HISTORY

Livelihood NW was founded as a 501c3 non-profit in January 2019, after spinning off from Portland State University (PSU), where they operated as the PSU Business Outreach Program providing professional business development support services to entrepreneurs in Portland, OR since 1994. PSU and Livelihood NW maintain a public/private partnership, while Livelihood NW carries forward more than 30 years of experience, partnerships, and a strong reputation to fulfill its mission.