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Keep Portland Moving is the effort of Public Agencies working together to coordinate major projects that affect the circulation of traffic in Portland's Central City. This web site lists current traffic news and transportation project updates.

Disaster Preparedness - Is your business prepared for a disaster?

Below are links we believe are excellent resources for doing business in the greater Portland Metropolitan region:

Portland Regional Partners for Business includes information about this organization of public and private sector economic development professionals that focus on shared economic priorities, and works to implement business retention, expansion and recruitment, as well as marketing strategies and recommendations for policy development.

Business in Portland includes a one-stop online resource for companies looking to start-up, grow and expand.

The Portland Development Commission (PDC) serves as the city’s urban renewal, housing and economic development agency. PDC works with various city agencies and public and private organizations to stimulate development, build a mix of housing options, deliver improvements and provide business development assistance within the City of Portland.

The Department of Consumer and Business Services, Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) offers a no-cost service that has helped thousands of Oregon employers create safer workplaces and reduce their workers' compensation costs by as much as 60 percent. Worksite safety, health, and ergonomic consultations, conducted by trained professionals, are available to Oregon employers. Request a confidential, free Oregon OSHA consultation right now. Call toll-free throughout Oregon, 800.922.2689 or 503.229.6193 in the Portland metro area.

The City of Portland Bureau of Development Services (BDS) is responsible for reviewing and issuing all zoning and planning code permits.

The Portland Maps Website offers easy access to public data that includes tax lot information, aerial photography, elevation data, schools, parks, zoning and more.

Small Business Development Centers are listed below:

Portland Community College
Mt. Hood Community College
Clackamas Community College

The Alliance of Portland Neighborhood Business Associations (APNBA) represents Portland business district associations located in neighborhoods, industrial sanctuaries, town centers, and main streets.

The Port of Portland Small Business Development Program focuses on increasing access and participation of small business in Port business opportunities and assisting small business development through their Port Mentor Protégé Program and partners.

The U.S. Small Business Administration offers a variety of public financial assistance programs for new and existing businesses.

Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs (OAME) provides direct financial assistance to business owners through several funding programs. It is a non-profit organization formed to promote and develop minority entrepreneurship in the state of Oregon.

Worksystems, Inc. (WSI) is staff to the Local Workforce Investment Board of the City of Portland, Multnomah and Washington Counties. At the direction of the Board, WSI invests in employment and training programs for business, youth, and the adult workforce, while building regional partnerships for a strong economy. For more information on workforce services and partnerships, and on how to apply for grants to train your current workforce, visit www.worksystems.org

Metro, the directly elected regional government, protects open space and parks, plans for land use and transportation, and manages garbage disposal and recycling for 1.3 million residents in three counties in the Portland, Oregon region.

The Oregon Economic and Community Development Department helps businesses create jobs, retain jobs, or relocate to Oregon by offering a variety of programs structured to make it easy for companies to find the help they need – whether it’s finding the right site for a new manufacturing facility or financing for a small business.

Business In Oregon website will guide you to doing business with and in the great State of Oregon. This site will show the way to the services, forms, regulations, data, resources, and other information you need for doing business in Oregon.
Oregon Tax Summary provided by the Oregon Department of Revenue includes a complete description of both individual and business tax obligations in Oregon.

The State of Oregon Business Information Center provides general information on state business registration and licensing requirements, federal tax identification numbers, Oregon withholding and unemployment taxes, workers’ compensation insurance, and Tri-Met Transit District taxes for employers.

Oregon Prospector Find information about available Oregon commercial buildings and land as well as community profiles and contact information for public utilities.

Oregon Employment Department provides economic information on labor force and unemployment estimates, occupational supply/demand analysis, demographic data and occupational characteristics.