Albina Community Bank 2002 NE MLK Jr. Blvd. Portland, OR 97212 Toll Free: (800)814-6088 Direct: (503)287-7537 customercare@albinabank.com http://www.albinabank.com Because small businesses sometimes require additional support for loan requests, we partner with local government agencies to provide the maximum options for your small business.
Business Enterprise Center 1965 SW Airport Avenue Corvallis, OR 97333 Direct: (541)758-4009 Fax: (541)758-7319 thebec@thebec.com http://www.thebec.com The most successful incubator in the state outside of the Portland metropolitan area, the BEC has a 19 year history of job creation through business counseling, training, support and assistance to over 100 companies creating over 250 jobs.
Cascades West Financial Services 1400 Queen Avenue SE Suite 205-C Albany, OR 97322 http://www.cascadeswest.com We are a private, non-profit, SBA Certified Development Company providing financial and technical assistance to all counties within the state of Oregon. Cascades West Financial Services is the largest Oregon based certified development company, participating in SBA`s Accredited Lenders and Certified Closing Programs. This special status allows us to quickly process complex commercial loan transactions.
Differently-Abled Business Association 2240 N Interstate Avenue Suite 140 Portland, OR 97227 Direct: (503)998-9560 info@dbausa.org http://dbaoregon.org The DBA represents the economic development interests for entrepreneurs with disabilities starting or expanding their businesses. The idea builds on the premise that self-employment often proves more successful for people with disabilities than working for others.
Eugene’s Saturday Market 76 W. Broadway Eugene, OR 97401 Direct: (541)686-8885 info@eugenesaturdaymarket.org http://www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Saturday Market is a Oregon non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a low cost marketplace for local handcrafters and artisans and a weekly celebration for the Eugene community.
Incubator Creative Group Santa Clara Business Center 65 W–1 Division Avenue #233 PO Box 40007 Eugene, OR 97404 Direct: (541)998-2470 Fax: (541)998-7929 http://www.incubatoronline.com Incubator is a relationship-based transformation experience for the emerging Christian artist. Through an innovative grouping of music industry vehicles, it facilitates a nurturing environment for the launch and expansion of an interdependent music ministry. The two-decade success of Incubator is founded upon the promotion of personhood over product, and work ethic over notoriety. The strategic design of the company is to produce stable and sustainable music ministries that function in the specialized marketplace of local churches throughout North America, Europe and Australia.
Lane Business Development Center 1445 Williamette St Ste 100 Eugene, OR 97401 Direct: (541)463-5255 http://www.lanebdc.com Mission: Invest, Support and Advance Lane County’s Economy by providing Business Development and Employee Training Services
Onaben 11825 SW Greenburg Road Suite B-3 Tigard, OR 97223 Toll Free: (800)854-8289 Direct: (503)968-1500 Fax: (503)968-1548 http://www.onaben.org ONABEN is a non-profit, public-benefit corporation created by Northwest Indian Tribes to increase the success of private businesses owned by Native Americans. ONABEN offers training and support focused on developing entrepreneurship in Indian communities. Programs are available to any Native American (regardless of tribal affiliation) and services are provided at local sites.
Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs 4134 N. Vancouver Ave. Portland, OR 97218 Direct: (503)249-7744 oame@oame.org http://oame.org The Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs (OAME) is one of the premier organizations in the United States providing outstanding services to minority, women and emerging small businesses.
Oregon Economic & Community Development Department 775 Summer St. NE Suite 200 Salem, OR 97301-1280 Toll Free: (800)735-2900 Direct: (503)986-0123 Fax: (503)581-5115 oedd.info@state.or.us http://econ.oregon.gov/ The Economic and Community Development Department provides economic and community development and cultural enhancement throughout the state, and administers programs that assist businesses, communities and people.
Oregon Microenterprise Network 1220 SW Morrison Suite 805 Portland, OR 97205 Direct: (503)546-9913 Fax: (503)808-9031 info@oregon-microbiz.org http://oregon-microbiz.org The Oregon Microenterprise Network (OMEN) is a statewide association of microenterprise development programs and their supporters. These programs provide training, lending and other enterprise opportunities to entrepreneurs with limited access to economic resources.
Oregon Opportunity Network 847 NE 19th Avenue Suite 150 Portland, OR 97232 Direct: (503)223-4041 Fax: (503)335-4075 thendrickson@aocdo.org http://www.aocdo.org Founded in 1992, The Association of Oregon Community Development Organizations (AOCDO) is a membership-based organization that represents those with an interest in affordable housing and community development.
Oregon Self Employment Assistance Program 875 Union St. NE Salem, OR 97311 Toll Free: (800)237-3710 Fax: (503)947-1472 http://www.oregon.gov/EMPLOY/ES/other_programs.shtml The Oregon Self Employment Assistance (SEA) Program helps eligible unemployed workers set up a business on a full time basis and still receive full unemployment benefits.
Oregon Small Business Development Center Network 99 W 10th Ave Suite 390 Eugene, OR 97401-3015 Direct: (541)463-5250 Fax: (541)345-6006 NetworkOffice@BizCenter.org http://www.bizcenter.org BizCenter services are available to anyone who owns or operates – or is considering starting – a small business in Oregon. Business owners who seek BizCenter services are found everywhere. They comprise a complete spectrum of business stages, from start-up to mature companies.
Port of Portland Business Opportunities 121 NW Everett Street PO Box 3529 Portland, OR 97208-3529 Toll Free: (800)547-8411 Direct: (503)944-7000 Fax: (503)944-7080 http://www.flypdx.com/SROS_SB_Home.aspx The program is guided by our mission statement, “To increase local small business participation in Port of Portland projects and procurements through the integration of a Portwide process to develop and grow mutually beneficial business relationships with local small businesses.”
Portland Bureau of Housing & Community Development 421 SW 6th Ave. Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 Direct: (503)823-2375 Fax: (503)823-2387 http://www.portlandonline.com Intensive micro-enterprise technical assistance, planning life skills, business training support services, and access to capital when a business is truly ready for it.
Riverfront Research Park 1276 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1276 Direct: (541)346-5164 Fax: (541)346-6197 http://researchpark.uoregon.edu The purpose of the Research Park is to attract and promote the growth of technology and the economy of Oregon by providing an environment conducive to research and innovation. The UO encourages the transfer of research and technology to the private sector, and supports the Park’s goals of helping to diversify the region’s economy and create quality employment opportunities for students, faculty, and members of the community.
Trillium Artisans Portland, OR Direct: (503)775-7993 christine@trilliumartisans.org http://www.trilliumartisans.org Trillium Artisans is an innovative, green, nonprofit community economic development program that empowers artisans and actively connects them to markets.
After spending almost 2 years researching, attending seminars, testing software and techniques, I jumped in and started my own online business.
I love the freedom and the challenges of working with an Internet business, and recommend it to anyone serious about improving their life… just don’t take 2 years to do it like I did.
Because small businesses sometimes require additional support for loan requests, we partner with local government agencies to provide the maximum options for your small business.
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Marion Schouviller says:
December 10, 2010 at 1:57 pm (UTC 0)
After spending almost 2 years researching, attending seminars, testing software and techniques, I jumped in and started my own online business.
I love the freedom and the challenges of working with an Internet business, and recommend it to anyone serious about improving their life… just don’t take 2 years to do it like I did.