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Best for: consumer product founders who want peer mentorship at any stage.
Connects emerging consumer brands through peer-to-peer engagement, mentor relationships, and a calendar of events built around Oregon’s product ecosystem.
Best for: founders who want a free, confidential mentor.
One-on-one advice from expert business advisors, plus free/low-cost workshops on marketing, finance, and management, and a library of templates and tools.
CREDC
Columbia River Economic
Development Council
Best for: local founders wanting a connection to Clark County’s economic development plan.
Confidential, no-cost assistance to start or grow your business, plus workshops, events, and networking opportunities.
GPI
Greater Portland, Inc.
Best for: startups considering relocation or expansion across the Portland metro.
Confidential site-selection support, operational cost comparisons, and regional labor market data covering two states and seven counties.
Best for: manufacturers ready to boost productivity and cut costs.
Lean training, supply chain optimization tools, and growth-strategy support, plus guidance on federal, state, and local manufacturing grants.
Best for: early-stage founders building credit or financial literacy.
One-on-one consulting on record-keeping, credit, and legal basics, small business education classes, and access to Individual Development Accounts, grants, and the Women’s Business Center.
OAME
Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs
Best for: minority founders seeking capital access and workspace.
Free technical assistance and business counseling, SBA microloan access, below-market incubator space, bi-monthly networking meetings, and contracting matches through the Clearinghouse.
SBA
US Small Business Administration
Best for: any stage needing capital or foundational guidance.
Free counseling and info on starting, operating, or expanding a business, access to SBA loan and funding programs, online courses through the SBA Learning Center, and dedicated support for veteran, Native American, LGBTQ+, and minority-owned businesses.
Best for: founders who want a no-cost advisor for the long haul.
Connects you with one of 30+ statewide experts for confidential help with financing, cash flow, buying/selling a business, and building an export plan.
Local Chambers of Commerce
Best for: local visibility and networking — reach out to the chamber closest to your business.
Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce http://www.cwchamber.com/cwdata/
Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce https://www.vancouverusa.com
Kalama Chamber of Commerce https://www.kalamachamber.com
Woodland Chamber of Commerce https://www.woodlandwachamber.com/
Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber https://hmccoregon.com/
Other Washington State Resources
Best for: founders ready to sell internationally.
Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington https://efacw.org/
Export-Import Bank of the United States https://www.exim.gov/
US Export Assistance Center https://www.trade.gov/export-solutions
Washington Department of Commerce https://www.commerce.wa.gov/
Western United States Agricultural Trade Association https://www.wusata.org