The 2009 Oregon Summit on Entrepreneurship will be held on October 16 at the Northwest Viticulture Center in Salem. Earlybird registration is currently open as the Summit looks to bring together the top minds in Oregon to learn about innovations and best practices to help entrepreneurs grow and prosper.
The Summit will include 10 expert training opportunities, networking time, a panel discussion with city and county economic development experts and a wine reception.
Specific topics include:
• Connecting Rural Entrepreneurs with the Green Economy
• USDA: Adding Capacity to Your Agency and Portfolio Through USDA Programs
• Oregon's Self Employment Assistance Program (SEAP)
• Engaging Donors Online through Social Media Tools
• Tools for Innovative Business Approaches
• MicroMentor: Peer-networking tools for supporting entrepreneurs
• Communicating Your Message Through Social Media, Blogs and Online PR
• Thinking Local about Entrepreneurship
• Helping Entrepreneurs Overcome Barriers to Banking
Registration is $59 for Oregon Microenterprise Network (OMEN) members and $79 for non-members before September 1. After September 1, registration is $79 for OMEN members and $99 for non-members.
Click here for more information and to register
For more questions please contact Erica Cutler at 503.546.9913 or erica@oregon-microbiz.org