Newport’s Ship Comes In
Business Oregon teamed with local Newport officials to land the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) relocated research fleet despite fierce competition from several Washington ports.
Business Financing Resources
Business Oregon has a team of professionals to assist businesses with their financing needs by packaging loan programs or by matching a partner service provider with a business.
Oregon Finance Programs
Business Oregon manages the following financing programs to assist businesses:
- Oregon Business Development Fund
- Oregon Capital Access Program
- Oregon Credit Enhancement Fund
- Oregon Industrial Development Bonds
- Entrepreneurial Development Loan Fund
- Business Retention Program
- Brownfields Redevelopment Fund
- Building Opportunities for Oregon Small Business Today (BOOST) Fund
Business Resources and Services
There are several assistance and financing programs available from local and federal resources that may be used to meet business needs. These resources are:
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Farm Service Agency (FSA)
- Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Oregon Small Business Development Centers
- SCORE—Counselors to America's Small Business
- Other Small Business Service Providers
Starting a Business in Oregon
The business finance team provides a range of financing services to businesses and lending partners. These services include: revolving loan funds for working capital and term loans; loan guarantees on bank loans; loans for start-up businesses; and tax-exempt, bond financing for manufacturers.
Visit the Starting a Business page for business start-up information resources.
Business Financing Resources
Oregon Facts
Low Energy Costs
Oregon's energy costs are among the lowest industrial rates in the U.S. averaging fewer than 5 cents per kilowatt hour in some areas. This is about half of the industrial rates in California.
