Entrepreneurial and Technical Assistance
Programs
The Oregon City Economic Development Department’s goal is to support local businesses through a variety of educational and technical assistance programs designed to foster success. Click on the links below learn more.
The Ombudsman Initiative – aka the “Business Advocate,” is designed to assist business owners and commercial developers with support when navigating the permit entitlement process, infrastructure development challenges, property searches and much more!
BizPod – This unique Oregon City education and technical assistance program is a fast-paced, hands-on class that pays (yes, really pays!). Emerging business owners learn important business growth essentials and obtain grant resources to keep the lights in. Click on the link for more information and to sign up.
Micro-Enterprise Services of Oregon
Micro-Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO) is an organization dedicated to serving the needs of small businesses through individualized partnerships, personalized solutions, strategy advising and resource connections.
Services include:
Long and short-term technical assistance for business planning and finance
Discounted industry and marketing reporting
Individual Development Accounts
Business education classes
Credit building programs
Community capital
Visit the MESO website for more information or to sign up for their business programs.
