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Small Business Stabilization Restore Grant
Lisa Norwood2024-02-23T16:15:13-08:00The Restore Grant Program supports Portland small businesses with expenses related to vandalism and break-ins such as security and prevention installations, insurance premium increases, interior repairs and inventory/equipment loss, with reimbursements up to $25,000 for eligible expenses.
Equitable Food Economy Collaborative
Lisa Norwood2023-12-18T14:54:41-08:00Equitable Food Economy Collaborative Contact: Shea Flaherty Betin, email The Equitable Food Economy Collaborative is a partnership between regional nonprofits, producers, Oregon State University, the Oregon Department of Agriculture, and Prosper Portland. These partners work together toward shared goals that will catalyze the development of an equitable and resilient regional food economy. [...]
Shop Small PDX
Lisa Norwood2021-12-20T16:02:13-08:00In the midst of a public health & economic crisis, how and where you spend your money matters. Portland’s small businesses are the very soul of the city – and many of them, owned by People of Color, could use your business. They’re showcased at Shop Small PDX, where you’ll find inspiration and excitement in a full array of products, services, experiences and gift ideas.
Local Small Business Repair Grant
Lisa Norwood2023-12-19T15:21:17-08:00The Repair Grant Program supports Portland small businesses experiencing exterior damages to storefronts with reimbursements up to $10,000 for eligible repairs.
Portland Small Business Relief Fund
Lisa Norwood2022-10-12T09:32:58-07:00City Council allocated $15 million in federal CARES Act relief to Prosper Portland to distribute to small business via the Small Business Relief Fund and block grants to community nonprofits.
Portland Means Progress
Lisa Norwood2021-02-10T11:13:14-08:00This initiative provides connections for businesses to hire local underrepresented students, purchase from businesses owned by people of color and create diverse and vibrant workforce and company cultures.
Inspiring Diversity Grant
Lisa Norwood2023-04-01T06:55:19-07:00The Inspiring Diversity Grant offers grant funding of up to $10,000 per traded-sector company to inspire creative equity-related best practices by employers around workforce, marketing and communications.
Business Advancement Team
Lisa Norwood2024-02-29T10:23:35-08:00Prosper Portland’s Business Advancement Team is a catalyst for equitable economic growth. We help businesses grow by providing support and identifying opportunities that foster the creation of living wage jobs for all Portlanders.
Mercatus
Lisa Norwood2023-08-18T12:50:47-07:00An online platform that highlights entrepreneurs of color through storytelling and a comprehensive inventory.