Free workshops, sponsored by Tillamook Creamery and Tillamook Coast Visitors Association, hosted by Pelican Brewing
(PACIFIC CITY, Ore.) — Tillamook County, known for its innovative and industrious community, boasts the highest rate of self-employed entrepreneurs in Oregon. For residents with a business idea, the nationally recognized Co-Starters program is coming to Pacific City to help turn those dreams into reality.
The 10-week Co-Starters workshop series begins January 14, 2025, and will be held on Tuesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. in the banquet room at Pelican Brewing in Pacific City. This hands-on program provides participants with insights, tools, and feedback to develop their ideas into actionable business plans, all within a supportive group setting.
Program Highlights
- Dates: January 14 to March 18, 2025
- Location: Pelican Brewing banquet room, Pacific City
- Cost: Free, thanks to sponsorships by Tillamook County Creamery Association and Tillamook Coast Visitors Association, with hosting by Pelican Brewing.
- Capacity: Limited to 10 participants
“We launched our first Co-Starters program in January 2023 in Tillamook, and the creativity of the participants was inspiring,” said Nan Devlin, executive director of the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association. “Ideas ranged from a micro-greens farm and labyrinth spaces at health centers to an indoor soccer club, event management services, and more.”
Co-Starters is ideal for anyone with a business idea or an existing business looking to grow. Participants will benefit from collaborative learning, expert facilitation, and a structured approach to developing their entrepreneurial vision.
Interested individuals are encouraged to act quickly, as space is limited to 10 participants.
- For program details: Co-Starters Flyer
- To register: Reinventing Rural Co-Starters Registration
Co-Starters is a proven national program conducted locally by Reinventing Rural, an Oregon-based nonprofit. The program has helped thousands of entrepreneurs nationwide transform their ideas into successful businesses. For more information about Co-Starters in Pacific City, contact TCVA at 503-842-2672 or nan@tillamookcoast.com.
About Visit Tillamook Coast
Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (dba Visit Tillamook Coast) is a destination management organization committed to sustainable tourism principles of community, stewardship and economic vitality. We support the Tillamook Coast through initiatives guided by those principles, including outdoor recreation, accessibility, culinary/agritourism, cultural heritage/arts, community development, natural resources and public safety. For more information, visit www.tillamookcoast.com.
