways: Prompt cheat-sheet\, example library\, and the session recording (if virtual) \nReady to move from “AI confusion” to “AI advantage”? \nJoin us and discover how a few smart prompting techniques can save you hours every week and dramatically improve your results. \nPresented by NEOEDD and Lorin Ricker from CoyoteThinking LLC \nLimited seats — reserve your spot today! \nThis session is free!  A tip jar will be available to express your appreciation. \nDownload Presenter Bio \n\n                \n                        \n                            AI Unlocked - Baker City and Zoom\n                            Workshop Registration \n                        \n        \n        	Step 1 of 2\n        	 \n            \n                50%\n            \n                        \n					Contact DetailsName(Required)\n                            \n                            \n                                                    First\n                                                    \n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                            Last\n                                                            \n                                                        \n                            \n                        Email(Required)\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								Partner Organization\n							\n								\n								Other\n							How will you attend this session?\n								\n								In Person at Launch Pad Baker\n							\n								\n								Via Zoom\n							\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 - Choose one(Required)\n								\n								American Indian/Alaskan Native\n							\n								\n								African American\n							\n								\n								Asian\n							\n								\n								Hispanic/Latino\n							\n								\n								Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander\n							\n								\n								White\n							\n								\n								More than one race\n							\n								\n								Prefer Not to Answer\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\,700\n							\n								\n								$47\,700 - $54\,500\n							\n								\n								$54\,501 - $61\,300\n							\n								\n								$61\,301 - $68\,100\n							\n								\n								$68\,101 - $73\,550\n							\n								\n								$73\,551 - $79\,000\n							\n								\n								$79\,001 - $84\,450\n							\n								\n								$84\,451 - $89\,900\n							\n								\n								Over $89\,900\n							\n								\n								Prefer not to answer
URL:https://neoedd.org/event/ai-unlocked-baker-city-and-virtual/
LOCATION:Launch Pad Baker City\, 2019 Main Street Suite A\, Baker City\, Oregon\, 97814
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEOEDD":MAILTO:lisadawson@neoedd.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260629T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260629T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134725
CREATED:20260508T000655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T000655Z
UID:1763-1782739800-1782748800@neoedd.org
SUMMARY:NEOEDD Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NEOEDD’s Board of Directors will hold a public hearing and adopt the 2026-2027 organizational budget. Proposed bylaw changes will be discussed and potentially adopted. Additional agenda items include updates on loan programs and staff activities.
URL:https://neoedd.org/event/neoedd-board-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Baker County Courthouse\, 1995 3rd Street\, Baker City\, OR\, United States
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