This page contains links to a number of other organizations who can provide information, help and assistance to businesses in Portland on a wide variety of issues. If you would like to have a resource added to this page, please email your request to info@apnba.com. Also check out the links at left for elected officials, small business liaisons from various bureaus, government and public policy and some other useful links.
City, County and Metro Government
The City of Portland's web site, www.PortlandOnline.com, is the official web site for the city and provides links to City Council and all of the City's various bureaus and agencies.
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You can watch the City Council in session and view videos of past sessions at http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=28258 |
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The latest initiative from Portland's City Council to help residents and business people cope with the current financial crisis by helping, getting help and choosing local. Be sure to explore this website at http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=49042 |
The Office of Neighborhood Involvement(ONI)mission is enhancing the quality of Portland's neighborhoods through community participation. You can find neighborhood, coalition and business district related information here by clicking on "My Neighborhood." Visit at http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/index.cfm?c=25967
BEST Business Center
A new service for Portland's small businesses,the BEST (Businesses for an Environmentally Sustainable Tomorrow) Business Center is a one-stop service, providing a complete sustainability audit to businesses and then connecting them with service providers that will help them accomplish their conservation goals, all designed to also improve the bottom line. Vist them at www.bestbusinesscenter.org
The Portland Plan is an important, comprehensive review of the City's future... http://www.portlandonline.com/portlandplan/
The Portland Development Commission’s Vision is to be a catalyst for positive change in the creation of a world-class 21st Century city; a city in which economic prosperity, quality housing and employment opportunities are available to all. Our Mission is to bring together resources to achieve Portland’s vision of a diverse, sustainable community with healthy neighborhoods, a vibrant central city, a strong regional economy, and quality jobs and housing for all. Visit at http://www.pdc.us/default.asp and click on Business Service Home and then Business Support for a more complete list. You can also download PDC's Small Business Assistance Toolkit booklet (pdf) at http://www.pdc.us/pdf/bus_serv/PDC-Small-Business-Toolkit.pdf.
Representing the diversity found in the Portland business community, the Small Business Advisory Council(SBAC)provides an organized voice for small business with the Portland City Council on policies that impact small business. Visit SBAC at http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=48088
http://www.co.multnomah.or.us/
http://www.oregon4biz.com/smbiz.htm Oregon4biz.com is a resource for public and private entities who are interested in finding out what Oregon has to offer and to get the latest business information about Oregon. You can find information on small business programs and assistance at the link above.
Recovery.gov is a website that lets you, the taxpayer, figure out where the money from the new 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is going.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has programs and services to help you start, grow and succeed in business. Visit at http://www.sba.gov/
GreenStreet Lending is a partnership between Umpqua Bank and the Energy Trust of Oregon. Umpqua Bank's GreenStreet Lending and Energy Trust's cash incentives can help you invest in energy-saving improvements and solar power for your home or business. http://www.greenstreetloan.com/
Chambers of Commerce
Asian American Business Association www.aabaportland.org
African American Chamber of Commerce www.blackchamber.info
East Portland Chamber of Commerce www.eastportlandchamberofcommerce.com
Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce www.hmccoregon.com
Oregon Native American Chamber of Commerce www.onacc.org
Philippine American Chamber of Commerce www.pacco.org
Russian Chamber of Commerce www.russianchamber.com
Ukrainian Chamber of Commerece ukrainianchamber.com
Other Business Organizations
The Choose Local card provides discounts at many local retail shops and restaurants in Portland. Visit the web site at http://www.chooselocal.com/
CEN|PDX is a community currency program that is a business loyalty and nonprofit fundraising tool. Businesses create and then donate the community currency or Kurrents!. Kurrents are then sold by nonprofits allowing them to expand operations at minimal cost. Consumers retain buying power for their donation because they receive Kurrents! for every dollar the donate, and they can spend the Kurrents! at a participating business as a percentage of their purchase price. Visit the web site at cenpdx.net.
The Better Business Bureau www.thebbb.org
The Small Business Legal Clinic from Lewis & Clark Law School and it's partners provide no-cost legal services to small and micro businesses.
The BizCenter website from the Small Business Development Center(SBDC)provides a wide range of business topics for every subject and industry. Visit it at http://www.bizcenter.org/
Mercy Corps Northwest offers a variety of services to individuals in all stages of Business Development. Whether you are in the very early stages of investigating how your business ideas can become reality or have been in business for decades, we have resources that can help. Visit at http://www.pdxbizhelp.org/
The Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs (OAME) is one of the premier organizations in the United States providing outstanding services to minority, women and emerging small businesses. Visit at http://oame.org/default.cfm
The Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN, formerly the Oregon Entrepreneurs Forum (OEF). http://www.oen.org/
The Oregon Microenterprise Network (OMEN) is a statewide association of microenterprise development programs and their supporters. Visit at http://www.oregon-microbiz.org/
Portland Area Business Association www.paba.com
The Portland Business Alliance (PBA) represents Central City and regional concerns. The vitality of the Central City and the vitality of the region depend on one another, and Portland's vibrant, growing downtown is a regional asset. It is a strong business association representing both downtown and regional interests. Visit at http://www.portlandalliance.com/index.html
Portland City Club www.pdxcityclub.org
The Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE) provides business guidance and assistance. Find them at http://www.scorepdx.org/
Hire A Veteran
This is a career website for hiring veterans of America's military. Whether you're a manager, human resources specialist, or veteran, you'll find the resources you need for matching employment opportunities with veterans.
