Business Mentorship

Business Mentorship

Below are three different organizations that are committed to helping small businesses succeed through business advising. These organizations are local, regional, and national organization and all of them are offer free advising appointments through either in-person or virtual platforms. 

Oregon RAIN:

Oregon RAIN (Regional Accelerator and Innovation Network) is here to help local entrepreneurs build a strong business. Their team is working hard to connect people with resources and information to strengthen their businesses. Oregon RAIN has a Rural Venture Catalyst assigned to Florence specifically. CLICK HERE to email Ellyn Mole!

Lane SBDC:

The Lane Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers access to confidential, no-cost professional business advising for Lane County residents who want to start or grow their business. Their professional business advisers have the knowledge and tools to help emerging and growing businesses. To sign up for an advising session with the SBDC, CLICK HERE.

The SBDC also offers a variety of classes each Lane Community College quarter for a small fee. These classes are mostly given virtually. To learn more about SBDC's classes, CLICK HERE.

SCORE:

SCORE is a free, confidential source of small business advice. Founded in 1964, the nonprofit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration has over 10,000 dedicated volunteers to assist businesses throughout the country. To sign up for a mentor, CLICK HERE.

SCORE also offers free online workshops which you can view live or recorded.  For more information and to register for SCORE's webinar, CLICK HERE.