Inclusive Business Resource Network
Contact: IBRN Team via email
Sushmita Poddar, owner, Amrapali and Sam Khaute, owner, Diaspora Coffee & Chai Company. Photo by Fli Social.
Jewan Manuel, owner, Plant Based Papi (right) and friend (left). Photo by Fli Social.
David van Overeem, owner, Hab Sauces (aka, DJ Klavical). Photo by Fli Social.
The Inclusive Business Resource Network (IBRN) is a citywide program that brings multiple services for small business into a single network for entrepreneurs.
Each year IBRN serves approximately 1,000 businesses, with the goal of serving more than 70 percent entrepreneurs of color and more than 50 percent women entrepreneurs.
At Prosper Portland we invest in partners who specialize in programs that serve business owners of color, immigrants, women founders, and other underrepresented communities.
From your initial idea to a growing and successful business, IBRN partners are there to help. Through IBRN, entrepreneurs can receive one-on-one advising from trusted business advisors, training, and other resources. Several partners in the Network provide loans and matched savings grants. Additional professional services are available only to Network clients – such as legal services, accounting and bookkeeping support, and credit coaching.
Services are available in the following categories:
How do I get support?
Determine if you are eligible for services by confirming that your home or business address is within the City of Portland at Portland Maps.
Identify which category above represents the stage of your business
Select and connect with a partner via phone or email to receive business support
Access additional business professional services via a referral from your IBRN advisor
Grow your business!
Connect with a Partner
Click/tap on a category to find a matching provider:
Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO)
APANO Communities United Fund provides technical assistance, connections, and other resources for Asian American and Pacific Islander owned small businesses within Portland. They work with entrepreneurs thinking about starting a small business or existing business owners hoping to scale up. Cultural responsiveness and language support are available.
COMMUNITY FOCUS:
AAPI, Jade District communities
Xcelerate Women
Xcelerate is a transformative community that supports Oregon’s women and gender expansive business owners on their journeys to success. Our business advising, peer mentorship,and growth education programs help women increase self-efficacy and overcome internal and external barriers to create economic power, build generational wealth, and positively impact their communities.
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COMMUNITY FOCUS:
Women
Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber (HMC)
Provides free professional support to businesses in all industries, at all stages. Services are centered around breaking down barriers and addressing the wealth gap for underserved populations, specifically low-to-moderate income individuals, BIPOC, women, and the Hispanic business community.
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COMMUNITY FOCUS:
Hispanic/Latino/a/e community
Built Oregon
Provides access to retail sales opportunities for consumer product companies through the Bridges program, one on one business coaching and advising, peer to peer resources and gatherings, access to experienced mentor network, mental health support, and a consumer product Accelerator program.
INDUSTRY FOCUS:
Consumer products
The following partners provide additional services to IBRN clients by referral:
- Livelihood NW – accounting and bookkeeping support
- Metropolitan Family Service – credit coaching
- Vibrant Future – capital advising
- PCC Small Business Development Center – business courses