Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs
The OAME provides services to minority, women, and emerging small businesses, with a mission of eliminating discrimination and racism.
Oregon Economic and Community Development Department
Provides services and incentives to area businesses. They’ll assist with many aspects of your business including permits, workforce training, and financial programs.
SCORE
This resource center provides free assistance for those in business or planning to go into business in Portland. Get help creating a business plan, getting financing, and more.
Business in Portland
Business owners and anyone who’d like to start a business in Portland will find helpful advice here. This site is run by the Portland Development Commission (PDC).
Portland Area Business Association
PABA promotes Oregon businesses and offers support to its members: gays, lesbians and their friends and associates in business.
Portland Regional Partners for Business
This organization helps stimulate the local economy by retaining and recruiting businesses to the area, and promoting the Portland metropolitan region as a vital economic center.
Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Portland Chamber of Commerce offers a variety of services to help you boost your business.
Small Business Administration (Oregon Chapter)
The SBA is a government agency created to protect the interests of small businesses and to help families and businesses recover from national disasters.
Department of Consumer and Business Services
If you’re running a business (or thinking of starting one) in Oregon, visit this site to learn about building codes, laws and rules, fiscal services and more.
