BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northeast Oregon Economic Development District - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20251208T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122240 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:20260217T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122240 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:20260218T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122240 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:20260219T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122240 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:20260303T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122240 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 \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:20260304T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122240 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:20260305T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122240 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 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:20260309T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122240 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:20260309T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122240 CREATED:20260213T182347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T182634Z UID:1654-1773064800-1773073800@neoedd.org SUMMARY:NEOEDD Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Regular quarterly board meeting. \nAgenda items include approval of minutes and resolutions\, election of officers\, board appointments\, amendments to bylaws and reports. \nThis meeting is open to the public and can be attended virtually through Zoom. \nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82588674270?pwd=d3POGxPPc67iwoO96n0OXkGhQj7M4e.1 \n  URL:https://neoedd.org/event/neoedd-board-meeting-3/ LOCATION:Timber Ridge Apartments Conference Room\, 3007 E Q Ave\, La Grande\, OR\, 97850 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/NEOEDD-Board-Meeting-320-x-180-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122240 CREATED:20260206T235915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T000456Z UID:1593-1773165600-1773176400@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class Baker City - Session 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  URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-baker-city-session-2/ LOCATION:Launch Pad Baker City\, 2019 Main Street Suite A\, Baker City\, Oregon\, 97814 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122240 CREATED:20260207T001300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T001300Z UID:1605-1773338400-1773349200@neoedd.org SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class Enterprise - Session 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. URL:https://neoedd.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-enterprise-session-2/ LOCATION:Building Healthy Families\, 207 East Park Street\, Enterprise\, OR\, 97828\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122240 CREATED:20260207T000011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T000011Z UID:1594-1773770400-1773781200@neoedd.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122240 CREATED:20260310T192201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T192201Z UID:1731-1773838800-1773849600@neoedd.org 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 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122240 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122240 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122240 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260331T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260331T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122240 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122240 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122240 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122240 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 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR