Onward Eugene

Influence for Success & Creating a Winning Pitch
2021-09-18 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom, OR, United States
“Get into your life like a musician gets into the music. On cue.” – Diane Allen

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
Join International, TEDx Award Winning Speaker & Violinist Diane Allen for a double-your-money workshop that teaches you the unique energy of influence and using it to lead. Best part? The results are exponential.

Find the Energy of Influence for Success
In the first half of the workshop, dive into an experiential multi-sensory talk with Diane’s Copper Dragon Violin in hand, and you will learn how to successfully lead with the same skills Diane used to lead an orchestra and the audience without ever using a single word. Diane shares her proprietary three-step system to first, access the peak performance that already exists within you. Second, make it a repeatable process and third, exude your influential energy and enroll others.
-Learn the three-steps and discover your Flow Strategy™ to access optimal performance anytime, anyplace, no matter how high the pressure.
-Gain a basic understanding of the psychology and neuroscience of flow.
-How to design group flow experiences for teams to increase productivity, creativity, and to think outside of the box.
-Exude your leadership presence remotely on virtual platforms.
Learn the Must-Have Components of a Winning Pitch
In second half of the workshop, participants will learn the 3 critical things you have to say in order to be convincing.
-Know how to establish your credibility.
-Build a case.
-Craft an engaging story.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:
Diane Allen, The ‘Own Your Potential’ Speaker and Violinist, is an Award-Winning International Speaker, Peak Performance and Flow State Expert. She is known for her Experiential Keynotes that have helped thousands of people around the world to break through their performance gaps and unleash their potential. Her proprietary process helps to increase the bottom line by empowering people to be at their best anytime, anyplace, no matter how high the pressure. She has been the keynote speaker for Women’s Conferences, Talent Development Professionals, Human Resources Associations, along with many others. Her flow state work has been published on IDEAS.TED.COM, and her TEDxNaperville talk has been elevated to the main TED platform.

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.

Committed to On the Job Training
2021-08-19 12:00 - 13:00 | OR
Hiring and training new employees is a huge challenge right now in our community. Onward Eugene offers an On the Job Training (OJT) program with Worksource Lane that helps to offset the cost. Business partners are reimbursed 50% of the wage paid to the OJT trainee up to a maximum of $3,500.
In our next community webinar, Lisa Bruckner of Marshalls Inc. and Amy Baker from Threadbare will share their experiences using the OJT program. We will also have Cindy Perry from Lane Workforce Partnership who will talk more about the program.
We invite you to join us and find out how this program could benefit you as an employee, an employer, or simply to learn how this program is helping the workforce in our community.

Diversity in Brand: Inclusive Marketing for Entrepreneurs
2021-07-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom, OR, United States
JOIN US for this exciting workshop for both aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs!
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
Learn to create an inclusive brand that spans the ever-changing diverse landscape of audiences.

Developing your image or brand may seem simple, but there are several considerations facing entrepreneurs today that you should not overlook. Is the language that you are using inclusive? Does your marketing appeal to all demographics or do you need to make unique campaigns for diverse groups?
Marti Gaiter from USBS Cloud Consulting will take you on an hour-long journey to discuss what factors need to be considered when you are thinking about your brand. At the end of the workshop, we’ll also share information about free resources you can leverage to elevate your marketing.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:
Marti’s passion is building, growing, and connecting long-term business and personal relationships. An Air Force Veteran and amateur stand-up comedian, he has held various positions in the entertainment business, television news, marketing, and public relations. He currently teaches business intrapersonal communications, and works actively to help people maintain and grow relationships in their companies. Marti is locally recognized for his work rebuilding struggling networking groups and repairing broken lines of communication within large organizations.

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.

Onward Eugene & Endeavor EID: Innovative and Inclusive Recruitment
2021-06-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom, OR, United States
Join us for this collaborative event between Onward Eugene and Eugene Chamber’s Endeavor Equity, Inclusion & Diversity program.
As we move towards a post-pandemic time many businesses are facing the same issue, a lack of available employees. We hear this across all sectors and at all levels of employment. With a goal of being a more welcoming community, we aim to assist businesses in their journey to create more equitable, inclusive, and diverse workplaces. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace has proven to show a variety of positive results as in bringing different perspectives, increased creativity, higher innovation, faster problem-solving, better decision-making, higher employee engagement, reduced employee turnover, better company reputation improved hiring results and increased profits. Knowing that recruiting talent is a growing problem in our community and across the country, we have brought together a team of panelists to share their insight on Innovative and Inclusive Recruitment.
The panel includes:
Ashley Espinoza, Lane Workforce Partnership: Moderator
Jenna Ely, Connected Lane County
Jennifer Carrion, On the Job Training Specialist
Anthony Veliz, STORI Jobs
Jennifer Adams, Northwest Community Credit Union
Neil Langlois, Jones & Roth
Dan Ertel, IGNW
Johanna Seasonwein, U of O Career Center

Endeavor Equity, Inclusion & Diversity program is sponsored by Kaiser Permanente. Support for Onward Eugene provided by Lane Workforce Partnership and Comcast Business.

