Run the Room — Oregon
Resources for people starting and running a business in Oregon — the national programs that apply everywhere, the state offices that register and support businesses here, and the local help in Oregon's largest metro areas. Compiled by Run the Room, the weekly podcast on how business actually works, hosted by Alex and Jordan.
Oregon Resources
- U.S. Small Business Administration — District OfficeSBA Portland District Office
Federal small-business programs, counseling referrals, and disaster assistance for Oregon.
- U.S. Small Business Administration — District OfficeSBA Boise District Office (also serves eastern Oregon)
Federal small-business programs, counseling referrals, and disaster assistance for Oregon.
- Small Business Development CenterOregon Small Business Development Center Network (Oregon SBDC)
Free, confidential business advising and low-cost training across Oregon.
- Business Registration & Entity SearchOregon Secretary of State – Business Registry, Find a Business
Register a business, search entity records, and keep filings current.
- Commerce & Economic DevelopmentBusiness Oregon (Oregon Business Development Department)
The state's economic development agency — programs, incentives, and business assistance.
- State Chamber of CommerceOregon State Chamber of Commerce
The statewide business association and chamber network.
- Business One-Stop PortalOregon Business Xpress
The state's official one-stop portal for business registration and licensing.
Local Resources — Largest Metro Areas
Portland
- SCORE MentoringSCORE Portland
Free mentoring from experienced business volunteers.
- SBDC CenterOregon SBDC – Portland Center (Portland Community College)
The local Small Business Development Center office.
- Chamber of CommercePortland Metro Chamber
The metro chamber of commerce.
Eugene
- SCORE MentoringSCORE Eugene
Free mentoring from experienced business volunteers.
- SBDC CenterOregon SBDC – Lane Center
The local Small Business Development Center office.
- Chamber of CommerceEugene Area Chamber of Commerce
The metro chamber of commerce.
Salem
- SCORE MentoringSCORE Salem
Free mentoring from experienced business volunteers.
- SBDC CenterOregon SBDC – Chemeketa Center
The local Small Business Development Center office.
- Chamber of CommerceSalem Area Chamber of Commerce
The metro chamber of commerce.
Bend
- SCORE MentoringSCORE Central Oregon
Free mentoring from experienced business volunteers.
- SBDC CenterOregon SBDC – Central Oregon Center
The local Small Business Development Center office.
- Chamber of CommerceBend Chamber of Commerce
The metro chamber of commerce.
National Resources
- National ResourceU.S. Small Business Administration
The federal agency for small business — starting, funding, growing, and government contracting.
- National ResourceSBA Local Assistance Finder
Find SBA offices, SBDCs, SCORE chapters, and other resource partners near you.
- National ResourceSCORE — Mentoring & Workshops
Free mentoring and low-cost workshops from experienced business volunteers.
- National ResourceAmerica's SBDC
The national network of Small Business Development Centers — free advising in every state.
- National ResourceSBA Funding Programs
Loans, investment capital, grants, and surety bonds administered or backed by the SBA.
- National ResourceIRS Small Business & Self-Employed Tax Center
Federal tax guidance, forms, and deadlines for small businesses and the self-employed.
- National ResourceUSA.gov — Business
The federal government's official business portal: licenses, permits, and regulations.
- National ResourceMinority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
Programs and business centers supporting minority-owned businesses.
- National ResourceVeterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC)
Business training and counseling for veterans, service members, and military spouses.
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Resource links point to official program and agency sites and were verified when this page was generated. Programs and URLs change — if a link fails, the SBA Local Assistance Finder above will route you to the current office.