UmpquaMentors Network

03/06/2026

Win cash to grow your business.
Apply now. Pitch Night is April 30, 2026 at Backside Brewing.

https://www.umpquagrowthtalks.com/small-business-application/

Prizes:
1st Prize - $2,500
2nd Prize - $1,000
3rd Prize - $500
Audience Favorite - $250 + Crowd Contributions

Eligibility:
Already In Business 1 - 3 Years
Registered in Oregon & Located in Douglas County
Minimum $1,000 in Average Annual Revenue
Business Not Currently Up for Sale

Pitch Night for Small BusinessesWhat is Pitch Night for Small Businesses?This is a dynamic event that aims to support and promote the growth of early stage, local small businesses. Thiscompetition provides an opportunity for selected applicants to present their existing smallbusiness and showcase th...

07/21/2025

Pitch Night contest sponsored by the Partnership for Economic Development and the Small Business Development Center. Well done Shark Tank style event.
Kuma's Table win the Audience Favorite award, for her Japanese food catering business.

03/09/2025

When you're looking for the SCORE free consulting network, you'll want to go to their main website. Here's the key information:
* The primary website is:
* score.org
Key points about SCORE:
* SCORE provides free business mentoring, resources, and education to entrepreneurs.
* They have a large network of volunteers across the United States.
* They are partnered with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
I hope this helps.

From planning to ex*****on, get resources or real-time assistance for every stage of your business. SCORE has a library of useful documents and online courses, as well as experienced mentors to help you with your business journey.

03/09/2025

The website for the SCORE free consulting network is:
* score.org
This is the central hub for all of SCORE's resources, including:
* Finding a mentor
* Accessing online workshops and resources
* Learning more about SCORE's services
I hope that helps.

From planning to ex*****on, get resources or real-time assistance for every stage of your business. SCORE has a library of useful documents and online courses, as well as experienced mentors to help you with your business journey.

03/09/2025

Want free advice on business issues ?
Starting a new business ?
Thinking of starting a business ?
One place to start your journey is with "Score".

09/20/2024

I am proud of my daughter, the owner and main instructor of a new Lagree fitness studio !

The health and fitness industry continues to grow in the Wilmington area, with several gyms expanding into the market or expanding their presence in the region. Megarounds, a fitness studio in the works on the ground floor of Pier 33 Apartments in downtown Wilmington, will be the first studio in the...

08/31/2024

I just posted the latest SCAM ALERTS from KIM KOMANDO on my Facebook business page: Sidney's Senior Services for Medicare. Take a look and follow me there.

07/28/2024

My son just taught his 13-year-old to weld. Not a beautiful weld . . . yet. One more kid using their hands.
Passing on skills is a lost tradition.

07/27/2024

Learn about S.O.S.

An Airbus 380 is on its way across the Atlantic. It flies consistently at 800 km/h at 30,000 feet, when suddenly a Eurofighter with a Tempo Mach 2 appears.

The pilot of the fighter jet slows down, flies alongside the Airbus, and greets the pilot of the passenger plane by radio: "Airbus, boring flight, isn’t it? Now have a look here!"

He rolls his jet on its back, accelerates, breaks through the sound barrier, rises rapidly to a dizzying height, and then swoops down almost to sea level in a breathtaking dive. He loops back next to the Airbus and asks: "Well, how was that?"

The Airbus pilot answers: "Very impressive, but watch this!"

The jet pilot watches the Airbus, but nothing happens. It continues to fly straight, at the same speed. After 15 minutes, the Airbus pilot radios, "Well, how was that?"

Confused, the jet pilot asks, "What did you do?"

The Airbus pilot laughs and says: "I got up, stretched my legs, walked to the back of the aircraft to use the washroom, then got a cup of coffee and a chocolate fudge pastry."

The moral of the story is: When you’re young, speed and adrenaline seem great. But as you get older and wiser, you learn that comfort and peace are more important.

This is called S.O.S.: Slower, Older, and Smarter.

Dedicated to all my senior friends ~ it’s time to slow down and enjoy the rest of the trip.

07/24/2024

Entrepreneurs. Many of the Mentors in our network are Seniors. Along with their gray hair, they have considerable experience and knowledge to share with startup businesses. We offer no-cost assistance. Give us the opportunity to help you succeed.

07/23/2024

Craft Beer Brewing business opportunity.

07/23/2024