According to the Oregonian, the Oregon Department of Energy hopes to rewrite state rules that govern the sale of energy tax credits, however, several State Representatives and Senators have noted concerns and issues with the agency's plans.

Through a $98,000 grant from the USDA Rural Development, the Klamath Tribes will expand an array of services and training programs to tribal members who want to own and operate their own businesses. According to Tribal News & Events, the funding is being provided through the USDA's Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) Program designed to assist with the startup or expansion of small and emerging private businesses in rural communities.

Governor Kate Brown and Business Oregon, will invest $250,000 to support a new Inclusive Startup Fund to invest in Portland startups founded by under represented groups. The fund will make investments of $20,000 to $50,000 in startups in a variety of industries and intensive mentoring and business advising services.

The state of Oregon and four of Oregon's largest private economic development organizations have signed a landmark agreement to improve business development coordination and align efforts to grow Oregon's economy.

Many of Oregon's historic downtowns are suffering from disinvestment and neglect. This report by Restore Oregon explains how new investment can help revitalize many Main Streets as desirable places to live, work, and shop.

October 15, 2015
Join CDFA and Business Oregon for the third annual Oregon Financing Roundtable Conference on October 15, 2015. This one-day conference will feature economic development finance experts and leaders from around the state discussing innovative development finance tools and projects, emerging resources and approaches, and how these methods can catalyze investment in the Oregon economy.

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