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Economic and Business Equity (MWESB)

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    Economic & Business Equity is established as part of the Office of the Governor. The Director's position is created in statute and is a cabinet level position within the Office of the Governor. The Director is appointed by the Governor and serves as a senior policy advisor to the Governor on issues related to minority-owned, woman-owned, disadvantaged and emerging small businesses. The Director's most important role is to create access to contracting opportunities for certified firms.
Economic and Business Equity Resources & Events
Director's Message Cheryl Myers, Director, Economic and Business Equity  
Welcome to the Governor’s Office of Economic & Business Equity. Our website is focused on providing useful and relevant information to assist your business. 



 

Under Governor Kitzhaber’s leadership, we continue our strong support of Oregon small businesses, mindful of his belief that Oregon’s “continued economic recovery is dependent on businesses large and small having ample and fair opportunities to be successful.” Our Office knows that small, independent businesses are creating jobs, spearheading entrepreneurialism, and helping provide a bridge to a more prosperous future for our entire state.

 

Stay tuned later this summer as the state certification office rolls out a 21st century technology solution: OMWESB online certification. This initiative will improve efficiencies and save time and money. Also, keep an eye out for our traveling team of partners for the 2013 Governor’s Marketplace Roadshow – coming to a location near you this summer/fall.

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2013 Governor's MarketPlace Conference
Thank you to all who were able to participate in the largest Governor's Marketplace Conference to date!
 
Click here to view the workshop PowerPoints!
Certified Firm Success Stories
ATTENTION: Potential 'Cool School's' Contractors
Cool Schools logoThe Governor's School Audit Initiative has identified over $20 million in various energy efficiency projects. By submitting your information via the link below, your firm will be included in the listing of interested firms to participating school districts.
Opportunity Register & Clearinghouse
The Oregon Opportunity Register & Clearinghouse is part of Economic & Business Equity and helps develop and support opportunities by working with state agencies and local jurisdictions to ensure Oregon's certified firms receive information about contracting opportunities.
Secretary of State's - One Stop Business Portal 
 
We are pleased to unveil the Secretary of State's Corporation Division’s new Business Xpress, Oregon's "one stop" business portal.
 
The goal of Business Xpress is to help businesses quickly find the information and services they need and complete tasks online.  We hope you find the Business Xpress portal a useful and valuable tool in your interactions with Oregon government.
Oregon Get Your Business Online with Google
Oregon Get Your Business Online with Google
Just over a year ago, we partnered with Google who launched Oregon Get Your Business Online.  It’s an easy, free and fast way for Oregon businesses to get online. With professional templates and a few easy steps, businesses can create and publish a website in less than 60 minutes. The offer includes:

- A free, easy-to-build, professional website
- A free customized domain name and web hosting for one year
- A local business listing on Google
- Free tools, resources, and local events
 
Thanks to Google’s generosity, this free program will continue for the foreseeable future.
Certification | Business Registration
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Access to Capital
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State of Oregon
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Governor's Priorities