Prosper Portland works with Portland businesses to identify business needs and eligibility for either our assistance programs or those of our partners.

Industry Support
Lisa Norwood2020-05-13T09:28:14-07:00We 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.

Youth & Adult Workforce Partnerships
Lisa Norwood2017-04-20T17:21:14-07:00Prosper Portland's workforce partnerships create better access for Portlanders to connect to job training and opportunities.

Prosperity Investment Program (PIP)
Lisa Norwood2021-01-13T15:35:06-08:00PIP Grants are awarded to support business competitiveness and/or property redevelopment in projects that meet social equity goals.

N/NE Community Development Initiative Action Plan
Lisa Norwood2020-12-18T17:02:57-08:00The Action Plan guides the investment of $32 million in the Interstate Corridor urban renewal area to align with strategic goals that benefit the community.

Lombard Investment Strategy
Lisa Norwood2016-07-26T00:16:10-07:00Prosper Portland has $2 million budgeted for infrastructure improvements on the 2.2-mile stretch of North Lombard Street (from North Chautauqua Blvd. to North Rodney St.).
FBI Building
Lisa Norwood2016-07-25T21:56:40-07:00The FBI building investment will generate annual property taxes estimated to grow to more than $900,000 in 2030, and sales proceeds from the transaction support ongoing economic development programs in the URA, including small business loans for business expansions remodeling and new construction.

The Portland Mercado
Lisa Norwood2016-07-22T23:05:20-07:00Prosper Portland's assistance to the Portland Mercado included grant funding and help with concept development and the business plan, representing a total investment of more than $1 million.
Cascade Station
Lisa Norwood2016-07-22T22:43:04-07:00The vibrant, mixed-use Cascade Station lies at the gateway to Portland International Airport.

Community Economic Development
Lisa Norwood2016-07-28T22:41:34-07:00Prosper Portland takes a community-driven approach to creating thriving commercial areas, successful neighborhood businesses and equitable access to quality jobs throughout Portland.