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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133747
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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260331T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133747
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
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CREATED:20260207T001514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T001514Z
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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:20260403T133747
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:20260403T133747
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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