Attention HR Professionals! Attend an insightful Business Symposium, sponsored by Valley Immediate Care, focused on employee retention. Gain valuable strategies and best practices from local thought leaders to foster a loyal and engaged workforce. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your HR expertise, and network with other industry folks!
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SBDCU
The RCC SBDC provides educational training events that cover current and practical information on business topics ranging from the basics to advance business management skills. The depth of our training ensures that business owners and entrepreneurs have access to invaluable insights and support to help them grow or launch a successful business. The training programs are designed to meet the needs of the local business community and are delivered at a reasonable cost.
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SBA site provides information on the different Disaster assistance programs offered, including application process - forms, eligibility by business and region, as well as general information about the different programs available.
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The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides a set of tools to help you plan, launch, manage, and grow your business.
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Four trends related to E-Commerce and remote working for Small Businesses shared by the SBA, a link is provided for additional resources.
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The SBA offers support for veterans as they enter the world of business ownership including funding programs, training, and federal contracting opportunities. You can also contact the local SBDC for assistance (https://oregonsbdc.org/centers/southern-oregon-sbdc/ or https://sbdc.sou.edu/).
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The Southern Oregon SBDC will offer it’s next “Restaurant Success Toolkit” webinar related to finance on April 12, 3 to 4:30 pm. Note that you are encouraged to attend, even if you missed the prior workshops. The link will allow you register or see prior workshops.
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The SBA offers grants, loans and advise for selling oversees including Oregon businesses. Support for online storefronts and E-commerce are provided.
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The Oregon Health Plan (OHP) offers free assister help for small businesses selecting and enrolling in plans for employees. They also can provide information about the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit.
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This toolkit provides curated information and essential resources about how (and why!) small businesses can successfully hire and retain employees with disabilities. You’ll find easy-to-understand, practical advice, along with expert guidance on following Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Business Oregon, alongside OED, the Secretary of State, and the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services manage this page to assist Oregon small business owners, employees, and others dealing with the impacts of COVID-19.
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It’s impossible to predict exactly what will happen down the road. However, having well-informed expectations can help you stay ahead of the curve. The SBA shares trends that they are monitoring heading into 2023.
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The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County has compiled a helpful page for local businesses with resources on Oregon Re-Opening and to share their resources.
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Read the comprehensive Spring 2022 Oregon Talent Assessment published by the Oregon Workforce and Talend Development Board and the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC). The report looks at the current employment market, highlighting Oregon business and industry’s input on in-demand occupations, skills, talent, gaps, and trends.
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T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined is an executive-level training series intended to give ambitious small business leaders a challenging opportunity to accelerate their growth through targeted training led by motivating leaders in small business development. T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined revolutionizes the rich history of executive-level training for small businesses poised for growth.
This training is not for start-ups or people who are thinking about starting a business. T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined advanced training series is open to small business owners and executives that:
Have annual revenues of at least $250,000
Have been in business for at least three years
Have at least one employee, other than self
The training is free through the SBA.
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A free, comprehensive online resource for employers seeking to move beyond basic compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in order to create more disability-inclusive workplaces.
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Oregon's Trade Promotion Grants are awarded to eligible small businesses that meet the U.S. SBA's definition and can self-certify their eligibility. Small businesses are generally defined as those with 500 or fewer employees. Candidates must evaluate and certify their eligibility by submitting two required SBA forms: Self Certify as a Small Business, and Debarment Certification. To learn more visit Business Oregon or to see all US State contacts visit the SBA Directory.
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