MERIT ~ MicroEnterprise Resources, Initiatives & Training
"Your Future - Make it Your Business"
Thinking about starting your own business?
MERIT can help! Our program is designed to help you get the training and technical assistance you need in order to start and sustain a successful microenterprise.
What's a microenterprise?
A microenterprise is a very small business with 5 or fewer employees and start-up financial needs of less than $35,000. Microenterprises are often started by people who have difficulty getting business training and credit through traditional means, such as those with low-income, minorities, immigrants, women, the disabled and welfare recipients.
What are some examples of microenterprises?
- Day Care Programs
- Tax Preparation
- Specialty Foods
- Clothing Design and Textiles
- Arts, Crafts, Jewelry and Gifts
- Computer Services, Word Processing, Website Design
- Automotive Repair
- Construction and Landscaping
- Event Planning
- Consulting
MERIT's Programs and Services
MERIT offers 30 hours of business training to help you:
- Develop your business idea
- Learn the basic skills and tools for running a business
- Plan and write a business plan
One-on-one technical assistance and scholarships for advanced training are also available.
Trainings are held frequently in Marion and Polk Counties and are offered in both English and Spanish.
Attend a no cost, no obligation orientation to find out how MERIT can help you. Call 503-399-5088 or check the website for details.
Contact MERIT Today!
On the Web at: www.merit-microenterprise.org
Or contact the Program Manager, Marcia Bagnall at:
Email: mbagnall@chemeketa.edu
Phone: 503-399-5088
Address: 365 Ferry St SE, Salem OR 97301
MERIT is a Collaboration of:
Catholic Community Services
Chemeketa Small Business Development Center
Polk Community Development Corporation
Salem-Keizer Community Development Corporation
West Valley Housing Authority
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