CADE is a community of local organizations and agencies dedicated to providing opportunities for diverse, small, and traditionally disadvantaged businesses. At this one-day workshop, entrepreneurs identifying as diverse or underserved equity groups can access technical assistance, learn about government and private sector contracting opportunities, and gain insight into the value of COBID certification set aside for diverse business owners. Agenda 8:00 am – Coffee and networking 8:30 am – Welcome 8:45 am – Prime Contractors – Opportunities in Construction 10:00 am – break 10:15 am – Resources for small businesses (COBID, SBDC, OAME, Banks, Chambers) 11:30 am – Working Lunch / Booths and appointments 12:30 pm – State Agencies and Opportunities 2:00 pm –  Booths and appointments 4:00 pm – Wrap-Up

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 […]