Eugene, OR (PRWEB)  July 7, 2009 — Palo Alto Software gave out copies of the Premier Edition of its best-selling business-planning software, Business Plan Pro, to any and all small businesses and entrepreneurs who stopped into any of 85 locations throughout the state of Oregon as part of its ‘Oregon Small Business Boost’ (OSBB) on July 1st. Approximately 16,200 copies of the software, which retails for $199.95, were handed out at locations throughout the state. This equates to over $3.2 million worth of software.

Events throughout Oregon helped to highlight the giveaway. In the morning in Eugene for example, around 100 people gathered at 9 AM to see Palo Alto chief executive officer Sabrina Parsons, and founder and president Tim Berry, launch the OSBB. Also present at the event was Kitty Piercy, mayor of Eugene, who commented at the launch, “The economic crisis we have been facing around the world and right here in Eugene has had enormous impact on us. We’re here today to acknowledge what Oregonians do best; we take care of each other in difficult times… This is what we call grassroots business leadership.” A video of the Eugene event can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxNiESvXMnI.

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Tags: business_plan_pro, chamber of commerce, Oregon Small Business Boost, Press Releases, SCORE
Posted on July 7th, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Women Business Leaders – Eugene Chamber of Commerce

March 12, 2009
11:45 AM to 1:00 PM

Location:     Hilton Eugene, 66 E. 6th Ave. Eugene, Oregon

Tips and tools to get your business through hard economic times. Often businesses get into “bad” economic times and start reacting to outside influences without understanding how it really affects their businesses. This month’s Women’s Business Leaders program will offer insights into how businesses can better understand their financial picture and how their revenue and expenses are tied together — and where they may not be tied together in addition to useful tips/tools for dealing with these challenging economic times.

Lead by Palo Alto Software’s CEO Sabrina Parsons. Palo Alto Software is the worldwide leader in business plan software and marketing plan software. Women Business Leaders is sponsored by KeyBank and Jones & Roth CPA’s & Business Consultants. ***11:15-11:45 am-Networking; 11:45-11:55am-Registration and Buffet Lunch; 11:55am-1:15pm-Luncheon Program.

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Posted on March 12th, 2009 | No Comments »