NEOEDD Board Meeting
2024-12-05 13:30 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
NEOEDD’s quarterly board meeting will be held Thursday, December 5, 2024 via Zoom at 1:30 p.m. Mindy Davis, auditor, will present the 2023-2024 audit. Tony Wendel will present labor market information. Maud Powell will provide information about Agri-Stress resources. Regular business will be conducted as well.
Connect to the meeting at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88100052287?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 881 0005 2287, Passcode: [REDACTED]
253-215-8782

Financial Projections for Your Business - Enterprise
2024-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Building Healthy Families, 207 East Park Street, Enterprise, OR, 97828, United States
Learn how to develop a cash flow projection for your business based on the number of units of products or services that you sell on a monthly basis. In order to get the most out of this workshop, please identify a typical sale (or unit) for your business, the price you sell it for and what it cost you to deliver that product or service. We’ll use this information to build a cash flow projection for your business. A unit might consist of the average sale at a retail shop, an hour of time if you are a contractor or service provider, a typical sale at a restaurant such as a meal and beverage for two people. If you’d like help identifying your unit prior to class, contact lisadawson@neoedd.org or saramiller@neoedd.org for help!
The workshop is free and registration is required.

CO.STARTERS CORE Workshop Series - Baker City - Session 10
2024-12-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Launch Pad Baker City, 2019 Main Street Suite A, Baker City, Oregon, 97814
Launch your small business idea or refine your current business model through this no-cost 10-week program.
CO.STARTERS CORE walks entrepreneurs through 10 foundational topics in a cohort with other “starters” – entrepreneurs, business owners or potential business owners – who are learning together and helping each other make improvements to their business model.
Each week we’ll focus on a different topic:
Know yourself
Dig into what’s driving you and understand what it will take to achieve your dream.
Understand your customers
Pinpoint what your customer wants and how to adapt to their needs.
Business solutions & starting small
Test your solution by starting small and making adjustments as needed.
Getting, keeping, & growing customers
Build customer relationships through your messaging & marketing.
Revenue, pricing, & distribution
Figure out your logistics and how you’ll make money.
Legal & accounting
Understand the systems and structures you’ll need to support your business.
Financial modeling
Determine your costs and whether your business model is financially viable.
Funding & Raising Capital
Know your options for finding the funds you need to grow sustainably.
Growth plans & goal setting
Gain momentum and leave with a strategy for achieving your goals.
Celebrate
Reflect on your journey and celebrate your success. Your future starts now.
This CORE workshop will be held on Mondays starting September 23rd through December 2.
RSVP below to indicate your plans to attend the workshop series. If you have questions, contact lisadawson@noeedd.org.

CO.STARTERS CORE Workshop Series - Enterprise - Session 10
2024-12-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Building Healthy Families, 207 East Park Street, Enterprise, OR, 97828, United States
Launch your small business idea or refine your current business model through this no-cost 10-week program.
CO.STARTERS CORE walks entrepreneurs through 10 foundational topics in a cohort with other “starters” – entrepreneurs, business owners or potential business owners – who are learning together and helping each other make improvements to their business model.
Each week we’ll focus on a different topic:
Know yourself
Dig into what’s driving you and understand what it will take to achieve your dream.
Understand your customers
Pinpoint what your customer wants and how to adapt to their needs.
Business solutions & starting small
Test your solution by starting small and making adjustments as needed.
Getting, keeping, & growing customers
Build customer relationships through your messaging & marketing.
Revenue, pricing, & distribution
Figure out your logistics and how you’ll make money.
Legal & accounting
Understand the systems and structures you’ll need to support your business.
Financial modeling
Determine your costs and whether your business model is financially viable.
Funding & Raising Capital
Know your options for finding the funds you need to grow sustainably.
Growth plans & goal setting
Gain momentum and leave with a strategy for achieving your goals.
Celebrate
Reflect on your journey and celebrate your success. Your future starts now.
This CORE workshop will be held on Thursdays starting September 26th through December 12.
RSVP below to indicate your plans to attend the workshop series. If you have questions, contact lisadawson@noeedd.org.

