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Business Oregon says certification processing times improved to ~60 days; outreach and capacity remain priorities
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Business Oregon told the committee it has improved certification processing times to an average of 60 days for new applications and 18 days for renewals, crossed 3,000 certified businesses, and recently added an outreach coordinator; staff said program definitions and potential eligible pools vary by certification type.
Business Oregon told the Ways and Means joint committee on March 17 that its small‑business certification program has improved processing times and expanded outreach but still faces capacity constraints.
Kate Zinner and deputy staff described the agency’s role as Oregon’s sole certifying authority for four state certifications and two federal transportation‑related certifications. The agency said it crossed a milestone this week with 3,004 certified businesses and more than 5,000 total…
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