As unemployment continues to rise in Oregon, more and more homeowners are having difficulty making their mortgage payments. They may feel alone, but they do have options, and there are a lot of resources available in Oregon. Click below for an overview of the foreclosure process, information on new government programs that can help homeowners, contact information for nonprofit foreclosure counselors, and much more.

In order to provide more seamless service to Oregon's small businesses, the Office of Minority, Women, and Emerging Small Business has moved from DCBS to the recently renamed Oregon Business Development Department.

In continuing the commitment to regulatory streamlining, Gov. Ted Kulongoski has shifted elements of the Office of Regulatory Streamlining from DCBS to the Economic Revitalization Team.

Recent financial markets have caused consumers concern over their bank deposits and securities accounts. Governor Kulongoski wants to assure consumers that there are many safeguards in place. A Web page developed by the Department of Consumer and Business Services answers frequently asked questions and provides links to government-sponsored resources.

If you own a small business or want to open one, click on the link below to find out about the 16th Annual Small Business Fair, a free event with information booths staffed by agency representatives and business experts, with free counseling on critical topics to help small businesses.

Oregon is focused on accelerating our state's economic recovery by creating jobs and economic stability for communities throughout the state during this volatile time. Click the link below to read about how the state is putting federal and state stimulus dollars to work as well as programs available to help Oregonians and businesses manage through these challenging economic conditions.

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Oregon is celebrating its 150th year as a state in 2009. Click below to see how this sesquicentennial year is being celebrated.