May 7, 2026 8:00 am - 11:30 am

McMinnville Quarterly Business Leader Forum: Access to Capital & Resource Fair

McMinnville Area and Yamhill County Business Leaders! 

You are invited to our Quarterly Business Leader Forum Series. These forums provide a platform to exchange valuable insights, strengthen industry connections, and foster collaboration that accelerates business investment and job creation in our community and our region.

May 7th brings us an expert panel focused on Access to Capital. This event will also include a resource fair, where attendees can meet with experts after the main presentation for one-on-one consultations and networking.

Please RSVP by May 1.

Join us for an expert panel from 8:00 - 9:30 am, featuring business case studies and financial experts who will provide an overview of programs for your business.

The Access to Capital Panel will include: 
Business Oregon Finance
Chemeketa SBDC - Small Business Development Center
Citizens Bank
First Federal
Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments Business Financing
Harborstone Credit Union
More to be Announced!

Visit one-on-one from 9:45 - 11:30 am with our Resource Fair participants:

1. Citizens Bank
2. Business Oregon
3. First Federal
4. SBDC - Chemeketa Small Business Development Center
5. MoreTo Be Announced!
6. Partner Information:
   • MEDP, McMinnville Chamber, Launch Mid Valley, Yamhill County Ec. Dev.

Thank you to First Federal Savings & Loan for hosting Coffee and Tea from the Chemeketa Cafe.

Please RSVP by May 1!

Interested in learning more about the 2025 Access to Capital event?  Find it here.

If you are unable to attend in person, RSVP and request the Zoom Link for the Panel Presentation in the Comments field.  Thank you.

Q2 Business Leader Forum:   Access to Capital & Resource Fair is brought to you by:

• Chemeketa Small Business Development Center
• McMinnville Economic Development Partnership
• McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce
• MId-Valley Innovation Hub / Launch Mid Valley
• Yamhill County Economic Development

 McMinnville Quarterly Business Leader Forum Series - 2026 
📍 Chemeketa Community College - McMinnville Campus
⏰ 8:00 am - 9:30 am

📅 Feb 13 -  Strengthening McMinnville's Business Climate (Note: This Forum was held at Evergreen Events Reception Hall)

📅 May 7 -  Access to Capital: Expert Panel and Resource Fair 

📅 August 13  - Save the Date

📅 November 12 - Save the Date

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with industry experts and fellow business leaders. RSVP today!

Please RSVP at the link.

Thank you!

About Our Business Leader Forums

Held quarterly to share information, gather feedback, and foster networking, the Business Leader Forums cover topics of interest to our McMinnville-area business community. Programming like this is made possible by our Investor Circle, supporting growing economic vitality in McMinnville. Consider showing your support and join our Investor Circle today.