Type of Event: Education

Tired of your blindspots, core fears, and core motivations getting in the way of your growth as a leader? In just 90 minutes, this leadership lab will show you how your Enneagram type can be a map to get out of your own way and take your leadership skills to an entirely new level. Not only will you learn a great deal about yourself, but you will also gain game changing insight into your team members.

Included in the cost of this Leadership Lab are two coaching sheets specific to your Enneagram type ($300 value).

This Lab is facilitated by Dr. Laura Fleetwood. Laura helps busy leaders seek the S T I L L in the chaos of their daily lives. Laura is a trusted coach and mentor to many with her innate ability to communicate complex concepts with ease, listen with compassion & empathy, and guide others through storytelling and her calming voice. She is a published author, national speaker, podcaster, mindfulness coach and certified Enneagram coach. Laura is available for speaking, communication/marketing consulting, workshops and coaching at seekingthestill.com.

Join us on Tuesday, September 23rd in Bend, Oregon for READY OR NOT, a business simulation game!

Previously only available to large manufacturing companies like Nike, you will experience the strategies, tactics and organizational changes you need to overcome business challenges and unleash profitable growth. This event is perfect for any individual currently in a leadership position and for future leaders.

In this fast-paced, highly engaging exercise you will:
> Join a team and make business decisions as leaders of fictional manufacturing companies
> Develop strategic and analytical skills while playing to win!
> Gain strategic insights you can apply in your real-world manufacturing company
> Network with manufacturing peers from across Oregon

Find out if you’re Ready…Or Not!

> Discover how companies like yours have become ’employers of choice,’ attracting new talent and keeping their teams engaged.
> Discuss how others have thoughtfully applied technology to improve efficiencies.
> Unlock the ROI of continuous improvement.
> Uncover proactive steps you can take to thrive in any economic environment

Register today!

Ready to get started with QuickBooks Online?

ℹ️ If you are a small business owner and need to tackle your bookkeeping, Livelihood NW is here to help! We can assist you with set-up and training of QuickBooks Online. Our experienced Professional Accounting Advisor will be providing a hands-on approach to this training.

➡️ QuickBooks Online Training Series: 5 weekly group sessions 1:1 assistance with questions.

📚 SKILLS YOU’LL LEARN
– Chart of accounts customization
– Connecting bank and merchant service accounts
– Recording sales, cost of goods sold, and expenses
– Bank statement reconciliation
Running and utilizing financial reports
– You will end the course with a customized QuickBooks Online account based on your business needs, and the basic skills to do your books.

Schedule an assessment with our Accounting Team to confirm readiness, ask questions, and check if a sponsor is available to subsidize your fee.

💻 VIRTUAL
🎟️ $100 (with subsidy)
$725.00 (unsubsidized cost)
🗓 NEXT SERIES BEGINS MONDAY Sept 29 (5-week series)
⏰ 4-6 PM

The 9th Annual Cannabis Research Conference (CRC) is the premier cannabis science event across multiple disciplines. This three-day gathering serves as a dynamic platform to explore the vast potential of cannabis in areas like medicine, textiles, food, and more while championing equity and diversity in research. Bringing together researchers, industry leaders, and innovators from around the world, the conference will showcase cutting-edge advancements in cannabis science through engaging presentations, interactive discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities. Designed to shape the future of this rapidly evolving industry, the event also includes daily breakfast, lunch, and an opening reception. For full details, visit CannabisResearchConference.net.

NEW DATE! – OCTOBER 6-8, 2025. The 9th Annual Cannabis Research Conference (CRC) is the premier cannabis science event across multiple disciplines. This three-day gathering serves as a dynamic platform to explore the vast potential of cannabis in areas like medicine, textiles, food, and more while championing equity and diversity in research. Bringing together researchers, industry leaders, and innovators from around the world, the conference will showcase cutting-edge advancements in cannabis science through engaging presentations, interactive discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities. Designed to shape the future of this rapidly evolving industry, the event also includes daily breakfast, lunch, and an opening reception. For full details, visit CannabisResearchConference.net.

Miller Nash LLP is excited to report that registration is open for our 2025 Employment Law Seminar, “Inside Miller Nash’s Briefing Room: Employment and Labor Law Developments and What They Mean for Your Workplace.” This free, half-day seminar will be presented LIVE, both virtually and in person, from the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Straight from the legal newsroom, our team of seasoned employment law & labor relations attorneys will deliver a timely “broadcast” of updates and in-depth legal analysis using real world scenarios and practical solutions to address the complex, and sometimes competing, legal issues in today’s workplaces. Our on-the-ground reporting will cover the following topics:

– Legal and Labor Updates: New laws, agency guidance, enforcement activity, and court decisions impacting employment and labor relations for public and private employers with employees throughout the Pacific Northwest, as well as key updates from Alaska and California.
– DEI Executive Orders: What recent executive orders mean for “diversity, equity, and inclusion” initiatives—and how employers can respond strategically, compliantly, and thoughtfully.
– Workplace Investigations: Key considerations for conducting prompt, thorough, and legally compliant investigations in an increasingly complex legal environment, with a focus on assessing credibility factors and report writing analysis.
– AI at Work: The legal implications of artificial intelligence in the workplace and what employers need to know.
– Disability Accommodations: Effectively manage complex accommodation requests under the ADA and state laws, with a focus on practical, defensible approaches.
– Paid Family and Medical Leave: Navigate complex leave scenarios under FMLA, ADA, and state-specific laws—plus strategies to manage them confidently and compliantly.
– Surprise Government Inspections and Audits: How to prepare for and respond to unannounced visits from law enforcement or government agencies like the DOL, OSHA, and ICE—including I-9 audits—without getting caught off-guard.

Seminar materials—including written content, slide decks, and on-demand presentation recordings—will be provided electronically to registrants. HRCI, SHRM, and CLE credits will be applied for.

The Bend Venture Conference (BVC), hosted by EDCO, is the largest and longest standing angel investment conference in the Pacific Northwest.

Each fall, hundreds of entrepreneurs and investors from around the country descend on Bend for a two-day celebration of entrepreneurship. Now in its 22nd year, BVC is the longest standing and largest angel investment conference in the Pacific Northwest and has served as a catalyst for startup investment in Central Oregon.

Since its inception, the BVC LLC Funds have awarded over $14 million in investment, and companies participating in BVC have leveraged connections from the conference to receive tens of millions in additional funding. Throughout the conference, attendees hear company pitches, break away for networking events at local restaurants and learn from aspiring entrepreneurs and industry thought leaders.

More information is available at bendvc.com.

Still haven’t set up your retirement plan? Feeling overwhelmed by the options?

➡️ Join our workshop — Retirement Planning for Small Business Owners

Guest expert Hsin-Cheng will break down the basics and walk you through four retirement plan options—Traditional IRA, SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, and 401(k)—tailored to small business owners at different stages. You’ll also learn how OregonSaves fits into the picture and how to start planning your future, Today.

Presenter: A Certified Financial Planner™ professional, Hsin‑Cheng leads a well-rouded practice that focuses on wealth management and holistic financial planning. Born and raised in Taiwan, she earned a BA in Transportation Management before moving to the US to pursue an MBA from Embry-Riddle.

🗓 Friday, October 17th, 2025 | 12pm-1pm | Live Virtual (Zoom) | English

🎟 $30 general public
🎟 $5 Oregon Women’s Business Center members. Log in and register at livelihoodnw.org/owbc