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Aims to attract, retain and develop diversity influencers and professionals of color in Oregon and SW Washington by offering educational programs, a career center and resources for CEOs, human resources professionals and diversity influencers.

Partners in Diversity Job Board and Career Center updated regularly.

PACCO promotes economic opportunity, education, professionalism, and civic engagement. Offering scholarships, leadership training programs, and technical assistance to support education, skill development, and entrepreneurial success.

Pitch Black is a platform for Black entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas and compete for cash prizes.

Publications, webinars, news, and tools to assist with advocating for public investments to create economic opportunity and healthy communities.

Building a pipeline of students prepared to succeed at PCC through career track employment Classes (Healthcare, Manufacturing, The Trades, Technology) and Career Exploration Workshops (VR Manufacturing Experience, Career Launch).

Since March 2019, providing connections for businesses to hire local underrepresented students and young professionals of color, purchase from businesses owned by people of color and create diverse and vibrant workforce and company cultures.

Portland Seed Fund is a top-performing early-stage venture fund focused on investments in Portland and the Pacific Northwest seeking entrepreneurs with potential and investors with vision.

PRC is an interdisciplinary public service, research, and training unit for population-related data and research for the State of Oregon.

Interdisciplinary student teams working directly with organizations to identify strengths and weaknesses while developing a comprehensive written business plan.

Bridge to Construction is a paid pre-apprenticeship construction program for young people ages 18-26. Services include hands-on job training, career coaching, industry certifications, and direct/preferred entry into apprenticeships and the trades.

PBDG serves minority and/or women owned business in the construction field providing monthly membership meeting, trainings, IDA, mentoring, networking events, technical assistance, and government contracts.

Support for existing or new-to-Portland businesses in navigating local programs; access financial and technical resources; and evaluating Portland as a viable and effective location to grow business.

The IBRN brings multiple services for small business located in the City of Portland into a single network for entrepreneurs through partners who serve business owners of color, immigrants, women founders, and other underrepresented communities.

The mission of the Raleigh Hills Business Association is to support the community of Raleigh Hills; to promote a vibrant business environment, maintain a safe and healthy climate, create community consciousness and maximize livability.

RAIN’s Mission is to partner with communities to catalyze inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems, connect entrepreneurs to resources—including overlooked entrepreneurs—and contribute to the creation of prosperous economies.

A community-informed and equity-centered health assessment of Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties, Oregon, and Clark County, Washington.