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.

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
2021-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom, OR, United States
JOIN US to learn about the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program that provides up to a $50/month discount on your broadband internet service and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a new laptop, tablet, or desktop computer. We’ll be discussing who qualifies for the program and how you can apply with providers including Comcast and Verizon. Come get your questions answered directly from the Federal Communications Commission, who administers the program.

Expert Panel:

Diana Coho, Consumer Affairs and Outreach Specialist, Federal Communications Commission
Beth Choroser, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Comcast
Tamara Preiss, Vice President, Public Affairs, Verizon
Moderated by Matt Sayre, Managing Director, Onward Eugene

Sponsors: This is a FREE EVENT thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, the City of Eugene and Comcast.

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 Career Tours: Human Relations
2021-05-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom, OR, United States
Have you 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 our first Onward Career Tour of the season focused on HUMAN RELATIONS!
Come learn from some of the best HR minds that our city has to offer. 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 HR, and advice for students looking to pursue a career in HR, followed by Zoom breakouts on hot topics for job seekers and career explorers alike.
Registration is free and open to students of all majors, as well as community members, but space is limited to the first 100 registrants! Onward Career Tours are co-hosted by Onward Eugene and the University of Oregon.

THE PANEL:

Laurie Muggy, Exec. Director of People & Culture | Oregon Medical Group
Melissa Cannell, Director of Human Resources | Arcimoto
Jamie Mitchell, Human Resources Manager | DLF Pickseed USA
Michaela Marcotte, VP, HR Director | Summit Bank

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 Career Tours: Marketing
2021-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom, OR, United States
Did you ever see a job description and wonder 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 our first Onward Career Tour of the season focused on MARKETING!
Come learn from some of the best marketing minds that our city has to offer. 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 marketing, and advice for students looking to pursue a career in marketing, followed by Zoom breakouts on hot topics for job seekers and career explorers alike.
Registration is free and open to students of all majors, as well as community members, but space is limited to the first 100 registrants! Onward Career Tours are co-hosted by Onward Eugene and the University of Oregon.
THE PANEL: Learn more about the panelists here.
Jen Bell, Partner & Strategy Director | Bell+Funk
Andrew Cauthorn, Email Marketing Strategist | CBT Nuggets
Sarah Jean Wilson, Principal Creative | SJ Collective
Rebecca Adelman, Digital Marketing Specialist | NWCU

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.

Organizational Storytelling for Startups
2021-03-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Zoom, OR, United States
Onward Eugene is excited to present a workshop by one of our leading local experts in the essential topic of organizational storytelling.
The story of your startup is constantly being told. Are you the author of that story?
Organizational Storytelling is too often perceived as a soft skill or an elective strategy. It is neither. Stories establish your culture, provide clarity and both express and evoke confidence. Storytelling is an essential skill for businesses at any stage, but even more so for the Startup.
JOIN US for Organizational Storytelling for Startups, a workshop with storytelling expert Robert Killen. Discover the secrets of power stories, identity curation, authenticity, and more. Learn how to firmly establish your business culture, how to communicate with crystal clarity, and how to foster the greatest possible confidence in your brand new business.
ABOUT ROBERT KILLEN:
Robert Killen is a fifth generation Oregonian with broad professional experience, including for profit and non-profit management, consulting and self- employment. He began his professional life as an artist, art director and brand specialist. He spent another decade in finance as a commercial lender and branch manager, helping businesses better understand and manage their resources. With the onset of great recession, Robert committed himself to helping organizations and business professionals improve communication, identity, culture and long term results.
Robert is now the Director of the Lane Small Business Development Center, where he and his team provide free and confidential consulting, low-cost training, and specialized services including support in global trade, access to capital and market research. Robert was recently named 2020 Business Person of the Year by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce.
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.

Social Media Marketing for Startups
2021-03-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Zoom, OR, United States
Onward Eugene is excited to present a workshop by one of our leading local experts in the essential topic of social media marketing.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

No “Hair on Fire” Social Media! The importance of planning and four key questions to ask before you push “publish” regardless of who you are and what stage your business is in.

Content is King. Recognizing best practices and building a content and editorial calendar that keeps you on track.

How will you know if it works? Understand the basics of measuring success and tracking social media analytics.

ABOUT KELLI MATTHEWS:
Kelli has more than 20 years of public relations experience with a focus on research, planning and strategy. She’s been directly responsible for high-level communication, strategic planning, budget management and leadership for a wide variety of clients. Kelli is particularly interested in and has an aptitude for digital strategy and helping organizations large and small navigating their options for maximum results. A regularly invited speaker and trainer at conferences, Kelli has presented on topics ranging from media relations to social media strategy to crisis communications. Kelli has also been an instructor for 15 years and her work with undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism & Communication has required her to stay on the cutting edge of research and practice in public relations.
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 and regional marketing initiatives, Onward Eugene is a force multiplier in the creation of economic resilience. A 501(c)3 nonprofit.
