Tuesday, April 14th
Finding Gold Nuggets in Difficult Times
These days most businesses are faced with fear, uncertainty and doubt.
There is fear of the unknown. What is going to happen to my business? How will I build my clientele? What happens if I lose that contract?
There is the fear of the known. I need to deal with the economy. I have to let go of an employee. I need to manage my stress.
Finding gold nuggets requires us to ask the tough questions:
1. Are we in control of our business or is our business in control of us?
2. Do I take care of my business needs before I take care of my own needs?
3. Are there gold nuggets available to overcome the barriers I am facing today?
4. Can I work through the fears of the unknown and known without losing sight of the gold nuggets?
These are tough questions to answer. Join Kedma Ough, MBA as we uncover the gold nuggets that are out there waiting to be found. These are opportunities unturned for many of us; that can help move our businesses into alignment with our values.
In this interactive session participants will learn how to use their values to evaluate goals that lead to the gold nuggets. In addition, hidden economic resources will be discussed that can redefine your business model.
Participants will leave the presentation with at least one gold nugget to support their business moving forward!
About Kedma
Ough is an experienced economic development consultant with over 10 years of proven leadership in business consulting and implementation. In Oregon, Ough has been sought as an expert in conducting feasibility assessments for firms with a specific focus on industry analysis, marketing, sales development, and business restructuring. In 2008, Ough was the recipient of Oregon's SBA Women's Champion of the Year award and hired as a small business expert for Wells Fargo National Webinar on Funding Sources for Women and Minority-owned Firms. She is an appointed representative for the Governor's Small Business Council. In addition, she served one year on the loan committee for Mercy-Corps Northwest. Ms. Ough received her Master's in Business Administration degree through Troy State University in 2002. Prior to joining as ONABEN's Women's Business Center Director in Oregon, Ms Ough held leadership positions at MCI WorldCom, US Bank, Arizona's Women's Business Center, and University of Arizona.
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Agenda: 5:45pm Registration opens, Program begins at 6:00pm
LOCATION: Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub, 112 SW Second Ave, 503.227.4057 Google Map
Dinner Menu: Caesar Salad, Wild Salmon, Wild Rice Pilaf, Buttered Peas, Coffee, Tea & Bread
Vegetarian Option: Potato Gnocchi
Early Registration (by 5pm, the Thursday prior): $25/members, $35/guests (includes Dinner)
Late Registration: $35/members, $50/guests (includes Dinner)
No-Meal Option: $10/members, $20/guests (Attendees who choose this option will receive beverage service only - no meal or dessert). This option is available ONLY once we have hit our minimums for this month. To request this option, please email us and let us know that you would like to be added to the "No-Meal" Waiting List.
For a great marketing opportunity, contribute to the raffle to benefit Shepherd's Door and WEO.
