City, Oregon Consular Corps to host International Awards banquet May 15 during World Trade Week
May 14, 2012
The event is part of World Trade Week May 14-18, a series of discussions and activities designed to help Oregon companies tap into foreign markets.
4,600 students expected to attend Careers Expo at Oregon Convention Center
May 07, 2012
8th annual event showcases career and skill-building opportunities for students; Carole Smith to headline 7:30 A.M. breakfast
PDC announces inaugural class of Portland 100 to address Portland's scalability issues for entrepreneurs
May 03, 2012
Portland 100 has launched with an inaugural class of software/tech companies -- Athletepath, Chirpify, Cloudability, Giftango, Meridian, Simple and Vizify.
City council reappoints Mohlis, Wilhoite to PDC Board
April 27, 2012
Portland City Council confirmed the reappointment of both John Mohlis and Charles Wilhoite to the PDC Board.
Regional partnership on federal grant offers clean tech R&D assistance to local manufacturers
April 24, 2012
PDC has issued a Request for Innovation Proposals which could connect local manufacturers with university R&D assistance for clean tech products and services.
Buyer-Supplier Forum will promote business development in clean tech
April 19, 2012
A workshop to connect buyers and sellers of clean technology services and supplies will take place Friday, April 27 at the Oregon Convention Center
Six NPI Districts Approved as Urban Renewal Areas
April 11, 2012
Portland City Council has unanimously approved urban renewal plans for six proposed Neighborhood Prosperity Initiative districts
Small businesses invited to team up for federal contracting opportunities
March 02, 2012
An education and networking event to help small businesses learn more about federal contracting opportunities: Wed., March 7, 8 am - 12 pm
PDC and Craft3 announce small business loan fund for East Portland
March 02, 2012
PDC and Craft3 will partner on a $1.5 M loan fund that prioritizes small businesses within NPI Districts and East Portland.
Historic Central Eastside district designated "Produce Row"
March 01, 2012
Produce Row is a new arts and entrepreneurial district located within the Central Eastside Urban Renewal Area.