Procurement Equity Outreach

Upcoming Events

2025 Oregon Small Business Summits

Empowering small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start, grow, and strengthen their businesses.

Facilitating collaboration between local, state, and federal partners to provide valuable insights on business programs, technical assistance, and state contracts.

All events scheduled 8:00 am - 1:00 pm.

February 19, 2025 - Roseburg

Umpqua Small Business Development Center

522 SE Washington Ave, Roseburg, OR 97470

Link to register: Roseburg Business Summit

March 19, 2025 - Coos Bay

Southwestern Oregon Small Business Development Center

2110 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420

Link to register: Coos Bay Business Summit

April 16, 2025 - Astoria

Astoria Clatsop Community College - Astoria Campus

1651 Lexington Ave, Astoria, OR 97103

Columbia Hall - Room 219

Link to register: Astoria Business Summit

May 21, 2025 - Redmond

Central Oregon Community College - Redmond

2030 SE College Loop, Redmond OR 97756

Link to register: Redmond Business Summit

May 22, 2025 - Bend

The Latino Community Association

2680 NE Twin Knolls Dr, Suite 110, Bend, OR 97470

Link to register: Bend Business Summit

June 17, 2025 - Pendleton

Pendleton Chamber of Commerce

501 S Main St, Pendleton, OR 97801

Link to register: Pendleton Business Summit

June 18, 2025 - Ontario

Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce

251 SW 9th St, Ontario, OR 97914

Link to register: Ontario Business Summit

July 16, 2025 - Newport

Small Business Development Center, Oregon Coast Community College

400 SE College Way, Newport, OR 97366

Link to register: Newport Business Summit

August 20, 2025 - Medford

SOU Small Business Development Center Medford

101 S Bartlett St, Medford, OR 97501

Link to register: Medford Business Summit

Aug 21, 2025 - Klamath Falls

Klamath Community College Small Business Development Center

83 Main St, #200, Klamath Falls, OR 97601

Link to register: Klamath Falls Business Summit

Past Events

2024 Governor's Marketplace Conference & Tradeshow

Holiday Inn, Columbia Riverfront
909 N. Hayden Island Drive, Portland
October 28, 2024, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

2024 Governor's Marketplace Conference & Tradeshow

Salem Convention Center
June 5, 2024 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Pathway to Procurement Equity

The State of Oregon commissioned BBC Research & Consulting to evaluate and measure barriers Oregon businesses face as part of the state government's contract and procurement processes. This final report will help the state better understand outcomes in its current contracting and procurement processes and help identify the next steps to address any substantial disparities.

Click here to watch the recorded presentation.

2024 Pathway to Procurement Equity Hybrid presentation

Portland Community College
705 N Killingsworth St, Portland

February 15, 2024 from 2 - 4 p.m.