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What kind of businesses can access the Hub?The Hub is open to all emerging and small businesses. However, it has a few priorities. The Hub focuses on accessibility and prioritizes businesses owned by marginalized communities (e.g. BIPOC, women, veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other historically underserved groups). High priority is also given to innovation-based, traded-sector businesses. “Traded-sector” means your products or services are/or can be sold across state lines. “Innovation-based” means that your business is based on or benefits from emerging technologies (anything inventive and new: for example, a new sustainable material that’s better for the environment, an innovative process that reduces costs, or AI-enabled design).
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What kind of services does the Hub provide?The Hub is a connector. It provides one-to-one meetings to learn about your business and then connects you with a network of local and regional partners that support mentorship, access to funding opportunities, technical assistance, business development support, and industry-specific resources. In some cases, the Hub can also provide mentors or skills and educational programs.
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Do I need to be based in Portland to access this service?No. This program services business owners in Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties.
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Is there an expiration date for this program?This program is funded by Business Oregon and is active through June 30, 2025. We hope to secure additional grant funding to keep The Hub open beyond that date.
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Is there an income restriction?No, there are no income eligibility requirements.
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Is there a cost for this service?No, the resource navigation services provided by this program are free of charge. However, different resources that the Hub refers you to may have eligibility requirements or service costs.
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When can I meet with the Hub?The Hub is building out its resource network and aims to open its virtual doors later this year. We are currently taking appointments with businesses and entrepreneurs on a very limited basis. Please sign up for the newsletter to learn when we’ll be fully open!
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