Phone: 503-823-7300
Email: bds@portlandoregon.gov
1900 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Phone: 503-823-7300
Email: bds@portlandoregon.gov
1900 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97201
The Small Business Empowerment Program assists historically marginalized business owners including Black, Indigenous, People Of Color business owners and business owners with disabilities recognized by the ADA who have experienced severe disproportionate barriers in the development review process. Read more about the program.
We provide extra assistance in the areas of land use, permitting and inspections to help small business owners and entrepreneurs from the communities described above.
How the Small Business Empowerment Program Works
Completion of this form does not guarantee acceptance into the Small Business Empowerment Program. If you meet program eligibility, a team member will contact you with next steps. If you falsify or deliberately misrepresent information on this form, your application will not be accepted into the program.
If you are not accepted into the Small Business Empowerment program, you will be notified with alternative resources for your project.