Jul
19
to Jul 21

Cathedral Park Jazz Festival

1:00-2:00pm — Junior Slam AJAM Band - Junior Slam AJAM Band will play straight-ahead jazz (genre of jazz that developed in the 1960s, with roots in the prior two decades). The seven-member band, led by Kiran Raphael, is part of The Alan Jones Academy of Music, a private music education institution for all ages in Portland, founded by drummer, composer, and Berklee alumni Alan Jones.

  • 2:30-3:30pm — Alan Jones’ Social Music - Alan Jones’ Social Music Born in Portland, drummer/composer Jones started touring in Europe at age 16 with Amsterdam-based organist Count Dutch. Jones has recorded with international stars like Kenny Wheeler and Lee Konitz, as well as local Portland legends such as Jim Pepper and Ralph Towner.

  • 4:00-5:00pm — Lauren “Lo” Steele - Jazz singer and composer Lauren “Lo” Steele incorporates soul, gospel, blues and modern R&B and will sing original songs from her first album, “Happy Girl”.

  • 5:30-6:30pm — Conjunto Berretin - Cojunto Berretin is a group of top tango musicians, playing traditional Argentine tangos, milongas, and valses for social dancing. Among its members are some of Portland's top jazz musicians, members of the Oregon Symphony, and Tango Berretin founder/dancer/teacher, Alex Krebs. The group has performed at tango festivals across the country and has released seven albums.

  • 7:00-8:00pm — Onion - Onion, an instrumental quintet creates an orchestrated jazz fusion sound of original compositions with layers of jazz, rock, hip-hop, and funk, inspired by groups like Return to Forever.

  • 8:30-9:45pm — Tyrone Hendrix & the PDX Soul Collective - Tyrone Hendrix & the PDX Soul Collective: Innovative drummer/multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Tyrone Hendrix, cousin of Jimi, blends soul, funk, and jazz. Hendrix performed with artists, such as Prince and Stevie Wonder.

This is a free event, but you will have many opportunities to support the festival through cash donations and purchasing drinks from the beer and wine garden! There will be food carts and booths so you won't need to bring any nourishment with you. Bring your own low chair or a blanket. Dogs are discouraged unless they are service animals. No outside alcohol is allowed. Alcohol consumption is allowed for those 21 and over in the beer and wine garden only. We do not allow any umbrellas or tents on the festival grounds since they will block the view of others. Please remember to protect yourself with sunscreen! Get there early to get a good parking spot (street parking only) - or better yet, take public transit to the park!

Details

July 20, 2024

1:00 pm to 9:45 pm

Free

Website

Organizer

Jazz Society of Oregon

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Jul
23
10:00 AM10:00

SJCO Free Job Coaching with Mulu Terefe Every Wednesday

FREE JOB COACHING

As a part of Prosper Portland’s neighborhood based initiative to help unemployed and underemployed residents, a Workforce Navigator from PCC has teamed up with the St. Johns Center for Opportunity to provide individualized job coaching for St. Johns and Cathedral Park residents. Mulu Terefe offers in-person and virtual meetings.

Mulu Terefe offers free open office hours every Wednesday at St. Johns DHS Human Services Department Office from 10am-2pm in the Meeting Room. This new location for Mulu, begins October 9th 2024.

Workforce Navigation services include:

  1. Individualized career counseling and coaching

  2. Resume writing and review

  3. Job search and application assistance

  4. Referrals to GED and ESL resources

  5. Referrals to free training or scholarship opportunities through WorkSource

  6. Assistance with accessing WorkSource Services

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Jul
24
4:30 PM16:30

Homebuying for Entrepreneurs

Are you a small business owner or self-employed and think homebuying is out of reach?

Well, this is the class for you. Spoiler alert: it’s possible! And we’ll share exactly how.

Thursday, July 24th at 4:30 PM

JOIN US IN PERSON IN NORTH PORTLAND — LOCATION AVAILABLE AFTER REGISTRATION
drinks and snacks provided

You may want to attend if you:

- Own a small business/are self-employed or have other non-traditional income and hope to buy a home but worry your financial situation is too complicated

- Want a few financing tips on common mistakes (and how to avoid them)

- Could use some help with creative ways to document income and a few mortgage-savvy tax filing tips too

- Are curious about how to turn freelance flexibility into down payment assistance

- Want to learn about the new rules that let you count roommate or partner income

- Would love a run-through of the buying process from A to Keys 🔑

- Feel like homeownership is out of reach and just don’t know where to start

This class will cover the financial implications of owning your own business or having non-traditional income when looking to buy a home as well as an overview of the buying process. This is for both first-timers and folks who have purchased before, so bring your questions! Buying with a partner that has more traditional income? Bring them along! They’ll definitely get something out of this, too.