Alternative Funding for Small Businesses Workshop
2025-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Cook Memorial Library, 2006 4th Street, La Grande, Oregon, 97850, United States
Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur looking for ways to fund your startup or scale your business? Join us for a free, one-hour workshop where local experts and business owners will share insights into nontraditional funding opportunities available in our community. Discover how local businesses accessed unique funding resources to grow and thrive, and learn how you can do the same!
Date: Tuesday, January 21stTime: Noon – 1 p.m.Location: Cook Memorial Library Community Meeting Room
Panelists:

Peter Clark – Owner of NW Skillet Company & Fire Arts Blacksmithing School
Liz Turner – Owner of The Compost Chick
Lisa Dawson – Northeast Oregon Economic Development District

Workshop Highlights:

Explore alternative funding options.
Gain practical tips from experienced entrepreneurs.
Network with local lending partners and small business experts.
This event is free, and lunch is provided!

RSVP by Monday, January 20th. Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your business. Link – https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=wOVbmbsyUkyfJ78ZX74zG3Jpt6NQzjlEtQiWjrn_JExUM0M1M0hQS1A0SkhJTEZCVFZRMERTVjVLSS4u
Sponsored by:
City of La Grande Economic Development, Union County Chamber of Commerce, The REV Center, EOU Go STEM, and La Grande Main Street.

CO.STARTERS CORE Workshop Series - La Grande - Spring 2025
2025-02-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Cook Memorial Library, 2006 4th Street, La Grande, Oregon, 97850, United States
Launch your small business idea or refine your current business model through this no-cost 10-week program.
CO.STARTERS CORE walks entrepreneurs through 10 foundational topics in a cohort with other “starters” – entrepreneurs, business owners or potential business owners – who are learning together and helping each other make improvements to their business model.
Each week we’ll focus on a different topic:
Know yourself
Dig into what’s driving you and understand what it will take to achieve your dream.
Understand your customers
Pinpoint what your customer wants and how to adapt to their needs.
Business solutions & starting small
Test your solution by starting small and making adjustments as needed.
Getting, keeping, & growing customers
Build customer relationships through your messaging & marketing.
Revenue, pricing, & distribution
Figure out your logistics and how you’ll make money.
Legal & accounting
Understand the systems and structures you’ll need to support your business.
Financial modeling
Determine your costs and whether your business model is financially viable.
Funding & Raising Capital
Know your options for finding the funds you need to grow sustainably.
Growth plans & goal setting
Gain momentum and leave with a strategy for achieving your goals.
Celebrate
Reflect on your journey and celebrate your success. Your future starts now.
This CORE workshop will be held on Mondays starting February 24 through May 5.
RSVP below to indicate your plans to attend the workshop series. If you have questions, contact lisadawson@noeedd.org.

CO.STARTERS CORE Workshop Series - Enterprise Spring 2025
2025-02-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Building Healthy Families, 207 East Park Street, Enterprise, OR, 97828, United States

CO.STARTERS CORE Workshop Series - La Grande - Session 2 Spring 2025
2025-03-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Cook Memorial Library, 2006 4th Street, La Grande, Oregon, 97850, United States
Launch your small business idea or refine your current business model through this no-cost 10-week program.
CO.STARTERS CORE walks entrepreneurs through 10 foundational topics in a cohort with other “starters” – entrepreneurs, business owners or potential business owners – who are learning together and helping each other make improvements to their business model.
Each week we’ll focus on a different topic. This week we’ll focus on Understanding your customers
Pinpoint what your customer wants and how to adapt to their needs.

