RISE Program
Free support program for hospitality businesses in Talent, Phoenix, and the surrounding area. Open to hospitality businesses including restaurants, lodging, retail, recreation, and tourism sector.
Programa gratuito de apoyo para negocios de hospitalidad en Talent, Phoenix y las áreas cercanas. Abierto a negocios de hospitalidad con 5 empleados o menos, incluyendo restaurantes, hospedaje, tiendas, recreación y el sector de turismo.
Workforce Training for Staff /
Capacitación para empleados
One-on-one Business Advising /
Asesoría de negocios personalizada
Connections to Lenders & Grants /
Conexiones con prestamistas y oportunidades de subvenciones
Training on Website & Marketing /
Capacitación sobre páginas web
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Regional Initiative Supporting Enterprises
Iniciativa Regional de Apoyo a Empresas
How to Get Started
Cómo empezar
Complete the interest form online, or reach out if you have questions or need a paper copy.
¡Completar el formulario de interés! Comuníquese con nosotros si tiene preguntas o necesita una copia impresa.
RISE is a program of the Talent Business Alliance and the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce in partnership with SOREDI, and funded through the Planning, Infrastructure, and Economic Revitalization (PIER) program. Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) administers the Planning, Infrastructure, and Economic Revitalization (PIER) program with funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help communities recover from the 2020 Labor Day Disasters. The PIER program provides financial support to the eight most affected counties, addressing unmet recovery needs, helping to rebuild infrastructure, and supporting economic revitalization efforts.
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One-on-one Technical Support
With support from Business Oregon, the Talent Business Alliance provides FREE one-on-one technical support to small businesses and emerging entrepreneurs in Talent and Phoenix in the following areas:
Website Support
Social Media Support
Business Building Blocks
Navigation Services
Interested businesses should complete the following interest form to apply!
Website Support
Website Support services provide personalized one-on-one assistance to help business owners build, manage, and optimize their websites. This includes comprehensive website evaluations, keyword optimization and SEO, troubleshooting strategies, and hands-on training to navigate and maintain business websites independently. Sessions cover website best practices as well as customized guidance based on specific business needs. Participants gain the skills and confidence to effectively manage their websites and create a professional, maintainable digital foundation for their business.
Social Media Support
Social Media consultations cover social media basics, such as setup and how to take good photos, social media strategy development, content creation techniques, post timeline planning, and platform management. Services are tailored to evaluate specific business needs and skill levels, from teaching beginners how to create effective posts to creating more complex assets like Instagram reels. Participants gain the knowledge and confidence to manage their social media independently and build a strong digital presence scaled for their business.
Business Building Blocks
Business Building Blocks Consultations help entrepreneurs strengthen their business foundations and achieve sustainable growth. This individualized service covers essential areas including a Business Foundations Checklist, industry best practices, information about required licenses and certifications, compliance review, and manageable scaling strategies. Tailored guidance helps businesses build solid, sustainable systems that are aligned with their capacity and goals.
"Building my website was the first challenge I received help with, and the consultant was able to help me solve existing issues, taught me how to create a Google Profile, and empowered me to delve deeper than I thought I was capable of doing. I also signed up for business building blocks support and social media marketing support, all of which were incredibly helpful and informative. They met me where I was at in my understanding of their expertise, and listened to my goals. I am so grateful to have had the input and support from these professionals and the Talent Business Alliance. The growth and confidence that I have experienced since starting my business I credit in large part to the information that was so generously given from all of those involved."
Laurie LeBlanc, Ducks in a Row Photo Solutions
Upcoming Business Workshops
Group Workshops
Button Up Your Books
Tuesday, January 5, 2027
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: TBD
Cost: FREE
Registration Coming Soon
Button Up Your Books Taxes Workshop will help business owners be prepared for the filing of their 2026 taxes. Learn to organize your finances and prepare for year-end tax filing. This workshop will cover essential year-end record keeping tasks, important deductions and expenses to review, and strategies for closing out the year in compliance.
Registration is required.