Onward Eugene

Women's Innovation Network - Community Resources
2022-05-17 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Presenters:

Caitlin Vargas, Community Startup Director: Onward Eugene
Aqsa Khan, Lane County Venture Catalyst: Oregon RAIN
Dani Thompson, Programs and Business Services Manager, and John Garbett, Membership Development Manager: Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Brittany Quick-Warner, President and CEO: Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce
Roger Wong, Business Advisor and Instructor, and Denine McMurren, Project Coordinator: Lane Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

In this special seminar mixer event, community organizations will share information about the programming and support they offer for entrepreneurs and small businesses. This will be an opportunity to make a personal connection with representatives from those organizations.
This hybrid seminar will be offered in-person at Onward Eugene located at 942 Olive St in Eugene. Registration is not required to join in-person. If you’d like to join virtually, please register below.
This Women’s Innovation Network seminar is co-sponsored by the University of Oregon Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, the UO Innovation Partnership Services, and Onward Eugene.
A Note About Gender: We intend for the words “women” and “woman” to include anyone who identifies with the word. We recognize that gender is a broad spectrum, and we aim to celebrate everyone on this spectrum. We always welcome allies and accomplices to join us.

May 2022 Startup Coffee Meetup
2022-05-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Free coffee and great company every month.
There is something about meeting over coffee that sparks good ideas and great networking.
Join us every third Thursday of the month from 9am-10am at the Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive Street for coffee and conversation.
After brief introductions, local entrepreneurs, mentors, small biz owners and others will have the chance to meet and network. Anyone is welcome to attend; no registration is required and make sure you invite a friend!
Discover one of the events that helped launch the Eugene area startup eco-system.
*Note that this is a meetup where we are trying to connect startups with others who can help them. This is not a ‘leads’ networking event. If you are a service provider looking for clients, this is not the place to do it.
ABOUT ONWARD EUGENE:

Onward Eugene unites regional partners — mobilizing rebuilding efforts to fully realize our regions shared potential for expansive and inclusive prosperity. Bringing together support for startups, business expansion, regional marketing and business recruiting initiatives. Onward Eugene is a force multiplier in the creation of economic resilience. A 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Onward’s entrepreneurial programs are made possible with the support of EDA funding and Comcast Business.

Onward Career Tours: Green Tech
2022-05-20 09:00 - 12:30 | Matthew Kight Arena, 1390 Villard St, Eugene, 97403
Have you ever seen a job description and wondered what that position looks like in real life? Jobs with the same titles can look really different depending on the type of company or industry. That’s where Onward Career Tours can help you explore your future career! Join us for our second in person Onward Career Tour focused on GREEN TECH! We will be boarding an electric LTD bus to take us to three businesses around the community. Board the bus outside Matthew Knight Arena and get a seat to see some great businesses in our area.
Come learn from some of the best minds that our city has to offer as Onward Career Tours introduces students to careers in a variety of industries here in the Eugene-Springfield area. Panelists will share their career journey, what it’s like to work in Green Tech, and advice for students looking to pursue a career in green tech, followed by discussions on hot topics for job seekers and career explorers alike. Plus you get to tour the facilities and see what it would really be like to work in that space.
Registration is free and open to students of all majors, as well as community members, but space is limited to the first 50 registrants! Onward Career Tours are co-hosted by Onward Eugene and the University of Oregon. One bus, three stops, unlimited opportunities!
The electric LTD bus will pick up & drop off students in front of Matt Knight Arena. The bus leaves at 9am, and registration is required to reserve your seat!

THE STOPS:

LTD: Committed to creating a more connected, sustainable, and equitable community

UBCO: Rugged all-wheel-drive electric utility bikes that "power your purpose"

Arcimoto: Ultra-efficient electric vehicles for people, delivery, work, and fun

ABOUT ONWARD EUGENE:
Onward Eugene unites regional partners — mobilizing rebuilding efforts to fully realize our regions shared potential for expansive and inclusive prosperity. Bringing together support for startups, business expansion, regional marketing and business recruiting initiatives. Onward Eugene is a force multiplier in the creation of economic resilience. A 501(c)3 nonprofit.

