Lane Small Business Development Center

Lane Community College is closed on Fridays in the summer from June 26-Sept. 4.

We highly recommend clients email the office or leave a voicemail. We will return your call or email asap.

With the Slower Summer Pace it's a Great Time to Start Your Business Journey with Lane SBDC

Whether you're exploring a business idea or ready to take the next step toward launching, Lane SBDC offers two great classes to help you move forward with confidence.

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Business Oregon is calling on Oregon-based orgs to apply for the SBIR Support Program: FAST Match, a state matching program designed to help Oregon compete for federal funding that strengthens the state's innovation pipeline. The selected org will lead Oregon's pursuit of the U.S. Small Business Administration's Federal and State Technology Partnership Program (FAST) grant, with Business Oregon providing $100-150k in matching funds contingent on a successful federal award.

Applications must be submitted as PDF files to Danielle Alexander at [email protected] by 5PM PST on May 26, 2026. Read full RFA:https://www.oregon.gov/biz/Publications/SBIRSTTR/25-27/FAST/SBIR_FAST_RFA_2026.pdf

Note: This RFA is contingent on SBA offering the FAST program in the same structure as previous years. If SBA does not offer FAST grants, Oregon is not eligible, or the program structure changes, the RFA may be cancelled and no awards made.

Advisor Steve Jackson held down Bridge Lane in Florence yesterday for the Lane SBDC. Our services span all of Lane County and we hope Florence small businesses and entrepreneurs will connect with Steve if needed.