Best Small Business Resources in the Eugene Area
Starting a business is a life-changing experience. Oregon has dozens of great resources to help entrepreneurs get started. Our team researched and vetted organizations in the Eugene area and compiled our list of recommended resources in this article.
You can also read our guide to starting a business in Oregon.
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Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation
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Description
NEDCO offers workshops and financial counseling, which are unlimited once you pay the membership fee. They also offer training and coaching for business owners who want their employers to learn more about subjects like financial literacy.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
Eugene SCORE
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Offers Free Service
Description
SCORE (Service Corp of Retired Executives) is a leading, nation-wide organization that has assisted millions of entrepreneurs over its 50+ years of operation. SCORE is a resource partner of the SBA that offers access to a network of experienced business leaders who donate time to mentor entrepreneurs and small business owners. They also host free or inexpensive workshops online and at 300 local chapters around the United States. Mentoring can be conducted either in person or remotely and is always free and confidential, no matter how often you take advantage of this service.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
FertiLab Thinkubator
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Description
FertiLab offers coworking services as well as a startup clinic. The clinic connects entrepreneurs with startup experts for twenty-minute mentoring sessions. They also have an eight-week pre-accelerator program with pitch practice, seminars, and workshops.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
CONTACT INFORMATION:
44 West 7th St.
Eugene, OR 97401
541-600-2016
info@fertilabthinkubator.com
HOURS OF OPERATION:
MON - FRI: 9 am - 5 pm
Lane Community College SBDC
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Offers Free Service
Description
The greatest strength of the SBDC is their free, confidential, 1-on-1 business mentoring for anyone who seeks it. Sometimes in order to be considered for mentoring from one of their professional business advisors, you may have to attend a class/workshop or at least present your business plan. SBDC's are located all throughout the state and you should use the SBDC closest to your location if possible, but you can often transfer to a different location if they do not fit your needs.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Lane Community College, Mary Spilde Center
Eugene, OR 97401
541-463-6200
LaneSBDC@lanecc.edu
Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network
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Description
RAIN offers a four-month accelerator program with mentoring services. They will help you secure funding for your business, connect with other entrepreneurs, and meet experts in marketing, product design, legal services, and more. You can also get help testing your product with customers.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
CONTACT INFORMATION:
942 Olive St.
Eugene, OR 97401
joe@raineugene.org
HOURS OF OPERATION:
MON - FRI: 9 am - 5 pm