Annual Northeast Oregon

Small Business Success Days

What is SBSD?

Small Business Success Day (SBSD) is a free, full‑day event offered annually to help entrepreneurs and small business owners start, grow, and strengthen their businesses. 

The event is held in Baker, Union, and Wallowa counties and offers relevant business sessions, networking opportunities, and business advisors for individualized support.

Past sessions topics included: business startup steps, profit improvement, marketing, risk management, artificial intelligence tools, exit/succession planning, stress management, and funding opportunities. 

Shows the SBSD event in La Grande from the angle of the front registration desk looking at the audience
Small Business Success Day in La Grande on 2-17-2026

Who Should Attend

  • Entrepreneurs preparing to launch a business
  • Small business owners looking to expand or stabilize
  • Individuals seeking funding, technical assistance, or planning tools
  • Community members wanting to connect with business support services
  • Business advisors and supporters
  • Anyone curious or interested in business development

The event is free, and participants may attend any or all sessions. We encourage registration to help us with catering plans, however walk-ins are welcome.

Previous SBSD Events

SBSD 2026
SBSD in La Grande on 2-17-2026 | Signing In and Meeting with Business Advisors
SBSD in Enterprise on 2-18-2026 | Jason Stein's "Why Stressed Leaders Struggle to Grow" Presentation
SBSD in Baker City on 2-19-2026 | Stephanie Anderson Stroup's "Business Exit" Presentation
SBSD 2025
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Project Submission Form: Baker, Union, and Wallowa Counties

Please use this form to submit projects for potential inclusion in the Northeast Oregon Economic Development District’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Once projects are included, you can use the CEDS to demonstrate that your project has been listed in a regional plan. Projects should have a positive impact on economic or community development.

To be included in the CEDS, projects must have a public or non-profit sponsor. Private projects should not be submitted and will not be included in the CEDS.

You may submit multiple projects by returning to this page. The space for providing answers will expand. 

The NEOEDD board will consider new project additions at their quarterly meetings.