The Greater Portland region is home to a wide range of businesses and major industries with a concentration in eight key sectors. Here, you can access a labor force with specialized skills, a desirable location, and a supportive business infrastructure that spans Oregon and southwest Washington.
Portland, Oregon, outcompetes other West Coast markets, which is why so many of the region’s major employers have settled here. Affordable real estate, utility rates and universities that produce a leading workforce have attracted companies like Nike, Intel and Columbia Sportswear. Explore more with Greater Portland Inc.
Apparel & Outdoors
Portland is at the center of the global apparel and outdoor industry. While known for companies like Nike and Adidas, the area is home to hundreds of local businesses specializing in creating technical clothing and workwear.
Bioscience
Greater Portland is pioneering the future of healthcare and research. Major employers and universities like Thermo Fisher and OHSU attract the best minds and are leading new developments in cancer treatments.
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Clean Tech
The Portland area is at the forefront of the energy transition in the United States. Find over 14,000 clean tech workers and local initiatives to promote clean tech development.
Computers & Electronics
More than just the home of Intel, Greater Portland is the Silicon Forest. The region is prime for venture capital investment, with over 200 semiconductor businesses, and is the only place in the U.S. with High NS EUV technology.
Design & Media
Product design, advertising, video production and architecture all happen in abundance in Portland. With 1.5x the national average concentration of engineers, artists and architects, Oregonians are full of creativity.
Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage goes beyond fine dining in Portland. The area is a hub for specialty food services and manufacturing, and is the #10 best food city in the world.
Metals & Machinery
Semiconductors, advanced machinery and even combat ships are just a handful of what’s made here, while the Port of Portland makes for easy global distribution.
Software
Fueled with talent from the #1 University for Bachelor's Degrees in Computer Science and a well-established tech ecosystem anchored by companies like Intel, the Greater Portland Region is a top U.S. destination for software companies.