Oregon Investment Board

Protecting and supporting the economy of the
Columbia River Gorge.

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1. Description of project—What is the project? What is the nature of your business? (i.e., service, retail, wholesale, non-profit, etc.)
2. Who is going to be involved in the project? Who will be the project manager? Previous experience with managing project of this kind? Who is key management? (enclose resume)
3. What is the plan for implementation of the project? What is the expected timeline for implementation of each of the activities or steps involved? When will the project be completed?
4. Attach a line item budget, including funds from other sources. Specifically identify what Oregon Investment Board monies will fund vs. other funding sources. Provide commitments from other funding sources.
5. Funding schedule. When will Oregon Investment Board funds be needed, and for which activities?
6. Activities still required before the project can proceed? Other unique characteristics of the project?
7. If this is a loan request from an established business, please provide a current Balance Sheet and the last three years income tax returns. If this is a loan request from an emerging business please provide a pro forma balance sheet and three years projection of profit and loss.
8. Should this project require any licenses, permits, etc. from any governmental agency, or any other agency, copies of these documents should be made available as part of the applicant’s application. Copies may accompany the application, but originals must be made available at the time the Columbia River Gorge Commissions application is submitted for certification which occurs at the time the Oregon Investment Board gives preliminary approval for the project.
9. Where, specifically, will the project be located and what portion, by percentage, of benefit will accrue to the National Scenic Area and how was the percentage calculated? What will the leverage be (i.e. what is the percentage of this request to the total project cost)?
   NOTE: If your project is in an unincorporated area outside of the City of Hood River, Cascade Locks, Mosier or The Dalles, please refer to the specific requirements of the Gorge Commission, Section 3, Columbia River Gorge Commission, Chapter 350 Division 120, Economic Development Certification Process, Page 2, 350-120- 020 Application for Certification (b).
10. Applicant should explain how this project will help meet the Plan Goals and Key Investment Principles of this plan. See the Score Sheet.
11. Should the project be approved, what criteria can be used to measure successful performance? What will you measure the success of this project? (e.g., create four family wage jobs; bring a new product to market that will add value to locally produced agriculture products, etc.)

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