Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Businesses
Resources for Oregon businesses looking for assistance in the event of local, regional, or statewide economic impacts due to identified disasters.
Connections
Learn about providing supplies or finding needed supplies, and a variety of webinars to help your business get through this difficult period. +
Businesses interested in providing services and/or supplies
Webinars and Virtual Sessions
- Outdoor industry webinar, March 31
- Register for "Create Your New Financial Forecast Scenario for SBA Loans", free webinar, April 1, 2020
- Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership—series of free webinars on a variety of topics designed to provide constructive information to manufacturers about successfully managing their businesses now and in the future
- RAIN Oregon free weekly entrepreneur support meetings; Fridays at 9:00 am on Zoom
Business Planning, Counseling, and General Resources
Planning and Counseling +
Business Survival Tips—English and Spanish 
(planning, managing cash flow, insurance, staffing)
Help Avoiding Layoffs
- Workshare (help avoid layoffs)
- Rapid Response Task Force
- Rogue Workforce Partnership
- Clackamas Workforce Partership: Funds have been made available to help Clackamas County businesses avoid layoffs and/or closure. We need to know how your business has been affected and what you believe can be done to avoid laying off employees or closing your business. Contact Bryan Fuentez for details.
Small Business Development Centers: centers across the state are offering no-cost advising and training. Currently all centers are operating virtually and are available to assist with COVID-19 funding opportunities as well as general business questions
Oregon RAIN (Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network) offering free virtual mentoring, workshops, support groups, and more to any entrepreneur/innovator/startup in the state
Small Business Advocate—Businesses without employees or with fewer than 100 employees can contact the Office of Small Business Assistance by email or by calling toll free 1-844-469-5512.
Free and discounted coaching for distressed small businesses from consulting firm [Pregame]
Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership offering counseling and planning for any Oregon manufacturer
Economic Development Organizations +
- Oregon Economic Development Association (OEDA)
- EDCO—Central Oregon
- Greater Eastern Oregon Development Corporation (GEODC)
- Mid-Columbia Economic Development District
- South Coast Development Council
- Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development (SOREDI)
- Strategic Economic Development Corporation (Willamette Valley)
Business and Industry+
Layoffs, Closures, and Unemployment Insurance
Resources for Oregon Health Plan partners (OHP)
Child Care Provider Resources
- Guidance for Child Care Facilities/Buinesses Governor's Office
- Resources for Child Care Providers
- Temporary Changes to Child Care Rules in Response to COVID-19
Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association
Industry/Business regulated by OLCC—temporary rules, licensing process changes, and waiving certain fees connected with business and licensing transactions
Predictive scheduling—hourly and seasonal restaurant workers going to just take out
Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP)
Oregon Entrepreur Network (OEN) twitter feed
TiE Oregon—non-profit supporting Oregon's entrepreneurs
OSU information for small farms, farmers markets
Oregon Department of Agriculture information and resources
U.S. Department of Agriculture—Oppportunities for immediate relief for rural residents, businesses, and communities
Financial Assistance
General Assistance+
Work with your financial institution to explore refinancing, deferred payments, and other appropriate tools for your situation.
Federal emergency aid FAQ documents and resources by Senator Merkley's office
SBA's Disaster Loan Assistance—Oregon is now eligible region for SBA Loan Assistance. For guidance filling out the form contact the Disaster Helpdesk from 8AM to 8PM EDT 7 days a week at 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
Facebook Small Business Grants Program
Grants and Funding for Restaurant and Hospitality businesses
Oregon Community Recovery Grant Program—funds to nonprofit organizations in Oregon that are particularly affected by the outbreak of COVID-19
WaFD Bank Small Business Lifeline
US Bank Small Business Services
Community Lending Works—emergency loan fund for Lane County businesses
The Timely Help—free service to sell eGift cards and get donations
Float—Crowdfunding and gift card purchases to support Portland's small businesses
Founder Gym—online training on how to raise money
CCD Business Development Corp—microlending program focused on COVID-19 needs
Community Emergency Loan Fund for entities in Coos Bay, Eugene, Florence, Medford, and Roseburg.
United Way of the Columbia Gorge Apply funds from the Community Response Fund OR make a donation
“Nearly” Bank Qualified+
For businesses with limited time in operations and collateral, obtaining private financing can be challenging. If your financial institution turns you down, inquire about these programs offered by the federal government and the state of Oregon.
Small Business Administration (SBA)
- 7(a) guarantee
- SBA Express
- Export Express
- Export Working Capital
- Veterans Advantage
- CAPLines
United States Department of Agriculture
Business Oregon
Alternative Lenders+
These entities offer direct loans to businesses that do not qualify for loans from banks and credit unions. They are usually community-based organizations that can generally offer loans from $5,000 to $250,000 and often have more flexible repayment terms.
Business Oregon
Community Development Financial Institution Fund (CDFI)
Oregon’s Economic Development Districts
Other Micro Lenders
