Contact Us

Our office is located at:

2069 NE Hoyt Street
Portland, OR 97232


Phone
    Main:(503)236-1580
    Fax:(503)236-0315

Email :
    (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
    Staff email addresses and telephone extensions are listed under the “Our Staff” link.

Program Contacts:
    Asset Development Services (IDAs): Ext. 201 and 204
    Mercy Corps Loan Fund (Loans): Ext. 203 and 207
    Business Development Services: Ext. 202
    Community Outreach: Ext. 209

Language Options:
    Spanish speakers: Ext. 207 and Ext. 203
    Russian speakers: Ext. 204
    Bulgarian speakers: Ext. 203
    French speakers: Ext. 209 and Ext.202


Our Location: Our office is located on NE Hoyt Street between 20th and 21st Avenues, one block north of NE Sandy. We are in the Mercury Newspaper building near KATU News.

Closest Bus Lines:#12-Sandy Blvd.  Exit at the 20th Street stop.

Upcoming Events

July 2009 Seminars

All Seminars take place at our office located at 2069 NE Hoyt St, Portland, OR 97232.
Choice of business entity
July 9th: 6:30-7:30
Josh Smith from Alto Law Group will be presenting on the different legal forms for your business. This seminar is designed to give you the information you need to understand and select the proper type of business entity. It will cover liability implications, tax strategies, and costs associated with different legal forms. Josh will also go over the practical steps of setting up your business, from the planning stages to ongoing reporting for your business.

Cost is $5 for MCNW clients and $10 for the general public. Please contact Erica to RSVP at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or tel:503-236-1580x 209


Publicity 101 for Small Business
July 16th from 6-9pm
Are you getting your news out to your customers or are you missing media opportunities? In this fast paced, three-hour media communications workshop, Katlin Smith, APR, Principal of Urban Words Group, will present on how to:

Katlin has more than 20 years experience in providing communications and public relations services. This seminar usually cost $89 per person. Do not miss this great opportunity!
FOR MCNW CLIENTS ONLY. Cost is $5 to attend. Please contact Erica to RSVP at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or tel:503-236-1580x 209

Real-world Writing Tips for Reluctant Writers.
July 23rd 6:30-7:30pm
Are you writing for the internet? Find out how to resonate with an invisible audience in this 1-hour workshop: Write it Rich! Real-world Writing Tips for Reluctant Writers. Susan Rich, owner of RichWriting Inc., shows you how to organize your thoughts and pick a key message. Together you’ll discuss what makes good content—do’s and don’ts to capture your target market’s attention. Writing questions are strongly encouraged!
Susan Rich is a business writer, editor, and writing consultant. She has a journalism degree and 20+ years experience in print, PR, and marketing and has been self-employed for five years.

Cost is $5 for MCNW clients and $10 for the general public. Please contact Erica to RSVP at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or tel:503-236-1580x 209

Coming occurrences of this event:

Foundations Business Class

Our next open business foundations class will start on Wednesday August 19th, 2009. You can sign up using our
Enrollment Form (Word doc) or Enrollment Form (pdf)

Coming occurrences of this event:

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