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State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Business Oregon Venture Direct Program

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S-12300-00016749State & Local

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The contract pertains to the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which aims to provide continued financial support to small businesses. Business Oregon is seeking proposals to utilize SSBCI funds by establishing a direct venture capital program named the Business Oregon Venture Direct Program. This effort is focused on partnering with entities that can act as co-investment partners, enabling Oregon to deploy venture capital funding effectively to support small business growth within the state. The solicitation is issued by the Economic Development Division of Oregon and is based in Salem, Oregon. The posting date for this solicitation is April 25, 2026, with a response deadline set for January 1, 2032, indicating a long-term opportunity for collaboration. Interested parties can contact Alexis Kackley as the primary point of contact for more information and proposal submission details. This initiative underscores Oregon’s commitment to leveraging federal funds to foster economic development and support entrepreneurship through strategic venture capital investments.

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Oregon seeks partners for SSBCI venture capital program supporting small business growth.

Agency

Oregon → Economic Development DivisionView Agency

NAICS

523940 - Portfolio Management and Investment AdviceView NAICS

Place of Performance

Salem, OR, 97301, US

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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C2025716_RFQ_Attachment_C_Responsibility_Inquiry.docx

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C2025716_SSBCI_BOV Direct_RFQ.pdf

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C2025716_RFQ_Attachment_B_Disclosure_Exemption_Affidavit.docx

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Attachment_A_Proposer_InfomationAndCertificationSheet.docx

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AgencyOregon → Economic Development Division
Contacts2 people available
OfficeSalem, OR, 97301, US
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Oregon → Economic Development Division
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Office AddressSalem, OR, 97301, US
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Alexis KackleyPoint of Contact
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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 provides for the reauthorization of the State Small Business Credit Initiative, which was enacted to provide financial support to small businesses. Business Oregon is seeking proposals to deploy SSBCI capital through a direct venture capital program called the Business Oregon Venture Direct Program. Oregon is seeking entities to act as our co-investment partner(s).

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