Commentary: Are you considering a layoff?

Commentary: Are you considering a layoff?

Commentary by, Kat Rutledge, Director of the KCC Small Business Development Center
We know one of your greatest concerns is that of your employees, your people. We know that you don’t want to eliminate jobs or lay people off, even temporarily, but we are all in difficult times. So, what do you need to know before you make that decision?

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Klamath IDEA announces upcoming launch of new web platform for entrepreneurs and small businesses

Klamath IDEA announces upcoming launch of new web platform for entrepreneurs and small businesses

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath IDEA announced today that on March 18 it will launch an innovative new web platform that will connect the region’s growing entrepreneurial and small business community to expert service providers and resources. The site is powered by SourceLinkÒ, a nationally known platform supporting entrepreneurial ecosystems in over 100 communities nationwide.

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Small Business Saturday to Encourage Support of Klamath Falls Locally-Owned Businesses

Small Business Saturday to Encourage Support of Klamath Falls Locally-Owned Businesses

Klamath Falls Downtown Association (KFDA) announces that it will be supporting the nationwide “Small Business Saturday” on November 24. Small Business Saturday and the “Shop Small” movement is a nationwide effort backed by American Express to encourage people to shop at small, locally-owned shops that support economies and promote thriving communities. Small Business Saturday happens every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and reminds shoppers to continue to support small businesses after Black Friday and through the holiday shopping season.

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Quantum Innovations Announced as November IDEA Talk Speaker

Quantum Innovations Announced as November IDEA Talk Speaker

The Klamath IDEA (Inspire Development, Energize Acceleration) will host an IDEA Talk on Wednesday, Nov. 28 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at MC’s on Main.

This month’s Big IDEA feature is Norm Kester, founder of the of the Central Point, Ore., ophthalmic coatings company Quantum Innovations.

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