June 2022 Startup Coffee Meetup
2022-06-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

Oregon22 Small Business Prep Webinar
2022-06-22 12:00 - 13:00 | OR
Are You Ready to Welcome the World?
The stage is finally set for Eugene’s international debut, after a year-long delay from the pandemic. Hosted in Beijing in 2015 and hosted in London in 2017, the world now looks towards Eugene to host the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in 2022—bringing this prestigious athletic showcase to U.S. soil for the first time.
Eugene has never seen an event of this scale before. For the first time in local major sporting event history, the fan festival will not be next to Hayward at the UO which means tourists will be exploring the larger community for food, shopping, and entertainment.
Be prepared for this once-in-a-lifetime experience with Onward Eugene’s Committed to Community webinar for small businesses to help leverage the 50k+ tourists that will be arriving!
Learn everything you need to know about how to make your business listing stand out from Social Media Expert, Kaylyn LeRoy of Turell Group, and get the insider info about getting your business featured on the Travel Lane County website from Emily Forsha, VP of Marketing.
Register here to receive a calendar invite and link to the webinar (recording will be sent to registrant email)
We would like to thank Comcast Business, the City of Eugene, and the City of Springfield for making this webinar possible through their sponsorship.
ABOUT ONWARD EUGENE:

Onward Eugene unites regional partners — mobilizing rebuilding efforts to fully realize our regions shared potential for expansive and inclusive prosperity. Bringing together support for startups, business expansion, regional marketing and business recruiting initiatives. Onward Eugene is a force multiplier in the creation of economic resilience. A 501(c)3 nonprofit.

Latino Professionals Connect
2022-06-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Back after 2 years, the popular Latino Professionals Connect networking event is happening in-person!
Share smiles and high-fives on June 23 at 5:30 pm as Onward Eugene hosts the official return of this innovative event that offers an intercultural opportunity between the Latino a/x community and the larger community.
When/Cuándo: Thursday, June 23, 2022
Fee/Costo: FREE
Hosted By/Organizado por: Onward Eugene
Where/Donde: 942 Olive St. in downtown Eugene
Time/Hora: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Tasty apps and an array of beverages are provided, PLUS you will get the chance to win a fabulous door prize consisting of a $50 gift card to 5th Street Market, a bottle of Sweet Cheeks wine, a bottle of thinking Tree spirits, Eugene-branded tee and Onward Eugene staff’s favorite leadership book!

ABOUT LATINO PROFESSIONALS CONNECT:
Latino Professionals Connect ofrece un lugar donde un grupo diverso de negociantes, líderes, educadores, activistas para la comunidad y profesionales de organizaciones sin fines de lucro pueden intercambiar información y establecer contactos en reuniones sin presion.
Latino Professionals Connect offers a place where a diverse group of business owners, leaders, educators, community advocates, and non-profit organization professionals can exchange information and network in a no-pressure environment.
Launched in 2016, Latino Professionals Connect focuses on monthly get-togethers that helps build relationships, partnerships, and collaboration in Lane County.
The hope is a vibrant, welcoming, and diverse community with Latinos thriving in all levels of organization and government. The monthly events aim to embrace Spanish speakers, English speakers, Spanglish speakers…all are welcome!
Learn More

ABOUT ONWARD EUGENE:

Onward Eugene unites regional partners — mobilizing rebuilding efforts to fully realize our regions shared potential for expansive and inclusive prosperity. Bringing together support for startups, business expansion, regional marketing and business recruiting initiatives. Onward Eugene is a force multiplier in the creation of economic resilience. A 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Onward’s community partner events are made possible with the support of Comcast Business.

July 2022 Startup Coffee Meetup
2022-07-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

August 2022 Startup Coffee Meetup
2022-08-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

September 2022 Startup Coffee Meetup
2022-09-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

Plug into Eugene: Resources in the Local Innovation + Bioscience Ecosystem
2022-09-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
New here? Welcome to Eugene!
Join this educational and networking event to learn more about resources in the local innovation ecosystem, for startups and new ventures. Hear from bioscience and advanced manufacturing companies that are growing here and how they have successfully plugged-in. This free event is co-hosted by Onward Eugene and Oregon Bioscience Association.
Date: Friday, September 30Location: The Innovation Hub at 942 Olive Street in Eugene.Time: Doors open at 3:45pm, panels starting at 4pm.Social Hour begins at 5 pm at Civic Winery, a short walk away. Network with other attendees on the private patio for hosted drinks and small bites.
Panel #1: Eugene – Where BioScience Companies Take Flight (4:00 pm)Home to the Oregon Ducks and 139 BioScience companies.
Moderator: Shula Jaron, Head of New Product, PoppyPanelists :

