Business Oregon
Oregon’s Broadband Deployment Program Announces Notices of Intent to Award Second Tranche out of the $141 Million to Bring High-Speed, Reliable Broadband Internet to Thousands by 2026
This second tranche of funding aims to enhance internet access 881 locations all of which are unserved (lacking 25/3 Mbps service) or lack sufficient broadband service for projects in Malheur and Lincoln counties. Friday, December 13, 2024 The Oregon Broadband Office is excited to announce it has issued Notices of…
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Child Care Infrastructure Fund Awards $10 Million to Support Oregon’s Child Care Providers
64 child care infrastructure projects were awarded in the first round of the program. DECEMBER 3, 2024 Business Oregon is pleased to announce that award letters have been distributed via email for the first round of the Child Care Infrastructure Program, which provides financial assistance for child care infrastructure activities.…
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Grant Program Now Open to Support Advanced Manufacturing Businesses Competing for Federal Contracts
Up to $150,000 per eligible business will be awarded to cover approved costs in seeking to increase competitiveness to land or retain a federal contract. NOVEMBER 27, 2024 To assist small, advanced manufacturing businesses in Oregon by increasing industry competitiveness and supporting the attainment of the compliance standards required for…
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Oregon to Receive $9.9 Million in Funding to Increase Digital Inclusion Efforts
Digital equity and inclusion investments will reach all corners of the state, providing online safety and privacy training, including cybersecurity, as part of digital skills training conducted by selected partners. Initiatives will also encourage the adoption of low-cost internet service options and increase access to affordable computing devices and technical support.…
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Business Oregon Awards $7.6 Million in Economic Equity Investment Program Grants
EEIP grants support culturally responsive organizations that provide assistance to eligible beneficiaries in an effort to advance economic equity. NOVEMBER 21, 2024 To drive equitable outcomes in small business development, housing, and workforce development, Business Oregon is making a final round of grant awards from the Economic Equity Investment Program…
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Business Oregon Opens Applications for Venture Fund Program
At least $15 million will be allocated to SEC-accredited venture capital fundsthrough the BOV Fund Program. Business Oregon is now accepting applications for the Business Oregon Venture(BOV) Fund Program under the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)program. Due to the nature of the venture capital industry and SSBCI programguidelines, Business…
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Grant Applications Open to Support Oregon’s Technical Assistance Providers
Approximately $600,000 in grant funding is available to eligible organizations thatprovide technical assistance to businesses owned by SEDIs and VSBs that areseeking funding from select Business Oregon SSBCI programs. Business Oregon has issued a Request for Grant Applications (RFGA) to eligibleorganizations that provide legal, financial, and accounting technical assistance tobusinesses…
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Semiconductor Firms Expand, Modernize, and Build New Manufacturing Facilities in Oregon with Next Round of Oregon CHIPS Funding
The Oregon CHIPS Act dedicated $240 million to maximize semiconductor manufacturinggrowth in Oregon, with this second round of funding supporting six projects. Today, Business Oregon announced the recipients of a second round of Oregon CHIPS funding to support a diverse range of projects, including construction of new semiconductor manufacturing and…
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2024-2027 Strategic Plan
Business Oregon is proud to announce the agency’s new 2024-27 Strategic Plan and associated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Plan, released in the Summer of 2024. These plans were developed through a three-phase approach beginning back in October 2023. The process started with a robust research and discovery phase with diverse community and business partners across…
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Business Oregon Awards Community Development Block Grants to Fund 8 Projects in Rural Oregon
Business Oregon is supporting eight city projects statewide through the CommunityDevelopment Block Grant (CDBG) program. The CDBG program supports thedevelopment of livable communities by expanding economic opportunities and providingsuitable housing and living environments for persons of low and moderate income. Theseeight grants total $5,399,713 and assist rural communities with funding…
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Oregon Ranks in Top Ten in Newest Iteration of Business Oregon’s Innovation Index
Business Oregon released the 2024 Innovation Index, an analysis to better understand howinnovative Oregon is compared to other states. This Index identifies areas of strength andweakness within the state’s economy, and areas where Oregon’s competitive advantage isgrowing or eroding and needs greater investment. This is a biannual publication that wasfirst…
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Grant Applications Open Offering $8 Million to Support Economic Equity
Business Oregon has opened a Request for Grant Applications (RFGA) for the EconomicEquity Investment Program. This program was created to promote durable economicadvancement and wealth building opportunities among historically marginalizedcommunities. This is the second round of funding since the program debuted.This RFGA will result in approximately $8 million in grant…
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