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Data Directions: Income
While growth of higher wage, knowledge industry jobs is certainly a positive economic sign, we’re also seeing how growth in this “next economy” is contributing to the disappearance of the middle class, with a relatively flat level of growth in middle-wage employment opportunities. And when we divide Portlanders into five income quintiles, we see the stark impact of systemic racism and inequitable opportunities.
Portland’s Economic Recovery and Job Growth Must Prioritize BIPOC-Communities
Prosper Portland has been committed to the growth of middle-wage jobs through our programs [...]
Cully TIF District approved by Portland City Council vote Wednesday, November 16
Portland City Council has voted 5-0 to approve the creation of the Cully Tax [...]
My People’s Market is back in September as a reimagined market centering BIPOC businesses and makers
My People’s Market is back, offering an immersive, in-person marketplace featuring 140+ BIPOC vendors [...]
Prosper Portland awards more than $1.8 million in community livability grants
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Shawn Uhlman, Prosper Portland, 503-823-7994 Significant projects include the expansion of [...]
Prosper Portland launches small business hub
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Shawn Uhlman, Prosper Portland, 503-823-7994 Prosper Portland has launched a new [...]
Prosper Portland awards grants for business diversity and inclusion
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Shawn Uhlman, Prosper Portland, 503-823-7994 Eleven local businesses representing Portland’s targeted industries – green [...]
Prosper Portland names new director of equity, policy and communications
Prosper Portland, the city of Portland’s economic development agency, has selected Chabre Vickers as its [...]
Four local film projects awarded post-production grants
Contact: Shawn Uhlman, Prosper Portland, 503-823-7994 The Portland Film Office, in partnership with Travel [...]
Your property tax bill and urban renewal
The City of Portland has eleven urban renewal areas (also known as tax increment [...]
Prosper Portland and Continuum Partners end negotiations on Broadway Corridor redevelopment
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Shawn Uhlman 503-823-7994 Prosper Portland and Continuum Partners have reached mutual [...]
Constructing Hope
Courtney Jenkins (left in orange), Constructing Hope’s Director of Development; Kat Finseth, U [...]
Vanport Placemarking Project
This long-term, multi-phase project promotes awareness of the cultural history and significant natural resources [...]
White Phoenix Acupuncture
White Phoenix Acupuncture (WPA) at 6913 SE Foster Road in the Lents Town Center [...]
My People’s Market returns as a reimagined market centering BIPOC businesses and makers
JULY 14, 2021 Contact: Nicole Early, Early PR, 971-413-8337 or Shawn Uhlman, Prosper Portland, 503-823-7994 My People's [...]
Black-led development team to advance the community vision for Williams & Russell project
Draft development concept for the Williams & Russell site from the chosen development [...]
Summer plazas open with Prosper Portland support
July 1, 2021 Contact: Shawn Uhlman, Prosper Portland, 503-823-7994 New community spaces encourage safe [...]
Prosper Portland names new economic development director
Prosper Portland, the city of Portland’s economic development agency, has selected Shea Flaherty-Betin as its economic [...]
Prosper Portland awards grants for diversity and inclusion
Thirteen local businesses representing Portland’s targeted industries – green cities, athletic and outdoor, technology and media, and metals and machinery, as [...]
How Prosper Portland Supports Houseless Services and Safe Rest Villages
Along with our community and public partners, Prosper Portland is deeply concerned about the [...]