Onward Eugene

Business on Tap
2023-05-25 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ninkasi Better Living Room, 155 Blair Blvd., Eugene, OR, 97402, United States
Get ready to network, learn, and sip on some seriously tasty brews at our upcoming business event hosted by Onward Eugene at Ninkasi’s Better Living Room!
We’re bringing together a crew of awesome professionals like you for a night of mingling, mentoring, and professional development. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur, an established business owner, or just looking to meet some new folks in the Eugene business community, this event is for you!
Here’s what you can expect: an expert speaker dropping knowledge on topics like entrepreneurship, innovation, growth, and expansion; a pitch presentation from a brand new local company; and ample time to ask the best and brightest all of your burning questions about how to level up your business. And let’s not forget about the beer! Ticket price includes snacks and one of Ninkasi’s famous craft brews, so show up thirsty and eager to learn!
Grab your business cards, bring your A-game, and get ready to make some meaningful connections and have a blast while doing it. Can’t wait to see you there!

RISE Leadership Institute Bootcamp: Maximizing Influence
2023-05-19 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 5/19/23 @ 10:30 am, 6/9/23 @ 11 am, and 6/21/23 @ 11:30 am. The first and third 90-minute class will be held at the Innovation Hub at 942 Olive Street in Downtown Eugene. The second class, occurring on 6/9/23, will take place at the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce.
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!

May 2023 Startup Coffee Meetup
2023-05-18 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.

The Future of Work is Family Friendly: Strategies to Support Working Parents
2023-05-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Join us at the Innovation Hub on Thursday, May 11 to learn how employers can boost productivity, improve retention, decrease absenteeism and attendance challenges, and increase overall employee job satisfaction. This morning session will bring forward solutions that do all of the above while also addressing persistent child care infrastructure challenges in our community.
Take a tour of Lane Child & Family Center’s Downtown Classroom, then learn about successful and innovative child care solutions from SEDCOR Business Retention & Expansion Manager Abisha Stone. A networking lunch will follow from noon – 1 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!
AGENDA:

9:00-9:15 | Check in at 942 Olive Street, Eugene, coffee and light breakfast provided
9:15-9:40 | Tour of Lane Child and Family’s classroom at LCC’s downtown campus
9:45-10am | Overview of Leading With Care: Supporting Child Care as an Employer (Remote Access)
10:00am-11:00pm | Abisha Stone, SEDCOR and Project Oasis (Remote Access)
11:00am-11:15am | Break
11:15am-11:45am | Small group discussion (Remote Access)
11:45 | Debrief (Remote Access)
12-1pm | Light lunch and networking

Thank you to our partners for their collaboration on this unique and informative event: Quality Care Connections, Early Childhood Hub of Lane County, United Way of Lane County, and Florence Area Chamber of Commerce.

Women's Innovation Network: Community Resources
2023-05-04 16:00 - 17:30 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Presenters:

Onward Eugene
Melissa Prestinario, Lane County Venture Catalyst: Oregon RAIN
Caitlin Vargas, Co-founder and Vice President of Community Impact and Partnerships: Collaborative Economic Development Oregon
Dani Thompson, Programs and Business Services Manager, and John Garbett, Membership Development Manager: Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce
Roger Wong, Business Advisor and Instructor: 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 business owners. 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.

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.

RISE Leadership Institute Bootcamp: Discover Your Leadership Voice
2023-05-03 14:00 - 15:30 | 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 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 5/3/23 @ 2 pm, 5/17/23 @ 10:30 am, and 6/8 @ 10 am. This 90-minute bootcamp is held at the Innovation Hub at 942 Olive Street in Downtown Eugene.
Discover Your Leadership Voice 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!

RISE Leadership Institute Bootcamp: Transforming Team Communication
2023-04-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Transforming Team Communication

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 3-part Bootcamp held on 4/20/23, 5/4/23 and 5/18/23. 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!

April 2023 Startup Coffee Meetup
2023-04-20 09:00 - 10:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

[VIRTUAL] Women's Innovation Network: Telling Your Story - Business Pitches & Grant Writing
2023-04-12 16:00 - 17:30 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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 academia, business, startups, non-profit, and venture capital. Charla is trained as a bioengineer with a breadth of experience in digital health, biosensors, medtech, and life sciences.
She has been a sought out mentor, advisor, and connector in the industry for decades, most recently as the President of Catalyze, a consulting group. She is the co-founder and Managing Director of Suncoast Ventures and CEO of Spine by Design, a software as a medical device spin-out from Oregon State University.

Kate Petcosky-Kulkarni, Senior Director of Strategic Research Initiatives at the University of Oregon

Kate Petcosky-Kulkarni is the Senior Director of Strategic Research Initiatives at the University of Oregon. In this role, she oversees Research Development Services (RDS), which supports faculty in increasing their externally funded research activity by identifying funding opportunities and providing writing and editing support to help researchers craft competitive grant proposals. In addition, RDS offers training to researchers, coordinates internal seed funding programs, and assists faculty in managing proposal development for complex, multi-project proposals.
Prior to joining UO, Kate served as the Director of the Office of Proposal Development at Boston University School of Medicine.
Kate received her B.S. from Boston University and obtained an MA in food studies from New York University and an MPH, with an emphasis on global health, from Boston University. In 2016, she was selected as a Global Health Storytelling Fellow with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting to travel to India to explore and report on experiences of individuals living with disabilities, the intersection between poverty and disability, and cultural attitudes toward disability. Her work was published by NPR and Johns Hopkins.

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.

Leadership Summit: RISE to Your Potential
2023-04-06 08:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Athletic Club, 999 Willamette St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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 Voice
Breakout 2: Maximize Your Influence
Breakout 3: Becoming Present and Productive

3:30-5:00pm Women Business Leaders Award
5:00-6:00pm Networking Reception
FULL AGENDA with speaker bios can be viewed here.
Special thank you to our Endeavor Eugene sponsor, Kaiser Permanente. Together we are committed to building a more welcoming community where Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) individuals feel like they belong and are valued. We will do this work by assisting businesses in creating more inclusive and diverse workplaces, using our resources to assist BIPOC business and community leaders to help them succeed, and celebrate the diverse individuals and ideas present in our region. Additional support is provided by Chambers Construction and Northwest Community Credit Union. To learn more about Endeavor Eugene, please visit www.endeavoreugene.com.
We have limited quantity of Endeavor sponsorships available to cover the entire cost of the Leadership Summit. If you identify as any of the following please contact cassies@eugenechamber.com about a scholarship:

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

Interested in signing up for our Four Annual Summits (Leadership, YP Summit, Community Summit, and Economic Summit)? Take advantage of the bundle price here.

[VIRTUAL] RISE Leadership Institute Bootcamp: Transforming Team Communication
2023-03-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Zoom, OR, United States
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!

March 2023 Startup Coffee Meetup
2023-03-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive, 942 Olive St., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

[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!

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.

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!

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!

[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!

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: 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!

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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: 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.

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: 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.

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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: 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.

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!