James Murray, Director of Immunoassay development (Simplestep ELISA), Abcam
Chuck Williams, AVP Innovation, University of Oregon
Caroline Cummings, CEO, RAIN

Panel #2: Eugene – Win and Help Win (4:30 pm)The people, programs, and resources that innovators will want to know about.
Moderator: Jim Teece, Publisher, Southern Oregon Business JournalPanelists :

Jesse Fittipaldi, Interim CEO, Arcimoto
Anne Fifield, Economic Director, City of Eugene
Nicole Desch, Director of Talent & Business Engagement, Onward Eugene

ABOUT ONWARD EUGENE:
Onward Eugene unites regional partners — mobilizing rebuilding efforts to fully realize our regions shared potential for expansive and inclusive prosperity. Bringing together support for startups, business expansion, regional marketing and business recruiting initiatives. Onward Eugene is a force multiplier in the creation of economic resilience. A 501(c)3 nonprofit.

October 2022 Startup Coffee Meetup
2022-10-20 09:00 - 10:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

Onward Career Tours: Tech
2022-10-21 09:00 - 12:30 | Matthew Kight Arena, 1390 Villard St, Eugene, 97403
Have you ever seen a job description and wondered what that position looks like in real life? Jobs with the same titles can look really different depending on the type of company or industry. That’s where Onward Career Tours can help you explore your future career! Join us for our third in person Onward Career Tour focused on TECH! We will be boarding an electric LTD bus to take us to two businesses around the community. Board the bus outside Matthew Knight Arena and get a seat to see some great businesses in our area.
Come learn from some of the best minds that our city has to offer as Onward Career Tours introduces students to careers in a variety of industries here in the Eugene-Springfield area. Panelists will share their career journey, what it’s like to work in Tech, and advice for students looking to pursue a career in tech, followed by discussions on hot topics for job seekers and career explorers alike. Plus you get to tour the facilities and see what it would really be like to work in that space.
Registration is free and open to students of all majors, as well as community members, but space is limited to the first 50 registrants! Onward Career Tours are co-hosted by Onward Eugene and the University of Oregon, and this Career Tour will also feature a representative from the Technology Association of Oregon. One bus, two stops, unlimited opportunities!
The electric LTD bus will pick up & drop off students in front (North side) of Matt Knight Arena. The bus leaves at 9am, and registration is required to reserve your seat!

THE STOPS:

SentinelOne: Cybersecurity, computer and network security in the age of one

Palo Alto Software: Businesses start, run, and grow with our software

ABOUT ONWARD EUGENE:
Onward Eugene unites regional partners — mobilizing rebuilding efforts to fully realize our regions shared potential for expansive and inclusive prosperity. Bringing together support for startups, business expansion, regional marketing and business recruiting initiatives. Onward Eugene is a force multiplier in the creation of economic resilience. A 501(c)3 nonprofit.

RISE Leadership Institute Bootcamp: Discover Your Leadership Voice
2022-10-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Unlock your potential to be a leader worth following by learning about your unique leadership voice and how to use it to communicate effectively. This 5 Voices Bootcamp will equip you with tools you can use to transform your teams communication. Experience the power of the 5 Leadership Voices in this series of interactive workshops. Through them you will deepen relational trust, unlock your team’s true potential and accelerate its performance.
This is 3-part Bootcamp held on 10/27/22, 11/3/22 and 12/1/22. Each Bootcamp is held at the Innovation Hub at 942 Olive Street in Downtown Eugene, from 10:30 am to 12 pm.
5 Voices Bootcamp focuses on the following learning objectives:
Each team member will leave each session with a clear set of actions for their personal transformation.
1: Discover Your Leadership Voice. Learn the behaviors and value of each of the 5 Voices and identify the natural Voice you use in the team.
2: The Power of Your Voice. Celebrate the contribution your Voice brings and learn the negative impact your Voice can have on others.
3: The Art of Collaboration. Get the best from each person in your team by learning to leverage and trust the strengths of their Voice.
4: Optimizing Team Performance. Learn how to create team alignment and synergy by harnessing the contribution of all 5 Voices.
5: Team Kryptonite. Apply practical tools to avoid the five main reasons why
We have scholarships available to cover the entire cost of the Bootcamp! If you identify as any of the following please contact nicoled@onwardeugene.org about a scholarship :

historically marginalized and underserved communities
people of color
women
rural communities
veterans
the disability community
people with low incomes

A limited number of scholarships are available, so be sure to ask nicoled@onwardeugene.org ASAP!

