Equity

We want to ensure inclusive growth by supporting competitive industries that provide high-quality job opportunities and working to fill those jobs with people of color and low-income residents.

An online platform that highlights entrepreneurs of color through storytelling and a comprehensive inventory.

Prosper Portland's work with the JLP Incubator is an example of the collaborations we seek to advance our goals for a more inclusive economy.

Prosper Portland's workforce partnerships create better access for Portlanders to connect to job training and opportunities.

The Minority Evaluator Program is designed to ensure Portland’s diverse communities are represented on Prosper Portland’s evaluation committees for Requests For Proposals (RFPs).

Our goal is to ensure that Prosper Portland projects offer equal opportunity in employment and that those who have been historically underused in the construction trades have access to jobs through training programs.

Prosper Portland is committed to providing business opportunities for minority, women and emerging small businesses.

The Inclusive Business Resource Network (IBRN) is a citywide program that brings multiple services for small business into a single network for entrepreneurs.

The Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center project, nearly 30 years in the making, will serve the state’s and region’s conventions and meetings industry.

The Action Plan guides the investment of $32 million in the Interstate Corridor urban renewal area to align with strategic goals that benefit the community.