Resources

Additional

Support

Looking for some additional support? Check out these resource lists for vital information for your district and business.

External Grants Resources

While Venture Portland’s grants program provides funding for many business district projects, there are also a variety of other opportunities from external partners available throughout the year.

Bipoc Resources

Venture Portland encourages businesses and associations to network with, utilize, and support this non-exhaustive list of local BIPOC resources and organizations.

portland small business hub

Venture Portland works exclusively with business associations, but individual small businesses can find support from our partners at the City at this extensive resource.

Youtube

Resources

Venture Portland’s YouTube channel has multiple years of webinar recordings on topics ranging from business association governance, marketing, events, and city partners. Check out the most popular videos here or explore more on our channel.

Activating Public Space to Increase Foot Traffic w/ Portland in the Streets
Board Member Recruitment & Running Effective Meetings
Enhanced Services Districts: New Tools to Support a Changing City

Podcast

Episodes

The Small Business Portland Podcast features interviews with business district experts, small business owners and local leaders to discuss the state of small business in Portland. Join host Eleni Gerding as she explores issues affecting Portland’s 50 business districts and the small business owners that make them unique.

Membership

Has Its Benefits

The majority of Portland’s business districts are dues-paying members of Venture Portland and receive valuable benefits including grants and representation on Venture Portland’s Board of Directors. Venture Portland also provides start-up support and assistance to emerging business districts.