HEY ENTREPRENEURS!
This Month, We’re Honoring Black History Month & Empowering Your Business Journey.
As we roll into February, we are excited to celebrate Black History Month. This month and always, we encourage you to shop from Blackowned businesses and support Black creators.
Join us in celebrating this month at the MESO Makers Market and experience the Black History Month Museum with 1803 Fund (Page 02).
MESO is still here, providing the resources you need to keep moving forward From small business loans to expert-led classes and opportunities like the MESO Makers Market, we are committed to helping you grow and thrive. Whether you ' re sharpening your skills or expanding your business, there’s something for you. Stay engaged, take advantage of the resources in this newsletter, and keep building MESO is here for you!
Dominique Stoney-Quitoriano and Dona Stoney, Stoney Wines
MESO CLASSES
MESO offers more than 20 different class subjects for entrepreneurs at convenient times during the week. Although some workshops are hosted in person, MESO's classes follow a hybrid model allowing students to join virtually
RESOURCES
Tigard Impact Fund
The City of Tigard and Business Impact NW
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The City of Tigard has committed $400,000 to ensure local businesses have access to the financial resources they need to expand confidently
Sustaining Arts Program
Oregon Arts Commission
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Beginning in 2025 / Fiscal Year 2026, The Oregon Arts Commission will offer operating support grants through the Sustaining Arts Program This grant program includes two budget categories determined by an arts organization's annual operating expenses.
AMBER GRANT
WomensNet
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The grant was set up to honor the memory of Amber Wigdahl, who died at just 19 years old before realizing her business dreams Today, WomensNet carries on that tradition, proudly giving away at least $30,000 every month in Amber Grant money.
