Events

Canby Small Business Boot CamP Weekend

November 3 & 4, 2018, at the Dahlia Building

Canby Civic Block LLC proudly sponsored the 2018 Canby Small Business Boot Camp Weekend in order to activate and elevate small business entrepreneurship in Canby, Oregon, particularly in its downtown core.

A vibrant and thriving Canby Civic Block will have widespread economic and social community benefits. Though there’s been a significant increase in main street entrepreneurship from 2014-2018, small business lending has slowed significantly in Oregon, while brick and mortar storefronts face new challenges with the rise of e-commerce. This weekend is designed to help entrepreneurs access the capital they need to open their doors, while innovating in a complex retail environment.

The small business boot camp is a weekend of mentorship and action that will culminate in a pitch competition with prizes. Participants will receive mentorship from local experts in business strategy, finance, accounting, website development, marketing, law, insurance, and design. Meals will be provided.

Throughout the weekend you’ll have the chance to meet with the developer of the Canby Civic Block, economic development officials, potential investors, and business leaders from the Canby community.  

Canby Civic Block Community Visioning Forum

5-7 PM October 22, 2018 at the Dahlia Building

All community members are invited to this interactive design and listening session for the future of downtown Canby.

The redevelopment of the Canby Civic Block presents an opportunity for community members to provide feedback and insights into the retail future of Canby’s city core. Canby is a close-knit community that cares about having engaged and responsive local businesses. The Community Visioning Forum will give community members the chance to provide feedback on potential businesses while giving prospective small business owners a chance to learn from future customers.

Drop in or stay for the entire event. Refreshments will be served.

5-6 PM Community & Business Interactive Visioning Session

• Activities throughout the ground floor retail space in The Dahlia

• Information booths: Canby Civic Block LLC, Canby Chamber of Commerce, Canby’s Economic Development team

• Spanish language speaker & interpreter available

6-7 PM Listening Session

• Mary Hanlon, Canby Civic Block LLC, presents on retail leasing opportunities

• Meredith Goddard, event organizer, introduces Canby’s Small Business Boot Camp

• Kyle Lang, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, leads the community listening session

Honey and Wine tasting

The Dahlia Home & Garden Boutique hosted a local honey varietal tasting. Dahlia Home & Garden was pleased to have Wayward Sandwiches partner for this event, collaborating on a wine and cheese pairing as well. All tasting options were offered. Everyone had a wonderful time coming out to try just how different honey can be!

Thank you for turning out to the Visioning Forum. You can browse a few photos of the standing-room only Forum in the slideshow below.