Join us as Christine Gramer, Senior Licensing Associate at the University of Oregon, and Pam Jacobson, partner at K&L Gates in Seattle, Washington, discuss the landscape of Intellectual Property. Christine and Pam will discuss the fundamentals of patents, trademarks, and copyrights and how each one can be used in protecting your intellectual assets. Attendees will have a chance to apply this learning to their own projects and entrepreneurial endeavors. This hybrid seminar will be offered in-person for participants and mentors of the Women's Innovation Network at Onward Eugene located at 942 Olive St in Eugene. Others may register using the button below to join us virtually via Zoom. Those with Internet connectivity concerns are encouraged to contact us about in-person attendance. About the Speakers Christine Gramer Senior Licensing Associate, UO 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 […]

Join the official 'Watch Party' for the Economic Summit at the Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive St. Snacks + Big Screen Viewing + Free Coffee + Friends Join us every third Thursday of the month from 9am-11am at the Innovation Hub @ 942 Olive Street for coffee and conversation for Startup Coffee Meetup. For this month, networking is available in the conference room, while the official watch party happens in the flex space. Drop-ins are welcome at any time. Anyone is welcome to attend; no registration is required for coffee meetups and please bring a friend.  Register for Economic Summit COVID-19 Update: In accordance with updated event guidelines, attendees are required to show proof of vaccination OR a negative COVID-19 test result (within a 72-hour time frame of event).  *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 […]

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 […]

The Changing Face of Downtown Eugene The heart of Downtown Eugene has some exciting additions!  On this walking tour we will visit 4 locations around downtown, and end with a reception at the newly reopened Innovation Hub at 942 Olive.  Onward Eugene in collaboration with the City of Eugene will be hosting this guided tour.  Learn more about each of these projects and see in person the progress that has been made.  We will visit the following locations: Riverfront Park 5th Street Market Alley Willamette Connection Farmers Market Pavilion Meet at Riverfront Park at 3:30 to start the guided tour.  After the walking tour join us at the Innovation Hub at 942 Olive Street for a reception and a chance to see more projects that are underway or planned for downtown; with City Staff available to answer questions.  Snacks and drinks will be provided. Thank you to our sponsor Pacific Real Estate Services for their generous support of this event 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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]