Type of Event: Education

Launch Mid Valley supports area start-ups and entrepreneurs through programming, resources, and monthly Coffee Club Meet-ups throughout the valley.

The Newberg Coffee Club meets monthly on the first Tuesday of the month from 9:00-10:00 am at Zenzari Copy & Print in Newberg, 1104 N Springbrook Rd, Newberg, OR 97132

Join us for a morning dose of inspiration, connection, and business growth!

Find all our events at launchmidvalley.org

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https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14063016/

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with the businesses and leaders at the forefront of Central Oregon’s economic expansion.

The Made in Bend Tour offers a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of some of Bend’s most impactful businesses that are shaping the region’s economic future. Attendees will begin the day with welcoming remarks and form small tour groups. From there, shuttles will transport groups to each participating business. At each stop, company leaders will provide insight into their operations, covering supply chains, manufacturing processes, workforce strategies, and growth trajectories. The day starts with a breakfast from Bend Breakfast Burrito and an economic development update from EDCO, providing context for the tour and a broader look at regional trends.

This year’s participating companies include:

BlackStrap
Breedlove Guitars
HeliLadder
Red Plate Foods

Agenda*:

Registration & Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30am
Location: EDCO Office

Event Kick Off: 8:30 – 8:45am
Join EDCO staff and the City of Bend to kick off the tour.

Tours Begin: 8:45am
Board Shuttles

Program Ends: 12:00pm
Shuttles return to EDCO Office

Thinking of starting your own business? We’ll guide you through the first steps in our upcoming learning session.

ℹ️ Start your Business: A Crash Course In Business Basics – This (online) live session is a crash course in business basics: where to start, what to know, and what to be thinking about when starting a new business. We will discuss the differences between entity types, how to register your entity, business licenses, EINs, setting up a business bank account, financing, business planning, resources, Q&A, and more!

🗓 Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 | @4pm | English | Virtual | FREE

Launch Mid Valley supports area start-ups and entrepreneurs through programming, resources, and monthly Coffee Club Meet-ups throughout the valley.

The McMinnville Coffee Club meets monthly on the third Tuesday at Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. for peer-to-peer networking and resource connection.

Representatives on hand to support you may include:

Chemeketa Small Business Development Center
McMinnville Economic Development Partnership
McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce
Launch Mid Valley Regional Innovation Hub
Linfield University Launch Lab
SEDCOR
Yamhill County Economic Development

Find all our events at launchmidvalley.org

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Launch Mid Valley
https://www.linkedin.com/company/launch-mid-valley/?viewAsMember=true
Launch Mid Valley Network:
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14063016/

When consumer spending slows and competition grows, values-driven brands face a difficult question: how do you stand out without sounding performative?

Join fellow business leaders from across the valley for a candid, in-person peer roundtable on how to market your mission authentically in today’s economy. We’ll explore how brands can communicate what makes them different, build trust with customers, and translate their values into messaging that drives both loyalty and growth — without greenwashing or compromising integrity.

Walk away with practical ideas for sharpening your story, differentiating your brand in a crowded market, and finding marketing approaches you can genuinely stand behind.

What attendees should walk away with:

How to clearly communicate what makes their brand different
Ways to market values authentically (not “purpose-washing”)
Strategies to build trust when consumers are spending more cautiously
Ideas for standing out in a crowded, competitive landscape
Messaging frameworks that align with both mission and revenue goals
Panelists will include leaders from On Purpose Oregon members, including agencies such as Mad Fish Digital and marketers from leading Pacific Northwest CPG and wine brands including A to Z, Adelsheim Vineyard, and more.

Light bites will be provided. Wine will be available for purchase by the glass for those who would like to enjoy it.

Want to learn more about membership? Join the Impact Community Today

Ready to get started with QuickBooks Online?

Join our 4-week QuickBooks Online Training Series!
In this class, we will walk you through setting up QuickBooks Online and train you on how to use it for your business. Our experienced Professional Accounting Advisor will be providing a hands-on approach to this training.

***Complete a bookkeeping assessment before registering for this class***

In this workshop we will cover:
– Creating your Quickbooks Online account and linking bank accounts
– Customizing your chart of accounts
– Categorizing transactions
– Reconciling to bank statements
– Running and using financial reports
– Q&A

Registrants can also meet one-on-one with our Accounting Advising team to get individualized support throughout the series.

