Enterprise Development Program

Our highly experienced staff provides new and existing business owners in the Rogue Valley with the training, guidance, and support to successfully create, sustain, and grow their businesses. All services are confidential.

The Enterprise Development Program is a direct outgrowth of Thrive’s mission to cultivate a vital local economy that is socially, financially and environmentally sustainable.

Call 541-201-3093 or email us for participation fees, class and meeting schedules.

Business Peer Discussion Group

Monthly - for owners in business 1 year or more
Practical advice and feedback from business owners and business specialists
Promotes accountability and follow-through
Open and supportive atmosphere
Peer networking

Business Counseling

Individualized attention to your immediate issues
Expert guidance and input
One-on-one instruction & skill-building
Referral to valuable resources

Creating A Successful Small Business (6 session class)

Covers all topics essential to creating a successful business
Emphasis on effective marketing, financial management, and operations
Business concepts and skills are made readily understandable

Search

Donate

Individual Member Benefits

Community members who join Thrive at the $75 level or higher receive these special member-only benefits:

June & July:

20% off all purchases at Grains Beans & Things
(offer valid for all items except coffee roasters, carboys and C02)
15% off all purchases at Cary's of Oregon
$3 pints at the Southern Oregon Brewing Company taproom. Their hours have expanded and they are now open Tues-Thurs. from 4-8pm, Fri. 4-10pm, Sat. 3-9pm and Sun. 11-4pm.

Not a member? Join Thrive!

Eat Local Challenge Week 2010

Why Buy Local?

Reason #9: Reduced environmental impact

Locally owned businesses can make more local purchases requiring less transportation and generally set up shop in town or city centers as opposed to developing on the fringe. This generally means contributing less to sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution.

In the News

Home Grown: Jacksonville Mercantile

May 31, 2010
Medford Mail Tribune
Editor's note: This is one in a weekly series of profiles on locally owned and operated businesses in Southern Oregon.

What do you do and how long have you been doing it?

(David speaking) We are a specialty and gourmet food shop focusing on a lot of hard-to-find food adventures, and we are also corporate and holiday gift basket specialists — custom baskets as well as pre-made. We opened the store five years ago, and it was our first foray into retail sales. Read more...

Buy Local - Buy Rogue