OAR 123-019-0100: Certification of Entities for Business Plan Review

(1) In addition to SBDCs, the Finance Manager may certify an entity for the review of business plans and for providing a Small Business Management Program if the Finance Manager finds in their sole discretion that the entity demonstrates in its proposal to become a certified entity that the management team and counseling staff of the certified entity adequately possess: (a) Sufficient experience in providing financial counseling to businesses; (b) Sufficient experience in providing a Small Business Management Program; (c) Sufficient experience in reviewing business plans; (d) Sufficient experience in assisting businesses with successfully accessing capital. (2) The Finance Manager may establish time periods for certification and review in their sole discretion. (3) The SBDCs and certified entities will continue to provide small business management services and counseling to the Applicant after the loan has been provided to the Applicant.