Business Finance WidgetThe Business Oregon finance team manages loan programs and business services. Use this widget to quickly determine programs that may assist in meeting your business's financial needs.
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Loans
Application ChecklistA general checklist of items you may need to present, along with a completed program application form to apply for Business Oregon financing. Capital Assistance Program (CAP)CAP helps lenders (banks and credit unions) make more commercial loans to small businesses and provides capital for start-up or expansion. Credit Enhancement Fund (CEF)Designed to help businesses that are having difficulty accessing conventional financing by providing lenders with additional security. Entrepreneurial Development Loan FundThe Entrepreneurial Development Loan Fund (EDLF) provides direct loans to help start-ups, micro-enterprises and small businesses expand or become established in Oregon. Oregon Business Development FundApplication and program information for the Oregon Business Development Fund (OBDF), a revolving loan fund administered by Business Oregon. SBA - Loans and GrantsIdentify Federal government financing programs available to help you start or expand your business.
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Incentives
Projects in Distressed AreasBusiness Oregon gives priority when funding technical assistance programs and projects to geographic areas determined to be economically distressed as prescribed by Oregon law.
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Exporting
Export AssistanceAssistance for small and medium sized Oregon companies interested in becoming exporters. Export Assistance ProgramFinancial assistance for small businesses to support international trade show participation, trade missions and exporting training.
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Additional Resources
Albina Opportunities CorporationAlbina Opportunities Corporation is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution providing loans to small business owners. Govloans.govSearch for specific information, compare options, or take a short questionnaire to determine your eligibility for each program. Grants.govA central storehouse for information on over 1,000 grant programs. Hispanic Metropolitan ChamberThe Hispanic Chamber offers services to assist businesses with a start up or expansion, business plans or software training, offers small business loans, as well as guidance with contracts and procurements. Mercy Corps NWMercy Corps Northwest provides micro loans to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their own small business. Oregon Microenterprise Network (OMEN)A revolving loan fund that provides capital access to Oregon communities who have little or no access to loan programs and cannot access traditional financial services. Portland Seed FundWe find and surround the most promising seed-stage companies with capital, mentoring and contacts to nurture vigorous economic growth in Oregon. Resources to Grow Your BusinessAssistance navigating political, regulatory, zoning, licensing, consulting and recruitment concerns for growing businesses. Find a mentor and assistance with writing your business plan. USDA - Rural DevelopmentDelivers a variety of Federal loan guarantee, direct loan, and grant programs designed to create and retain jobs, support business and cooperative development, and promote sustainable economic progress in Oregon's rural communities.
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