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supporting small businesses since 2009

Our MISSION

We respond to poverty by empowering economically, socially and physically challenged individuals to increase self-sufficiency and build personal and business assets. 

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~Donate~
Help Low Income Women and Minority Owned Businesses
Now Open: Accepting Applications 
GoFundme Campaign 
Help us by spreading the word and donating to our loan fund that will help small business across oregon who need your help urgently. 

Take A Look At The Months Ahead!

Click below to view our upcoming events

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Start Your business JouRney
 Today!

We invite you to join MERIT's programs, where you will find all your business needs in one place. We are here to help you with financial education, business development, technical assistance, local resources and more. 

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Start your entrepreneurship journey and experience the impact in your start-up business.  

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Volunteer
Today!

Contact us about our opportunities to become a facilitator for our Small Business Development Training. 

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Monthly testimonials

Blanca Beltran

MERIT Training Graduate+ IDA client

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" I'm grateful that an organization like MERIT exists because they have empowered me and helped me feel comfortable and confident about launching my business. "

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Norma Amado

Owner of Green Inspiration Landscaping LLC, & 

MERIT Training Graduate 

"As a rural micro business, I was able to access capital through the IDA, and rural loan program- something that I did not find anywhere else. I'm grateful to have an organization like MERIT"

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