The City of Salem and Launch Mid-Valley have partnered with Oregon Technology Business Center (a startup incubator in Beaverton, Ore.), to offer a Virtual Incubation Program (VIP) to startups in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties for a reduced total price of $79. VIP is a popular six-week entrepreneurship course for startups that are building a growth company, meaning they are developing a product or service that will be sold regionally, nationally, or internationally, not just locally.

“We heard from last year’s participants in the VIP program that it helped them refine their business plan and strategic thinking. We are excited to offer this unique program again and hope that Salem businesses will take advantage,” said Salem’s Economic Development Manager, Annie Gorski.

The course materials for VIP consist of online videos that participants can view at their convenience as well as six interactive online sessions Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. where entrepreneurs can ask questions to explore how the VIP materials can be applied to their specific businesses. Topics covered include: validating your business model, protecting your company and your intellectual property, and developing a go-to-market plan. 

Entrepreneurs can learn more about VIP and register at www.virtualincubationprogram.com. For more information regarding LAUNCH Mid-Valley, please contact Chris Drobnicki, Project Coordinator, at 503-540-2435 or cdrobnicki@cityofsalem.net. Si necesita ayuda para comprender esta información, por favor llame 503-588-6178.

Launch Mid-Valley is a partnership of regional communities and economic development organizations working together to provide a portfolio of programs, projects, operations, and decentralized activities aimed at supporting startup businesses/entrepreneurs in the Mid-Willamette Valley in order to achieve greater impact and efficiency through collaboration.

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