Business Development Services

Support for Portland Businesses

Portland businesses looking to grow, expand, learn new skills or that might have hit a rough patch can turn to a number of resources for assistance. Most of the services offered are free or low-cost and range from one-on-one counseling to peer support. Depending on the resource, assistance includes classes on business operations, tips on increasing sales, assistance in obtaining financing for expansion, and export assistance. Many business development organizations offer a number of different assistance services, with new classes and programs being created all the time. Depending on the needs of the businesses, custom assistance is often available, and in some cases a long-term relationship is established between the provider and the business.