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CCD offers assistance with long and short‐term financing for qualified businesses. Funds are available for business start‐up, expansion, real estate acquisition, real estate acquisition, leasehold improvements, equipment, inventory, and working capital. CCD also administers the Small Business Administration 504 program, which can loan up to 40% of the total project cost, or up to $2 million in certain cases, at a fixed rate and for a term of 10 or 20 years.

The Coos Art Museum has been the cultural hub of Oregon’s scenic South Coast since 1950. The Museum houses the large Maggie Karl Gallery, the Perkins Room Gallery and the Alcove Gallery along with the Rental/Sales Gallery on the main floor. On the 2nd floor, via either the Art Deco staircase or the ADA-compliant elevator, is the Mable Hansen Gallery and the spacious Uno Richter Atrium Gallery, complete with exposed brick walls and arched ceiling. The meseum has a reputation for high quality exhibits and educational programs.

The Employment Department acts as the connection point for employees and employers, provides regional and statewide labor market statistics, and Oregon unemployment insurance administrators.

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) maintains an emergency services system by planning, preparing and providing for the prevention, mitigation and management of emergencies or disasters that present a threat to the lives and property of citizens of and visitors to the State of Oregon. The agency is responsible for coordinating and facilitating emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery activities with the state and local emergency services agencies and organizations. OEM coordinates and maintains a statewide emergency services system for emergency and disaster communications. OEM awards grant funding to local governments, coordinates search and rescue efforts, and the State 9-1-1 Program. The Drought Council and Oregon Seismic Safety Advisory Commission (OSSPAC) also operate out of OEM.

OEM's web site has information and preparedness plans for earthquakes, tsunamis, and other emergencies and disasters.

SCDC is an economic development leader and has a goal of maintaining and improving the economic viability of the Southern Oregon Coast. SCDC works closely with groups, both local and state organizations, that offer business assistance. They offer business retention and business recruitment, workforce training, financial support, loans, grants and business seminars.