Prosper Portland Partners and Other Resources
Oregon Small Business Development Centers
The Oregon Small Business Development Center Network provides advising, training, online courses and resources for businesses throughout our state. learn more
Business Xpress License Directory
Search for business licenses by keyword to see if your business is regulated and how to contact the right agency. learn more
Register a new business with the City of Portland
Information about registering and filing business taxes in the City of Portland and Multnomah County. learn more
U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. We recognize that small business is critical to our economic recovery and strength, to building America’s future, and to helping the United States compete in today’s global marketplace. Although SBA has grown and evolved in the years since it was established in 1953, the bottom line mission remains the same. The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. learn more
A regional partnership helping companies expand and locate in the Portland-Vancouver area. learn more
Oregon Labor Market Information System
Part of the Oregon Employment Department, Quality Info has access to job openings, labor market information, sales and market information, and statistical analysis related to Oregon and its regional economies. learn more
Oregon Prospector
Oregon Prospector is Oregon’s official web site for those interested in relocating or expanding a business in Oregon. It connects companies with Oregon communities delivering good jobs and unlimited economic opportunity. learn more
Port of Portland Real Estate Portfolio
From urban to suburban, wetlands to islands, business parks to parking lots, the Port of Portland manages a large and diverse portfolio of properties. As one of the largest land owners in the region, the Port owns and manages more than 9,700 acres of land and 720 acres of environmental mitigation sites. learn more
Portland Brownfield Program
The Portland Brownfield Program helps transform brownfields into vibrant working space for the City of Portland. We can provide technical and financial support to property owners, developers, and community members when contamination is a concern. learn more
Portland Enterprise Zone Program
The Enterprise Zone is a State of Oregon economic development program that allows for property tax exemptions on new investments for up to five years. learn more
Portland Maps
Online access to property information including zoning, development incentives, demographic information and much more. learn more
Business Oregon
Business Oregon works to create, retain, expand and attract businesses that provide sustainable, living-wage jobs for Oregonians through public-private partnerships, leveraged funding and support of economic opportunities for Oregon companies and entrepreneurs. The Oregon Business Development Commission oversees the agency’s activities to ensure a coherent, integrated approach to economic development and a continuous policy direction that can transcend changes in executive and legislative leadership. learn more
Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership
OMEP consultants provide lean enterprise training and implementation assistance to a wide variety of industry sectors with the aim of making Oregon companies more competitive. Prosper Portland partners with OMEP by providing 50% of the cost of lean/efficiency improvement consultations for Portland manufacturers. learn more
International Export Assistance
The Portland office for the U.S. Commercial Service offers trade expertise to assist with exporting, and guidance and tips on how to grow your business and export successfully. learn more
Business Oregon Financing Programs
The State of Oregon has a number of financing resources for business starting, expanding or locating in the Portland region. Through Business Oregon, programs range from direct loans, loan guarantees, industrial development bonds and development assistance. learn more
Craft 3
Our mission—our passion—is to strengthen economic, ecological and family resilience in Pacific Northwest communities. Craft3 is a non-profit, lending money and providing expertise to great people doing great things, who don’t normally have access to financing. Nothing gets us more excited than turning our resources into unusually large outcomes. learn more
Prosper Portland Financial Support Programs
Portland companies able to obtain some financing from private sources or lenders, but not enough to achieve their objectives, are potential candidates for business assistance. Applicants must show that their business will create new or retain existing jobs paying competitive wages and benefits, with real opportunities for advancement. learn more
Portland Enterprise Zone Program
The Enterprise Zone is a State of Oregon economic development program that allows for property tax exemptions on new investments for up to five years. learn more
Portland Maps
Online access to property information including zoning, development incentives, demographic information and much more. learn more
Food Innovation Center
