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May 2025 | Issue #3 | 🖨️ Printable Version

Morning Grind Mastermind

Join fellow business owners, entrepreneurs, and support organizations for a monthly, peer-driven meetup designed to help you grow, problem-solve, and connect. Each session includes time to share challenges, exchange insights, and celebrate wins—all over coffee, before the day gets going.

🕢 Time: 7:30–9:00 AM

📍 Upcoming Dates & Locations

May 20 – Umpqua Business Center, Roseburg
May 27 – Newmark Center, Suite 204, Coos Bay

Come for the coffee, stay for the collaboration.

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May is National Small Business Month—a time to celebrate the entrepreneurs, risk-takers, and dream-builders who make our communities thrive.

Small businesses make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses and employ nearly half of the private workforce. Your impact matters.

What will you celebrate in your business this month?

Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday Business Connection

Wednesday Business Connection

(WBC) is your place to network with the community and is open to the public! WBC is held every Wednesday from 11:30 AM-1 PM, September through May.

WBC sessions will be held in the SALMON ROOM at the Mill Casino Hotel from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.

Lunch Buffet:

($15.95 per guest)

$19.14 including 20% gratuity.

These luncheons are open to all community members who are interested in attending.

Why Attend?

WBC is a valuable opportunity for entrepreneurs to connect with fellow business leaders, exchange ideas, and stay in tune with what’s happening in the local community. Whether you're launching something new or growing an existing business, these weekly luncheons offer a welcoming space to build your network and find support.

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Join us for an unforgettable Economic Development Tour of Coos and Curry Counties as part of the 2025 Umpqua Economic Development Partnership SW Oregon Economic Summit! Learn more...

Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Location: Newmark Center, SWOCC (2110 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay)

Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Cost: $50

Why Attend?

Attending the SW Oregon Economic Summit Tour – Coos County will keep you up to date on the South Coast Accelerator (SCA), the upcoming coworking space, entrepreneurial programs, the PCIP, and other key efforts shaping our region’s economic future. It’s a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to stay informed, make valuable connections, and be part of the broader conversation driving growth on the South Coast.

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Join us at the Seven Feathers Casino Resort on May 14-15, 2025 for tours and two days of insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and expert panels on economic trends in our region.

Date: May 14 · May 15

Location: Seven Feathers Casino Resort

146 Chief Miwaleta Lane Canyonville, OR 97417

Time: 7am to 3pm

Cost: $200

Why Attend?

Established businesses and angel investors will be in the room, bringing new resources, perspectives, and opportunities for collaboration. Don’t miss the evening Pub Talk—an informal, high-energy chance to connect, share ideas, and spark partnerships in a relaxed setting.

Apply Here By May 16th!