Business Resources
Government Contracting
Certifications
MySBA Certifications - single application for SBA federal contracting certifications is open! Certifications include 8 (a) Business Development, HUBZone, Veteran-Owned, and Woman-Owned.
Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID) Certification - the primary goal of certification is to level the playing field by providing certified firms a fair opportunity to compete for government contracts regardless of owner ethnicity, gender, disability, or firm size.
LGBTBE Certification - get access to hundreds of corporate representative and supplier diversity professional contacts.
B-Corp Certification - B Corps are for profit companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
Oregon APEX Accelerators - is part of a nationwide network of APEX Accelerators working to help businesses compete successfully in the government marketplace.
Oregon Buys - a web-based eProcurement system that will automate the state of Oregon's procurement process.
Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBEC) - is a Regional Partner Organization of WBENC, providing Women’s Business Enterprise Certification, Opportunities, Resources, and Engagement for over 25 years. They offer monthly WBEs “Why Certify?” learning sessions.
Construction
Professional Business Development Group (PBDG) - Dedicated to empowering DBE-certified firms, we provide advocacy, resources, and training, to improve productivity and foster fair opportunities.
PBDG Public Bid Search - Search Bids by closing date, location, company, and status in fields like: Construction, Design, Goods & Services, Professional Technical Services, and more.
NAMC Oregon - provides 1 on 1 consultation and technical assistance to its Members on an as-needed, by-request basis including contractor assessment, plan development, targeted support, referrals, progress monitoring, and coaching for optimal results.
Latino Built - dedicated to advancing Latino-owned construction businesses and Latinos in construction.
The Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council - represents 30 affiliated member unions that are highly skilled in a wide array of crafts.
Oregon Tradeswomen - building community and economic independence through empowerment, training, career education, advocacy, and leadership development in the skilled trades.
Portland YouthBuilders - helps young people change their lives through a combination of education, vocational training, counseling, career development, and long-term support.
ODOT Small Business Development Program (SBDP) - Through this program, they’re able to increase the ability, capacity, experience, and number of construction contractors doing business with ODOT.
The Green Construction Contractor Development Program - provides services and support to contractors wishing to enter the Green Construction industry. Qualified clients have access to fully-funded training, certifications, and one-on-one green construction navigation, as well financial support through grants and low-cost loans.
The Apprenticeship and Training Division (ATD) - registers and supports apprenticeship programs to build Oregon's workforce and increase access to jobs.
Constructing Hope - their mission is to rebuild the lives of people in our community by encouraging self-sufficiency through skills training and education in the construction industry.
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