So, You Want to Start a Business? SOIH Series - Workshop #1
2026-01-26 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Jackson County Library Services, 205 S Central Ave., Medford, OR, 97501, United States
So, You Want to Start a Business? – SOIH Workshop Series
Workshop 1: Idea Exploration
1. Cool Idea! Now What?
Subtitle: Exploring and analyzing your business concept.
Date: January 26th (will occur every 4th Monday of the month)
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Where: Medford Jackson County Library Services – Adams Room

CFO Briefing - Tax‑Exempt Manufacturing Bonds
2026-02-10 11:30 | Private: Sorren, 841 O'Hare Parkway, Suite 200, Medford, OR, 97504, United States
Access Low-Interest Rate Financing
Industrial Development Bonds for Manufacturers
CFO Briefing Workshop
February 10, 2026, Medford
Why attend? Are you a manufacturer who’s expanding in the near future? Get access to low-interest rate financing with the Industrial Development Bond program offered through Business Oregon.

Lower borrowing cost: Tax‑exempt financing delivers lower interest rates than traditional bank financing.
Who typically qualifies: Projects for plant and equipment expansion up to $10 million.
What you’ll get: A practical briefing on eligibility from bond counsel, application process through Business Oregon, and how funding works through your bank.
Registration required – Workshop is full.

Presenter: Partner with Portland’s Hawkins, Delafield & Wood, LLP, Carol McCoog serves as bond counsel, underwriters’ counsel, and disclosure counsel to many state agencies and local governments on a variety of financings, including general obligations bonds, short-term financings, certificates of participation, full faith and credit obligations, urban renewal tax increment financings, pension bonds, and revenue bonds, including water and wastewater projects, lottery revenue bonds, and transportation projects.
Limited seats available – Workshop is full! Contact carrie@soredi.org if you have any questions.

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From Great Business to Great Social Media
2026-02-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Jackson County Library Services, 205 S Central Ave., Medford, OR, 97501, United States
SOIH Technical Assistance Workshop
Title: From Great Business to Great Social Media
Date: February 17th
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Medford Jackson County Library Services, Adams Room
Led by social media expert Lisa Paris, founder of Lisa Paris Social, VP of Social Media at Ecom Dept, Co-Founder and VP of Marketing for Joey’s Hot Sauce, this series of 1.5 hour workshops is designed to help business owners make their social media reflect the true quality of their brand. With over 15 years of experience working with everyone from local small businesses to national lifestyle and fashion brands, Lisa will break down what makes social media actually work. You’ll learn how to show up online with clarity and confidence, what kind of content connects, and how to turn your social media into a powerful extension of your business.

So, You Want to Start a Business? - SOIH Workshop Series #2
2026-02-23 16:00 - 17:30 | Jackson County Library Services, 205 S Central Ave., Medford, OR, 97501, United States
So, You Want to Start a Business? – SOIH Workshop Series
Workshop 2: Feasibility & Readiness
2. Are You Ready to Start a Business?
Subtitle: Understanding what it takes and assessing your readiness.
Date: February 23rd
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Where: Medford Jackson County Library Services – Adams Room

Elevate - State of the Rogue Valley Breakfast 2026
2026-02-26 08:00 - 11:30 | Ashland Hills Inn , Ashland, Oregon, 2525 Ashland Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Back Open and relocated to Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites! We sold out and needed more room!
Elevate! Rise Together. Shape Tomorrow.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Join us for the 2026 SOREDI State of the Rogue Valley Breakfast, where this year’s theme is Elevate, which is a call to rise together and strengthen the partnerships that shape our region’s future. This year’s gathering will bring business leaders, community partners, and changemakers together to:

Elevate collaboration across industries, partners and communities
Elevate successes for the people and businesses we serve
Elevate Southern Oregon as a region of opportunity

Start your day with meaningful conversations, fresh insights, and a shared vision for Southern Oregon’s future. This year’s program features:

Regional Economic Outlook: Exclusive analysis of the trends shaping Southern Oregon’s economy and what they mean for your business
Business Intelligence from the Front Lines: Hear what matters most to local CEOs and decision-makers right now and how those priorities will influence the year ahead
Bold Moves and Breakthroughs: inspiring narratives of Southern Oregon businesses that turned challenges into game-changing opportunities
The Entrepreneur Edge: how innovators in our region are rewriting the playbook for success and what their journeys mean for your growth

Thank You to Our Incredible Sponsors!
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From Great Business to Great Social Media
2026-03-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Jackson County Library Services, 205 S Central Ave., Medford, OR, 97501, United States
SOIH Technical Assistance Workshop
Title: From Great Business to Great Social Media
Date: March 10th
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Medford Jackson County Library Services, Adams Room
Led by social media expert Lisa Paris, founder of Lisa Paris Social, VP of Social Media at Ecom Dept, Co-Founder and VP of Marketing for Joey’s Hot Sauce, this series of 1.5 hour workshops is designed to help business owners make their social media reflect the true quality of their brand. With over 15 years of experience working with everyone from local small businesses to national lifestyle and fashion brands, Lisa will break down what makes social media actually work. You’ll learn how to show up online with clarity and confidence, what kind of content connects, and how to turn your social media into a powerful extension of your business.

So, You Want to Start a Business? - SOIH Workshop Series #3
2026-03-23 16:00 - 17:30 | Jackson County Library Services, 205 S Central Ave., Medford, OR, 97501, United States
So, You Want to Start a Business? – SOIH Workshop Series #3
3. Ready, Set, Launch – From Idea to Open for Business
Subtitle: The essential steps to prepare, plan, and start your business.
Date: March 23rd
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Where: Medford Jackson County Library Services – Adams Room
