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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]