Portland Community College
Small Business Development Center
Providing you with a valuable combination of business education and one-on-one business advising
Our Specialty Training Programs
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Business Design Series
Business Design Series is intended to serve clients who have a business idea, but aren’t sure how to get started. In this 4-week training program, you’ll learn the basics of designing the foundation on which your business can start and eventually grow.
Pictured: PCC SBDC Client Christi Dodge, Owner of Dodge Media Productions
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Business Builders
This 12-week training program seamlessly blends 8 weeks of foundational business education with 4 weeks of specialized industry learning, all underpinned by one-on-one advising with business strategists and subject-matter experts. In the first 8 weeks, you'll build your business foundation, covering everything from mission and vision to pricing, marketing, finances, and legal matters. Next, you’ll participate in a tailored, 4-week industry-specific training in restaurant/food, service, retail, or manufacturing.
Get $100 off program tuition when you take advantage of our Early Bird Special! Click "Learn More" below to check eligible enrollment dates.
Pictured: PCC SBDC Client Michel Mouzong, Owner of NEMILIS Strategy Group
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Getting Your Recipe to Market
Getting Your Recipe to Market is designed to help you turn your recipe into a commercial-ready food product in just 12 weeks. With support from food industry experts, OSU’s Food Innovation Center, and New Seasons Market, you’ll be prepared to launch into the marketplace with confidence.
Pictured: PCC SBDC Client Lisa Tran (right) and Family, Owners of Tan Tan Foods
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Advanced Small Business Management
The Advanced Small Business Management program is designed for established businesses who need help taking their businesses to the next level. In this 10-month program, you’ll focus on advanced strategies for businesses 5+ years old designed to help you improve your bottom line and scale quickly.
Pictured: PCC SBDC Client Ashleigh Atwood, Owner of Maid in Portland
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Client Highlight: Pistakio
“We’re still an emerging small business that launched just a couple of months ago... since launching, we’re in 75+ doors! The PCC SBDC provided the tools and resources to jump-start our business, but ultimately, it’s up to you to put in the work and hustle for it. If you have the passion and dedication but need the groundwork, it’s 100% worth it!”
— Francine and Nicola, Co-Founders of Pistakio and Getting Your Recipe to Market Alumni
Read more about Francine and Nicola's story hereIn 2023, our work contributed to:
484 BIPOC-owned businesses served
39% of our clients were BIPOC-owned small businesses.
$1.63 million in increased sales
Through support from 1-on-1 advising and specialty training programs, our clients saw an increase of $1.63 million in sales.
$7 million funded
Our Capital Access Team helped local small businesses access $7M in capital funding.