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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 10h

Join the Office of Small Business Assistance at BOLI’s 41st Annual Employment Law Conference on November 6th and 7th for a 100% virtual event, bringing you insights on Oregon’s most pressing workplace laws!

Learn more here: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/pages/conference.aspx

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 6d

Our offices are closed on Monday in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day and will reopen on Tuesday, October 14th with regular business hours.

Contact us at 503-986-1523 or by email at [email protected].

Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 8d

Are you a woman who owns her own business or are you planning to start one? Interested in government contracts?

Get certified through the Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID): https://www.oregon.gov/biz/programs/COBID/MBE-WBE/Pages/default.aspx

Business Oregon : Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) Certification : Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) Certification : State of Oregon

https://www.oregon.gov

www.oregon.gov

Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 15d

This month we're celebrating #WomensSmallBusinessMonth! We're empowering female entrepreneurs like you by sharing women-centered resources throughout October.

Learn more here: https://www.sba.gov/blog/2024/2024-10/sba-celebrates-womens-small-business-month-during-period-historic-growth

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · Sep 8

Woodburn, OR, 9 de Septiembre @ 9am–12pm
Brooks, OR, 11 de Septiembre @ 4pm–7pm

Confirme su asistencia a este evento gratuito (recursos bilingües disponibles) aqui: nmc-works.com/resource-fairs

Explore North Marion Business

Find Your Future in North Marion County

nmc-works.com

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · Sep 8

¿Desea iniciar o expandir su negocio? Únase a la Oficina de Asistencia para Pequeñas Empresas y conéctese con los servicios locales y estatales en la Feria de Recursos Comunitarios organizada por Explore North Marion Business ⬇️

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · Sep 8

Looking to start or grow your business? Join us in connecting with local and state services at the Community Resource Fair hosted by Explore North Marion Business. RSVP for this free event (bilingual resources available): https://nmc-works.com/resource-fairs

Explore North Marion Business

Find Your Future in North Marion County

nmc-works.com

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · Sep 1

Our office is closed for Labor Day. We're back tomorrow with regular business hours. Contact us at 503-986-1523 or email oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov. Image: Iona Murphy at the Oregon Shipbuilding Corp. in Portland, 1942, Ray Atkeson (Oregon Historical Society)

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · Jul 26

Every Oregonian deserves a chance to succeed, no matter where they live. Secretary Read attended the Eastern Oregon Economic Summit to hear from local entrepreneurs and share information about programs we offer that directly help rural businesses grow.

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · Jul 25

Looking to grow your business and make the right connections? Join our team at Salem Capitol Connections this Tuesday, July 29, 7:30–10:30am

✅ Network
✅ Problem-solve
✅ Get the support your business deserves

Register here: clients.oregonsbdc.org/reg.aspx?mod...

Office of Small Business Assistance talking with a small business owner at Salem Capitol Connections.

Office of Small Business Assistance presenting to a room of small business owners at Salem Capitol Connections.

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · Jul 18

If you’re a business owner near Salem or Woodburn, don’t miss the next event! It’s a valuable chance to network, learn from peers, and access resources that can help your business grow.

For event details and updates, visit latinobusinessalliance.org.

Driving Growth: Latino Business Alliance, Your Partner In Success

Latino Business Alliance's mission is to empower small businesses in financial growth while promoting engagement and visibility within the larger American economy.

latinobusinessalliance.org

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · Jul 18

Yesterday, the Latino Business Alliance hosted their monthly Café y Pan Dulce in Woodburn — a vibrant gathering designed to connect local entrepreneurs, share ideas, and build community.

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · May 29

Unsure about proposed laws in Oregon that could involve your small business? Let us help! View our list of bills being tracked here: www.oregon.gov/smallbusines...

Office of Small Business Assistance : Small Business Legislation 2025 : State of Oregon

www.oregon.gov

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · May 27

En enero se registraron 8.195 empresas en Oregon. Vea las publicaciones y los indicadores a los que la División Corporativa hace seguimiento: sos.oregon.gov/business/Pag...