Women's Innovation Network: Twist Bioscience, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation in Large Companies
2022-10-27 16:00 - 17:30 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Dr. Emily Leproust, CEO and Co-founder of Twist Bioscience, will talk about the science behind Twist’s DNA-based tools that enable researchers across a variety of scientific disciplines to achieve groundbreaking discoveries. Leproust will share her experience of co-founding Twist, raising funds, and building a team from the ground up. She will share her strategy for maintaining a spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation as companies grow to be larger in both revenue and personnel. The lessons learned from Twist’s early stages to their current growth are relevant to those working in startups, large companies, and large public institutions.
Dr. Leproust will present remotely via Zoom but we encourage attendees to join us as we gather in person at Onward Eugene (942 Olive St) to connect with Dr. Leproust and network with other attendees.
The Women’s Innovation Network is a joint initiative between the University of Oregon and Onward Eugene. Our 2022-23 seminar series is sponsored by Klarquist Sparkman LLP.
A Note About Gender: We intend for the words “women” and “woman” to include anyone who identifies with the word. We recognize that gender is a broad spectrum, and we aim to celebrate everyone on this spectrum. We always welcome allies and accomplices to join us.

Women's Innovation Network: Developing Actionable Consumer Insights
2022-11-10 16:00 - 17:30 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Marketing research is the function that links the consumer, customer, and public to the marketer through information, which is used to identify and define marketing opportunities and problems; to generate, refine, and evaluate marketing actions; to monitor marketing performance; and to improve understanding of marketing as a process.
Typically, research begins with a review of secondary data, such as published or syndicated data, or trade literature that discusses similar cases. However, given the dynamic nature of business and customers, it is often the case that the information needed is not found in secondary data. The research then must depend on primary data, which are collected specifically for the new research needs.
In this session, we will focus on a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods.
The two main objectives of this workshop are to:

Discuss important aspects of understanding consumer and managerial behavior.
Provide an overview of research methods that are commonly used in collecting consumer insights.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Hong Yuan, PhD

Hong Yuan is a Professor of Marketing and Coordinator of the marketing PhD program at the University of Oregon’s Lundquist College of Business.
Yuan’s expertise includes retailing, pricing, promotion, services marketing, and sustainability. Her research has been featured in journals including the Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, Management Science, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, Journal of Consumer Psychology, Journal of Service Research, Journal of Business Research, and Journal of Retailing. She also serves on the editorial review board of the Journal of Academy of Marketing Science, Journal of Retailing, and Psychology & Marketing.
Yuan received her PhD and MA from the University of Michigan. Since joining the Lundquist College, her research has been funded by organizations such as the National Bureau of Economics Research, Marketing Science Institute, and the National Natural Science Foundation of China.

PRESENTED BY:
The Women’s Innovation Network is a joint initiative between the University of Oregon and Onward Eugene. Our 2022-23 seminar series is sponsored by Klarquist Sparkman LLP.

A Note About Gender: We intend for the words “women” and “woman” to include anyone who identifies with the word. We recognize that gender is a broad spectrum, and we aim to celebrate everyone on this spectrum. We always welcome allies and accomplices to join us.

November 2022 Startup Coffee Meetup
2022-11-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

Women's Innovation Network: Making the Most of Secondary Data in Market Research
2022-12-08 16:00 - 17:30 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
The process of locating, synthesizing, and repurposing existing data – known as secondary research – is critical to shaping and supplementing the an entrepreneur’s market research process.
In this seminar, participants will develop a basic understanding of market research principles and how primary and secondary data complement each other in the research process. Participants will learn how to apply pre-existing data to their unique research scenarios.
We will also discuss common types and sources of secondary research, developing efficient search strategies, and how to leverage the power of open web searching to uncover otherwise obscure information sources.
Finally, participants will have the opportunity to work through research scenarios for determining industry fit, mapping out competitors, and identifying and understanding target customer populations. Participants are encouraged to bring their own questions and research topics to work on with the group.
About the Speaker

