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September 2025 | Issue #7

Did you know that nearly half of all entrepreneurs start their businesses while still working a full-time job? Research shows that “hybrid entrepreneurs” who test ideas on the side before going all-in are 33% less likely to fail than those who quit and jump straight in.

Sometimes the safest path to success is starting small.


What side projects or ideas are you testing that could grow into something bigger?

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

  • September 16 – Umpqua Business Center, Roseburg
  • September 23 – Newmark Center, Suite 204, Coos Bay


Come for the coffee, stay for the collaboration.

Bay Area Chamber of Commerce – Wednesday Business Connection (WBC)

Looking for a way to connect with the local business community? The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the Wednesday Business Connection (WBC) Luncheon each week, September through May, from 11:30 AM–1:00 PM in the Salmon Room at Ko-Kwel Casino Resort.


The WBC is open to the public and provides a space for businesses to:

  • Network with one another
  • Market products and services
  • Expand knowledge of the Bay Area business climate


Speakers and topics highlight the positive aspects of doing business in Oregon’s Bay Area, from new businesses moving in and expansions underway to issues that may impact operations.

3rd Friday Brunch & Learn:

Coquille Valley Chamber of Commerce


3rd Friday Brunch & Learn: Coquille Valley Chamber of Commerce

Location: The Corner Grill 90 W First St, Coquille, OR 97423

Time: 9:30am

Connect with other business and nonprofit leaders in the Coquille Valley.

Monthly featured guest speaker sharing their story and organizational insights.

More Details


 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

COOS BAY, OR

RELEASE DATE: August 27, 2025

CONTACT: Aleta Mankamyer

PHONE: 541-813-1667

E-MAIL: amankamyer@socc.edu

 

Friends of Curry Campus Speaker Series Presents:

Small Business Management: What’s it About?

 

BROOKINGS, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College Curry Campus invites the community to join us on Thursday, September 11, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 pm for:  Small Business Management: What’s it About?

This is a free program sponsored by the Friends of Curry Campus and will be held in the Community Room on Southwestern’s Curry Campus, 96082 Lone Ranch Parkway (off Highway 101), Brookings. 

Thinking about starting a business, or taking an existing business to a new level? Gayle Goldstone, Business Advisor with the Small Business Development Center, will talk about the upcoming Small Business Management Workshop Series and business advising services available at the Curry Campus in Brookings.

The Small Business Management program is a series of workshops for business owners on a variety of topics to help them build a better business. Classes meet on the second Tuesday of the month from October to June. Sessions feature expert guest speakers from the community to connect businesses to local resources. Class members network and connect with other local businesses. Between sessions, participants have the chance to meet with a business advisor to discuss topics specific to their business needs. It’s one of the most popular programs offered at Small Business Development Centers across the State of Oregon!

Gayle’s mission is “to provide advice and guidance to business owners in a caring, educational, and motivational way.” Gayle spent 30 years running her own company and working one-on one with business owners. She also teaches college courses focused on entrepreneurship.

Explore your world with the Friends of Curry Campus on the second Thursday of every month during the school year. Stay tuned for upcoming talks in our speaker series. For more information contact the Curry Campus at 541-813-1667.

 

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 Southwestern Oregon Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, national origin, age, disability status, gender identity, or protected veterans in employment, education, or activities as set forth in compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations. 

Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga 511. Phone 541-888-7206 or TDD 541-888-7368. All other issues, concerns, and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate administrator.


Small towns, big ideas! Join NADO's upcoming webinar series to learn how rural communities are filling empty buildings, launching innovative business models, and building strong entrepreneurial networks.

Organized through the Economic Development District Community of Practice (EDD CoP) and facilitated by Deb Brown, cofounder of Saveyour.town, this series will include real-world examples, actionable tools, and fresh ideas for EDD staff and partners looking to make a lasting impact in their regions.

The three-part series is free to attend, but separate registration is required for each webinar:


Tuesday, September 9 - "Filling Empty Buildings" (2:00 p.m. ET)

Tuesday, September 16 - "Innovative Rural Business Models" (2:00 p.m. ET)

Thursday, September 18 - "Self-Supporting Entrepreneurship" (2:00 p.m. ET)

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