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Posted
Sep 27, 2024
Nov 1, 2029
The Oregon Business Development Department (Business Oregon) seeks a contractor to provide loan-referral services for the Oregon Business Development Fund (OBDF) loan program. The contractor is responsible for identifying eligible prospective loan applicants and referring them to Business Oregon. The posting describes a competitive procurement for contracted services, not a grant program.
Posted
Apr 24, 2026
Dec 31, 2031
The American rescue plan act of 2021 provides for the reauthorization of the state small business credit initiative, which was enacted to provide financial support to small businesses. Business Oregon is seeking proposals to deploy SSBCI capital through a direct venture capital program called the business Oregon venture direct program. Oregon is seeking entities to act as our co-investment partner(s).
Posted
Jan 21, 2025
Jan 31, 2030
The Oregon Business Development Department (Business Oregon) issued a Request for Qualification for 'Oregon Royalty Fund (ORF) Loan Referral Services' seeking contractors to identify eligible prospective loan applicants and make referrals to Business Oregon. The solicitation (S-12300-00011882) opened on 2025-01-21 and closes on 2030-01-31, and the posting includes attachments such as the RFQ, sample contract, and referral form.
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Salem
Address
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775 Summer St NE, Suite 310
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(503) 986-0123
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Oregon Business Oregon
The committee meeting focused on developing a vision statement and reviewing the latest draft of the statewide economic development strategy. Key discussion topics included establishing a 'north star' vision for economic competitiveness, strategies for business retention and attraction, workforce development, innovation, and infrastructure. Members provided feedback on aligning state agency priorities, leveraging incentives, addressing cost of failure and affordability, and setting measurable outcomes for regional growth. The meeting also included remarks from the Governor's office regarding recruitment wins and future legislative priorities.
The commission discussed the proposed development of a new marine container facility in Coos Bay, Oregon. Key topics included the potential for this facility to address ongoing supply chain disruptions, the strategic advantage of its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, and the project's reliance on intermodal rail transportation. Discussions also covered the necessity of deepening and widening the navigation channel to accommodate larger vessels, the required rail infrastructure improvements connecting Coos Bay to Eugene, and the project's anticipated economic impact in terms of job creation. Furthermore, the committee reviewed the multi-billion dollar funding strategy, which involves a combination of loans, potential federal grants, and support from private partners.
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The commission discussed several key topics including leadership transitions, the introduction of new commissioners, and agency operational updates. Significant focus was placed on alignment with the Governor’s Prosperity Council and the state economic development strategy, specifically addressing feedback on tax credit rollouts, enterprise zone modifications, and the Opportunity Zone 2.0 program. The meeting also covered recruitment efforts for commission vacancies and a summary of the recently adjourned legislative session. Furthermore, the commission engaged in preliminary discussions regarding the 2027-2029 budget development process and celebrated the agency's achievement of the fiscal year 2025 Gold Star award from the Department of Administration Services.
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