Operating a Business in Portland
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Public Works Procurement Day: Advancing Collaboration and Equity in Portland’s Infrastructure
Public Works and Procurement teams hosted a successful Public Works Procurement Day on Nov. 21, bringing together City project managers, contractors and community partners to explore bid opportunities for nearly $1 billion in upcoming infrastructure projects.
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Public works bureaus preview 2025 construction bid opportunities
Learn about upcoming construction bid opportunities with the Portland Water Bureau, Bureau of Transportation and Bureau of Environmental Services on Nov. 21 from 9 to 11 a.m.
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News Release: PBOT reopens 3rd & Alder SmartPark garage, just in time for the holiday shopping season
The garage has signed leases with new tenants for first-floor retail space, helping accelerate the ongoing recovery of foot traffic and business downtown. SINister Coffee & Creamery opens on Wednesday with unique ice cream sandwich and coffee by "woman owned paranormal investigators."
Updated Press release
Home improvement in your future? Does your business need a new ice machine? Don’t miss out on rebates!
Did you know that you can get money back on your sewer, stormwater, and water bill for making water-efficient upgrades? The Portland Water Bureau offers rebates on water-efficient toilets and irrigation equipment, as well as on commercial air-cooled ice machines.
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Permit Improvement Team Conducts Business Process Analyses Enhance City Permitting
Business Processes Analyses (BPAs) are being coordinated by the Permit Improvement Team to understand, adjust, and continuously improve the City of Portland's permitting processes. Learn more about the BPAs that are complete as well as those in the works.
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Upcoming Events
Safe Ride Home New Year's Eve - Ring in 2025
Up to $20 off a taxi fare with a paper coupon or up to $10 off an Uber or Lyft ride with promo code in the City of Portland. Valid from 7:00 pm on December 31, 2024 to 4:00 am on January 1, 2025. While supplies last.
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