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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Transforming Team Communication - ONLINE CLASS A lot of factors go into a high-performing team, but none is more important than communication. This Bootcamp introduces participants to the key components of effective communication on teams. Participants can expect learn how to: Take their team to another level of performance Communicate in a way that they understand others and feel understood Identify practical skills they can use to deepen engagement with the people they lead Your team is only as strong as their ability to communicate. Join this Bootcamp to take you and your team to the next level. This is a 3-part Bootcamp held on 3/23/23 @ 10:30 am, 4/4/23 @ 1:30 pm, and 4/19 @ 9 am. 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!  

As a leader and manager, do you struggle with balancing conflicting personalities on your team? Do you sometimes feel you're fighting an uphill battle to stay productive and efficient in your work or team? Are you planning for succession? These are just a few concerns local leaders like yourself can tackle at the Leadership Summit: RISE to Your Potential management training bootcamp. Unlike other inspirationally-focused leadership workshops, you will walk away from this training with actionable tools, new skills, and a wider network of peers leveling up their management and leadership skills. Successful businesses are led by excellent leaders. Invest in building these skills and watch your profits and employee satisfaction grow. Immediately following the summit is the Women Business Leader, Leader of the Year award ceremony presented by Northwest Community Credit Union. A ticket to this ceremony is complimentary with a Leadership Summit ticket or Season Pass. We will be honoring the achievements of Women Business Leaders in our community who demonstrate the skills and attributes noted throughout the Summit. Conference Agenda: 8:00-8:30am Coffee & Attendee Check-in 8:30am-3:00pm Core Leadership Conference Opening Keynotes from Amy Norton and Andrew Robinson Into Thin Air: A New Altitude Awaits You Breakout 1: Discover Your Leadership […]

Virtual: Register to Receive Virtual Attendance Link In this seminar, we'll learn how to adjust the language we use to describe our business ventures based on audience. Attendees will select a track for an in-depth look at either giving a business pitch or writing a grant. Charla Triplett, Co-founder and Managing Director of Suncoast Ventures and President of Catalyze, will help us find our investor mindset. We'll learn from Charla, who is an active seed investor, what funders are looking for in your pitch, and we'll share tips on how to tell a startup story that can attract the right funding partners. Kate Petcosky-Kulkarni, Senior Director of Strategic Research Initiatives at the University of Oregon, will offer an overview of grant writing and development with a specific focus on grants for research business development and innovation. We'll learn from Kate how to approach grant writing, understanding persuasive writing, and writing for reviewers. Attendees will come away with knowledge of grantspersonship, effective grant writing practices, and how to best work productively with funding agencies. About the Speakers: Charla Triplett, Co-founder and Managing Director of Suncoast Ventures and President of Catalyze Charla Triplett has over twenty years of experience bridging the gaps between […]