Business Support:
Business Publications

The PDC website quick reference guide includes hyperlink 'shortcuts' to frequently requested content on the PDC website.

Economic and Demographic Data

• Portland Metropolitan Region Fact Book — 2007
  
  
• Portland Briefing Paper (monthly)
  A Regional Economic Overview
  • Additional Labor Market and Demographic trends as well as an overview of the Metro area, please peruse the Factbook at www.pdc.us/factbook
    
    
• Portland Metropolitan Area Labor Trends (monthly)
  Oregon Employment Department
  • View previous Labor Trends reports
    
    
• Portland Praises (online and print versions)
• 2000 Census Data (Population, Race, Age) Oregon & Portland PMSA counties
• Citywide Industrial Land Inventory & Assessment Report
  

GIS Mapping and PDC Maps

• Interactive, online mapping of an individual property; determine eligibility for PDC business and housing programs
• Portland Metro Area map showing the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) and selected firms throughout the region
• Interactive Urban Renewal Area (URA) map
• See a complete list of PDC maps

Business Programs and Assistance

• Business Assistance Guide
• Economic Development Newsletters
• Economic Development Overview brochure
• Green Office Guide
• Invest in Portland, Oregon brochure
• N/NE Portland Enterprise and E-Commerce Zone Program
• Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP) Program
• Portland Business Handbook (resource directory and new business checklist)
• Quick Guide to PDC Business Finance Programs brochure
• Storefront Improvement Program Brochure
• Sustainable Business Assistance Program (Zero Waste Alliance)

Target Industry Fact Sheets

PDC focuses staff time and resources on the following select group of target industries:

• Bioscience Industry Fact Sheet
• Creative Services Fact Sheet
• Distribution & Logistics Industry Fact Sheet
• Footwear/Activewear/Outdoor Gear/Cycling Industries Fact Sheet
• High Tech Industries Fact Sheet
• Metals Industry Fact Sheet
• Professional Services Industry Fact Sheet
• Specialty Foods Fact Sheet
• Sustainable Industries Fact Sheet

See the complete list of Business Services publications.

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