Genifer Snipes is the Business & Entrepreneurship Librarian at the University of Oregon and the winner of the 2020 UO Campus Innovator of the Year Award.
She has been a business research specialist since 2013, working at leading universities and sharing her belief that structured business research offers entrepreneurs and business owners a more holistic view of the industries they are entering and the customers they hope to serve.
As an educator, Genifer supports business professionals who want to build on their face-to-face user and market research efforts by finding and leveraging secondary data sources about population, industries, and products.
At the UO, she regularly helps entrepreneurs conquer the ins and outs of competitive intelligence and secondary market research, and assess data-driven market sizes, product feasibility, and target markets.
Outside of work, Genifer enjoys zoos and aquariums, fiber crafts, and consuming a worrisome number of history and nature documentaries.
A Note About Gender: We intend for the words “women” and “woman” to include anyone who identifies with the word. We recognize that gender is a broad spectrum, and we aim to celebrate everyone on this spectrum. We always welcome allies and accomplices to join us.
The Women’s Innovation Network is a joint initiative between the University of Oregon and Onward Eugene. Our 2022-23 seminar series is sponsored by Klarquist Sparkman LLP.

December 2022 Startup Coffee Meetup
2022-12-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

Women's Innovation Network: It's OK to F*ck Up
2023-01-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Do you ever feel overwhelmed? How about stressed? Are you constantly worried about saying the wrong thing?
You are not alone!
During this seminar, we are going to explore how failure can be the best tool for learning and growth. We will look at how to understand your boundaries and what is a priority for you. We will delve into what equity looks like in practice, how to measure results, and the importance of adaptability in order to sustain equitable growth.
This will be an interactive seminar where questions are welcomed, and the opportunity to learn from one another through small group discussions will be offered.
So be brave! Take a chance! Not everything will catch on fire.
This seminar is a special event offered in collaboration between the Women’s Innovation Network and the Oregon Commission on Black Affairs.
About the Speaker:
Siobhan Cancél, Founder, Siobhan’s Solutions

Siobhan has over 20 years of experience in corporate structure and organizational management. She is passionate about helping others and is an advocate for change.
Siobhan is the founder of Siobhan’s Solutions, and she has constructed the listening sessions and education programs within Siobhan’s Solutions by working with many organizations and individuals. Siobhan believes that equitable organizations will have a positive impact on the surrounding community and increase economic growth.
Siobhan is very active in volunteering with local organizations such as STAND for Children, NAACP, United Way Emerging Leaders, Eugene Chamber Equity, Inclusion and Diversity committee, Relief Nursery Leadership board, and working with local individual community leaders to achieve equitable change for marginalized groups.
Siobhan also enjoys cooking and putting puzzles together in her downtime.

A Note About Gender: We intend for the words “women” and “woman” to include anyone who identifies with the word. We recognize that gender is a broad spectrum, and we aim to celebrate everyone on this spectrum. We always welcome allies and accomplices to join us.
The Women’s Innovation Network is a joint initiative between the University of Oregon and Onward Eugene. Our 2022-23 seminar series is sponsored by Klarquist Sparkman LLP.

RISE Leadership Institute Bootcamp: Maximize Productivity
2023-01-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Maximize Productivity: How to be present and productive when there is never enough time
Bootcamp: Maximize Productivity teaches you to shift into the right gear at the right time so that you can grow in your relational intelligence and increase your influence. This revolutionary interactive workshop series introduces you to the five different gears, or mindsets, that carry you through various facets of your day. These include:

First gear—when you fully rest and recharge
Second gear—when you connect with family or friends without the involvement of work
Third gear—when you are socializing
Fourth gear—when you are working and multi-tasking
Fifth gear—when you are fully focused and ‘in the zone,’ working without interruption

Using these gears consistently allows you to bring a new level of relational intelligence to your life that offers a competitive advantage in our task-driven world.
All too often people go through life without truly connecting—and can, as a result, miss out on experiences and relationships that have the power to bring them great joy. By understanding how the five gears presented in this engaging workshop series work, you can improve your ability to connect with the world around you.
This is 3-part Bootcamp held on 1/12/23, 1/26/23 and 2/9/23. Each Bootcamp is held at the Innovation Hub at 942 Olive Street in Downtown Eugene, from 10:30 am to 12 pm.
We have scholarships available to cover the entire cost of the Bootcamp! If you identify as any of the following please contact nicoled@onwardeugene.org about a scholarship :

historically marginalized and underserved communities
people of color
women
rural communities
veterans
the disability community
people with low incomes

A limited number of scholarships are available, so be sure to ask nicoled@onwardeugene.org ASAP!