The Food Innovation Center (FIC) Agricultural Experiment Station is located in Portland, OR. The FIC is a resource for client-based Product and Process Development, Packaging Engineering and Shelf Life Studies, and Consumer Sensory Testing. Research work is conducted to develop innovative Processing and Packaging Technologies. The FIC also engages in scholarly research in Agricultural Economics and Marketing. The Agricultural Development and Marketing division of the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) located at the FIC provides local, national, and international marketing access and development. Clients of FIC include producers, processors, marketers, and entrepreneurs. learn more
Hacienda Community Development Corporation
Hacienda CDC provides individualized technical assistance and training related to basic business skills, financial literacy, and licensing requirements. learn more
Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
The Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce offers individual and small group business technical assistance and mentorship to entrepreneurs and business owners. learn more
Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization
The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization provides technical assistance and training related to basic business skills, financial literacy and tax preparation for immigrants and refugees. learn more
Inclusive Business Resource Network
Prosper Portland’s Inclusive Business Resource Network (IBRN) is a citywide program that brings multiple services for small businesses and entrepreneurs into a single network. Entrepreneurs can receive one-on-one advising from trusted organizations, training, and other resources. learn more
Metropolitan Contractor Improvement Partnership
Metropolitan Contractor Improvement Partnership (MCIP) is a business support and training organization for viable minority and disadvantaged businesses (MBE/DBE). MCIP coaches firms to increase their profitability and net worth by improving their business management systems. learn more
Metropolitan Family Service
Metropolitan Family Service provides credit coaching services for businesses to improve their economic condition. Services include credit repair, financial literacy, financial planning and budget development. learn more
Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon
Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon seeks to broaden economic opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs by providing business support to increase growth in income, assets, and business skills. MESO’s uniqueness in business development is based on customizing support for the needs of the business. One of MESO’s core beliefs is the building of a strong foundation that will stabilize and grow businesses to become successful. learn more
Native American Youth & Family Center
The Native American Youth & Family Center provides technical assistance and training related to basic business skills, financial literacy, savings strategies and tax preparation, with a focus on Native-owned businesses. learn more
Neighborhood House Child Care Improvement Project
The Child Care Improvement Project is an innovative program that helps family child care providers enhance the quality of their programs and supports their professional development. CCIP accomplishes this by operating community-based networks for family (or in-home) child care providers, offering training and resources that both improve the quality of child care and increase the financial viability of the child care businesses. learn more
Northwest Native Chamber
The Northwest Native Chamber (NWNC) serves all members of the community with culturally specific services that are designed by and for Native entrepreneurs. NWNC connects entrepreneurs to specialists and professionals in all areas of business development; including financial management, legal support, and marketing. learn more
Portland Events and Film Office
The Portland Events and Film Office at Prosper Portland showcases Portland’s cultural landscape and celebrates the diversity of our creative talent, businesses, and communities. Working collaboratively with city offices, Portland Events and Film deploys grants and sponsorships to elevate the economic value of cultural programming and local production in our community. learn more
Oregon Manufacturing Extension Project
OMEP consultants provide lean enterprise training and implementation assistance to a wide variety of industry sectors with the aim of making Oregon companies more competitive. Prosper Portland partners with OMEP by providing 50% of the cost of lean/efficiency improvement consultations for Portland manufacturers. learn more
Portland State University Business Accelerator
The mission of the Portland State Business Accelerator is to incubate and accelerate start-up technology and science companies while creating a living laboratory for the University community. The Portland State Business Accelerator is part of a larger effort by Portland State University to promote and support industry collaborations that foster economic development for our state in key industries, with a focus on the industry clusters of Green Tech & Sustainability, IT & Software, and Biotech/Bioscience. learn more
Oregon Women’s Business Center
The OWBC at Livelihood Northwest provides free, one-on-one business advising including business planning, marketing strategies, projections & financials, loan readiness, goal setting & visioning, leadership & management, HR, business systems & more. learn more
Portland Small Business Hub
The Portland Small Business Hub is a free resource that connects business owners to financial relief programs and provides one on one assistance applying for loans, grants and other funding opportunities. learn more
