# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Retail or Not? Knowing Your Best Sales Path (St. Helens/Hybrid)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Considering retail for your product? Join us for this FREE class to see if retail is right for you.About this EventTues. October 20th┃ 12-1pm ┃South County Chamber or HybridIs retail the right next step for your product? Whether you’re making Grandma’s jam recipe, a handcrafted good, or a product you’ve been refining for years, selling on store shelves can be an exciting opportunity — but it’s important to know what to expect before taking that leap.This free introductory class is designed to help product-based business owners better understand the retail landscape and decide whether product-to-shelf sales make sense for their business. Led by Katharine Reinhold, Executive Director of Built Oregon, this session will explore how to know if your product is a good fit for retail, how to pitch to local and chain stores, and what it takes to succeed once your goods are on the shelf. You’ll leave with practical insights, a clearer understanding of the retail path, and a better sense of whether retail is the right move for your business.About Built Oregon: Built Oregon seeks to help existing consumer products companies in Oregon thrive, while also building a network to encourage new businesses. They have helped dozens of Oregon-based businesses sell to known regional retailers like New Seasons and Market of Choice.➤ In-Person Option: South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, 2194 Columbia Blvd, St Helens➤ Virtual Option: Please RSVP for a link.➤ COST & FOOD: FREE! A complimentary lunch will be provided➤ WHO CAN RSVP? Columbia County, Oregon (or nearby) business owners, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, community leaders, and/or employees➤ This presentation is part of the Columbia Business Alliance's 2026 Munch-N-Learn Series, a monthly business class series made possible by Ford Family Foundation GRO grant dollars.Please note: When you sign up for this class, you agree to also subscribe to the Columbia Business Alliance’s monthly newsletters — which include local economic news, class opportunities, and program updates. You can unsubscribe anytime.Questions? Connect with our team here: connect@columbiabizalliance.orgFollow us on Facebook here: facebook.com/columbiabusinessalliance
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-helens/retail-or-not-knowing-your-best-sales-path-st-helens-hybrid/100002001007475224
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: St Helens
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce
- **lat**: 45.859217
- **long**: -122.8204295
- **full address**: South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, 2194 Columbia Blvd, St Helens, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Retail or Not? Knowing Your Best Sales Path (St. Helens/Hybrid) being held?
  - **A:** Retail or Not? Knowing Your Best Sales Path (St. Helens/Hybrid) takes place on Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, 2194 Columbia Blvd, St Helens, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Retail or Not? Knowing Your Best Sales Path (St. Helens/Hybrid)?
  - **A:** Retail or Not? Knowing Your Best Sales Path (St. Helens/Hybrid) is organized by Columbia County SBDC.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Retail or Not? Knowing Your Best Sales Path (St. Helens/Hybrid) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in St Helens, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Retail or Not? Knowing Your Best Sales Path (St. Helens/Hybrid) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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