Government Contracting and Procurement
- City of Portland
- Oregon Department of Transportation
- Government Contract Assistance Program
- Participate in the Oregon University System Retainer Program
Consumer Assistance
Helpful Small Business Links
- Alliance of Portland Business Neighborhood Associations
- Business.gov
Helps businesses meet federal compliance requirements. - Hacienda CDC’s Community Economic Development Department
Offers a variety of programs ranging from micro-enterprise development, food business training, adult education, and workforce development. - COBID Certification Office for Business Inclusion & Diversity
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE); Woman/Minority/Service Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (WBE, MBE, SDVBE); Emerging Small Business (ESB) - OHSU’s Procurement Services
- Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services
Information on licensing, permits, insurance, worker’s comp & other business requirements. - Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs
Promoting and developing entrepreneurship and economic development for ethnic minorities in the State of Oregon. - Portland Development Commission
Business, economic, and development Services. - PGE Educational Seminars
Free energy-efficiency classes. - PGE’s Business Energy Savings
A focus on energy efficiency can help control your energy usage and boost your bottom line. - Oregon Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Small Business Development Center hosted by Portland Community College. - Oregon Secretary of State’s Office
State of Oregon’s Corporate Division website to register a business; licensing information, & referral to business assistance. - Oregon Entrepreneurs Network
Provides mentoring to entrepreneurs. - Mt. Hood Community College SBDC
Small Business Development Center hosted by Mt. Hood Community College. - City of Portland, Small Business Liaison
Providing information and services from Portland area government agencies. - Oregon Employment Department
- US Small Business Administration
Loans, resources, and workshops. - Vendor Registration
City of Portland vendor registration and details.