Small Business Development Center at PCC

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Build a profitable and rewarding small business

The Oregon Small Business Development Center at Portland Community College has helped thousands of business owners in the Portland area over the last 40+ years. We combine one-on-one business advising with training programs taught by business experts, giving small business clients the resources they need to grow. We’ve celebrated many successes with clients at all stages of business development. We encourage you to attend our no-cost Intro to SBDC orientation to discover educational opportunities and to create a plan for action to guide your business journey.

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Business Design Series

Is your business idea profitable? Is entrepreneurship right for you? Start your business journey with confidence in this 4-week training program.

Business Builders

Twelve weeks of essential business training helps you establish your business foundation and plan strategically for launch and growth.

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Getting Your Recipe to Market

Turn your recipe into a commercial-ready food product in just 12 weeks. Partnered with New Seasons Market and the Food Innovation Center.

Advanced Small Business Management

This 10-month training program is designed to help mature businesses strategize for growth and take their business to the next level.

Global Trade Center

Grow your business through exporting and importing. Reach new markets and conquer international trade concerns. One-on-one business advising available.

Manufacturing Advising Team

Our MAT advisors provide no-cost, confidential business assessments and strategic one-on-one advising tailored to the unique needs of Oregon’s manufacturers.

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Get tailored support for your business through one-on-one confidential business advising

The Oregon Small Business Development Center at Portland Community College has provided no-cost, one-on-one business advising for our local community members over 40+ years. Join the thousands of small businesses who utilize our advising services to help start, grow, or rebuild their businesses with confidence.

Learn more and register for advising here

From the SBDC blog

Thaan Charcoal: Building Community Around the Fire: November 30, 2025; For more than a decade, Thaan Charcoal has been redefining the art of live-fire cooking. What began as a solution […]
Eggs & Co. | Serving Up Community, One Artisan Sandwich at a Time: November 2, 2025; When you step into Eggs & Co., the scent of fresh coffee mingles with the comfort of artisan, handmade sandwiches. […]
Icicle Tricycles: Rolling Portland Innovation Into Global Markets: September 26, 2025; From Portland Streets to International Reach For over two decades, Icicle Tricycles has been a fixture of Portland’s streetscape—designing and […]
Maddie’s Asian Fusion Cupcakes: Baking Empowerment into Every Bite: September 24, 2025; A Recipe for Success When Jane Sivers launched Maddie’s Asian Fusion Cupcakes on May 10, 2025, the response was immediate. […]
How Sticky Wicket Became the Only Cricket Bar in the U.S.: July 22, 2025; Bringing Cricket to the People of Portland Michael Rasko never expected YouTube highlights to spark a business idea—but they did. […]
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The Oregon SBDC Network is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Additional funding is provided by the Oregon Business Development Department, and other private and public partners, with Lane Community College serving as the Network’s lead host institution. SBDC services are provided in a nondiscriminatory way to all legal residents and citizens in the US. Language services are available for limited English proficient individuals.