Our Organization
Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon seeks to broaden economic opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs by providing business support to increase growth in income, assets, and business skills.
 
Our History
Since its inception in July 2005, the Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon, has supported businesses with a diversity in trade and color. Originally known as the MicroEnterprise Neighborhood Development (MEND) program, MEND was a program of the Black United Fund of Oregon.  In April 2008, MEND changed its name to MESO and became a program of Pedagogy Institute, a 501(c)(3) non-profit.  MESO continues to maintain its original mission while adding new resources to meet the changing needs of its entrepreneurs and the marketplace. 
 
Our Clients
MESO’s clients engage in a wide array of economic activities that include frozen baked goods, child care services, video production services, beauty products, art, automotive services, marketing services, and a variety of other goods and services.
 
Our Program

MESO’s uniqueness in business development is based on the philosophy of customizing support to the needs of the business. We believe you cannot mass produce businesses. Building a strong foundation will stabilize and grow the businesses to become successful.  We recognize the complex and multi-level problems experienced by entrepreneurs and offer support services in an integrated manner that focus on the following key areas:

Business and Technical Skills

  • Planning and Implementation
  • Assessment and Management
  • Capacity Building and Human Resources
  • Accounting/Budgeting/Forecasting

Personal Development

  • Motivation/Leadership
  • Goal Setting
  • Time Management

Customized Financing

  • Access to diverse financial services, ranging from credit lines, loans, guaranteed loans, and small grants
  • Credit Building and Reporting

Marketing

  • Communication and Branding
  • Access to Markets
  • Linking to Resources and Opportunities
 

Bookkeeping

Cleaning Services

Event Planning

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