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 […]

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 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!  

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]