CO.STARTERS CORE Workshop Series - Enterprise - Session 2 Spring 2025
2025-03-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Building Healthy Families, 207 East Park Street, Enterprise, OR, 97828, United States
Launch your small business idea or refine your current business model through this no-cost 10-week program.
CO.STARTERS CORE walks entrepreneurs through 10 foundational topics in a cohort with other “starters” – entrepreneurs, business owners or potential business owners – who are learning together and helping each other make improvements to their business model.
Each week we’ll focus on a different topic. This week we’ll focus on Understanding your customers
Pinpoint what your customer wants and how to adapt to their needs.
he workshop series. If you have questions, contact lisadawson@noeedd.org.

CO.STARTERS CORE Workshop Series - La Grande - Session 3 Spring 2025
2025-03-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Cook Memorial Library, 2006 4th Street, La Grande, Oregon, 97850, United States
Launch your small business idea or refine your current business model through this no-cost 10-week program.
CO.STARTERS CORE walks entrepreneurs through 10 foundational topics in a cohort with other “starters” – entrepreneurs, business owners or potential business owners – who are learning together and helping each other make improvements to their business model.
Each week we’ll focus on a different topic. This week we’ll focus on Business solutions & starting small
Test your solution by starting small and making adjustments as needed.

CO.STARTERS CORE Workshop Series - Enterprise - Session 3 Spring 2025
2025-03-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Building Healthy Families, 207 East Park Street, Enterprise, OR, 97828, United States

CO.STARTERS CORE Workshop Series - La Grande - Session 4 Spring 2025
2025-03-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Cook Memorial Library, 2006 4th Street, La Grande, Oregon, 97850, United States
Launch your small business idea or refine your current business model through this no-cost 10-week program.
CO.STARTERS CORE walks entrepreneurs through 10 foundational topics in a cohort with other “starters” – entrepreneurs, business owners or potential business owners – who are learning together and helping each other make improvements to their business model.
Each week we’ll focus on a different topic. This week we’ll focus on Getting, keeping, & growing customers
Build customer relationships through your messaging & marketing.

CO.STARTERS CORE Workshop Series - Enterprise - Session 4 Spring 2025
2025-03-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Building Healthy Families, 207 East Park Street, Enterprise, OR, 97828, United States

CO.STARTERS CORE Workshop Series - La Grande - Session 5 Spring 2025
2025-03-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Cook Memorial Library, 2006 4th Street, La Grande, Oregon, 97850, United States
Launch your small business idea or refine your current business model through this no-cost 10-week program.
CO.STARTERS CORE walks entrepreneurs through 10 foundational topics in a cohort with other “starters” – entrepreneurs, business owners or potential business owners – who are learning together and helping each other make improvements to their business model.
Each week we’ll focus on a different topic. This week we focus on revenue, pricing, & distribution
Figure out your logistics and how you’ll make money.

CO.STARTERS CORE Workshop Series - Enterprise - Session 5 Spring 2025
2025-04-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Building Healthy Families, 207 East Park Street, Enterprise, OR, 97828, United States
Launch your small business idea or refine your current business model through this no-cost 10-week program.
CO.STARTERS CORE walks entrepreneurs through 10 foundational topics in a cohort with other “starters” – entrepreneurs, business owners or potential business owners – who are learning together and helping each other make improvements to their business model.
Each week we’ll focus on a different topic. This week we’ll focus on Revenue, pricing, & distribution
Figure out your logistics and how you’ll make money.

