MERIT collaborates with several key community partners. By working together to promote social and economic development, all of the partners are more effective than if they operated alone. Thanks to our great partners!

Chemeketa Small Business Development Center

The Chemeketa BizCenter provides practical information for your business success. We focus on assisting the expansion of existing firms as well as the new startup businesses in Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties. We provide business management expertise through (free) one-on-one business advisors, business workshops and a resource center. Find us on the web at sbdc.chemeketa.edu and at the Center for Business & Industry (626 High St. NE) in downtown Salem.

Salem Keizer Community Development Corporation

Salem-Keizer CDC is a local nonprofit organization of neighbors helping neighbors. Salem-Keizer CDC has been actively developing energy efficient and safe affordable rental housing for individuals and families earning 60% or less of median income. Salem-Keizer CDC also provides Individual Development Accounts for homeownership, education and microenterprise start up/capitalization for Salem residents. Find us on the web at www.salemkeizercdc.org

Polk Community Development Corporation

Polk CDC’s mission is to help Polk County residents improve their living circumstances through the provision of high quality, affordable rental housing and homeownership opportunities, related educational opportunities, and low-interest housing rehabilitation loans; and to assist local municipalities in their efforts to achieve community improvements and economic revitalization through commercial facade improvement loans. Polk CDC also offers Individual Development Accounts for housing, education and microenterprise start up/capitalization for Polk County residents. Find us on the web at www.polkcdc.org

Catholic Community Services

 Catholic Community Services works with children, families and adults of all faiths, encouraging spiritual growth in whichever faith tradition one deems of value. We follow the social mission of the Catholic Church, assuring that our service delivery reflects our core values of love, justice, truth, and freedom. CCS is accredited by the National Council on Accreditation. Our commitment to integrity, quality, and best practices led us to seek accreditation from the most respected social services accreditation body in the nation. Accreditation reinforces our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of service for the people we serve. Find us on the web at http://www.ccswv.org/

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

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