January 2023 Startup Coffee Meetup
2023-01-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

Onward Career Tours: Finance
2023-01-27 09:00 - 14:00 | Matthew Kight Arena, 1390 Villard St, Eugene, 97403
Have you ever seen a job description and wondered what that position looks like in real life? Jobs with the same titles can look really different depending on the type of company or industry. That’s where Onward Career Tours can help you explore your future career! Join us for another Onward Career Tour focused on FINANCE! We will be boarding an electric LTD bus to take us to three businesses around the community. Board the bus outside Matthew Knight Arena and get a seat to see some great businesses in our area.
Come learn from some of the best minds that our city has to offer as Onward Career Tours introduces students to careers in a variety of industries here in the Eugene-Springfield area. Panelists will share their career journey, what it’s like to work in finance, and advice for students looking to pursue a career in finance, followed by discussions on hot topics for job seekers and career explorers alike. Plus, you get to tour the facilities and see what it would really be like to work in that space.
Registration is free and open to students of all majors, as well as community members, but space is limited to the first 50 registrants! Onward Career Tours are co-hosted by Onward Eugene and the University of Oregon. One bus, three stops, unlimited opportunities!
The electric LTD bus will pick up & drop off students in front (North side) of Matt Knight Arena. The bus leaves at 9 am, and registration is required to reserve your seat!

THE STOPS: Summit Bank, Sapient Private Wealth Management, and Oregon Community Credit Union. Lunch will be provided by OCCU.

ABOUT ONWARD EUGENE:
Onward Eugene unites regional partners — mobilizing rebuilding efforts to fully realize our region’s shared potential for expansive and inclusive prosperity. Bringing together support for startups, business expansion, regional marketing, and business recruiting initiatives. Onward Eugene is a force multiplier in the creation of economic resilience. A 501(c)3 nonprofit.

Women's Innovation Network: Protecting Your Brand
2023-02-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Join us as Christine Gramer, senior licensing associate at the University of Oregon and co-lead of the Women’s Innovation Network, and Shelby Stepper, associate at Klarquist, discuss how to protect your company’s brand by using intellectual property protections.
We’ll discuss the fundamentals of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. We’ll learn how each can be used to protect your company’s brand. Attendees will have a chance to apply this learning to their own projects and entrepreneurial endeavors.
About the Speakers:
Christine Gramer, Senior Technology Development Associate, University of Oregon

Christine Gramer is a senior technology development associate in the University of Oregon’s Innovation Partnership Services (IPS). She holds a PhD in chemistry and is a registered patent agent. Christine has twenty years of experience in patent and intellectual property management.
Her professional career has been primarily dedicated towards the commercialization of university innovations in the University of Oregon’s Innovation Partnership Services (IPS) where her primary interest is in the applications of fundamental science discoveries and their implementation for the betterment of society. In her role at IPS, Christine evaluates innovations, manages all steps of obtaining a patent (and perfecting other statutory IP rights), researches technical markets, negotiates licenses and other agreements, and assists UO research-based start-up companies with formation. Equally important to the intellectual property and business functions mentioned above, she enjoys serving as a resource to UO faculty and students in both informal roles and in structured educational settings.
Shelby Stepper, Klarquist Associate

Shelby’s practice focuses on all aspects of intellectual property law with a primary focus on patent litigation. She earned her law degree from Vanderbilt University School of Law.
Shelby specializes in various technologies including life sciences and biotechnology, agriculture and food science, and plants.
Prior to joining Klarquist, Shelby clerked for the Oregon Court of Appeals. While attending law school, Shelby interned at the World Intellectual Property Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. Prior to law school, she worked as a researcher in a biotechnology laboratory.

A Note About Gender: We intend for the words “women” and “woman” to include anyone who identifies with the word. We recognize that gender is a broad spectrum, and we aim to celebrate everyone on this spectrum. We always welcome allies and accomplices to join us.
The Women’s Innovation Network is a joint initiative between the University of Oregon and Onward Eugene. Our 2022-23 seminar series is sponsored by Klarquist Sparkman LLP.