Questions: Call/Text 503.780.0811

This class will be presented/hosted by:

Dillight Group - Urban Nest Realty

Julee Felsman, VP of Mortgage Lending at Rate

Hosted by Dillight Group - Urban Nest Realty and Rate. This class will cover the financial implications of owning your own business or having non-traditional income (self-employed, freelancers, etc.) when looking to buy a home as well as an overview of the buying process.

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Jul
26
9:00 AM09:00

St Johns Farmers Market

Join us every Saturday from 9 AM to 2 PM from May 3 to November 22, 2025, for fresh seasonal produce, artisan foods, local arts & crafts, kids activities, and great vibes!

And don’t miss our special Holiday Market on December 13, 2025 from 10 AM to 2 PM—it's the perfect chance to pick up unique gifts and festive treats. 🎉

Schedule

Weekly on Saturdays
- 9:00am – 2:00pm
- May 3 - November 22, 2025

Holiday Market
- 10:00am-2:00pm
- Saturday, December 13, 2025

Location

Find us at the corner of N Charleston and N Central, where we are generously hosted by St. Johns Church and St. Johns Bachelor Club. We look forward to seeing you all there!

N Charleston and N Central (Google Map)

Parking lots owned by St. Johns Church & St. Johns Bachelor Club

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Jul
28
12:00 PM12:00

Drop In Tech Hour

7/28/2025 EVERY Fourth Monday BILINGUAL

Small Business Technology is VITAL and sometimes overwhelming - Get Free Help HERE

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z_m3BVq6S5aGfW0sPME9bw 

Zoom Registration Link (the same link will be used everyone month)

Free Technical Assistance: Resolve Your Tech Questions with an Expert!

Do you have questions about your computer, software programs, or social media platforms? The specialist Marvin Peña, with Conexiones PDX, offers a free technical assistance service to help you address your tech concerns.

  • Date: Fourth Monday of each month

  • Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

  • Format: Virtual meeting via Zoom

  • Cost: Absolutely free

  • Appointment: No prior appointment 

How to Participate:

Simply click on the provided Zoom link to join the session at the scheduled time. Marvin Peña, founder of Conexiones PDX, a multi-cultural marketing agency will be available to guide you and answer your technical questions in a personalized manner.

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z_m3BVq6S5aGfW0sPME9bw

Asistencia Técnica Gratuita: ¡Resuelve tus dudas tecnológicas con un experto!

¿Tienes preguntas sobre tu computadora, programas informáticos o redes sociales? El especialista Marvin Peña de Conexiones, PDX ofrece un servicio técnico gratuito para ayudarte a resolver tus inquietudes tecnológicas.

  • Fecha: El cuarto lunes de cada mes

  • Hora: De 12:00 p.m. a 1:00 p.m.

  • Modalidad: Reunión virtual a través de Zoom

  • Costo: Sin costo alguno

  • Requisitos: No es necesario agendar cita previa.

Simplemente haz clic en el enlace de Zoom proporcionado y únete a la sesión en el horario indicado. Marvin Peña estará disponible para guiarte y resolver tus dudas técnicas de manera personalizada.

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Jul
29
1:00 PM13:00

Protect Your Small Business from Risk

Business Insurance 101: Protect Your Small Business from Risk

Date

Jul 29, 2025

Start Time

1:00 PM PDT

Workshop Length

1 hour

Description

Title:

Business Insurance 101: Protect Your Small Business from Risk

Description (SEO Optimized):

Is your small business protected from unexpected risks? Join Start Small Think Big and insurance experts from Stockbridge Risk Management for a free, practical webinar designed to help entrepreneurs confidently understand and choose the right business insurance coverage.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

  • Identify common risks faced by small businesses that can be addressed by insurance

  • Understand key types of coverage—including general liability, property, workers’ compensation, and more

  • Understand what is in your insurance policies and how they work

  • Navigate the claims process if something goes wrong

  • Ask your insurance-related questions during a live Q&A with industry analysts

Whether you're just getting started or reviewing existing coverage, this session will help you make informed decisions and build a solid risk management foundation for your business.

Explore more free events for entrepreneurs:

https://www.startsmallthinkbig.org/events-for-small-businesses

Sign up for free legal and finance support:

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Jul
30
10:00 AM10:00

SJCO Free Job Coaching with Mulu Terefe Every Wednesday

FREE JOB COACHING

As a part of Prosper Portland’s neighborhood based initiative to help unemployed and underemployed residents, a Workforce Navigator from PCC has teamed up with the St. Johns Center for Opportunity to provide individualized job coaching for St. Johns and Cathedral Park residents. Mulu Terefe offers in-person and virtual meetings.

