So now you have a plan, and you have a rough idea of what it’s going to cost you to get your business off of the ground. If you’re the typical small business owner, you’re probably thinking to yourself “Wow…I didn’t think it would cost this much to get started! Where am I going to get the money to do this?” The standard answer to that question, unless you’re a lottery winner or have a rich uncle, is to take out a small business loan from a bank, credit union, or other commercial lending institution. And while taking out a loan can be risky and stressful, not doing so might be even more
Although the City Council's current policy regarding new business and construction states that "all new growth should pay for itself", it also recognizes a role for "limited direct financial incentives or tax subsidies". The Sandy City Council encourages new development that helps meet specific community goals, or strengthens the local economy. Available local subsidies and other opportunities unique to the City of Sandy are listed below:
The City is currently not accepting new applications, while grant programs are being reevaluated.
The Tenant Improvement Grant Program is a City of Sandy matching grant program for restaurants and other food service businesses that was passed by the City Council in 2016. This program awards grant funding for 50% of eligible project costs (up to $30,000) for qualified projects. Tenant Improvement projects are subject to review and approval by the Urban Renewal Agency.
The City of Sandy has a population of 12,953 (U.S. Census 2022 population estimate) and is the commercial center of an eastern Clackamas County market area with a population of around 42,000 people. It is considered to be on the eastern edge of the Portland metro area and west of Mount Hood on the Barlow Road segment of the Oregon Trail, now known as U.S. Highway 26. Sandy has a thriving economic base, including many businesses serving visitors to the Mt. Hood Recreation Area.
Greetings, and welcome to the City of Sandy. This page is for film and media production companies interested in filming within our city limits. We've worked to make our local permitting process simple and painless as possible to help your project proceed smoothly. Please get in touch with our Film & Media Contact to ensure you have all of the permits you need, and for general assistance with any city-related issues prior to filming. Thank you and good luck!
Welcome to the bids page for the City of Sandy Facade Improvement Program. This web page contains information for current facade projects subject to open bidding. All project posts will include a downloadable scope of work detailing the work required to complete the project, a walk-through date and time, and a bid deadline. Any contractor interested in bidding on a project will need to complete the following steps:
The City of Sandy Façade Improvement Program is a matching grant program funded by the Sandy Urban Renewal Agency, and was approved by the Urban Renewal Board in May 2009. This program sets aside a portion of the City's urban renewal funds to assist building owners with upgrades to their buildings designed to incorporate Sandy Style elements to buildings.
On April 2nd of 2008, the City of Sandy adopted design standards effective for all commercial, industrial, and non-residential (school and church) buildings. Known as the "Sandy Style," the design guidelines are the result of extensive public involvement.
The City of Sandy has two publicly owned parking lots in the downtown couplet that are absolutely free (see map below) for citizens and visitors alike.
Pioneer Parking Lot is an untimed parking lot on Pioneer Boulevard between Scales Avenue and Bruns Avenue. The lot is behind the white buildings on the south side of the street (i.e. Two Brothers Mexican Restaurant, Otto's Ski & Mountain Bike Shop, Pioneer Barber Shop, etc.) and can be accessed at Bruns Avenue.
A business plan is the best way to determine if you really do have a good business idea that is worth pursuing. A business plan serves two primary purposes: it helps a business owner analyze whether or not their great idea can bring in more revenue than it costs to produce, and it explains the business idea in great detail to potential investors (like banks, for instance). A business plan for a new business should include assumptions about things like:
