Small Business Resources
SMALL BUSINESS WEBINAR SERIES
The cities of Forest Grove, Sherwood, Tigard and Wilsonville have partnered on an ongoing Small Business Workshop series. This series brings in local content experts for presentations on a wide variety of topics to help entrepreneurs start, sustain and grow their businesses.
PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
Below you will find information for the organizations and partners we refer small businesses to most often. Farther down you will find a more comprehensive list for certain types of businesses and business situations. If you aren't finding what you need, please reach out to us and we can make an appropriate referral.
OREGON MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP
We draw on our team’s significant depth and breadth of real-world manufacturing experience bringing a thoughtful problem-solving approach to eliminating obstacles companies face. With our roots in lean as a business operating philosophy, we leverage these methodologies to provide solutions in Manufacturing Operations, Business Financials & Strategy and Workforce Solutions to be Oregon manufacturer’s source for growth and prosperity.
BUSINESS OREGON
Business Oregon invests in Oregon businesses, communities, and people to promote a globally competitive, diverse, and inclusive economy.
Business Oregon supports Wilsonville's efforts to fund and build infrastructure to serve employment land in the city. They also support our business development efforts by acting as the state-wide recruitment organization that works to identify and invite new companies to our market. Finally, Business Oregon supports small and medium businesses with grants, loans, and technical assistance.
GREATER PORTLAND INC
Greater Portland Inc (GPI)'s mission is to attract, grow, and retain traded-sector businesses for all skill levels, and market Greater Portland’s competitiveness in coordination with public partners.
GPI offers confidential, no-cost assistance to domestic and international companies interested in investing and growing within Greater Portland. GPI is a single point of contact and convener of all regional resources.
Oregon Business Recovery Center
The Oregon BRC is a regional organization supporting small businesses in the communities of Wilsonville, Keizer, Sherwood, and the Newberg area. The BRC is administered by the Wilsonville Area Chamber of Commerce.
The BRC will be disbursing Small Business Grants for eligible businesses beginning January 31, 2023.
Wilsonville Area Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber provides local employers with critical informational programs which often feature nationally-recognized speakers, informs members about new regulations and issues, and facilitates regular networking events throughout the month to bring businesses together in order to learn, network and share resources.
Mt. Hood Economic Alliance
The Mt Hood Economic Alliance (MHEA) provides gap financing loans for businesses in Clackamas, Hood River and Wasco Counties. MHEA provides secondary financing for businesses unable to secure (enough) financing through conventional banking means.
A regional economic development partnership, the Alliance seeks out and invests in projects that create jobs and leverage additional investment for the three counties.
small business development center (sbdc)
Oregon’s SBDCs deliver services to anyone who owns or operates a business or is planning to start a business. They work with businesses in every industry and at every stage of growth, from startups to well-established companies, from one employee to 500. In addition to no-cost confidential advising, they offer training and online courses that cover a wide range of business topics.
CLACKAMAS WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP
Clackamas Workforce Partnership makes critical investments in workforce training and education so businesses can be competitive and prosperous. Their workforce initiatives and programs provide employment and training solutions which save businesses time, money and energy by finding and retaining a highly skilled workforce. Small business owners and large corporations alike can connect to valuable resources through their site.
additional resources
Organization
Description
Web Address
Adelante Mujeres
Helps entrepreneurs launch successful and sustainable small businesses through training, networking experience, technical assistance and access to capital.
APANO
APANO offers culturally specific support for small businesses, focusing on Asian/Asian Americans and other underserved communities. Services include 1:1 advising, workshops, and resources to help start or grow a business.
Hacienda CDC
Specializes in resources for food-based businesses, offering a 3-week food business bootcamp for start-ups, access to commercial kitchen space and sales opportunities. Habla Español
Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
Provide a variety of business assistance including start-up, expansion, business plan development, marketing, networking sessions, small business loans, guidance with contracts and procurement, and more. Habla Español
LivelihoodNW
Provides free and low cost business consulting including drop-in 1:1 advising, workshops, long-term business support, bookkeeping training, tools & resources to underserved businesses ranging from start up to advanced growth.
Mercy Corps NW
Offers a variety of business classes, seminars, micro-enterprise loans, matched savings grants, and counseling services designed for bootstrapping entrepreneurs.
MESO
Micro Enterprises Services of Oregon. Services offered include business strategies and implementation, access to capital/financing capacity building, branding/websites, and marketing, among others. Habla Español
Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs
Promotes and develops entrepreneurship and economic development for ethnic minorities through a variety of business support services. Habla Español
Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN)
Helps entrepreneurs start up and scale up by connecting them to peers, mentors, funding, and hands-on training.
PBDG
Professional Business Development Group provides advocacy, access to upcoming job opportunities, education and training to ensure the success of COBID certified firms in the construction industry.
SCORE
Free business advising, counseling, and education provided by former business owners with in-depth, practical experience running and managing businesses.
Small Business Legal Clinic @ Lewis & Clark College
Provides transactional legal services to low-income small and emerging businesses and nonprofits.
WorkSource Oregon
Local recruiters with relationships listen and deliver real solutions. We’ll meet at your location, get to know your business, and discuss your hiring preferences to meet your company’s unique needs.