Mulu Terefe offers free open office hours every Wednesday at St. Johns DHS Human Services Department Office from 10am-2pm in the Meeting Room. This new location for Mulu, begins October 9th 2024.

Workforce Navigation services include:

  1. Individualized career counseling and coaching

  2. Resume writing and review

  3. Job search and application assistance

  4. Referrals to GED and ESL resources

  5. Referrals to free training or scholarship opportunities through WorkSource

  6. Assistance with accessing WorkSource Services

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Jul
19
9:00 AM09:00

St Johns Farmers Market

Join us every Saturday from 9 AM to 2 PM from May 3 to November 22, 2025, for fresh seasonal produce, artisan foods, local arts & crafts, kids activities, and great vibes!

And don’t miss our special Holiday Market on December 13, 2025 from 10 AM to 2 PM—it's the perfect chance to pick up unique gifts and festive treats. 🎉

Schedule

Weekly on Saturdays
- 9:00am – 2:00pm
- May 3 - November 22, 2025

Holiday Market
- 10:00am-2:00pm
- Saturday, December 13, 2025

Location

Find us at the corner of N Charleston and N Central, where we are generously hosted by St. Johns Church and St. Johns Bachelor Club. We look forward to seeing you all there!

N Charleston and N Central (Google Map)

Parking lots owned by St. Johns Church & St. Johns Bachelor Club

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Jul
17
7:30 AM07:30

Boots to Business Reboot

Event description

Calling all Veterans, Guard, Reserve and military-connected family members who want to start or grow a small business!

Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business? Wondering what it takes and how you can prepare? Are you a current veteran business owner looking for fresh ideas and veteran connections? The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Los Angeles Regional Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) will bring the Boots to Business/Reboot program ONLINE. There is no charge for this event.

You will learn about:

  • What is Entrepreneurship?

  • Business Opportunity Evaluation

  • Market Research

  • Small Business Economics

  • Selecting a Legal Entity

  • Financing Your Venture

  • The Business Plan

  • Accessing the SBA Resource Partner Network

This is your chance to explore what it takes to be an entrepreneur and join ranks with the growing number of veteran-owned businesses! Join us and learn how to put your small business ownership dreams into action!

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Jul
17
7:00 AM07:00

Accessing Capital for Small Business

Event description

Join Kelly Sievers, Managing Director of Women’s Capital Connection and Brande Stitt, Program Director for the Women’s Business Center, as they walk us through where entrepreneurs get their money. 

Learn what types of businesses are launched, and how they were funded.

You will learn to ask yourself these important questions: How much money do I need? What type of business do I have? What type of capital is most appropriate? 

You will learn how to prepare to raise debt (borrow money) or equity capital (give up a share of your business.) 

Kelly Sievers, Managing Director of the Women’s Capital Connection, spent 18 years in the trenches of retail entrepreneurship. She has purchased, grown and sold four different retail businesses, including Scandia Down on the Country Club Plaza. Kelly serves as the Managing Director of the Women’s Capital Connection, an angel investment group of more than 40 women who invest in women-led companies. Kelly has a BS degree in Communications and Business from Iowa State University. She was awarded the Kansas Women Business Advocate of the Year in 2007 and made the Kansas City Techweek 100 list in 2015 & 2016. 

Brande Stitt currently serves as Program Director for the Women’s Business Center in Fairway, Kansas. The WBC helps develop, mentor and fund women led businesses. She previously served as the Network Builder for KCSourceLink and Director of Small Business & Entrepreneurship for the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. Brande received her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Drury University in Springfield, Mo., and a Masters of Education in community/agency counseling from the University of Missouri-Columbia. 

Please connect at least 5 minutes in advance to be sure you have a good connection. The webinar begins promptly at 9:00 AM CT/ 8AM MT/ 7AM PT and concludes by 11:00 AM CT/ 10AM MT/ 9AM PT.

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Jul
17
6:30 AM06:30

First Steps: Concept to Plan

Event description

Do you have a business concept in mind but aren’t sure of the next steps? This presentation is all about turning that concept into a concrete plan, and we’ll discuss details around revenue streams, market research, industry research, competitive analysis, and more. This is a great follow up to our Business 101 class, but you can also jump right in.

