About Portland


Locating Your Business Here

From the high-tech campuses of the region's west side, to the vibrant downtown and Lloyd District, the fast-growing South Waterfront, the urbane Pearl District and the east side's eclectic and bustling town centers, the region offers a wealth of attractive business locations. Visit our relocation business directory for links to some of our best local businesses with services to help you.

With an ethnically diverse population of almost 2 million, Portland is the 28th largest metropolitan area in the country, the fourth largest city on the West Coast, and the largest city in the state. You can also find out more about Portland in this helpful Regional Fact Book published by the Portland Development Commission.

The Portland Business Alliance partners with Greenlight Greater Portland, the region's only private-sector-led economic development initiative, on business advocacy and prospertiy issues at the local and state levels. Their Prosperity Index is an overview of the region that shows the data behind our region and why it attracts so many people.

For information or resources for doing business in Portland or relocating your business to Portland check out our Small Business Resources page.

Learn how our region is full of opportunities for you and your business.