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PDC makes loans to local businesses

Our Business Loan Programs can help new and existing businesses finance expansion, working capital, and capital acquisitions. For additional information on loan programs, please visit our website at www.pdc.us/bizfinance or call our Business Finance Office at 503-823-3321.

To see how PDC has helped such local businesses as Sports Lab, Nervy Girl Magazine and Pizza a Go-Go, visit the news release section of the PDC web site.

PDC’s Quality Jobs Program can help owners and brokers fill vacant space

The Portland Development Commission’s Quality Jobs Program is one such program designed to attract new businesses and retain existing businesses by offsetting some of the burden of higher cost space. To learn more about the QJP in particular, go to www.pdc.us/QJP or call Pete Eggspuehler at 503-823-0119.

BusinessinPortland.org website
revamped and relaunched

BIP is a one-stop on-line resource designed to make it easier for Portland area businesses to access needed programs and services. The website provides valuable information on technical assistance programs, financial resources, government contracting, permitting and much more. Visit BIP at www.BusinessInPortland.org.

Tax Credits available to relocating and expanding companies

The N/NE Portland Enterprise and Electronic Commerce Zone provides up to 5 years of property tax abatement on new investment

in the N/NE Enterprise Zone in exchange for meeting job creation and other requirements.

Certain E-Commerce Companies can also receive a 25% state income/excise tax credit. To apply or receive additional information about the program, contact Colin Sears at PDC, 503-823-3320 or searsc@pdc.us or visit www.pdc.us/ezone. A site map of the E-Zone boundaries is also available on the web site.

PDC active in retaining and recruiting businesses

The Economic Development Department at PDC wants your help in retaining existing businesses and recruiting new businesses to Portland. If you are aware of companies which would benefit from any of our assistance programs, please let us know. Contact Pete Eggspuehler at 503-823-0119 or by email at eggspuehlerp@pdc.us.

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