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September 2023

2023 State of Small Business

Portland's small business owners dream big, take risks, and make our city a uniquely creative and inspiring place. In recent years, Portland has experienced a surge in small business activity, with thousands of new enterprises taking root.
2023 Impact Report from the Portland Business Alliance June 2023

Portland Business Alliance 2023 Annual Impact Report

An impact report from Portland Business Alliance's three affiliates: Portland Metro Chamber, Downtown Portland Clean & Safe, and Partners in Diversity.
February 2023

2023 State of the Economy

If trends continue, the economic outlook, especially for the City of Portland, is as concerning as any time since the twin recessions of the 1980s.
February 2023

2023 State of Downtown & the Central City

The sharp increase in virtual meetings and hybrid work has disrupted the role of Downtowns across the U.S. The balance of this special report assesses the economic condition of the Central City as Portland enters 2023.
June 2022

Oregon: The State of Sport

Oregon is the global epicenter for the Athletic, Outdoor, Team, and Recreation ecosystem. We live where the world plays and we design, the world wears.
February 2022

2022 State of the Economy

2021 proved discouraging on the public health and economic fronts. However, last year’s economic conditions far exceeded early pandemic expectations.
February 2022

2022 Cost of Living report

The cost of living has increased faster than incomes, particularly for middle- and lower-income households, disproportionately affecting diverse communities
February 2021

2021 Household Tax Burden report

This report looks at the total impact that new local taxes are having on Portland area households and how that compares to other peer regions.
February 2021

2021 State of the Economy

This year’s report helps our community better understand the impacts of the pandemic, recession and true state of our economy as we chart a roadmap to economic recovery.