Entrepreneurship: Local Business Resources
Local and Regional Entrepreneurship Resources
- Local and Regional Entrepreneurship ResourcesBy OEN (Oregon Entrepreneurship Network).
Local Resources & Services
- Business OregonEconomic analysis, business environment, incentives, assistance, etc..
- City of Portland - BusinessInfo on setting up a business in Portland, licenses & permits, business assistance, etc.
- Oregon Business Information CenterStarting a business in Oregon and business statistics.
- OregonStartups.com"A directory of the Oregon Startup Ecosystem", providing links to organizations, funding sources services providers, and events.
- OTBC (Oregon Technology Business Center)Provides mentoring and resources.
- Prosper Portland (formerly Portland Development Commission)The economic and urban development agency for the city of Portland.
- SBA Small Business Resource Guide for Oregon & SW Washington2020 edition. Various resources provided by the SBA.
- SBDC OregonSmall Business Development Center provides advising, classes, and resources.
- SCORE PortlandProvides free consulting to local entrepreneurs.
- SBA Local AssistanceFind local partners to counsel, mentor, and train small businesses.
- VertueLabProviding funding and holistic entrepreneurial support to cleantech startups.
Local Business Information (demographics, businesses, etc.)
- Portland MapsSearch by local address to find property information, parks, schools, crime, etc.
- PolicyMap
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Provides mapping, data, and analytics tools on U.S. demographics, real estate, health, jobs, education, and more topics. Mapping allows for multiple layers and editable data ranges. - Social Explorer
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Social Explorer is an online research tool designed to access current and historical U.S. Census data and demographic information. It contains maps, profile reports, data elements, and variables. - Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA)
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Generate a list of companies by location, size, ownership characteristics, and more.
- County Business PatternsProvides economic data by industry, such as number of establishments, payroll, etc.
- Census DataPortal for Census data on population and economy. (** Replacing the American FactFinder. More info on the transition and data availability.)
- Census Business Builder"A suite of services that provide selected demographic and economic data from the Census Bureau tailored to specific types of users in a simple to access and use format."
- ESRI TapestryFree site. Enter zip code to get top segments in that area. Segment profile covers demographic and lifestyle traits.
- MybestsegmentsConsumer demographics and lifestyles based on zip code. Basic information is free (PSU doesn't have full subscription)