Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon

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“The executive director and internal accountant review the 990. The governing body is provided with copies of form 990 and reviews this document before filing.”

“The organization has a written conflict of interest policy available.”

“The salary of the executive director was determined after review and comparison of other executive directors at similar organizations and with similar experience in this field.”

“The compensation of all staff and officers is reviewed, deliberated and approved by the board of directors based on factors such as comparability data of other, similar organizations, scope of responsibilities, and experience. None of the board or directors receive compensation; all are volunteer.”

“The organization makes copies of governing, fiscal and tax documents available to the public upon request.”

“Micro enterprise services of oregon (meso or the organization) is a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the state of oregon. Meso was formed in 2008, and seeks to broaden economic opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs by providing business support to increase growth in income, assets, and business skills.”

“In 2005, we were founded on a simple, yet remarkable notion - that low- income individuals could achieve economic security through entrepreneurship. This vision has led us to match individuals from disenfranchised, displaced, low-income, immigrant/refugee, unbanked, minority and underserved communities with all the services and support needed to succeed in business. In 10 years, we've provided assistance to over 2000 entrepreneurs, provided more than 1,400,000 in loans and 1,000,000 in matched savings, and seen clients increase net revenues upwards of 1600%. Today, we celebrate these milestones with the clients who have graduated and are graduating today, and with those who still look forward to improving their economic security.”

“Other programs: ida: meso provided 42 business ida's to income -qualified individuals. Ida's is a three to one matched savings provided to support small businesses to purchase assets and inventory for their business. Educate: educate provides business education training. Meso provided 52 trainings in the three counties. General program: meso provides business assistance to low-income, minority owned small businesses. In our tem years we have supported over 1800 businesses with financing, planning and marketing. Meso's mission is to improve the economic opportunities of underserved individuals through empowerment, education and entrepreneurship for the benefit of families in the greater community. An experienced and dedicated staff provides a minimum of three years of support ranging from business planning, goal implementation, marketing, consulting and financing.”