Equity

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.

Prosper Portland is expanding our work with startups and minority-owned businesses to leverage the power of a partnership network committed to increasing the success of 1000 underrepresented 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.

Alberta Commons, anchored by Natural Grocers, is at a high-traffic corner and will bring new excitement to the neighborhood, offering small, minority-owned businesses the opportunity to participate in the retail mix.

Prosper Portland focuses on supporting growth of mixed use, mixed income communities in the Lents Town Center that contribute to improved business and resident satisfaction with the community.