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This page contains resources for businesses recovering from the impacts of COVID-19.

The Startup Toolkit offers step by step information for starting a small business and provides links to resources helping entrepreneurs make educated decisions.

The state of Oregon applied for federal funds to bolster existing small business financing programs, as well as create new programs to provide and support access to capital for new and growing Oregon businesses.

Source for career information and training options in the Greater Portland area (Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties).

COBID certifies minority-owned, women-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned business owners and emerging small businesses interested in contracting with state, county, and city government agencies.

Affordable business loans with access to a dedicated loan officer.

The CEDS was developed to engage community leaders, leverage the involvement of private-sector partners, and establish a blueprint for regional collaboration.

Department of Land Conservation and Development includes information on land use planning programs, research for planners and local governments, and how to participate in planning efforts.

Work with a Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) credentialed adviser. They assist clients in determining the best path forward for developing international markets and help finding and realizing new opportunities abroad.

This Research Center is a data portal containing the information site consultants and executives need to make an educated location decision.

IRCO Economic Development programs empower and support diverse families and community members in building for their future.

The Manufacturing Advising Team services are offered at no cost to small businesses and include a confidential business assessment, planning, development, strategic advising, resources, and support.

The Community Investment Toolkit provides information to local governments, nonprofit organizations, developers and community leaders about best practices for creating and enhancing vibrant urban communities.

The Economic Value Atlas project provides tools and analysis to better align planning and public investments to strengthen the regional economy.

Find maps, data, forecasting, modeling and analysis from Metro's Research Center.

The SBDCs provide Business in Spanish assistance with Spanish-speaking advisers who are trusted members of their community. These advisers provide one-on-one advising at no cost, helping small business owners start and grow successful businesses.

Washington County’s Education Service District serving students, educators, childcare providers and families by delivering quality, cost-effective programs and services and provide operational support such as business services and human resources.

A comprehensive list of Oregon's state agencies that are available to start a business journey, or to help expand, grow, and succeed. Includes information on registering your business, taxes, and planning.

Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) is a subsidy program that pays part of the childcare costs for qualifying families. Learn how to become an ERDC provider.

The Oregon Employment Department's Workforce and Economic Research Division provides accurate, reliable, and timely information about Oregon's state and local labor markets.