State of Oregon to Help Small Businesses Grow Revenues via Exports

2 Dec 2019


Business Oregon announced continued funding for its matching grant program that helps Oregon small businesses engage in export activities. The small grants are paired with expertise from agency staff to help navigate the path to exporting. Business Oregon is combining some state funds with a successful federal grant award of $750,000.

"While large companies in industries like semiconductor, machinery, and commodity products drive total state trade numbers, it's small- and medium-sized firms where trade provides a terrific opportunity for business growth," said Business Oregon global strategies manager Amanda Welker. "That's where we can really make a difference with our export assistance programs. The companies we worked with last year reported $27 million in new export sales."

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