USDA Rural Development Funding for Telecommunication Projects
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USDA Rural Development Funding for Telecommunication Projects

ByTom Atkinson

Join us to learn about access to funding and an overview of USDA Rural Development Telecommunication Programs  USDA Rural Development will be holding a region-wide webinar to provide the latest information on the financing of Broadband, Re-connect, and Distance Learning Telemedicine (DLT) programs for rural communities. This is an essential webinar that will provide information…

Get Involved – House Special Committee On Wildfire Recovery – May 21st
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Get Involved – House Special Committee On Wildfire Recovery – May 21st

ByTom Atkinson

We hope you took the opportunity to get your voices heard at the last Public Hearing on May 7th which covered Senate Bill 745 & Blue River’s ability to form a Sanitary District. The next chance for McKenzie River residents to participate in the House Special Committee On Wildfire Recovery is May 21st at 10am….

McKenzie Rafting – Have Lots of Fun! Do Lots of Good!
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McKenzie Rafting – Have Lots of Fun! Do Lots of Good!

ByTom Atkinson

A Helfrich Outfitter is Helping Our River Community Heal, Recover and Rebuild The Coronavirus made for a challenging river season for not only our rafting business but for all of the businesses along the McKenzie River. Making it worse, the Holiday Farm Fire started on Labor Day and ravaged much of our beautiful river valley….

Deadline to Rebuild Non-Conforming Use Structures Extended to Sept. 25, 2025!
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Deadline to Rebuild Non-Conforming Use Structures Extended to Sept. 25, 2025!

ByTom Atkinson

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org We have an important update regarding NON-CONFORMING USE properties/structures. Senate Bill 405 has been approved by the Oregon Legislature and is headed to the Governor’s desk for signature.  The bill extends the deadline to rebuild non-conforming use structures to Sept. 25, 2025. State law had previously only allowed 12 months for property owners to rebuild….

FEMA Awards Eugene Water and Electric Board More than $1.1 Million
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FEMA Awards Eugene Water and Electric Board More than $1.1 Million

ByTom Atkinson

FEMA Awards Eugene Water and Electric Board More than $1.1 Million to Harden Utilities Against Disaster SALEM, Ore. – Under the state-administered federally funded Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) will receive more than $1.1 million in federal grant money to strengthen electrical distribution lines against future wildfires. This project…

Virtual Q&A Sessions with Lane County Land Management
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Virtual Q&A Sessions with Lane County Land Management

ByTom Atkinson

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org We have two upcoming virtual Q&A sessions with Lane County Land Management. We will be able provide information and answer questions about the land use and building permit process for Holiday Farm Fire survivors. SESSION 1 WHEN: Wednesday, May 12, 6:00-7:30 PM WHERE: Online – you must register in advance REGISTER: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2868653739440229643 SESSION 2…

Grants for Summer Enrichment Activities for Children
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Grants for Summer Enrichment Activities for Children

ByTom Atkinson

Source: OregonCF.org OCF to Grant $41.2 Million of State Funds for Summer Academic and Enrichment Programs Program designed to address learning inequities with Oregon children and families Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) announced today that it will administer $40 million of state-funded grants for community organizations to provide summer enrichment activities for K-12 aged students, such…

Voices of Innovation and Impact: Economic Recovery
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Voices of Innovation and Impact: Economic Recovery

ByTom Atkinson

Source: UOregon.edu Zoom webinar • Tuesday, May 18, 2021 • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. PST. You are invited to join an informational webinar, Economic Recovery, in the Voices of Innovation and Impact speaker series from the Office of the Provost on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. PST. REGISTER NOW As the country begins…

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Small Businesses
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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Small Businesses

ByTom Atkinson

Source: SBA.gov Small nonfarm businesses in 18 Oregon counties and neighboring counties in California and Idaho are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that beganApril 15, 2021. Primary Oregon…