Press Release – Second Annual Douglas County Enterpreneur Fair

By on May 15, 2013

 

Second Annual Douglas County Entrepreneur Fair – May 22, 2013

Update:

  •  20 Exhibitors Will Share Information about their Services
  •  Training Schedule Finalized
  •  Keynote Speakers Excited to Share Their Experiences

 

Roseburg, Oregon May 15, 2013

A coalition of economic development organizations, including the Umpqua Community College SBDC (Small Business Development Center), the Partnership for Economic Development in Douglas County, and the Umpqua Business Center, will present the second annual Douglas County Entrepreneur Fair on May 22 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

An exhibitor hall will provide an opportunity for business service providers to share information on their products and services. Exhibitors will include:

Business Oregon; Anvil Northwest (formerly Creative Images); Express Employment Professionals; ODOT – Office of Civil Rights; Watkinson Laird Rubenstein Baldwin & Burgess; Umpqua Business Center; The Partnership for Economic Development in Douglas County; Umpqua Small Business Development Center; Premier Insurance; UCC Entrepreneurship Club; NeighborWorks Umpqua; and Seven13 Studios.

Educational seminars will take place at 1, 2, 4, and 5:30 PM. The full program is on-line at: www.dcefair.com . Highlights include Trevor Mauch leading a session on how to actually use mobile marketing to generate customers; a session on how to get bankable by Gary Gray (formerly with Premier West); an introduction to small business tax issues by Tom Davidson (Neuner, Davidson and Cooley); and a panel discussion on business opportunities with Carolyn Hill (Southern Oregon Visitors Association) and David Mack (Sandy’s Place).

This year’s keynote speakers will be Wild Friends’ founders Keeley Tillotson and Erika Welsh (featured on ABC’s Shark Tank) and Ninkasi Brewing’s Nikos Ridge. Ninkasi Brewing will provide samples of their product to fair participants.

“A couple of years ago, Erika and I never dreamed we’d soon be profiled speakers at a business event! We’re excited and honored to be chosen to speak at the Douglas County Entrepreneurial Fair about our company, Wild Friends Nut Butter, and the success we’ve had over the crazy past two years.” Keeley Tillotson, Wild Friends

“As a company we are oriented toward being a positive contributor in the communities where we operate, and to contribute to the Douglas County Entrepreneur Fair is another great way to embody our ethic.” Nikos Ridge, Ninkasi Brewing

The event will run from 12:30 PM to 8 PM. The full schedule is available at www.dcefair.com .

Admission will be $5, payable at the door.

Event sponsors include the Cow Creek Tribe of the Umpqua Band of Indians, The News Review, KPIC, Brooke Communications, ODOT Office of Civil Rights, Pacific Power, Premier Insurance Group, and Douglas County News.

For additional information:

Pete Bober

Director

UCC SBDC

pete.bober@umpqua.edu

(541) 440-4673

 

Alex Campbell

Executive Director

The Partnership for Economic Development in Douglas County

alexc@uedpartnership.org

(541) 492-2820 ; (541) 974-8066 (cell)

 

Rene Toman

Director

Umpqua Business Center

rtoman@cowcreek.com

(541) 492-5211

This information can be viewed at: Press Release E Fair May 2013

###

 

 

 

 

This entry is filed under Uncategorized.

Second Annual Douglas County Entrepreneur Fair

By on May 9, 2013

Second Annual Douglas County Entrepreneur Fair Will Feature Keynotes from Ninkasi Brewing and Wild Friends Nut Butter and Three Training Tracks

Roseburg, Oregon        May 1, 2013

A coalition of economic development organizations, including the Umpqua Community College SBDC (Small Business Development Center), the Partnership for Economic Development in Douglas County, and the Umpqua Business Center, will be presenting the second annual Douglas County Entrepreneur Fair on May 22 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

This year’s keynote speakers will be Wild Friends’ founders Keeley Tillotson and Erika Welsh (featured on ABC’s Shark Tank) and Ninkasi Brewing’s NikosRidge.

“The second annual Douglas County Entrepreneurial Fair is not only a great opportunity to learn about highly successful entrepreneurial start-ups like Ninkasi Brewing and Wild Friends Nut Butter, it’s also an excellent chance to learn about the many organizations and services in Douglas County which support entrepreneurs!”

-Pete Bober, Director, UCC Small Business Development Center

“Last year Dave Dahl, of Dave’s Killer Bread, inspired a lot of people with his story. This year we have three dynamic entrepreneurs who will be sharing their experiences. This event is part of the continuum of support emerging in Douglas County to support entrepreneurs through training, incubation, and raising capital.”

-Alex Campbell, Executive Director, The Partnership for Economic Development

The event will run from 12:30 PM to 8 PM. The full schedule is available at www.dcefair.com .

