Steps to Prepare For New Federal Funding Programs
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Steps to Prepare For New Federal Funding Programs

Source: Oregon.gov The American Rescue Plan has earmarked billions of dollars to support small businesses to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is anticipated that programs, including the new Restaurant Revitalisation Fund (RRF) and Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (SVOG), will be available sometime in April. Attached you will find an overview of…

Travel Oregon Competitive & Recovery Grants Program
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Travel Oregon Competitive & Recovery Grants Program

Source: EugeneCascadesCoast.org Travel Oregon believes improved infrastructure is needed to enhance and expand visitor experience over both the short and long-term and that these enhancements can help in economic recovery efforts. To support this, Travel Oregon unveiled a Competitive & Recovery Grants Program. Applications open on March 15 and close on March 31. View the…

Oregon’s 10-Point Economic Recovery Plan
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Oregon’s 10-Point Economic Recovery Plan

Source: Oregon.gov Governor Kate Brown Announces 10-Point Economic Recovery Plan to Help Oregon Families and Businesses Plan maximizes immediate impact for Oregonians, equitably invests resources to address disproportionate impact of COVID-19 pandemic on BIPOC communities  Action plan and investment principles to guide decisions related to American Rescue Plan funds  (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown…

Help for Small Businesses and the Arts
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Help for Small Businesses and the Arts

Source: ArtsActionFund.org Without a moment to spare, the United States Senate just voted overwhelmingly 92-to-7 to extend the PPP application deadline from March 31, 2021 to May 31, 2021. The House had already passed this legislation 415-to-3 earlier this month, so it now moves to the President’s desk for his signature and certain enactment. What impact…

New Checklists & Videos to Prepare for Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
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New Checklists & Videos to Prepare for Shuttered Venue Operators Grant

Source: SBA.gov New Tools to Prepare Your Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act to provide emergency assistance to eligible venues affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.   The SBA is in the process of setting up the…

5 Ways to Love the McKenzie River
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5 Ways to Love the McKenzie River

Source: TravelOregon.com By Jen Anderson Editor’s note: Call destinations before you visit to make sure they’re open. Stay posted on what Oregon’s new COVID-19 guidelines mean for you, and follow these steps for social distancing outdoors. Also, remember to bring your face covering, required for all of Oregon’s public indoor spaces and outdoors when keeping 6 feet of…

Business Oregon Announces Commercial Rent Relief Grants to Help Small Businesses Behind on Lease Payments
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Business Oregon Announces Commercial Rent Relief Grants to Help Small Businesses Behind on Lease Payments

Source: Development.Oregon4Biz.com The Oregon Legislative Emergency Board allocated $100 million to Business Oregon for a new program to provide financial assistance to small businesses and commercial landlords impacted by the economic hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The program provides grants to building owners to cover outstanding lease payments from small business tenants that are…

FEMA Direct Temporary Housing & Recovery Update
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FEMA Direct Temporary Housing & Recovery Update

Direct Temporary Housing: The severity and scope of destruction of the wildfires and straight-line winds has severely diminished the ability of the state to adequately respond to the housing needs of the residents of Lane County. Additionally, the lack of available rental resources, the unique commuting challenges in the McKenzie Valley, and the need to…

Spectrum TV, Internet, and Phone Services Restored
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Spectrum TV, Internet, and Phone Services Restored

Spectrum has announced that after working in conjunction with Lane Electric they have finished rebuilding the more than 30 miles of their network that was destroyed in the fire and have now restored service to an area stretching roughly from Vida to McKenzie Bridge. Work to repair the network began as soon as the area…

DDEV Destination Ready Program Open for Applications
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DDEV Destination Ready Program Open for Applications

Source: Industry.TravelOregon.com Direct investment and technical assistance for the development, enhancement and stewardship of key visitor experiences that are COVID-19 appropriate, will aid in economic recovery, enhance local livability and provide access to a diversity of explorers. The deadline for applications is Feb. 3 at 12 p.m. PST.  Apply now. Full details of this opportunity…