Address: 2640 Portland Road NE, Salem, OR 97301
Contact: Claudia Maciel, ida@meritnw.org, 503-584-7314
Communities served: Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties. Communities in Marrow, Umatilla, and Malheur counties are welcomed depending on availability.
Other services provided:
- Group workshops
- Business training
- Financial education
- One-on-one coaching
- Financial products and services
- Connection to free legal clinic
- Credit coaching
Eligibility Criteria: Focus on low to moderate income (LMI) individuals, people with disabilities, emerging Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs, and BIPOC business owners. Scholarships are available based on income level or extenuating circumstances.
MicroEnterprise Resources, Initiatives & Training (MERIT)