💻 VIRTUAL
🎟️ $100 (with subsidy)
$725.00 (unsubsidized cost)
🗓 NEXT SERIES BEGINS Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
⏰ 2-4 PM

Launch Mid Valley supports area start-ups and entrepreneurs through programming, resources, and monthly Coffee Club Meet-ups throughout the valley.

The Newberg Coffee Club meets monthly on the first Tuesday of the month from 9:00-10:00 am at Zenzari Copy & Print in Newberg, 1104 N Springbrook Rd, Newberg, OR 97132

Join us for a morning dose of inspiration, connection, and business growth!

Find all our events at launchmidvalley.org

Follow us on LinkedIn:
Launch Mid Valley
https://www.linkedin.com/company/launch-mid-valley/?viewAsMember=true
Launch Mid Valley Network:
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14063016/

Launch Mid Valley supports area start-ups and entrepreneurs through programming, resources, and monthly Coffee Club Meet-ups throughout the valley.

The McMinnville Coffee Club meets monthly on the third Tuesday at Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. for peer-to-peer networking and resource connection.

Representatives on hand to support you may include:

Chemeketa Small Business Development Center
McMinnville Economic Development Partnership
McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce
Launch Mid Valley Regional Innovation Hub
Linfield University Launch Lab
SEDCOR
Yamhill County Economic Development

Find all our events at launchmidvalley.org

Follow us on LinkedIn:
Launch Mid Valley
https://www.linkedin.com/company/launch-mid-valley/?viewAsMember=true
Launch Mid Valley Network:
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14063016/

Launch Mid Valley supports area start-ups and entrepreneurs through programming, resources, and monthly Coffee Club Meet-ups throughout the valley.

The Newberg Coffee Club meets monthly on the first Tuesday of the month from 9:00-10:00 am at Zenzari Copy & Print in Newberg, 1104 N Springbrook Rd, Newberg, OR 97132

Join us for a morning dose of inspiration, connection, and business growth!

Find all our events at launchmidvalley.org

Follow us on LinkedIn:
Launch Mid Valley
https://www.linkedin.com/company/launch-mid-valley/?viewAsMember=true
Launch Mid Valley Network:
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14063016/

Launch Mid Valley supports area start-ups and entrepreneurs through programming, resources, and monthly Coffee Club Meet-ups throughout the valley.

The McMinnville Coffee Club meets monthly on the third Tuesday at Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. for peer-to-peer networking and resource connection.

Representatives on hand to support you may include:

Chemeketa Small Business Development Center
McMinnville Economic Development Partnership
McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce
Launch Mid Valley Regional Innovation Hub
Linfield University Launch Lab
SEDCOR
Yamhill County Economic Development

Find all our events at launchmidvalley.org

Follow us on LinkedIn:
Launch Mid Valley
https://www.linkedin.com/company/launch-mid-valley/?viewAsMember=true
Launch Mid Valley Network:
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14063016/

Launch Mid Valley supports area start-ups and entrepreneurs through programming, resources, and monthly Coffee Club Meet-ups throughout the valley.

The Newberg Coffee Club meets monthly on the first Tuesday of the month from 9:00-10:00 am at Zenzari Copy & Print in Newberg, 1104 N Springbrook Rd, Newberg, OR 97132

Join us for a morning dose of inspiration, connection, and business growth!

Find all our events at launchmidvalley.org

Follow us on LinkedIn:
Launch Mid Valley
https://www.linkedin.com/company/launch-mid-valley/?viewAsMember=true
Launch Mid Valley Network:
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14063016/

Launch Mid Valley supports area start-ups and entrepreneurs through programming, resources, and monthly Coffee Club Meet-ups throughout the valley.

The McMinnville Coffee Club meets monthly on the third Tuesday at Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. for peer-to-peer networking and resource connection.

Representatives on hand to support you may include:

Chemeketa Small Business Development Center
McMinnville Economic Development Partnership
McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce
Launch Mid Valley Regional Innovation Hub
Linfield University Launch Lab
SEDCOR
Yamhill County Economic Development

Find all our events at launchmidvalley.org

Follow us on LinkedIn:
Launch Mid Valley
https://www.linkedin.com/company/launch-mid-valley/?viewAsMember=true
Launch Mid Valley Network:
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14063016/