MERIT relies on community support to provide our clients with the services and guidance they need to make their business dream a reality. You can be a part of our efforts to fight poverty and support local small businesses! Volunteer, mentor one of our clients, shop at our alumni businesses, contribute directly to sustain the operation of our program, or sign-up for our monthly newsletter. All of these contributions enable us to further our economic impact in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill Counties.

The MERIT program is a part of the Chemeketa Small Business Development Center.