[VIRTUAL] RISE Leadership Institute Bootcamp: Maximizing Influence
2023-02-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom, OR, United States
Maximize Your Influence: How to be a leader others want to follow – ONLINE CLASS
It all starts with influence. Our leadership effectiveness depends on our ability to engage and gain buy in with the people we lead. But what if you’re compromising your influence and you don’t even know that you’re doing it.
Participants can expect to:

Learn 4 things you must do to gain influence
Identify ways that you may be compromising your influence (without even knowing it)
Apply what you learn to immediately increase influence among the people you lead

You know you need influence to effectively lead, but you may not understand exactly how influence works. This Bootcamp will change that and a whole lot more.
This is a 3-part Bootcamp held on 2/10/23 @ 1 pm, 2/24/23 @ 9 am, and 3/8/23 @ 1 pm. This bootcamp is held ONLINE ONLY.
We have scholarships available to cover the entire cost of the Bootcamp! If you identify as any of the following please contact nicoled@onwardeugene.org about a scholarship :

historically marginalized and underserved communities
people of color
women
rural communities
veterans
the disability community
people with low incomes

A limited number of scholarships are available, so be sure to ask nicoled@onwardeugene.org ASAP!

February 2023 Startup Coffee Meetup
2023-02-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

[VIRTUAL] RISE Leadership Institute Bootcamp: Discover Your Leadership Voice
2023-02-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom, OR, United States
Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Unlock your potential to be a leader worth following by learning about your unique leadership voice and how to use it to communicate effectively. This 5 Voices Bootcamp will equip you with tools you can use to transform your team’s communication. Experience the power of the 5 Leadership Voices in this series of interactive workshops. Through them, you will deepen relational trust, unlock your team’s true potential and accelerate its performance.
This is a 3-part bootcamp held on 2/22/23 @ 11 am, 3/8/23 @ 11 am, and 3/22/23 @ 11:30 am. This bootcamp is ONLINE ONLY.
5 Voices Bootcamp focuses on the following learning objectives:
Each team member will leave each session with a clear set of actions for their personal transformation.
1: Discover Your Leadership Voice. Learn the behaviors and value of each of the 5 Voices and identify the natural Voice you use in the team.
2: The Power of Your Voice. Celebrate the contribution your Voice brings and learn the negative impact your Voice can have on others.
3: The Art of Collaboration. Get the best from each person in your team by learning to leverage and trust the strengths of their Voice.
4: Optimizing Team Performance. Learn how to create team alignment and synergy by harnessing the contribution of all 5 Voices.
5: Team Kryptonite. Apply practical tools to avoid the five main reasons why
We have scholarships available to cover the entire cost of the Bootcamp! If you identify as any of the following please contact nicoled@onwardeugene.org about a scholarship :

historically marginalized and underserved communities
people of color
women
rural communities
veterans
the disability community
people with low incomes

A limited number of scholarships are available, so be sure to ask nicoled@onwardeugene.org ASAP!

Make More Money: Tap Into New Markets with International Sales
2023-02-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Do you want to make more money for your business? Is it time to expand your market? Join Onward Eugene and Business Oregon for an evening of information and conversation about the value of international sales. The moderated panel discussion will cover topics from benefits and strategies to funding and resources. Listen to firsthand experiences from local business owners, and learn about funding resources available through Business Oregon. Global Trade Specialist and Business Strategist Steve Thompson will help demystify the world of international business and touch on the myriad ways the STEP grant program has helped thousands of small businesses obtain grants and find customers in the international marketplace since 2011.
Also joining the panel are Haisum Shah and Smriti Agrawal Zaneveld, Ph.D. Haisum is a senior international trade specialist with the International Trade Administration. His areas of expertise include Design and Construction, Environmental Technologies, Energy Industry, Food and Agriculture Value Chain, and Education. Smriti is the founder and president of Lazarus 3D, Inc–a high-tech startup that produces patient-specific 3D models for surgery practice, increasing safety and improving outcomes.
After the panel discussion, stick around for a professional networking social. Eat, drink and mingle with the local business community. You’re sure to make new connections and begin blazing your company’s path to global success.
Panel discussion begins at 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 23. Social hour begins at 5 p.m. All at the Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive St. in downtown Eugene!
Note: All registered attendees are invited for a FREE 1:1 with Steve Thompson on Friday, February 24. Email skyet@onwardeugene.org to schedule yours!

