SMALL BUSINESS EDUCATION

Building the entrepreneurial fabric of small communities.

““I know that I am an entrepreneur, a small business owner and I can say this with far more conviction now.”

— Participant, Oregon City Biz Pod program

Economic Development Through Education

Every entrepreneur needs a deep understanding of their multifaceted business to truly thrive. The Small Biz Pathfinders develops small business education programs to help business owners learn essential foundations and grow their peer business communities.

Our goal, with our team of advisors, is to bring customized programs to communities that they cannot access anywhere else, such as YouTube, Google, or random business advice. The curriculum emphasizes subjects that pair well with group discussion and require peer-to-peer exploration and subject-expert clarification. Depending on geographic location, specific topics, and budget, we prioritize in-person cohorts for the best connection.

Developing and running a community-based business program requires coordinating a large number of elements. Through our experience, The Small Biz Pathfinders have developed a system that works for both the participants and the sponsoring entity.

Let’s work together to help your business community overcome their barriers to growth and take it to the next level. Inquire to learn more about our packages to fit your community’s needs.

The Biz Pod Marketing Postcard - Oregon City

In partnership with Oregon City’s Economic Development Department, we conceived and coordinated an innovative small business education program.

An SBDC Educator for retailers, product makers and e-commerce sellers.

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