On this day, August 17, 2014, two people were kiled after a disabled man jumped on his mother's lap in a motorized mobilized device hitting the controls and propelling both of them into a gap between two light-rail train cars as the train left the station in Gresham.
Also on this day, August 17, 2019, Oregon police arrested at least 13 people and seized metal poles, bear spray and other weapons as Antifa rioters swarmed downtown Portland.
Businesses are eligible to receive up to $50,000
Millions in grant funding is available for small businesses facing lost revenue in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Business Oregon awarded the final round of its Emergency Business Assistance Grant funding to intermediary organizations across Oregon to in turn provide grants directly to eligible small businesses. The fund was created by Governor Kate Brown and the Oregon legislature, funded with both federal CAREs Act funds and state funds.
“We reallocated some of our own budget and paired that with millions in federal funding to deliver this much-needed help to Oregon’s small businesses,†said Business Oregon Director Chris Cummings. “We stand as partners with the business community in this pandemic, and I hope every eligible small business accesses this final round of funding from this program.â€
Businesses are eligible to receive up to $50,000 in funding as detailed in the application.
Eligibility requirements have been expanded to allow for more business to get funding than in previous rounds. Businesses that have received less than $100,000 in small business assistance through the CARES Act (such as PPP, EIDL, EIDLA, City of Portland Small Relief Program, the Oregon Cares Fund for Black Relief + Resiliency and other programs) are now eligible. Additionally, even if a business was not prohibited from operations by the Governor’s Executive Order 20-12, the business could be eligible if it can demonstrate a 25% reduction in sales (reduced from 50% previously required) over a 30-day period in 2020 compared to a comparable period in 2019.
Also, any business that has already received a grant from this program is eligible for an additional award and should complete the supplemental application. This is a shorter application with less documentation needed. Businesses can expect to receive an award comparable to their prior award.
The following organizations have funding available. The application these organizations will need can also be found on
Business Oregon's website in multiple languages to access ahead of time.
Regional Intermediaries and Counties
CCD Business Development Corporation – Coos, Curry and Douglas County
Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development, Inc. – Jackson, Josephine County
Community Lending Works – Benton, Lane, Lincoln and Linn County
Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments – Marion, Polk and Yamhill County
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Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon – Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington County
Columbia-Pacific Economic Development District – Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook and Western Washington County
Clatsop County
Columbia County
Tillamook
Col-Pac/West Washington County: NW Oregon Emergency Small Business Grants
Northeast Oregon Economic Development District – Baker, Union and Wallowa County
Greater Eastern Oregon Development Corporation – Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla and Wheeler County
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council – Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson County
Mid-Columbia Economic Development District – Hood River, Sherman and Wasco County
South Central Oregon Economic Development District – Lake and Klamath County
Statewide Intermediaries
Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Economic Development Corporation – Statewide
Central Willamette Credit Union – Statewide
Point West Credit Union – Statewide
In addition to the Emergency Business Assistance Grant program, Business Oregon is providing
free masks, gloves and other protective supplies to small businesses.
--Ben Fisher| Post Date: 2020-10-09 18:54:29 | Last Update: 2020-10-11 08:53:25 |
