New Business Continuity Loan program's first application
Summary
The board's new loan program — created to help Portland businesses recover from tariffs, weather, and lost tourism — saw its first application and first denial. Sam's Rideshare's $9,000 refinancing request didn't meet the program criteria.
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Last discussed May 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
No funds disbursed; the roughly $9,000 request was declined.
Program funds stay available for future applicants who meet the guidelines.
Sam's Rideshare, whose owner cited tariff-driven revenue losses, leaves without the refinancing relief he sought.
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