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Eric Cress Appointed to Prosper Portland Board of Commissioners
Prosper Portland is pleased to welcome Eric Cress to its Board of Commissioners following unanimous appointment by Portland City Council on March 11, 2026. Eric Cress is...
Prosper Portland announces Reimagine Oregon Grant Awards
Prosper Portland awards more than $1.3 million in grants from Reimagine Oregon Economic Opportunity Investment Fund
Portland City Council appoints Community Leadership Committees for East Portland TIF Districts
Portland City Council appoints 39 members to the Community Leadership Committees for 82nd Avenue Area, East 205, and Sumner-Parkrose-Argay-Columbia Corridor Tax Increment Finance Districts.
Prosper Portland appoints Andrew Fitzpatrick as Director of Economic Development
As Director of Economic Development, Fitzpatrick will continue to lead the agency’s work to foster equitable economic growth for the City of Portland.
Help Shape Investments in the Central City – Take the Action Plan Survey
Your input will help inform 5-Year Action Plans for the three new Tax Increment Finance districts in the Central City.
Prosper Portland awards FY 2025-26 Community Livability Grants
Using $1.05 million in available funding in the Gateway Regional Center, Interstate Corridor, and North Macadam TIF districts, these projects will leverage an additional $1.73 million in private investment.
Small Business Repair/Restore Grant Reopens
The grant provides reimbursement to small businesses that have sustained physical damages due to break-ins and vandalism.
Prosper Portland announces Cornell Wesley as agency’s next Executive Director
The Prosper Portland Board of Commissioners will vote on his appointment at their Wednesday, July 9 meeting.
Portland Office of Small Business Launches Website
The website contains resources to help you start a business, manage your business, gather information about permitting and funding, and connect directly with the team.