Attendees will be able to: 
-Utilize market research and business planning tools to prepare their business feasibility plan 
-Identify their start up costs and business funding needs 
-Understand different funding options

Target Audience: 
- Start-up businesses 
- Individuals in the ideation and research stages 
- Individuals preparing to launch their business 
- Intermediate businesses looking for refreshers

Mark Tucker, a Start-Up Consultant at Temple SBDC, will be presenting this webinar. Mark has over 30 years of executive-level experience in the business, real-estate, and academic sectors, using his background in sales and business plan development to assist small businesses enhance their capacity for strategic growth. He comes to Temple with a specific knowledge base and skill set to provide consulting and technical assistance to entrepreneurs and new enterprises in the Delaware Valley. Mark has served in leadership roles in the healthcare, retail and real estate industries. Most recently, his philanthropic endeavors have seen him partner with Germantown Friends School and Saint Christopher's Hospital for Children. Mark received his B.A. from Widener University and received certification in minority business development from Tuck School of Business.   

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Jul
16
12:00 PM12:00

Navigate Commercial Leases with Confidence

7/16 Navigate Commercial Leases with Confidence

Date

Jul 16, 2025

Start Time

12:00 PM PDT

Workshop Length

1 hour, 15 minutes

Presenters

  • Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Description

Are you ready to lease your own brick-and-mortar space? Already have a space and need to know your rights? Join Start Small Think Big and Davis Polk & Wardwell for an in-depth webinar that breaks down the key terms, types, and negotiation strategies every entrepreneur needs to know before -- and after -- signing a lease. This session will empower you to make informed decisions about your commercial real estate agreements and avoid common pitfalls.

In this session, you’ll learn:

  • Lease Essentials:

    Understand the standard terms included in a commercial lease and how they impact your business.

  • Assess Financial Considerations and Lease Costs:

    Understand the costs and financial risks of leasing and learn about available protections.

  • Negotiation Insights:

    Identify which lease terms are negotiable, how to prioritize them, and what red flags to watch for.

  • Develop Exit Strategies:

    Compare different exit strategies, including assignment, subleasing, and lease buyouts.

Why Attend?

Gain the knowledge and confidence to evaluate, negotiate, and secure a lease that works for your business. Whether you’re a first-time tenant or experienced business owner, this webinar will provide practical insights and actionable advice.

➜ RSVP Now to secure your spot and start mastering your commercial lease agreements.

➜ Explore More Free Events for small businesses:

https://www.startsmallthinkbig.org/events-for-small-businesses

➜ Sign Up for Free Legal and/or Finance Services:

https://www.startsmallthinkbig.org/get-free-small-business-services

Thank you to the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center and Bet Tzedek for your partnership with this event!

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Jul
16
10:00 AM10:00

SJCO Free Job Coaching with Mulu Terefe Every Wednesday

FREE JOB COACHING

As a part of Prosper Portland’s neighborhood based initiative to help unemployed and underemployed residents, a Workforce Navigator from PCC has teamed up with the St. Johns Center for Opportunity to provide individualized job coaching for St. Johns and Cathedral Park residents. Mulu Terefe offers in-person and virtual meetings.

Mulu Terefe offers free open office hours every Wednesday at St. Johns DHS Human Services Department Office from 10am-2pm in the Meeting Room. This new location for Mulu, begins October 9th 2024.

Workforce Navigation services include:

  1. Individualized career counseling and coaching

  2. Resume writing and review

  3. Job search and application assistance

  4. Referrals to GED and ESL resources

  5. Referrals to free training or scholarship opportunities through WorkSource

  6. Assistance with accessing WorkSource Services

Source:: https://www.stjohnsopportunity.org/job-coaching

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Jul
16
6:00 AM06:00

July 2025 Dept. Of Labor Virtual Small Business Vendor Outreach Session

Event description

DOL OSDBU hosts quarterly virtual sessions to make available information on DOL procurements and other small business related topics.

By DOL's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

About this event

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) program offices have a responsibility for procuring their own goods and services in support of the agency's mission. Total spend is valued at approximately $2 billion each fiscal year. The Virtual Small Business Vendor Outreach Session offers small businesses the opportunity to obtain information on small business-related matters, insight on what program offices buy, and an understanding about planned requirements. Most importantly, small businesses will meet directly with procurement and program officials.

For more information please visit https://www.dol.gov/oasam/programs/osdbu/vendor_internet_info.htmRegister

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Jul
15
10:00 AM10:00

SJOC Free Job Coaching with Mulu Terefe Every Wednesday (Copy)

FREE JOB COACHING

As a part of Prosper Portland’s neighborhood based initiative to help unemployed and underemployed residents, a Workforce Navigator from PCC has teamed up with the St. Johns Center for Opportunity to provide individualized job coaching for St. Johns and Cathedral Park residents. Mulu Terefe offers in-person and virtual meetings.

Mulu Terefe offers free open office hours every Wednesday at St. Johns DHS Human Services Department Office from 10am-2pm in the Meeting Room. This new location for Mulu, begins October 9th 2024.