NEOEDD Board Meeting April 7
2025-04-07 13:30 - 16:00 | Misener Conference Room, 1001 4th Street, La Grande, OR, 97850, United States
NEOEDD’s quarterly board meeting will be held Monday, April 7, 2025 in the Misener Conference Room, 1001 4th Street, La Grande at 1:30 p.m. Election of officers and regular business will be conducted. The meeting is open to the public and individuals may attend via zoom.
Connect to the meeting at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85745792752?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 857 4579 2752
Passcode: [REDACTED]
253-215-8782

CO.STARTERS CORE Workshop Series - La Grande - Session 6 Spring 2025
2025-04-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Cook Memorial Library, 2006 4th Street, La Grande, Oregon, 97850, United States
Launch your small business idea or refine your current business model through this no-cost 10-week program.
CO.STARTERS CORE walks entrepreneurs through 10 foundational topics in a cohort with other “starters” – entrepreneurs, business owners or potential business owners – who are learning together and helping each other make improvements to their business model.
Each week we’ll focus on a different topic. This week we’ll focus on Legal & accounting
Understand the systems and structures you’ll need to support your business.

CO.STARTERS CORE Workshop Series - Enterprise - Session 6 Spring 2025
2025-04-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Building Healthy Families, 207 East Park Street, Enterprise, OR, 97828, United States

CO.STARTERS CORE Workshop Series - La Grande - Session 7 Spring 2025
2025-04-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Cook Memorial Library, 2006 4th Street, La Grande, Oregon, 97850, United States
Launch your small business idea or refine your current business model through this no-cost 10-week program.
CO.STARTERS CORE walks entrepreneurs through 10 foundational topics in a cohort with other “starters” – entrepreneurs, business owners or potential business owners – who are learning together and helping each other make improvements to their business model.
Each week we focus on a different business fundamental. This week we’ll focus on Funding & Raising Capital
Know your options for finding the funds you need to grow sustainably.

CO.STARTERS CORE Workshop Series - Enterprise - Session 7 Spring 2025
2025-04-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Building Healthy Families, 207 East Park Street, Enterprise, OR, 97828, United States
Launch your small business idea or refine your current business model through this no-cost 10-week program.
CO.STARTERS CORE walks entrepreneurs through 10 foundational topics in a cohort with other “starters” – entrepreneurs, business owners or potential business owners – who are learning together and helping each other make improvements to their business model.
Each week we’ll focus on a different topic. This week’s topic is Financial modeling
Determine your costs and whether your business model is financially viable.

CO.STARTERS Bootcamp in Baker City
2025-04-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Launch Pad Baker City, 2019 Main Street Suite A, Baker City, Oregon, 97814
Small business entrepreneurship is an exciting journey, but the path forward isn’t always clear. During this 4 session Bootcamp, you’ll work with peers to strategize, problem-solve, and apply business basics to your idea or venture. Our goal is to challenge you, stretch your thinking, and give you concrete tools to bring your business to life.

This workshop will help you to:
· Understand your business model and how to refine it using customer input.
· Learn how to market your business and gain customer awareness.
· Understand the importance of business structures and protecting your business name.
· Build momentum with smart goal setting.

The bootcamp will be held on Wednesday evenings, April 16-30 and May 7 from 6-9 p.m. at Launch Pad Baker, 2019 Main St Ste. A, Baker City. Lisa Dawson, NEOEDD’s Executive Director, will facilitate the classes.

Register your interest by filling out the linked form, checking the Bootcamp option and completing the RSVP. If you have questions, please contact lisadawson@neoedd.org

https://neoedd.org/business-ta-form/

CO.STARTERS CORE Workshop Series - La Grande - Session 8 Spring 2025
2025-04-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Cook Memorial Library, 2006 4th Street, La Grande, Oregon, 97850, United States
Launch your small business idea or refine your current business model through this no-cost 10-week program.
CO.STARTERS CORE walks entrepreneurs through 10 foundational topics in a cohort with other “starters” – entrepreneurs, business owners or potential business owners – who are learning together and helping each other make improvements to their business model.
Each week we’ll focus on a different topic. This week we’ll focus on Funding & Raising Capital
Know your options for finding the funds you need to grow sustainably.

