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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.
Notice of Budget Committee Meetings
On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, the the Prosper Portland Budget Committee will hold a second Budget Committee meeting at 4:00 p.m. All meetings are available to the public on the City's YouTube Channel, eGov PDX, the Open Signal website, and Xfinity Channel 30 and 330.
East Portland and Central City TIF Exploration Process
City Council Resolution 37623 On June 28, 2023, Portland City Council through Resolution 37623 directed Prosper Portland to “pursue analysis and creation of new Tax Increment Finance...
East Portland TIF District Working Groups – Applications Now Open
Prosper Portland and the Portland Housing Bureau (PHB) have opened the application process for three Tax Increment Finance (TIF) district Community Leadership Committees in East Portland that will advise on the creation and implementation of TIF District Action Plans.
