Prosper Portland's workforce partnerships create better access for Portlanders to connect to job training and opportunities.
Workforce Training & Hiring Program
Lisa Norwood2023-08-17T12:20:22-07:00Our 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.
Business Equity Program
Lisa Norwood2023-08-17T12:12:36-07:00Prosper Portland is committed to providing business opportunities for minority, women and emerging small businesses.
Tech Diversity Pledge
Lisa Norwood2017-04-20T16:12:21-07:00Increasing the hiring of women and communities of color in the tech industry is a challenge we're taking on collectively through TechTown Portland - a collaboration among our technology communities.
Startup PDX Challenge
Lisa Norwood2022-08-31T09:45:26-07:00The Startup PDX Challenge (2013-2015) focused on supporting entrepreneurs with diverse founding teams and the ambition to scale to a national or international market.
Inclusive Startup Fund
Lisa Norwood2017-04-20T15:43:06-07:00The fund provides early-stage investment capital and mentoring to local high-growth companies founded by underrepresented groups across a variety of industries.
N/NE Community Development Initiative Action Plan
Lisa Norwood2024-01-03T09:28:39-08:00The Action Plan guides the investment of $32 million in the Interstate Corridor urban renewal area to align with strategic goals that benefit the community.
Alberta Commons
Lisa Norwood2021-02-10T10:06:43-08:00Alberta 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.
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.
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.