8,195 Se registraron empresas en Oregon Enero 2025

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · May 27

It's a wrap on Q1. In January alone, 8,195 new businesses registered here in Oregon. Our Corporation Division tracks and publishes this information online for your viewing here: sos.oregon.gov/business/Pag...

8,195 New businesses registered January 2025

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · May 22

#DidYouKnow that Business Oregon provides more than 80 grant, loan, and tax incentive programs to further the development of businesses in Oregon?

Find the program for you here: www.oregon.gov/biz/programs...

Business Oregon : Programs : Programs : State of Oregon

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · May 14

Upcoming events:
May 15: Woodburn, Café Y Pan Dulce, Latino Business Alliance, 8-9:30am
May 21: Redmond, Oregon Small Business Summit, 8am-1pm
May 22: Bend, Oregon Small Business Summit, 8am-1pm
May 30: Portland, OAME Coffee and Issues, 7:30am-9am

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · May 14

Our Office of Small Business Assistance provides a unique service: objectivity when issues arise with small businesses or nonprofits and the state of Oregon. Remember: we're a resource for you, that's why we provide monthly opportunities to connect!

Learn more here: www.oregon.gov/smallbusines...

2025 May events:
May 15: Woodburn, Café Y Pan Dulce, Latino Business Alliance, 8-9:30am
May 21: Redmond, Oregon Small Business Summit, 8am-1pm
May 22: Bend, Oregon Small Business Summit, 8am-1pm
May 30: Portland, OAME Coffee and Issues, 7:30am-9am

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · May 9

Oregon is a great place to start a business, and our office is often one of the first stops for them. I recently toured Looptworks, a business that's doing great work to reduce the waste headed to landfills by reusing materials. There's so much innovation happening right here in Oregon.

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · Apr 18

Enhance your small businesses financing with Business Impact NW's Capital Readiness Program.

Take a workshop, get advising, and learn more at: businessimpactnw.org/capital-read...

Get Business Loan Ready | Free Business Loan Training

The Capital Readiness Program provides business loan training, insight, and dedicated support to guide you through the borrowing process.

businessimpactnw.org

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · Apr 14

Wondering if your business form has been filed? Check the "Where's My Form?" tracker. It shows which dates we're processing based on when we received forms.

Find the tracker here: sos.oregon.gov/business/pag...

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · Apr 9

The Office of Small Business Assistances quarterly newsletter is here! We're bringing you the latest updates:

✅ Catch up on legislation
✅ Learn about Individual Development Accounts (IDAs)
✅ Discover upcoming events

Subscribe to our newsletter today at: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORS...

Office of Small Business Assistance : Newsletter Archive : State of Oregon

Archive of Minding Your Business newsletters from the Office of Small Business Assistance

www.oregon.gov

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · Apr 8

Events cont.
April 17: Woodburn, Café Y Pan Dulce, Latino Business Alliance, 8-9:30am
April 25: Portland, OAME Coffee and Issues, 7:30-9am

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · Apr 8

Upcoming Events:
April 10: Salem, Café Y Pan Dulce, Latino Business Alliance, 8-9:30am
April 11: Portland, OAME CAEPT Networking, 7:30-9am
April 16: Astoria, Oregon Small Business Summit - Astoria, 8am-1pm
April 17: Pendleton, Eastern Oregon Employer Conference, 7:30am-6:30pm

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · Apr 8

Oregon small businesses, mark your calendars! Throughout April, the Office of Small Business Assistance will be coming to a city near you. If you have a complaint about a state agency, we want to hear about it.

Find more opportunities here: www.oregon.gov/smallbusines...

2025 April Events:
April 10: Salem, Café Y Pan Dulce, Latino Business Alliance, 8-9:30am
April 11: Portland, OAME CAEPT Networking, 7:30-9am
April 16: Astoria, Oregon Small Business Summit - Astoria, 8am-1pm
April 17: Pendleton, Eastern Oregon Employer Conference, 7:30am-6:30pm
April 17: Woodburn, Café Y Pan Dulce, Latino Business Alliance, Woodburn, 8-9:30am
April 25: Portland, OAME Coffee and Issues, 7:30-9am

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