Business
Doing business with the County
Multnomah County competitively procures materials and services, taking into consideration the best combination of price, quality and service. Current contracting opportunities are available online.
Running a business in the County
Chair Cogen and the Board of County Commissioners are committed to fostering a thriving business climate in Multnomah County. We pursue that goal with many of the organizations listed below and are coordinating public/private economic development efforts through the newly reorganized public/private Greater Portland Inc.
Resources for Businesses
Health Regulations for Businesses and Restaurants
- Health Inspections and Licensing
- Smoke-Free Workplace
- Pest Prevention and Control
- Food Handler Program
- Food Service Operator Resources
- Restaurant Information
- Food Cart Information
- Lookup Restaurant Inspection Scores
Business Services and Economic Development
- Enterprise Zone Program
- Strategic Investment Zone in Gresham (pdf)
- Property Tax Abatement
- Microlending
- Small Business Development Center
- Workforce Development and Training
Land Use and Transportation
Local business organizations
- African American Chamber of Commerce of Oregon
- Alliance of Portland Neighborhood Business Associations (Venture Portland)
- Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce
- Columbia-Cascade River District
- Columbia Corridor Association
- East Metro Economic Alliance
- East Portland Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Portland Inc.
- Gresham Chamber of Commerce
- Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
- Oregon Association of Minority Entreprenuers
- Oregon Native American Chamber
- Portland Area Business Association
- Portland Business Alliance
- West Columbia Gorge Chamber
Related Links
- Multnomah County Library Business Resources
- City of Portland, Bureau of Licenses
- City of Gresham, Economic Development Department
- Better Business Bureau in Alaska, Oregon & Western Washington
- Oregon Business Development Department
- Small Business Development Center, PCC
- Starting a Business, 10-Step Program from the Oregon Secretary of State Office
- Portland Development Commission