Workforce Navigation services include:

  1. Individualized career counseling and coaching

  2. Resume writing and review

  3. Job search and application assistance

  4. Referrals to GED and ESL resources

  5. Referrals to free training or scholarship opportunities through WorkSource

  6. Assistance with accessing WorkSource Services

Source:: https://www.stjohnsopportunity.org/job-coaching

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Jul
14
to Jul 15

Business Financial Literacy

Event description

In this webinar, you will learn what Financial Management is, and why each business needs it. 

Learn how to answer these important questions:

·        Are you making a profit?

·        Is there enough cash to run the business?

·        Is the business building wealth or destroying it?

This is a high-level introduction to the language of business-the financial terms and financial statements that provide a dashboard of your business results. Whether you are just starting out or years into your business, it’s important to be familiar and comfortable with the numbers of your business. Learn about financial statements, cash flow and what tools you can use to improve your business financials. If at some point you are looking for an investment or loan, you will need financial information about your business.

Take this webinar to start your business financial education and follow up with our Finance Series next month for more in-depth learning on Financial Statements, Sources of Funding and Financial Projections.

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Jul
14
6:00 PM18:00

CÓMO EMPEZAR SU NEGOCIO

En este taller, compartiremos información sobre cómo se pueden preparar antes de registrar o abrir su negocio. Exploraremos los pasos fundamentales para formalizar su negocio, incluyendo determinar cuáles son las diferentes estructuras de un negocio y cuáles son sus diferencias, los pasos para empezar su negocio y las secciones de un plan de negocio.

Hora: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Donde: Virtual – Zoom
Cost0: Sin Costo

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Details

Date:

July 14

Time:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Category:

HMC Events

Website:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Y6LPGB6mR523HVIeVSN8oQ

Organizer

Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber

Phone

503-222-0280

Email

info@hmccoregon.com

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Jul
14
4:00 PM16:00

Wave Bookkeeping Basics

Hosted by Livelihood NW. You've decided to use Wave to manage your business finances, but are unsure of the next steps? You might be interested in our Wave Bookkeeping Basics! This two-hour workshop is for entrepreneurs who have decided to use Wave as their small business bookkeeping system and are new to using it.

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Jul
14
12:00 PM12:00

Risk Management for Small Businesses

Event description

Join this webinar to explore the importance of risk management and its impact on long-term value creation and sustainable growth for your business – and the risks that you may encounter that could become obstacles to your growth and profitability.


If you produce and sell goods, the interdependence of global suppliers and local labor availability has never been greater. This presentation provides small business owners and entrepreneurs with the tools and techniques to identify, measure, monitor, manage and mitigate both tangible and intangible or hidden risks within their organization.

The Pace University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is partnering with members of the NY State Society of CPAs to host this live session for small business owners.

Session Presenter: Rick Kravitz, adjunct professor of risk management at the Texas A&M School of Law and former Editor-in-Chief, CPA Journal & Managing Director of Content & Publishing, NYS Society of CPAs.

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Jul
14
11:30 AM11:30

Business Financial Literacy

Event description

This is a high-level introduction to the language of business-the financial terms and financial statements that provide a dashboard of your business results. Whether you are just starting out or years into your business, it’s important to be familiar and comfortable with the numbers of your business. Learn about financial statements, cash flow and what tools you can use to improve your business financials. If at some point you are looking for an investment or loan, you will need financial information about your business.

Register

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Jul
14
10:00 AM10:00

SBA 101: An Introduction to SBA Programs & Services

Event description

This free workshop, presented by the Rhode Island District Office, is designed to help entrepreneurs understand the various SBA programs and services available to help them as they start, expand, grow, and recover their businesses. This overview presentation covers:

 

  • Introduction to the SBA

  • The SBA Resource Partner Network -- Business Training, & One-on-One Counseling

  • Selling to the Federal Government – SBA Contracting Certification Programs

  • Access to Capital – Loan & Surety Bond Programs

  • International Trade/Exporting Assistance

  • Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Assistance Loans

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Jul
14
9:00 AM09:00

Silencing the Inner Critic - A Free Mind-Body Business Session

Event description

Mind-Body-Business Workshop Series

Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential 2025 for Solo and Small Business Entrepreneurs

Transform Your Mind, Transform Your Business - Join for Free!

Join our empowering, free bi-weekly series designed to ignite your inner fire and propel you toward transformative action. With expert guidance, you'll unlock tools and strategies to conquer self-doubt, cultivate unshakable confidence, and master your business mindset. Whether you’re just starting or looking to scale, these sessions offer invaluable insights and support.

