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Business Counseling
One-on-one business counseling is available by appointment for business owners in search of business advice and assistance. Counseling is also available for people just starting or thinking about starting a business.
Counseling is private, confidential, free-of-charge, and is provided by experienced and professional counselors.
Full disclosure of financial and/or other proprietary information to the SBDC counselors by the client is usually essential in order to provide effective assistance. The client may be assured that such information is held in strict confidence at all times.
We collaborate with the Oregon State University Extension Office in The Dalles, Oregon, to bring value-added services to farmers in the region. These services include training collaborations, business plan development, and exploring the markets for value-added products. Hand in hand, the Oregon State University Extension Office at Columbia Gorge Community College and the Small Business Development Center provide joint services for the agriculture businesses in the region.
To request an appointment with a business counselor call (541)506-6121
or send an email to: Mary Merrill (see below)
Email addresses are: @cgcc.cc.or.us
SBDC Staff
Mary Merrill SBDC Director Phone 541-506-6121 mmerrill ... (see above) |
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| Mary Merrill brings her marketing, business coaching and counseling skills to the center by assisting local businesses with human resource management, fiscal and financial management. One of her specialties includes the effective use of technology to expand small business opportunities. Her expertise includes using technology to best meet product development, sales and marketing needs. Mary Merrill holds a Bachelor of Science degree in management technology from Lewis & Clark State College and a Masters degree in Education from Oregon State University. Mary was deputized by the Oregon Economic & Community Development International Trade Division for her volunteer efforts in serving the Astoria/Warrenton Chamber of Commerce businesses. Mary learned to speak Spanish in Puerto Rico where she lived for two years. |
Mike DeMott Small Business Counselor Phone 541-506-6121 mdemott ...(see above) |
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Mike DeMott is currently the bank manager at Bank of the West branch in The Dalles, Oregon. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Financial Management. Mike counsels at The Dalles Small Business Development Center on Monday and Wednesday evenings. He has a special interest in youth entrepreneurship and youth financial literacy. Previous youth projects include work with Angel Job Corps in Yachats, Oregon. |
Darrell Roberts Phone 541-506-6121 droberts ...(see above) |
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| Darrell Roberts has twenty five years of Business ownership and management experience. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Western Washington University. Darrell's retail experience gives him expertise in business plan development, sales, customer service, hiring, training and supervision of employees, designing and producing marketing materials, budgeting and accounting. Darrell currently has office hours in both The Dalles and Hood River. |
Allison Bailey SBDC & RD Administrative Assistant Phone 541-506-6121 ajbailey ...(see above) |
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Allison brings 25 years of experience in private industry as a career professional support person. She has an extensive list of qualifications that made her the ideal person for this position and she prides herself on providing top quality customer service. She moved to The Dalles in 2007 and plans to make it her permanent home and become an active and energetic team member for the SBDC, Resource Development and the community in general. |
Columbia Gorge Community College
Small Business Development Center
400 E. Scenic Drive, Suite 2.108
The Dalles, OR 97058
Phone: (541)506-6121
Fax: (541)506-6122
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