RISE Leadership Institute Bootcamp: Maximizing Influence
2023-03-02 10:30 - 12:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Maximize Your Influence: How to be a leader others want to follow
It all starts with influence. Our leadership effectiveness depends on our ability to engage and gain buy in with the people we lead. But what if you’re compromising your influence and you don’t even know that you’re doing it.
Participants can expect to:

Learn 4 things you must do to gain influence
Identify ways that you may be compromising your influence (without even knowing it)
Apply what you learn to immediately increase influence among the people you lead

You know you need influence to effectively lead, but you may not understand exactly how influence works. This Bootcamp will change that and a whole lot more.
This is 3-part Bootcamp held on 3/2/23 and 3/16/23 from 10:30 – noon and 4/7/23 from 11 am – 12:30 pm.
The first two bootcamps will be held at the Innovation Hub at 942 Olive Street in Downtown Eugene. The last bootcamp (4/7/23) will be held at the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce at 1401 Willamette St.
We have scholarships available to cover the entire cost of the Bootcamp! If you identify as any of the following please contact nicoled@onwardeugene.org about a scholarship :

historically marginalized and underserved communities
people of color
women
rural communities
veterans
the disability community
people with low incomes

A limited number of scholarships are available, so be sure to ask nicoled@onwardeugene.org ASAP!

Women's Innovation Network: Trainwreck.com: A Case Study in Doing Everything Wrong
2023-03-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Join us as Katherine Moyer, partner at Hershner Hunter based in Eugene, Oregon, walks us through the typical steps of a startup, from entity formation through early fundraising rounds.
Using a fictional company as an example, we’ll discuss what to do and what not to do in that process in order to protect yourself and your business. Although the company we’ll be discussing is fictional, it is based on Moyer’s experience with a multitude of startups over the past 20 years.

Katherine Moyer, Partner, Hershner Hunter, LLP

Katherine Moyer is an attorney and partner with Hershner Hunter, LLP in Eugene. She has been practicing law since 1990, focusing on business and securities law. Katherine regularly works with businesses engaged in raising funds from investors, from seed financing for early-stage companies to venture capital investments as companies mature.
She also represents businesses in a wide range of transactions, including business entity formation and governance issues, the grant of equity to employees and contractors, structuring relationships with strategic partners, purchases and sales of businesses, license agreements, and other commercial contracts. Katherine has experience working with companies in a variety of industries, including software and video games, biotechnology, robotics, organic foods, apparel, educational media, real estate investment, wireless communications, and a number of high-tech industries.
This is event is hybrid. Join us in-person at the Innovation Hub at 942 Olive St. or find us on Zoom at https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/95065547402?pwd=[REDACTED]

The Women’s Innovation Network is a joint initiative between the University of Oregon and Onward Eugene. Our 2022-23 seminar series is sponsored by Klarquist Sparkman LLP.
A Note About Gender: We intend for the words “women” and “woman” to include anyone who identifies with the word. We recognize that gender is a broad spectrum, and we aim to celebrate everyone on this spectrum. We always welcome allies and accomplices to join us.

[VIRTUAL] RISE Leadership Institute Bootcamp: Maximize Productivity
2023-03-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom, OR, United States
Maximize Productivity: How to be present and productive when there is never enough time
Bootcamp: Maximize Productivity teaches you to shift into the right gear at the right time so that you can grow in your relational intelligence and increase your influence. This revolutionary interactive workshop series introduces you to the five different gears, or mindsets, that carry you through various facets of your day. These include:

First gear—when you fully rest and recharge
Second gear—when you connect with family or friends without the involvement of work
Third gear—when you are socializing
Fourth gear—when you are working and multi-tasking
Fifth gear—when you are fully focused and ‘in the zone,’ working without interruption

Using these gears consistently allows you to bring a new level of relational intelligence to your life that offers a competitive advantage in our task-driven world.
All too often people go through life without truly connecting—and can, as a result, miss out on experiences and relationships that have the power to bring them great joy. By understanding how the five gears presented in this engaging workshop series work, you can improve your ability to connect with the world around you.
This is a 3-part bootcamp held on 3/9/23 @ 1 pm, 3/22/23 @ 9 am, and 4/5/23 @ 1:30 pm. This bootcamp is ONLINE ONLY.
We have scholarships available to cover the entire cost of the Bootcamp! If you identify as any of the following please contact nicoled@onwardeugene.org about a scholarship :

historically marginalized and underserved communities
people of color
women
rural communities
veterans
the disability community
people with low incomes

A limited number of scholarships are available, so be sure to ask nicoled@onwardeugene.org ASAP!
