The Go To Market – Small Biz Speed Mentoring Summit offers space for business owners to consult with like-minded business experts to get advice that can help them take their business to the next level. This event is tailored specifically to entrepreneurs in the retail and product space, and will offer advice from local and national experts such as Royalty Spirits and Cotopaxi.  All of our mentors will provide advice to attendees to help them understand how to excel in the market. Register here.

The Women's Business Center at Mercy Corps Northwest serves hundreds of BIPOC, women, and LGBTQIA2s+ entrepreneurs in Oregon each year. Historically, our in-person mentoring event has supported hundreds of Oregon business owners in achieving business success.

During the 3-hour event attendees will participate in a series of 1-3 mentor events in addition to attending main-stage presentations on the following topics:

• Marketing

• Branding

• Retail Ready (Getting on Store Shelves)

• Product Development

• Business Law

• Contract Negotiation

• Merchandising

• Business Strategy

• Business Operations

• Product Labeling

• Wholesale Business Model

Who can register?

Entrepreneurs and small business owners of any gender identity located in Oregon or Southwest Washington are invited to join the event. We will be offering business mentorship to both current and prospective business owners.

Where will the event take place?

Each session will take place over the Hopin site. Our team will email you a conferencing link in advance of the event on May 9, 2022. For any scheduling questions or concerns, please contact the education team at training.mcnw@mercycorps.org.