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COVID-19 business resources

In the wake of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, our teams are actively collaborating with economic development partners, community leaders and others. The top economic priority of the business community in our region is an effective public health response. The faster the virus is contained, the faster our economy can resume.

We are sharing important updates with our stakeholders. Be sure you’re on our list - subscribe to our newsletters.

Latest updates

Multnomah County opens applications for restaurant and food cart COVID-19 relief grants Multnomah County opens applications for restaurant and food cart COVID-19 relief grants
December 1, 2020 • MEMBER NEWS
Tell Congress: Act now and help American businesses recover! Tell Congress: Act now and help American businesses recover!
November 20, 2020 •
Gov. Kate Brown Announces Launch of 'Give the Gift of Oregon' Campaign to Support Local Businesses Gov. Kate Brown Announces Launch of 'Give the Gift of Oregon' Campaign to Support Local Businesses
November 18, 2020 • NEWS POST
PGE - It's been a hard year. We can help make it better - but you have to call us! PGE - It's been a hard year. We can help make it better - but you have to call us!
November 17, 2020 • MEMBER NEWS
Governor Kate Brown Announces $55 Million in Financial Assistance to Support Oregon Businesses Governor Kate Brown Announces $55 Million in Financial Assistance to Support Oregon Businesses
November 17, 2020 • MEMBER NEWS
Tips for planning Thanksgiving in the time of COVID-19 Tips for planning Thanksgiving in the time of COVID-19
November 13, 2020 • NEWS POST
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What Business is doing to help

KeyBank Shares Community Cheer and Donates $30,000 Locally as Part of a $340,000 National Commitment Through “KeyBankAssists 3.0” KeyBank Shares Community Cheer and Donates $30,000 Locally as Part of a $340,000 National Commitment Through “KeyBankAssists 3.0”
December 15, 2020
U.S. Bank donates $650,000 to Portland as part of its $15 million Rebuild and Transform Fund U.S. Bank donates $650,000 to Portland as part of its $15 million Rebuild and Transform Fund
October 26, 2020
PGE Foundation aids Oregonians impacted by wildfires; Reaches record giving of nearly $1.7 million in 2020 PGE Foundation aids Oregonians impacted by wildfires; Reaches record giving of nearly $1.7 million in 2020
October 1, 2020
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Business Resources

REGIONAL

STATE

  • Reopening Oregon: A Public Health Framework for Restarting Public Life and Business – The Governor’s three phase framework for restarting the economy.
  • Small Business Navigator - Business Oregon, alongside the Oregon Employment Department, the Oregon Secretary of State, and the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services compiled the information on this page to assist Oregon small business owners, employees, and others dealing with the impacts of COVID-19.
  • COVID-19 Resources for Oregonians – Resources and executive orders from the Governor’s office. Includes a quiz to determine whether you’re an essential business.
  • State of Oregon - Governor Kate Brown's landing page for COVID-19 statewide updates
  • Business Oregon - State's economic development agency and resources for businesses affected by COVID-19
  • State Economic Advisory Council - Governor Brown's task force for COVID-19 economic crisis
  • Pandemic Unemployment Assistance in Oregon FAQ’s
     

FEDERAL

Public Health Resources

Public health officials are working around the clock sharing important updates with our communit about COVID-19. Please be sure to keep these sites bookmarked as an ongoing resource: