Igniting innovation across Oregon's Mid-Willamette Valley

Launch Mid-Valley, the Mid-Willamette Valley Innovation Hub, with funding from Business Oregon, fosters an innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem where local businesses can connect with investors, mentors, and industry leaders in Marion County, Polk County, and Yamhill County.

Oregon Startup Conference & Pitch Willamette Recap

Launch Mid-Valley was proud to host the Oregon Startup Conference a high-energy celebration of entrepreneurship, innovation, and the power of community on June 20th at George Fox University. Founders, investors, students, and business leaders from across the state came together in the Mid-Willamette Valley to share ideas, make connections, and explore what’s next for Oregon’s startup ecosystem.

One of the highlights? The return of Pitch Willamette, where eight local startups pitched live to a panel of investors. In the end, Dayo walked away with a $30,000 investment from the Mid-Valley Angel Fund, and Life2Launch earned the People’s Choice Award and a $1,000 prize.

We’re excited to continue building momentum through the Launch Mid-Valley Innovation Hub, connecting entrepreneurs with the tools, talent, and funding they need to thrive.

Click here to see highlights from the day

Give LMV Feedback

As we close out this fiscal year and look ahead to the next, we want to hear from you! What worked well? What could be improved? And what would you like to see from the Launch Mid-Valley team moving forward?

Your feedback is essential in helping us shape programs and events that truly support our entrepreneurial community.

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Find a Coffee Club Near You!

Join a Launch Mid-Valley Coffee Club for Startups and Entrepreneurs near you! Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, these monthly Coffee Clubs are your space to tackle challenges, uncover resources, and launch what's next. So bring your questions, your roadblocks, and your ideas - we’ll talk through them together in a collaborative, supportive space.

☕ Find a Coffee Club in your area and start building your network today

Check the LMV Calendar here &
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Resources & Opportunities

Chemeketa SBDC's 1:1 Advising
- No cost for businesses and consulting services are provided in person or virtually.
- Learn more here
CCBI Small Business Management Program
- A nine-month program to learn and apply today's best small business insights and practices. Includes in-person classes, peer collaboration, and 1-on-1 business coaching
- Learn more here
McMinnville Quarterly Business Leader Forum: Access to Capital Recap
- On May 8th, local entrepreneurs and business leaders had the opportunity to attend this Access to Capital panel and Business Resource Fair hosted by a robust lineup of regional organizations. All designed to connect entrepreneurs with the tools and funding sources they need to thrive.
- Learn more here
CO.STARTERS Program in Dallas
- Reinventing Rural and The Foundry Collective are bringing this 2-day hands-on workshop on July 18th and July 19th to help small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs get unstuck and move their ideas forward with confidence.
- Learn more here
OEN's Pitch Please
- Pitch, Please is a monthly event hosted by OEN offering founders and entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their 5-minute pitch virtually or in person at select events throughout the state.
- Learn more here
OEN Pop Up and Pitch Marketplace in Salem
- Oregon Entrepreneurs Network, is putting on a local food and beverage marketplace on November 21st in Salem. The Salem one will be on November 21st at 3pm at the Grand Hotel Lobby.
- You can apply to vend and pitch here and the discount code LMVMarketplace25 is good for $25 off the Non-OEN Member rate.
Yamhill County Economic Development Newsletter
- Stay up to date on economic development resources in Yamhill County by signing up for the newsletter and reading archived ones here

Stay Connected with Launch Mid Valley!

Share resources, get insights, and engage in exciting opportunities all in our exclusive LinkedIn Group for the Launch Mid-Valley network! Be the first to know what’s happening and connect with like-minded innovators.

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We’re here to keep you connected to the latest workshops, meetups, and opportunities happening across the Mid-Valley, designed to support your innovative business and help you grow.

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