Date
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location
University of Oregon Portland, Library and Learning Center
2800 NE Liberty St, Portland, OR 97211
Ages
Open to youth 14 to 21
Cost
Free to attend
2004
Building young entrepreneurs since
14–21
Open to Oregon youth ages
1,000+
Young entrepreneurs trained over the years
OAME Youth Entrepreneurship Program Mission:
To promote youth entrepreneurship statewide by providing training and experience to minority youth with the support and mentorship of businesses in Oregon & SW Washington. The program aims to promote youth entrepreneurship.
Conference Description
Imagine turning your passion into a thriving business with the support of a dedicated team. That’s what awaits at the OAME Youth Entrepreneurship Conference.
The Conference provides entrepreneurial training to youth between 14 to 21 years old with OAME coaches and mentors working with the youth as they learn how to start and run a business.
Contact
Contact Della Shanley for information on registering as a Mentor, registering a youth, or joining as a sponsor.
Email: dellas@oame.org
Intensive training
Learn from experienced coaches and mentors
Business practices
Real-world discussion and strategy
Hands-on workshops
Build the skills to launch your venture
Financing basics
Personal and business money fundamentals
Marketing and sales
Reach customers and grow a brand
Fun and prizes
Games, contests, and engaging activities
Partner with OAME
Make a difference in tomorrow’s leaders; you will improve every community. The Youth Entrepreneurship Program at OAME has educated hundreds of Oregon’s youth on becoming entrepreneurs and overcoming obstacles that stood between them and their personal success goals.
Our youth will lead us tomorrow whether we like it or not. Please consider contributing to tomorrow’s leaders in our community.
Youth Conference Sponsorship Benefits | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Supporter | Individual Sponsor |
$3,000+ | $2,000 | $1,000 | $500 | $100-$500 | |
Co-branded scholarship, cash prize, or giveaway in sponsor’s name | 
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Sponsorship of future OAME Networking Meeting |
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Prime logo placement on OAME media |
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Invitation to Mentor or Volunteer |
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Verbal recognition at key events |
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Recognition on social media and in program communications |
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Logo placement on event signage, OAME website, and other materials |
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Thank you to our 2026 sponsors
