The 2026 Abundancy Concept: A Small Business Workshop (Coos County)
About this Event
Connect. Learn. Discover what’s possible for your business.
CCD Business Development Corporation is proud to partner with Business Oregon to bring The 2026 Abundancy Concept to Coos County. A half-day professional development workshop created for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations.
Running a business or organization can sometimes feel like figuring everything out on your own. The Abundancy Concept brings the people, information, tools, and resources available in our region together in one place so you can make connections, discover new opportunities, and walk away with practical ideas you can put to work.
Throughout the morning, you’ll hear from subject matter experts, connect with local and statewide resource partners, and network with other businesses and organizations from across the region.
Featured Keynote: The AI Advantage for Small Business
Practical Ways to Save Time, Reduce Busywork, and Grow Your Business
Discover practical ways small businesses can use AI right now, not someday, to simplify everyday tasks, work more efficiently, and create more time to focus on growing their business.
Presented by Aaron Larsen, AI Field Services Lead for the Oregon Small Business Development Center Network and Director of Umpqua Community College’s Small Business Development Center.
You’ll also experience:
- Business by the Numbers: Get a clearer picture of our regional economy with insights from the Oregon Employment Department.
- Small Business Spotlight: Hear directly from a local business and learn from their experience.
- Verizon Small Business Digital Ready: Discover free digital tools, training, resources, and opportunities available to small businesses.
- Community & Business Resources: Meet organizations and partners that can help you navigate challenges and identify opportunities.
- What’s Happening in Our Business Ecosystem: Learn about upcoming programs, events, and ways to get involved.
- Networking: Build relationships with fellow business owners, nonprofit leaders, and resource partners throughout the event.
Event Details
Monday, September 14, 2026
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Bristol Event Center
481 Bennett Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420
Doors open at 8:00 AM with networking and refreshments, with the program beginning at 8:45 AM.
Light breakfast refreshments and lunch from Wilson’s Deli are included.
Whether you’re looking for new tools, better connections, fresh ideas, or simply want to know what resources are available to help you succeed, The Abundancy Concept is designed to help you leave more informed, connected, and ready for what’s next.
Come for the information. Leave with resources, relationships, and ideas you can put into action.
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:45 AM
Doors Open: Networking and Refreshments
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
Welcome Presentation: CCD Business Development Corporation
Host: Theresa Haga, CCD Business Development Corporation
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
Small Business Spotlight
🕑: 09:10 AM - 10:15 AM
Keynote: The AI Advantage for Small Business
Host: Aaron Larsen, Oregon Small Business Development Center
Info: Practical Ways to Save Time, Reduce Busywork, and Grow Your Business
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:25 AM
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Presentation
Host: Kem Todd, CCD Business Development Corporation
🕑: 10:25 AM - 10:45 AM
Strengthening Businesses, Strengthening Communities
Host: Sarah Stephens, Executive Director, SOWIB
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Break for Networking
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Business by the Numbers with State of Oregon
Host: Jeff McAllistar, Workforce Analyst, Oregon Employment
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Small Business Events, Programs, and Tourism in our Ecosystem
Host: Jude Anderson, SCDC
Info: Barb Dunham, Destination Development and Partnership Manager with Travel Southern Oregon Coast (TSOC) leads a talk with local leaders in the Coos Small Business Community. She will explore navigating the resources available to close gaps and enable capacity and growth for small business owners.
🕑: 12:20 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch, Networking, Close of Event
Host: Lunch: Wilson's Deli
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