CO.STARTERS CORE Workshop Series - Enterprise - Session 8 Spring 2025
2025-04-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Building Healthy Families, 207 East Park Street, Enterprise, OR, 97828, United States

CO.STARTERS Bootcamp in Baker City - Session 3
2025-04-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Launch Pad Baker City, 2019 Main Street Suite A, Baker City, Oregon, 97814
Small business entrepreneurship is an exciting journey, but the path forward isn’t always clear. During this 4 session Bootcamp, you’ll work with peers to strategize, problem-solve, and apply business basics to your idea or venture. Our goal is to challenge you, stretch your thinking, and give you concrete tools to bring your business to life.

This workshop will help you to:
· Understand your business model and how to refine it using customer input.
· Learn how to market your business and gain customer awareness.
· Understand the importance of business structures and protecting your business name.
· Build momentum with smart goal setting.

The bootcamp will be held on Wednesday evenings, April 9-30, from 6-9 p.m. at Launch Pad Baker, 2019 Main St Ste. A, Baker City. Lisa Dawson, NEOEDD’s Executive Director, will facilitate the classes.

Register your interest by filling out the linked form and checking the Bootcamp option.

https://neoedd.org/business-ta-form/

CO.STARTERS CORE Workshop Series - La Grande - Session 9 Spring 2025
2025-04-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Cook Memorial Library, 2006 4th Street, La Grande, Oregon, 97850, United States
Launch your small business idea or refine your current business model through this no-cost 10-week program.
CO.STARTERS CORE walks entrepreneurs through 10 foundational topics in a cohort with other “starters” – entrepreneurs, business owners or potential business owners – who are learning together and helping each other make improvements to their business model.
Each week we’ll focus on a different topic. This week we focus on Growth plans & goal setting
Gain momentum and leave with a strategy for achieving your goals.

CO.STARTERS CORE Workshop Series - Enterprise - Session 9 Spring 2025
2025-04-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Building Healthy Families, 207 East Park Street, Enterprise, OR, 97828, United States
Launch your small business idea or refine your current business model through this no-cost 10-week program.
CO.STARTERS CORE walks entrepreneurs through 10 foundational topics in a cohort with other “starters” – entrepreneurs, business owners or potential business owners – who are learning together and helping each other make improvements to their business model.
Each week we’ll focus on a different topic. This week the focus is on Growth plans & goal setting
Gain momentum and leave with a strategy for achieving your goals.

CO.STARTERS Bootcamp in Baker City - Session 4
2025-04-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Launch Pad Baker City, 2019 Main Street Suite A, Baker City, Oregon, 97814

CO.STARTERS CORE Workshop Series - La Grande - Session 10 Spring 2025
2025-05-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Cook Memorial Library, 2006 4th Street, La Grande, Oregon, 97850, United States
Launch your small business idea or refine your current business model through this no-cost 10-week program.
CO.STARTERS CORE walks entrepreneurs through 10 foundational topics in a cohort with other “starters” – entrepreneurs, business owners or potential business owners – who are learning together and helping each other make improvements to their business model.
Each week we’ll focus on a different topic. This week we Celebrate
Reflect on your journey and celebrate your success. Your future starts now.

CO.STARTERS CORE Workshop Series - Enterprise - Session 10 Spring 2025
2025-05-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Building Healthy Families, 207 East Park Street, Enterprise, OR, 97828, United States
Launch your small business idea or refine your current business model through this no-cost 10-week program.
CO.STARTERS CORE walks entrepreneurs through 10 foundational topics in a cohort with other “starters” – entrepreneurs, business owners or potential business owners – who are learning together and helping each other make improvements to their business model.
Each week we’ll focus on a different topic and this is our session to Celebrate!
Reflect on your journey and celebrate your success. Your future starts now.
This CORE workshop will be held on Thursdays starting September 26th through December 12.
RSVP below to indicate your plans to attend the workshop series. If you have questions, contact lisadawson@noeedd.org.

CO.STARTERS Bootcamp in Baker City - Session 2
2025-05-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Launch Pad Baker City, 2019 Main Street Suite A, Baker City, Oregon, 97814
