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Here's the latest from HillHub!
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Introducing Office Hours @ HillHub!
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HillHub has grown rapidly since opening in April and we're excited to announce new programming this month!
Starting August 21st, we will roll out HillHub Office Hours. Twice a month, we will host a group of business owners and professionals who will provide 1:1 support to entrepreneurs and small businesses. Our office hours providers are experts in various topics, all essential to growing a business.
Providers will be available during a 1.5 hour window from 10am-2:30pm. You do not need to be a HillHub or Chamber member to attend. All small businesses and entrepreneurs are welcome to attend! We do ask that you register ahead of time to ensure guaranteed time with your chosen provider.
To attend, please register below with your preferred provider and what time you plan to attend.
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Below are our upcoming service providers, a little bit about them and their areas of expertise:
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Gabe Wells
8/21, 10am-11:30am
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Gabe has been in commercial lending and finance for 13 years, serving businesses and nonprofits in Hillsboro and the greater Portland metro since 2015.
As a small or new business owner, growth can seem logistically and financially daunting. Where and how can you find financial support for your growth? Come talk to Gabe and learn about:
- The different types of financial capital available to small and new businesses
- What banks look for when making a loan (updated pro forma, a business plan, etc.)
- The differences between commercial versus Small Business Administration loans
- Various other services business banks can offer
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David Jensen
8/22, 10am-11:30am
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Driven by a strong sense of urgency and personal energy, David Jensen is not content with quick fixes. He prefers to mastermind company re-inventions across the entire spectrum of business using a shared vision from multiple stakeholders. Mr. Jensen served 21 years of his career at Acumed, contributing to the design, marketing and distribution of several successful product lines. In 2008, he began to serve as president at Acumed. He has served as President at SAM Medical Products and CEO of Forest Dental Products. He now uses his skills to support the objectives of various organizations and to teach practical organizational strategies to clients and students.
Some areas David can help with include:
- Vision: Seeing the future & putting your vision in written form
- Structuring your organization for success
- Balance your schedule: Wearing multiple hats
- Product and Process Development
- Strategic Management and Policies
- Business plan creation
- Intellectual Property (How to protect your ideas)
- Financial planning, funding, and reporting
- Creating the right culture (values & messaging)
- Personal and team coaching
- Product/Service Distribution Channels
- Knowing your stakeholders and how to engage with them
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Phil Bride
8/21, 11:30am-1pm
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Phil Bride has developed deep expertise along with 30+ years experience developing organizations and companies, from Intel, Mentor Graphics to startups and small growth companies including his own. Phil helps companies set direction, take next steps and execute to plans. He has helped companies like yours tackle their tough issues to move forward. He is certified in various coaching disciplines including Advanced Insights for business leaders.
Phil speaks at chamber events and other associations on business culture affects on business results, project management, decision frameworks and other business related topics. Associations include NKBA, WIN, NEDME, NARI, CFMA.
Phil can help you and your company with:
- Reading, interpreting and putting financial statements to use for you.
- Establishing KPIs and associated well-formed goals
- Strategic direction
- Identifying and tackling issues and steps for your business and/or projects
- Executive business coaching
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Robert Brundige
8/22, 11:30am-1pm
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Robert Brundidge has 16 years of banking experience, is a native Oregonian, and an alumni of the University of Oregon. He has helped many clients purchase, improve, and save money on their homes and businesses through customized lending solutions to meet their needs.
Robert has worked for Columbia Bank for the past 3 years, and presently manages the Hillsboro Branch on 3rd & Washington.
Some areas that Robert can help with include:
- Bank Accounts
- Business Loans
- Equipment Finance
- Home Loans
- Credit Card Processing
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Tom Engel
8/21, 1pm-2:30pm
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Tom Engel is the Principal Consultant at Vantage Point HR - that focuses on helping organizations of all sizes merge their values with HR standards, and apply it with confidence through HR Outsourcing and HR Consulting Services.
Tom has been in the field for over 12 years, working in large corporations, nonprofits and supporting a range of small and medium-sized businesses in multiple industries.
Areas Tom can help with:
- Hiring your first employee (what's needed in the HR world and why)
- Employee handbooks
- Employment regulations and requirements
- Review of existing HR setup
- Recruitment
- Difficult workplace situations
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Elizabeth Case
8/22, 1pm-2:30pm
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Elizabeth Case brings more than 17 years of business development and sales experience, with a variety of companies from retail to nonprofit management. She is passionate about relationship development, consistent communication and follow up.
Figuring out the right marketing strategy for your startup or small business can be overwhelming! Meet with Elizabeth to figure out what’s realistic for where you’re at and what’s the best fit for connecting to your target market.
Elizabeth's areas of expertise include but aren’t limited to:
- Email marketing
- Social media
- Online presence
- Networking
- Follow up strategy website content and automation
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