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Business Resources

You  may need to work with state, regional or federal agencies – in addition to the City – to get information or approvals. These organizations offer resources to help market and network your business. 

Entrepreneur resources

Printable entrepreneur resource guide

Resources for start-up businesses

Native American Youth and Family Services

Resources for start-up and existing businesses

APANO
Craft3
East County Business Bridge
Lewis & Clark Law School Small Business Legal Clinic
MESO
Oregon IDA Initiative
Rockwood CDC

Resources for existing businesses

Gresham Green Business Program
Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Oregon MBDA Business Center
Worksource Portland Metro
Xcelerate Women

Resources for businesses at any stage

Livelihood NW
ONABEN - A Native American Business Network
Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs
SCORE
Small Business Development Center at MHCC

Government/chamber resources for businesses at any stage

Black American Chamber of Commerce
Business Oregon
East Portland Chamber of Commerce
Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
Gresham Redevelopment Commission
Gresham Small Business Center
Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
Historic Downtown Gresham Association
Multnomah County Health and Inspections Licensing
Northwest Native Chamber
Office of Small Business Assistance
Oregon Department of Revenue
Oregon Liquor Control Commission
Philippine American Chamber of Commerce
State of Oregon Business Xpress
US Small Business Administration Portland District