Employment

Senate Bill 745 Passes Unanimously to the House Floor

ByTom Atkinson May 19, 2021May 19, 2021

Update 19th May Senate Bill 745 (full details below) has passed out of committee and onto the House Floor for further consideration! This a great step forwards for our fire-ravaged communities. We Need Your Voices NOW to Help Pass Senate Bill 745! Visit the link below to view the legislative history of Senate Bill 745…

Voices of Innovation and Impact: Economic Recovery

ByTom Atkinson May 6, 2021May 5, 2021

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…

Merkley to Hold Remote Town Hall for Lane County

ByTom Atkinson April 26, 2021April 26, 2021

Town hall will be April 27, accessible by computer, mobile device, or telephone Portland, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley on Tuesday, April 27, will hold a remote and telephone town hall for constituents in Lane County. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., and answer their questions and invite their…

Governor Kate Brown Calls on Legislature to Support Statewide Broadband Expansion

ByTom Atkinson April 22, 2021April 22, 2021

Source: Oregon.gov Governor Kate Brown today appeared before the Joint Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development to urge her support for investments in expanding broadband access statewide. The Governor’s Recommended Budget proposes a $118 million investment, with a focus on providing broadband access to underserved communities that have been disproportionately impacted during the pandemic; ensuring…

Business Oregon Announces Second Round of Commercial Rent Relief Grants

ByTom Atkinson April 20, 2021April 20, 2021

Source: Oregon4Biz.com Business Oregon Announces Second Round of Commercial Rent Relief Grants to Help Small Businesses Cover Outstanding Lease Payments On April 22, Business Oregon will open the second round of a grant program for building owners to cover outstanding lease payments from small business tenants that are behind on rent due to COVID-19. The…

Voices of Innovation and Impact: Economic Recovery

ByTom Atkinson April 20, 2021April 20, 2021

Zoom webinar • Tuesday, May 18, 2021 • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. PST. You are invited to join us for 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. -> Click Here to Register Now…

Restaurant Revitalization Fund

ByTom Atkinson April 19, 2021April 19, 2021

Source: SBA.gov This program provides emergency assistance for eligible restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses impacted by COVID-19. Content Program details Supplemental documents Who can apply How to apply When to apply Set asides Funding amount Allowable use of funds Get help with your application Program details The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant…

Steps to Prepare For New Federal Funding Programs

ByTom Atkinson April 1, 2021April 1, 2021

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

ByTom Atkinson March 30, 2021April 1, 2021

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

ByTom Atkinson March 29, 2021March 29, 2021

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…