BIPOC Resources
A Committment
to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Venture Portland is dedicated to strengthening relationships between business district associations and the local businesses in their community. Our organization prioritizes equity and outreach to engage with Portland’s BIPOC business communities to listen, learn, and share. The resources below highlight our partner organizations that work to uplift diverse business communities in our city.
Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon
Uniting Asians and Pacific Islanders to achieve social justice
Black American Chamber of Commerce
Networking for Black-owned businesses
Black Resilience Fund
An emergency fund dedicated to healing and resilience by providing immediate resources to Black Portlanders.
Hacienda CDC
Latino Community Development Corporation that strengthens families and businesses
Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
Business counseling and development support
Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization
Support for refugee communities (translation services offered)
Live Another Day
A carefully curated list of mental health and substance use resources for black, indigenous, and people of color.
Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO)
Technical assistance and direct support for BIPOC-owned small businesses
Native American Youth & Family Center
Strengthens youth and families in partnership with the community through cultural identity and education
Strengthening Financial Avenues in Native American Communities
NuLeaf Project
Assistance for cannabis entrepreneurs of color
Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs
Business counseling, grants and networking
Oregon Cares Fund
The Oregon Cares Fund provides cash grants to Black individuals, Black-owned businesses, and Black-led nonprofit organizations who have experienced financial adversity due to COVID-19.
Prosper Portland
Harnessing and expanding tools for job creation, place-making and economic opportunity to achieve widely shared prosperity
Shea Flaherty Betin— Director of Economic Development
Email or Call 503.823.5336
Portland Indigenous Marketplace
Supports indigenous artists and entrepreneurs by providing barrier-free, culturally respectful spaces that encourage cultural resilience and economic sustainability by promoting public education through cultural arts.
Portland Mercatus
BIPOC-owned business directory always accepting new submissions