Local Resources


Oregon Small Business Development Center
Local counseling, books, support and educational workshops for entrepreneurs of all sizes.
www.bizcenter.org

Starting a Business in Oregon
Information on business naming, registration, laws, forms, fees and more. Also included is an “Employer’s Guide for Doing Business in Oregon.”
www.filinginoregon.com

Portland Business Journal 
Portland's premier local business publication.
www.bizjournals.com/portland

SCORE
Local counselors for small business.
www.scorepdx.org

City of Portland
Business start-up information, permits, zoning, taxes, and city services.
www.portlandonline.com

Chambers of Commerce
Centralized networking events, contacts and opportunities.
Portland – www.portlandalliance.com
Gresham – www.greshamchamber.org
Beaverton – www.beaverton.org
Lake Oswego – www.lake-oswego.com
Tualatin – www.tualatinchamber.com
Oregon City – www.oregoncity.org