Small Business Support Program

Rogue Cooperative’s Community Program brings together small businesses in a collaborative network. It is built around peer support and shared success: entrepreneurs help each other navigate challenges, share insights, and grow together. Backed by Rogue Cooperative’s 30+ years of experience in manufacturing and logistics, this program unites businesses so they don’t have to go it alone. Research confirms the value of such collaboration – for example, 80% of small businesses say that interacting with peers improves their outcomess, and working together helps companies compete and thrive.

Key Features & Benefits

• Collaborative Community: We foster a supportive network where members share expertise and problem-solve together. By pooling knowledge and resources, everyone benefits. Studies show that small firms save time and money by collaborating, and they expand their professional networks in the process. In our program, you gain access to a group of trusted peers who want to see each other succeed.

• Regular Networking Events: Monthly meetups and events (both in-person and virtual) connect our members for networking and learning. These gatherings let business owners exchange ideas, ask questions, and find new customers. Networking helps you “connect with other professionals, potential clients, and industry leaders” to “expand your reach,” and small-business partnerships consistently help members reach new markets and grow. Our events are designed for exactly this – sharing ideas and building relationships to drive growth.

• Shared Resources & Services: Members tap into a pool of shared resources and cooperative purchasing. For example, you might join a bulk-order program for supplies or share marketing services with other members. By buying and outsourcing together, small businesses can get bulk discounts and cut costs. Collaboration also means solving problems with many minds: everyone can “capitalize on the resources, knowledge, ideas and skills of others” in the group. We also connect members with Rogue Cooperative’s vendors and experts (like fulfillment, packaging, and marketing), making it easy to get expert help.

• Co-Marketing & Cross-Promotion: We facilitate joint marketing campaigns to amplify everyone’s reach. Members co-host events, run group promotions, or feature each other in newsletters and social media. Cross-promotion is “one of the simplest ways to work together,” allowing businesses to share advertising costs and expose products to each other’s audiences By partnering with complementary brands, you reduce marketing costs and tap into new customer bases.

• Knowledge Sharing: Exclusive webinars, expert Q&A sessions, and a member forum keep everyone learning and informed. We curate content and host training much like Amazon’s Small Business Academy – offering free live events, podcasts, and classes to a community of entrepreneurs. In our program, members share best practices on topics from e‑commerce to operations. Peer-based learning is highly effective; research shows that digital peer networks and learning communities drive higher revenue, increased sales, and innovation through collective problem-solving.

• Rogue Fulfillment Advantage: Best of all, Rogue Fulfillment customers automatically get full access to this program at no extra cost. If you work with Rogue Fulfillment for logistics or warehousing, you’re immediately enrolled in our community network. That means you can start attending events, tapping resources, and collaborating with peers right away, without any additional sign-up.

Our virtual workshops and webinars keep members connected. In addition to meetups, we host weekly video conferences and online roundtables so everyone can participate from anywhere. These virtual sessions allow businesses across the region (or the country) to share ideas and ask questions in real time. Such digital peer learning communities have been shown to significantly boost small business growth and sales, underscoring the impact of our online events.

Membership & Access

This program is offered as a cooperative benefit to the small businesses we work with. There is no extra fee for Rogue Fulfillment clients – you’re automatically enrolled. Other businesses can also join our community by simply contacting The Rogue Cooperative. We welcome any entrepreneur who values a cooperative of peers. As part of The Rogue Cooperative, you’ll gain the power of collaboration, peer guidance, and shared resources designed to help your business succeed.

Summary of Benefits:

• A vibrant community of like-minded business owners.

• Monthly networking meetups.

• Access to shared services and bulk buying programs designed to save time and money.

• Opportunities for co-marketing and cross-promotion to reach new customers.

• Exclusive educational resources (forums, newsletters, training) for continuous learninguschamber.comstrivecommunity.org.

• Automatic membership for Rogue Fulfillment clients – no extra cost.

With the Rogue Cooperative Community Program, your small business won’t go it alone. You’ll gain a network of partners, tools, and events designed to help you grow confidently in a cooperative environment.