OAR 123-091-0015
Criteria for OBEP Fund Loan

In order to be eligible for a loan from the OBEP Fund, the Department must first find:

(1)

That, at the time a loan from the OBEP Fund is considered for approval, the Business:

(a)

Has at least 150 employees as demonstrated by documentation determined to be acceptable by the Department;

(b)

Is a traded sector business, as defined in ORS 285A.010 (Definitions for ORS 284.101 to 284.148 and ORS chapters 285A, 285B and 285C);

(c)

Is not a retailer, as defined in ORS 72.8010 (Definitions for ORS 72.8010 to 72.8200);

(d)

Plans to hire at least 50 full-time Eligible Employees before the end of the two calendar years following the year in which the OBEP loan is approved;

(e)

Has stated to the Department that a loan from the OBEP was an integral factor in the Business’s decision to hire at least 50 full-time Eligible Employees; and

(f)

Has provided all information to the Department as requested and as required by the Oregon Business Retention and Expansion Program;

(2)

That the Business’s proposed expansion will result in significant, long-term economic benefit in the region and will serve as a catalyst for additional economic development benefits in the state.

Source: Rule 123-091-0015 — Criteria for OBEP Fund Loan, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=123-091-0015 (accessed May 26, 2025).

May 26, 2025

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