Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon - Portland, Oregon

Kharisma Sutton

I have been working with MESO for at least nine months! And they have done absolutely nothing they advertise! In my opinion they only help and invest in businesses they feel will be the most successful and significant. Every time I thought I had accomplished something, I feel let down by their rejection. Nine months working on my business plan and financials all of a sudden I need a 10% down payment! Thats all well and good, but why was this not mentioned in all the time I’ve spent working with an advisor. My experience has been very poor and its really sad because this is a non profit agency who Im sure get federal funding. The people are nice, but I don’t need nice! I need to start my business. Very disappointed.
Your response was a slap in the face, while trying to save face. I was given no help and the complete run around! To imply that I have not put in the work to get my business started is laughable and disrespectful! Please admit that CLACKAMAS MESO, has no interest in supporting businesses that they deem high risk! My business is an ice cream truck business. But you already know this because you have my 40 page business plan in your possession.

Brian Parham

MESO makes dreams come true. From creative inception to market research, from funding to consulting, MESO offers everything a small business owner needs to turn a dream into a thriving business.

If you're interested in turning your passion into a business, don't hesitate. Contact MESO ASAP! You can thank me later. 🙂

Tracy Tsefalas

MESO believed in me and my vision when so many traditional banking institutions weren't willing to support my venture. They were a pleasure to work with and always made sure that I had the resources I needed to make my business a success. I will forever be grateful, thank you!

Sophie Parham

MESO is an inspiring and empowering organization supporting and advising small businesses. They provided essential ressources for our business: IDA program, consulting, and business building classes. MESO is a key organization in the Portland business community, and their awesome team is fully committed to the longterm success of their clients.

Steven Stevens

MESO is Amazing! They are very friendly, helpful and patient. You can tell that those who work there are passionate about helping people of all creeds colors and nationalities find a path to success.

Sheila Lovely (Lovely Ms Sheila)

The only thing I can say is that I’m forever grateful. I’ve been with this company since they began. Nita and Sanford are amazing. They started some thing that is very unique.

Mateo Sixto

We are currently enrolled in the small business start-up program offered by M.E.S.O. and it has been a true blessing! Sharo Reyes and her team have been tremendously helpful in helping us learn and understand how to run and grow a business more efficiently as well as the legal aspects of it and. They have other resources too, they're just amazing! THANK YOU M.E.S.O.!!!

Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon

Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon is a 501(c)3 non-profit. Our mission is to “improve the economic opportunities of underserved individuals through empowerment, education, and entrepreneurship for the benefit of the greater community”.

Since its inception MESO has supported businesses with a diversity in trade and color. MESO’s uniqueness in business development is based on the philosophy of customizing support to meet the needs of the business. We recognize the complex and multi-level problems experienced by entrepreneurs and offer support services in an integrated manner. MESO brings a holistic array of services and programs to small businesses. Services include Access to Capital, Business Planning, Market Research, Individual Development Accounts, Bookkeeping, Classes, Networking, Mentoring, and community linkages to Resources.

Service is available in English and Spanish │Servicio está disponible en inglés y español.

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