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 […]

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 […]

New here? Welcome to Eugene! Join this educational and networking event to learn more about resources in the local innovation ecosystem, for startups and new ventures. Hear from bioscience and advanced manufacturing companies that are growing here and how they have successfully plugged-in. This free event is co-hosted by Onward Eugene and Oregon Bioscience Association. Date: Friday, September 30Location: The Innovation Hub at 942 Olive Street in Eugene.Time: Doors open at 3:45pm, panels starting at 4pm.Social Hour begins at 5 pm at Civic Winery, a short walk away. Network with other attendees on the private patio for hosted drinks and small bites.  Panel #1: Eugene - Where BioScience Companies Take Flight (4:00 pm)Home to the Oregon Ducks and 139 BioScience companies. Moderator: Shula Jaron, Head of New Product, PoppyPanelists : James Murray, Director of Immunoassay development (Simplestep ELISA), Abcam Chuck Williams, AVP Innovation, University of Oregon Caroline Cummings, CEO, RAIN Panel #2: Eugene - Win and Help Win (4:30 pm)The people, programs, and resources that innovators will want to know about.  Moderator: Jim Teece, Publisher, Southern Oregon Business JournalPanelists : Jesse Fittipaldi, Interim CEO, Arcimoto Anne Fifield, Economic Director, City of Eugene Nicole Desch, Director of Talent & Business Engagement, […]

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 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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]