Series Details:

  • When: Biweekly on Mondays, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, except on holidays

  • What: Come to one, some, or all sessions – it's up to you!

  • Where: Zoom

  • Cost: Free for the first two sessions. Apply to attend the third session at no cost. Becoming a client is free and helps us keep our services accessible.

Session Date

  • July 14, 2025

What to Expect:

  • Mindset Mastery: Focus on essential entrepreneurial mindset topics.

  • Expert Guidance: Sessions led by WBC Advisor Kate Bourland and EFT expert Kathleen Patton.

  • Community Support: Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs.

  • Actionable Strategies: Gain tools to implement immediately in your business.

  • Personal Growth: A program that enhances both business and personal success.

Take the leap and embark on a journey of growth and success. Don’t let doubt hold you back – it’s time to rewrite your story.
Register here to reserve your spot

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Jul
12
10:00 AM10:00

SCORE Elevator Pitch: Your Path to Success

Event description

In business, capturing the interest of a prospective buyer, investor, supplier, or potential hire must be done quickly. Often, you have only a few seconds to convey a message that will engage the listener and leave them wanting to know more. This workshop will help you create and perfect what is commonly called your "elevator pitch".

Remember, you do not get a second chance to make a good first impression.

At this event, you will learn:

  • Why: Importance of a GREAT Elevator Pitch

  • Insights: Good Vs. Great Communications

  • Tools: Templates For Creating A Great Elevator Pitch

  • Draft: Building Your Elevator Pitch

Our Presenter: David Harrison currently teaches MBA students full-time, and in all business subjects. Dave enjoyed a career as a senior executive with global responsibilities at Johnson & Johnson, Armstrong, and Standard Industries. He has also started multiple successful entrepreneurial ventures and is a SCORE mentor.

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Jul
12
10:00 AM10:00

Market Research 101: How to Find Your Customers (July)

Event description

This workshop will simplify the process of researching your target market. In addition to helping you define your target market, you will discover how to drill down even further to uncover the realistic market potential for your product or service. Defining your target market is the first step in creating and building a profitable business. We will also walk you through a few of the available online tools you can use for your research. This is an essential workshop for all entrepreneurs. 

Instructor: Cal Cobb

Cal is a 1978 graduate of the University of Memphis (BS Business Administration) and has spent 35 years in various corporate capacities including finance, product development, sales, sales management, and marketing culminating as the general manager with P&L responsibility for a $130MM multinational operating unit for a manufacturer of industrial valves and fittings serving the water processing and distribution, wastewater treatment, and mining industries. Cal is the principal advisor of Orion Advisors, a Nashville-based business advisory organization that provides expertise and start-up capital to early-stage enterprises. The associates of Orion Advisers include experts in Marketing, Sales and Sales Management, Channel Strategy and Channel Management, Product Development, Finance, Accounting, Web Strategy and Development, IT, HR, Quality, Manufacturing, and Process Improvement. Through active participation in funding and strategy development, the Associates of Orion Advisers significantly improve the probability of success of start-up and first-stage enterprises.

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Jul
12
9:30 AM09:30

Excel - Advanced

Event description

This information-packed session will demonstrate with realistic examples some of the advanced functionalities of Excel, hand-picked based on our clients' requests and based on our 20 years of experience in the IT Training industry.

This workshop will include:

  • Best practices when dealing with large amounts of data in Excel.

  • Step-by-step on how to perform advanced functionalities such as: protect your worksheet, quick error-finding shortcuts, and worksheets.

  • Advanced formulas allowing the calculation of data based on conditions and rules (SUMIF, COUNTA, ABS, Conditional Formatting)

  • Complex functions to identify the maximum or minimum values, remove or identify duplicates, conditional formatting.

  • An introduction of standard Charts, Pivot Tables, and VLookup formulas.

  • Learn about the functionality of Dashboards, Slicers, and Pivot Charts.

  • Attendees will leave the session with tips and suggestions on how to even further their advancement on Excel, while getting their work done.

Fee: FREE

Copy of the recording and materials will be sent to all attendees

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Jul
12
9:00 AM09:00

St Johns Farmers Market

Join us every Saturday from 9 AM to 2 PM from May 3 to November 22, 2025, for fresh seasonal produce, artisan foods, local arts & crafts, kids activities, and great vibes!

And don’t miss our special Holiday Market on December 13, 2025 from 10 AM to 2 PM—it's the perfect chance to pick up unique gifts and festive treats. 🎉

Schedule

Weekly on Saturdays
- 9:00am – 2:00pm
- May 3 - November 22, 2025

Holiday Market
- 10:00am-2:00pm
- Saturday, December 13, 2025

Location

Find us at the corner of N Charleston and N Central, where we are generously hosted by St. Johns Church and St. Johns Bachelor Club. We look forward to seeing you all there!

