Fueling Growth: How Service Providers Can Support Innovation-Based Business
Service providers and entrepreneurship support organizations play a critical role in helping founders and small businesses succeed. But innovation-based, traded sector companies often face challenges that are more complex, and take longer to overcome, than other types of enterprises. Their growth trajectories require specialized knowledge, patient support, and targeted resources.
Join the Cascades West Innovation Hub, in partnership with the Linn-Benton SBDC, for an engaging session designed specifically for professionals who support entrepreneurs in Linn, Benton, Lane, and Lincoln Counties. This event will introduce the unique needs of innovation-based businesses, highlight opportunities for more effective engagement, and share best practices that help service providers guide their clients toward long-term growth and success.
The program will feature a dynamic panel of experts who understand both sides of the equation.
MEET OUR PANELISTS
Shashi Jain, Intrepid Oregon Fund/Portland Seed Fund
Mary Phillips, STEMMBridge
Karl Mundorff, OSU Advantage
Omid Sadeghi, Phosio
Whether you work directly with founders or help shape the entrepreneurial ecosystem, this event will equip you with insights and tools to better serve innovation-driven companies in our region.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Business advisors, SBDC staff, economic development professionals, incubators, accelerators, educators, workforce partners, Chamber of Commerce business support staff, and anyone supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Cascades West region.
AGENDA - Benton Center Room 204
10:00 AM | Networking & Arrivals
10:15 AM | Welcome & Introduction to CWIH
10:25 AM | Linn-Benton SBDC
10:30 AM | Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A
11:30 AM | Conclusion & Wrap Up
11:35 AM | Networking
Light refreshments will be served.