Prosper Portland works collaboratively with local companies and institutions to organize initiatives and provide referrals that further the growth of the Food & Beverage Manufacturing industry. This support takes the form of:

• Business Retention, Expansion & Recruitment visits
• Industry-specific programming
• Industry networking events
• Business-specific technical assistance
• Access to capital

Contact: Yvonne Smoker, Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Liaison

The Food Innovation Center (FIC) Agricultural Experiment Station is a resource for client based product and process development, shelf life studies, food safety, and consumer sensory testing. The FIC also engages in scholarly research in agricultural economics and marketing.

Built Oregon looks to leverage Oregon’s deep legacy of product craftsmanship and innovation to create broad-based and equitable opportunities for entrepreneurs in consumer products.

The Oregon Department of Agriculture Food & Beverage Maker’s Roadmap provides food & beverage producers with resources to grow their business.

The Portland Mercado Commissary Kitchen is an accessible, non-profit Commercial Kitchen that welcomes entrepreneurs in the beginning stages of their food business or who are looking to expand their small-scale businesses.