N Charleston and N Central (Google Map)

Parking lots owned by St. Johns Church & St. Johns Bachelor Club

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Jul
9
10:00 AM10:00

SJCO Free Job Coaching Hours with Mulu Terefe Every Wednesday

FREE JOB COACHING

As a part of Prosper Portland’s neighborhood based initiative to help unemployed and underemployed residents, a Workforce Navigator from PCC has teamed up with the St. Johns Center for Opportunity to provide individualized job coaching for St. Johns and Cathedral Park residents. Mulu Terefe offers in-person and virtual meetings.

Mulu Terefe offers free open office hours every Wednesday at St. Johns DHS Human Services Department Office from 10am-2pm in the Meeting Room. This new location for Mulu, begins October 9th 2024.

Workforce Navigation services include:

  1. Individualized career counseling and coaching

  2. Resume writing and review

  3. Job search and application assistance

  4. Referrals to GED and ESL resources

  5. Referrals to free training or scholarship opportunities through WorkSource

  6. Assistance with accessing WorkSource Services

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Jul
5
7:00 PM19:00

Get out debt Side biz webinar - Make $900/day in 2 hours/day - Portland

Location

Online Event

On line Event Portland, OR 97218

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About this event

Feeling stuck in the 9-to-5 grind?

Drowning in debt?

Want to improve retirement?

Looking for a way to create financial flexibility without sacrificing your entire schedule? Whether you’re a busy professional, parent, or someone eager to step away from corporate life, this free online event will show you how to build a profitable side hustle—without huge startup costs or prior experience.

📍 Where? Online (Link provided after registration)

What You'll Learn:

✔️ A step-by-step strategy to start earning extra income on the side
✔️ How to create a reliable revenue stream without working endless hours
✔️ Simple methods to launch & grow a side hustle that fits your lifestyle
✔️ How to build financial security & independence outside of your job
✔️ The biggest mistakes to avoid when starting a side hustle

Who Should Attend?

✅ Busy professionals who want an additional income stream
✅ Parents or side hustlers looking for flexibility & financial growth
✅ Anyone ready to break free from corporate life and start their own path

🚀 No experience needed! We’ll show you how to get started with a straightforward, proven approach.

📱 Zoom Access: Link will be sent after registration—just provide your phone number to receive it.

🔹 Spots are limited—secure yours now! 🔹

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Jun
30
6:00 PM18:00

Emprender Juntos: Cómo Utilizar la IA en tu Estrategia de Marketing Digital

Utilize IA para personalizar la experiencia del cliente y optimizar su estrategia de marketing. Aprenderá a aplicar la inteligencia artificial para mejorar sus campañas, automatizar tareas y analizar datos de manera más eficiente.

Details

Date:

June 30

Time:

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Category:

HMC Events

Website:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UO1YrVnjT42AHS0n8FbzQQ

Organizer

Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber

Phone

503-222-0280

Email

info@hmccoregon.com

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Jun
25
12:00 PM12:00

Start Your Business: A Crash Course in Business Basics

12:00 PM

Start Your Business: A Crash Course in Business Basics (In English) with Workshops & Trainings

1 hour

Thinking of starting a business? This (online) live session is a crash course in business basics: where to start, what to know, and what to be thinking about when starting a new business. We will discuss the differences between entity types, how to register your entity, business licenses, EINs, setting up a business bank account, financing, business planning, resources, Q&A and more!

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Jun
25
10:00 AM10:00

St. Johns Free Job Coaching!

As a part of Prosper Portland’s neighborhood based initiative to help unemployed and underemployed residents, a Workforce Navigator from PCC has teamed up with the St. Johns Center for Opportunity to provide individualized job coaching for St. Johns and Cathedral Park residents. Mulu Terefe offers in-person and virtual meetings.

Mulu Terefe offers free open office hours every Wednesday at St. Johns DHS Human Services Department Office from 10am-2pm in the Meeting Room. This new location for Mulu, begins October 9th 2024.

Workforce Navigation services include:

  1. Individualized career counseling and coaching

  2. Resume writing and review

  3. Job search and application assistance

  4. Referrals to GED and ESL resources

  5. Referrals to free training or scholarship opportunities through WorkSource

  6. Assistance with accessing WorkSource Services

Make an appointment today! Reach Mulu Terefe at mterefe@pcc.edu Office: 971-722-2140  Cell : 503-969 -2769

Como parte de la iniciativa de la Prosperidad en el vecindario de Portland es ayudar a los residentes desempleados y subempleados del vecindario, una navegadora de la organización de PCC se ha asociado con nosotros para proporcionar consejería de empleo individualizado en el área de St. Johns. Mulu Terefe estará en la oficina de St. Johns Centro de Oportunidades para reunirse con los interesados en encontrar trabajo.

Los servicios incluyen: 1) asesoría y consejería individualizada de carreras; 2) ayuda escribiendo y revisando su currículo; 3) búsqueda de empleo y asistencia con aplicaciones de trabajo; 4) referencias a los recursos de GED (preparatoria) y ESL (inglés como segunda *o* idioma); 5) referencias ah *entrenamientos gratuitos *u* oportunidades de becas a través de WorkSource (el departamento de desempleo de Oregón); 6) asistencia para acceder a los servicios de WorkSource.

¡Haga una cita hoy mismo! Llame a Mulu, al 971-722-2140, 503-969-2769 o envíele un correo electrónico a  mterefe@pcc.edu

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Jun
24
5:00 PM17:00

Show Up for Small Business

Join the Office of Small Business for our ongoing series, Show Up for Small Business, an ongoing collaboration with Better Portland, PIE, Latino Founders, Portland Metro Chamber and Built Oregon.

The idea is simple: We pick the spot. You support the businesses.

This month we will be heading to St. Johns and meeting at the Mosaic Taphouse at 5PM on June 24th (7955 N Lombard St). From there, we invite folks to wander and grab food, drinks, or goods from all the great businesses in the area like Banh Mi Up, Kung Food Restaurant, Leisure Public House, and many more in downtown St. Johns.

Going forward, we’ll choose a different neighborhood or business district every month. Then, it's up to you to show up and do your part by shopping, grabbing a beverage, or dining at the small businesses in that area. No agenda. No speeches. Just all of us celebrating the amazing small businesses that make Portland unique.

Date and time

Tuesday, June 24 · 5 - 7pm PDT

Location

Mosaic Taphouse

7955 North Lombard Street Portland, OR 97203

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Jun
18
8:00 AM08:00

2025 Entrepreneur and Small Business Fair

SBMX26BF - Building Better Businesses Together, Free Entrepreneur and Small Business Fair

Description

The BUILDING BETTER BUSINESSES TOGETHER - 2025 Entrepreneur and Small Business Fair is a free public event showcasing the diversity of programs and services specifically designed for small businesses in the Mt. Hood Community College service area. Discover local city, county, state, and federal incentive programs, products and services available through financial institutions, the benefits of chambers of commerce, and how to access low to no-cost business advising and counseling services. Business owners will enjoy panel discussions on business and industry, one-on-one sessions, and networking opportunities with like-minded individuals. Registration is required for food and refreshment planning purposes. 

No section information is available.

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May
29
1:00 PM13:00

SCORE- Financial Basics for New Small Businesses

About the event

This workshop is designed to give you, the business owner, the financial skills and know-how needed to perform key tasks like to determine how to accurately compute the amount of funding you’ll need to start your business. You will also learn how to project your future financial results realistically including:

·      Projecting sales for a new business

·      Understanding your cost of goods sold and gross margin

·      Being able to project your operating expenses

·      Calculating your net income.

·      Planning your cash flow successfully.

This workshop includes a special section on creating financial statements for service businesses.

Proper management of finances is crucial to any business’s success and a special set of skills is needed to understand and create these critical financial statements. This workshop is suitable for everyone whether you are starting a new business or need to update your skills. 

This is an interactive workshop. We encourage participation by all attendees -- so bring along your questions! 

Listen to what others who have attended this workshop have to say about the instructors and the program:

·      Really helped me understand the projection of fixed and variable costs and how to make a cash flow statement.

·      The workshop examples are easy to understand and the financial templates provided are immensely valuable.

·      Now I know what mistakes I’m am making in my business and how to fix them. 

·      I appreciated that they had financial examples for service-based businesses.

·      This workshop far exceeded my expectations on what I thought I would learn.

Presenter

This workshop is presented by SCORE Volunteer Suzanne Rouaix. Suzanne is the founding member of SDR Franchise Brokerage, LLC, and is an independent and certified franchise broker specializing in highly individualized franchise search and support services for aspiring franchise owners. She is an established consultant in all phases of small business operations. Suzanne received her MBA in entrepreneurship from Simmons University in Boston, and her BBA in finance from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.

SCORE’s Small Business Essentials Workshops prepares individuals to make the right decisions and create actionable plans when starting a small business. Whether you are starting a business on your own (one-person business) or a business with employees, we have the right set of workshops to help you succeed. All the workshops are about three hours in length and taught by experienced SCORE Mentors. See more information on these workshops here. 

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