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Grant Funds Available for Businesses Strained by Holiday Farm Fire
Businesses negatively impacted by 2020’s Holiday Farm Fire have a new funding opportunity to help restore their operations. “The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is honored to receive a $20,000 grant provided by the OCCU Foundation to help restore, rebuild, and return hope to businesses impacted by the Holiday Farm Fire,” said Chamber President and…
Independent Arborist Completes Review of State Hazard Tree Removal Program
An independent arborist has reviewed Oregon’s hazard tree removal program and found a sound operation underway, plus provided helpful context for future work Press release issued by the Oregon Debris Management Task Force on June 7, 2021 (Link) In response to calls for an investigation and as part of the unprecedented effort to remove fire-damaged…
Lane County Planning Director Discusses HB 2289
On Tuesday, Lane County Planning Director Amber Bell provided an overview of HB 2289 to the Board of County Commissioners. Watch the video below for a high-level overview of how HB 2289 simplifies the rebuilding process for many fire survivors by eliminating the need for land use applications. You can read the overview in the…
No-Cost Wildfire Debris Cleanup for all Oregon Homes & Businesses
Source: Oregon.gov SALEM – The State of Oregon will provide no-cost wildfire ash and debris cleanup for all homes and businesses in the eight counties affected by the disastrous September wildfires, the Oregon Debris Management Task Force announced today. This cleanup includes mobile home parks, second homes, businesses, and other structures. Home and business owners…
Red Cross Bridge Funding Update
Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org The deadline to apply for Red Cross Bridge Assistance Funding is Thursday, December 16, 2021. Applicants must already be registered with the Red Cross for assistance related to the Holiday Farm Fire. For some applicants, this may be a second round of assistance; for others, it will be the first bridge assistance they have received. …
Update on Latest Lane County Small Business Grant Funds
The application period for our most recent round of small business grant funds closed this past Sunday, December 13th, and I know business owners are anxious to hear the outcome of their applications. Community LendingWorks has been busily reviewing the submissions and preparing for the lotteries which will begin later this week. Selected grant recipients…