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Apply for Oregon Emerging Small Business certification

Oregon small businesses can apply for ESB certification to seek state, county and city government contracts.

Steps

5 steps
  1. Check that your business qualifiesThe business must be for profit and an Oregon business according to federal tax filing.
  2. Gather your recordsUse the Application Checklist to collect everything you need.
  3. Apply onlineUse the Certification Management System e-application.
  4. No internet? Ask for a paper applicationCall 503-986-0075 and the office can provide a hard copy application.
  5. Wait for a decisionMost complete applications take about 30-60 days.
Businesses are limited to 12 years of participation.

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