CWCU BUSINESS RESOURCES HUB
Running a Business is Hard. Finding Resources Shouldn’t Be.
Whether you’re launching a new venture, managing day-to-day operations, or planning your next stage of growth, Central Willamette Credit Union offers resources designed to support local businesses with confidence.
Real Tools.
Real Guidance.
We’re proud to partner with SCORE to bring you practical business templates, tools, and education designed to support every stage of growth. From business planning templates to financial tools and on-demand learning, SCORE provides practical resources designed to help you take action.
Explore topics at your own pace, revisit them anytime, and build a stronger foundation for your business as you go.
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Explore by Stage
Starting a Business
Turn your idea into a real plan.
- Choose a business structure
- Register your business
- Build a simple plan
- Understand startup costs
Managing a Business
Keep things running smoothly and profitably.
- Improve cash flow
- Build better systems
- Manage expenses
- Plan for the unexpected
Growing a Business
Scale with confidence and clarity.
- Expand your reach
- Hire and build a team
- Invest in growth
- Strengthen your strategy
Community Resource Directory (By Niche)
Not every business (or mission) looks the same. Discover local organizations, mentorship programs, and support networks designed to help your business thrive. The kind of support you don’t always find on your own.
Hispanic/Latino Entrepreneurs
Great for: culturally specific networks, Spanish-language support, community lending, and coaching.
Starting and growing a business is easier when your support system understands your community and your goals. These organizations offer networks, bilingual education, and development resources tailored for Hispanic/Latino entrepreneurs.
- Prosperidad
Business development support and community-based lending resources, with services often available in English and Spanish. - Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
A professional and business network offering connection, visibility, and opportunities for entrepreneurs and community leaders in Oregon and SW Washington. - Latino Microenterprise Development Program
Program information and related initiatives supporting Latino microenterprise development, training, and leadership.
Women-owned Businesses
Great for: advising, training, and women-centered business support networks.
Women-owned businesses often benefit from specialized coaching, community, and programs that address real-world barriers to growth. These resources provide support, learning, and connections statewide and beyond.
- Oregon Women’s Business Center
Training, advising, and support designed for entrepreneurs—often including planning, marketing, and business fundamentals. - Xcelerate Women
Programs and a community focused on helping women entrepreneurs build, grow, and scale, often with training, peer support, and practical tools. - Oregon Conference for Women
A statewide event experience featuring speakers, learning, and networking that aims to energize and educate women entrepreneurs and leaders. - Women’s Business Centers (national overview)
A helpful “big picture” resource to understand Women’s Business Centers and the types of services they offer
Nonprofit (Oregon)
Great for: forming a nonprofit, understanding compliance basics, and building long-term capacity.
If you’re starting (or running) a nonprofit, the “business” side includes extra steps: registration, reporting, governance, and fundraising rules. These resources help you get set up correctly and stay in good standing, while also strengthening leadership and operations.
- Oregon DOJ — Charitable Activities
Guidance for charities on registration expectations and what to do if you’re starting, changing, or closing a charitable organization. - Oregon Secretary of State — Nonprofit Services
A practical starting point for Oregon nonprofit filings, records, and state-level requirements. - Nonprofit Association of Oregon
Training, tools, and sector support focused on building strong organizations—governance, staffing, finance, and sustainable operations. - IRS — Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Information on applying for an EIN, a common early step for nonprofits (and many other organizations) during setup.
Agribusiness (Oregon)
Great for: beginning farms, farm business management, land access, and rural programs.
Agribusiness has its own rhythm, seasonality, equipment needs, land access, and unique cost structures. These Oregon-focused resources can help you plan, learn, and connect with programs designed for farms and rural businesses.
- Oregon Department of Agriculture
A resource hub for getting started and learning the basics of operating a small farm in Oregon. - OSU Extension — Business/Management Resources
Practical education and tools that support farm and small business management, budgeting, and decision-making. - Oregon Farm Link
Land access and farm succession connections; helpful if you’re looking for land, transitioning a farm, or planning long-term. - USDA Rural Development — Oregon Contacts
A gateway to rural-focused programs and contacts that may support rural housing, community facilities, and eligible business development needs.
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