Seminars will focus on information for both existing small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. Trainings will include three tracks:

  • Marketing,  including sessions on “Integrated Marketing Solutions,” “Converting Leads to Sales in Virtual Environments,” “Brand Development,” and “Market Research.”
  • Business Fundamentals, with topics such as “Get Bankable” and business development basics.
  • New business opportunities, with sessions on business resources available in Douglas County, specialty food products, and emerging business opportunities.

An exhibitor hall will provide an opportunity for business service providers to share information on their products and services. $500 in prizes will be available for event participants who complete an exhibitor “passport” (i.e., visit all the exhibitors).

Admission will be $5, payable at the door.

Exhibitor space is still available for only $100. Contact Alex Campbell at 541-492-2820 for more information on how to become a sponsor and to reserve your space.

“We have participated in a variety of marketing events over the years, but the Douglas County Entrepreneur Fair stands out because it draws only people who are serious about starting businesses. Our participation has translated into new business clients–the very best return on our marketing investment. ”

- Derek D. Simmons, Attorney at Watkinson Laird Rubenstein Baldwin & Burgess, P.C.

Event sponsors include the Cow Creek Tribe of the Umpqua Band of Indians, The News Review, KPIC, Brooke Communications, Douglas County News, Pacific Power, ODOT Office of Civil Rights, and Premier Insurance Group.

 

This entry is filed under Press Releases.

The Partnership’s May Newsletter

By on May 6, 2013

To view our May Newsletter click The Partnership Newsletter – May 2013.

This entry is filed under Uncategorized.

The Partnership’s April Newsletter

By on April 9, 2013

To view our Newsletter April 2013 News (The Partnership for Economic Development in Douglas County).

This entry is filed under Uncategorized.

Umpqua Business Center – Help Available to Roseburg Businesses

By on March 27, 2013

Exciting news for Roseburg Businesses, KMTR (Channel 16) recently reported.  The Umpqua Business Center to open.  UBC offers services to struggling start up businesses and also business expansion, with on-site tenants who can provide additional business managment experience/suggestions.  To view this news release  Roseburg Businesses – KMTR - Umpqua Business Center.

This entry is filed under Uncategorized.

The Partnership’s March Newsletter

By on March 25, 2013

To view our March Newsletter: March 2013 News (Partnership for Economic Development in Douglas County).

This entry is filed under Uncategorized.

February 2013 Newsletter

By on February 14, 2013

To view our latest newsletter click: Feb 2013 Newsletter (The Partnership for Economic Development in Douglas County).

This entry is filed under Uncategorized.

“Med Ed” effort gets some attention

By on February 4, 2013

The Partnership has been working for several months on a research effort to evaluate the potential of establishing a new institution of higher education in central Douglas County. The key players in the feasibility study are The Partnership, Mercy Medical Center of Roseburg, and Mercy College of Des Moines, Iowa.

Currently, the group, is mining data on demand and supply of specific medical technical specialties. From this point, a draft educational program would be developed, possible sites evaluated, and financial feasibility conducted. The goal is to complete a “go-/no-go” decision by fall of this year.

Kelly Morgan, CEO of Mercy Medical Center, made a presentation on January 28 about the effort to the Roseburg City Council. A request to participate in funding the feasibility study has been made to the City. You can view Kelly’s presentation and the Council discussion here.

Susan Morgan, County Commissioner, and Alex Campbell, Executive Director of The Partnership, appeared on KQEN and discussed the project with Kyle Bailey.

If you have questions about the project, please contact The Partnership.

This entry is filed under Partnership News.

January 2013 Newsletter

By on January 29, 2013

To view our latest newsletter click: Jan 2013 Newsletter (The Partnership for Economic Development in Douglas County)

This entry is filed under Uncategorized.

Workforce, Employment and Education Updates

By on December 28, 2012

Governor Kitzhaber recently announced a new Workforce Strategic Plan for the state of Oregon.

Susan Buell of UT&E (Umpqua Training & Employment) recently gave a presentation to members of the Partnership on this upcoming workforce plan, outlining elements of our workforce, and how the Oregon Consortium, Work Force Alliance will be playing a key part in the process.

The Oregon Consortium and Work Force Alliance an organization of 24 rural communities, speaking for rural communities, will be working with the State on the plan. The Consortium is reviewing the sectors in rural Oregon that are growing or likely to grow, and the three elements of workforce availability: 1) Incumbent – people who are currently employed, 2) Emerging – up and coming youth or adutls who may not have a great work history and; 3) Transitional – dislocated workers.

The Douglas County Industrial Development Board recently recommended that the County join the UCC Foundation in creating a scholarship fund for truck driver education, helping to address a key need in the transportation workforce.

This entry is filed under Uncategorized.

Older Entries »