Small business opportunities
We’re dedicated to helping your business succeed.
A city of our very own
Nuestra propia ciudad
We’re a big organization—kind of like a city. Think about everything it takes to run a city: fire department, roads, police, engineers, shops, and services. We’re looking for all of that and more here at the Port.
Somos una organización grande, similar a una ciudad. Piense en todo lo que se necesita para operar una ciudad: departamento de bomberos, calles, policías, ingenieros, tiendas y servicios. Estamos buscando todo eso y mucho más aquí en Port.
We’ve got your back
Somos su respaldo
We work closely with you to support your business. Think of us as not only a resource to help with issues like contract questions or security concerns, but also part of your team, helping your business grow.
Trabajamos de cerca con usted para apoyar a su empresa. Considérenos no solo como un recurso para ayudar con cuestiones como preguntas sobre contratos o preocupaciones de seguridad, sino también como parte de su equipo para ayudar a que su empresa crezca.
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If you’re considering working with us, you’ll need to register as a vendor. Even if there aren’t any opportunities listed right now, things change every day: You’ll be the first to know when they do come up.
Register NowMentor-protégé program
Since 1995, we have brought together small businesses with established companies. More than 100 small businesses have participated in this nationally recognized program.
How does it work?
¿Cómo funciona?
Each protégé gets paired with two industry mentors, who assist with developing business plans and marketing strategies; understanding financial statements; and determining short- and long-term business goals.
Se asocia a cada protegido con dos mentores de la industria, quienes le ayudan a desarrollar planes de negocio y estrategias de mercadotecnia, a entender estados financieros y a establecer objetivos empresariales a corto y a largo plazo.
Disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) program
We increase contracting opportunities for businesses certified as socially or economically disadvantaged.
How does it work?
¿Cómo funciona?
Because we receive some financial assistance from the United States Department of Transportation for airport improvement projects, we make sure DBE-certified businesses have an equal opportunity to perform work on our federally funded contracts.
Debido a que recibimos asistencia económica del Departamento de Transporte de Estados Unidos para proyectos de mejora del aeropuerto, nos aseguramos de que las empresas certificadas como DBE tengan igualdad de oportunidades para realizar trabajos en nuestros contratos financiados federalmente.
Airport concessions disadvantaged business enterprise program (ACDBE)
We provide opportunities at PDX for socially or economically disadvantaged businesses.
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How does it work?
¿Cómo funciona?
The program focuses on the businesses that travelers would find in an airport, such as shops, restaurants and services. That could include everything from food carts to banks to rental cars.
El programa se enfoca en las empresas que los viajeros podrían encontrar en un aeropuerto, como tiendas, restaurantes y servicios. Esto podría incluir de todo, desde carritos de comida hasta bancos y coches de alquiler.
Small business enterprise program
We aim to award certified small businesses at least 20 percent of our contracting dollars.
How does it work?
¿Cómo funciona?
The program encourages certified small businesses to compete for work here as contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and service providers.
Este programa alienta a las pequeñas empresas certificadas a competir por trabajos aquí, como contratistas, subcontratistas, distribuidores y proveedores de servicios.