Business Resources
Your Next Opportunity Starts Here.
Reaching your goals is easier with good information. From business planning and market research to grant seeking and career development, JCLS provides free resources, meeting spaces, and personalized support to help you take the next step with confidence.
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What Can We Help With?
Start a Business
Business planning, licensing guidance, startup research, and tools to help turn your idea into reality.
Research My Market
Access industry trends, consumer data, demographics, and business research databases for smarter decisions.
Reserve a Meeting Room
Book free meeting rooms for workshops, coworking, client meetings, and community events.
Grants & Nonprofits
Explore grant research, nonprofit planning, grantwriting, and nonprofit management resources.
Find a Job
Discover career tools, job-seeking resources, resume support, and workforce information.
Book a Librarian
Get one-on-one help with business research, nonprofit planning, grant strategies, and more.
More InfoReserve a Meeting Room
Most branches offer at least one large community meeting room that can be reserved independently of the library’s open hours. Reservations must include any setup or teardown time needed.
Book a Meeting Room
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Business & Career Booklists
Find practical guidance for grantwriting, nonprofit management, and your next career move. Preview featured books, then explore the complete booklists below.
Book a Business Librarian
Whether you're launching a business, growing a nonprofit, exploring funding opportunities, or searching for your next career move, Roslyn can help you find the right resources and information.
- 📊 Business and market research
- 💰 Grant and funding resource guidance
- 🏢 Nonprofit planning and development support
- 📈 Industry, customer, and demographic data
- 💼 Job search and career resources
- 🔍 Personalized research assistance tailored to your goals
Appointments are free and available to anyone in the community.
Roslyn Donald - Business Librarian
Program Spotlight
Entrepreneur in Residence
Jackson County Library Services' Applegate Entrepreneur In Residence, a recent pilot program, connected rural business owners with rural mentors.
It was designed to address the needs of established Applegate entrepreneurs in agriculture, artisan food, and arts sectors, providing guidance, education, and networking opportunities.
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