Government Resources

Federal Government Resources

Small Business Administration   
U.S. Copyright Office   
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office   

Oregon Government Resources

Bureau of Labor and Industries
 Secretary of State, Corporate Division
    Find out if the company name you've selected is available in the state of
    Oregon
    The Oregon Business Guide provides a general checklist to help you
    through the process of registering your business. It also includes the basic
    employer information previously published in the Information for Oregon
    Employers booklet. Finally, it lists business assistance programs that may be
    good resources as you begin and continue to run your business

Economic and Community Development Department
    The Oregon Economic and Community Development Department's goal is to
    strengthen the state's economy in an effort to put more Oregonians to work in good
    jobs. They  work with the private sector to create an environment that encourages
    business expansion, creation and relocation; and with local communities to help
    develop the infrastructure they need to attract business and keep their economy
    going.

Oregon Investment Fund
    In July 2003, HB 3613 passed the Oregon State Legislature and enacted a mandate
    for the Oregon Investment Council ("OIC") to design a $100 mm program that
    encourages the growth of small businesses within the state of Oregon. To
    accomplish this mandate the OIC chose to develop a fund of funds, the Oregon
    Investment Fund ("OIF"). This fund will commit capital to private equity and venture
    capital funds that will in turn invest in companies located primarily in the state of
    Oregon, as well as the Northwest region. In addition, a significant percentage of the
    assets of the OIF will be invested directly into operating companies alongside the
    OIF's private equity and venture capital managers.

Oregon Growth Account
    The Oregon Growth Account (OGA) was created within the Education Stability Fund
    (ESF) in 1995.  The ESF receives 18% of Lottery proceeeds, of which 10% flow into
    the OGA.  The purpose of the OGA is to earn returns for the ESF by making
    investments in or providing seed capital for emerging growth businesses in key
    industries, primarily in Oregon.  The OGA funds are invested via venture firms,
    including Endeavour Capital, Fluke Venture PartnersSmartForest Ventures,
    Tamarack Mezzanine Partners, Timberline Venture Partners, and Northwest
    Technology Ventures.

Portland City Resources

Portland Development Commission
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