SCORE
SCORE is a national, non-profit organization that began in 1964 and now has over 10,500 members in 389 chapters. SCORE is a group of working and retired business executives who volunteer time to assist people in starting-up new businesses or to provide business advice and counsel for existing businesses. learn more
Small Business Development Center
The Portland Small Business Development Center services are available to anyone who owns or operates— or is considering starting— a small business in Portland. Portland’s SBDC office is affiliated with Portland Community College and can provide help with management counseling, hosts workshops and seminars, and has resource materials to help businesses of all sizes and industry. learn more
Small Business Legal Clinic
Lewis & Clark Law School’s Small Business Legal Clinic provides business transactional legal advice to new and emerging businesses, primarily those owned by women, minorities, and recent immigrants. The SBLC works closely with other small business service providers to help complete the circle of support to new and emerging businesses. Together, the SBLC and small business centers provide the support businesses need to succeed. learn more
Process Management Assistance for Major Projects
Learn more about the phases of process management and major projects. From schematic design and design development to organizing construction documents and navigating inspections, Portland Permitting & Development can help with large projects. Work with a process manager on your complex commercial project. learn more
Energy Trust of Oregon
Energy Trust of Oregon is dedicated to promoting renewable energy and efficiency. It provides technical assistance and cash incentives to small businesses for energy-efficient upgrades to existing facilities, commercial new construction and major renovations, and production/industrial efficiency projects. learn more
BPS Climate Policy and Programs
The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Climate Policy and Programs team helps Portland meet its climate commitments by focusing on a just and equitable transition to a clean, inclusive, emissions-free economy and community. learn more
Portland Brownfield Program
The Portland Brownfield Program helps transform brownfields into vibrant working space for the City of Portland. We can provide technical and financial support to property owners, developers, and community members when contamination is a concern. learn more
Recycle at Work
Sponsored by Metro, the Recycle at Work program provides free, customized assistance to all types of businesses throughout the Portland metropolitan area. It’s an easy way to make a difference. learn more
EnergyTrust of Oregon Commercial Programs
Whether you are working on new or existing buildings, EnergyTrust of Oregon offers cash incentives from early design assistance to post construction to help lower your energy costs. learn more
Sustainable Stormwater Program
Stormwater management systems that mimic nature by integrating stormwater into building and site development can reduce the damaging effects of urbanization on rivers and streams. Disconnecting the flow from storm sewers and directing runoff to natural systems like landscaped planters, swales and rain gardens or implementing an ecoroof reduces and filters stormwater runoff. learn more
VertueLab Support for Cleantech Businesses
VertueLab offers a range of programs to support businesses delivering climate solutions. learn more
Portland Community College Small Business Development Center
The Oregon Small Business Development Center at Portland Community College combines one-on-one business advising with training programs taught by business experts, giving small business clients the resources they need to grow. Attend a no-cost orientation to discover educational opportunities and to create a plan for action to guide your business journey. learn more
Work Source Oregon
WorkSource Oregon is a statewide network that will stimulate job growth by connecting businesses and workers with the resources they need to succeed. WorkSource Oregon is a network of public and private partners working together for businesses and workers to: Ensure businesses have a ready supply of trained workers whose skills and talents are aligned with the expectations and needs of business and industry; connect businesses with the resources they need to grow their workforce and their business; and provide the resources to help Oregon’s unemployed and underemployed get connected with the employers that are right for them, find the jobs they’re looking for and get trained for jobs they want. learn more
Worksystems Inc.
Worksystems, Inc. (WSI) is a nonprofit organization serving the City of Portland, Multnomah and Washington counties. The mission of the organization is to coordinate a regional workforce system that supports individual prosperity and business competitiveness. learn more
Shop Small PDX
Shop Small PDX promote local businesses throughout the region by calling on Portland residents and visitors to be intentional about where they spend their money. Add your local small business to the online directory for free. learn more
Mercatus
Mercatus is a business directory and story archive that elevates the unique and universal narratives of entrepreneurs of color in Portland, and connects the city and region with local talents, businesses, services and products that come from diverse entrepreneurs. learn more