Professional Business Development Group

04/02/2026

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04/02/2026

See you there!

It's not too late to register for the Governor's Marketplace in Salem-- happening April 2! Watch this short video about what to expect at the event and why it's a great opportunity to grow your business. Oregon small businesses can sign up FREE and lunch is provided. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2VKRNuklwA

03/24/2026

We congratulate you on the successful completion of the Better Proposal & Best Practices 101 cohort program. Thank you, Antczak Near Horizon, for your diligence.

03/12/2026

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03/03/2026

03/03/2026

Maleek Owens, Faye Burch, and Board Member Khang Tran & PBDG Team attended the Legislative Small Business Committee this week to advocate for our small business community.

We connected with Rep. Shannon Isadore and met with Committee Chair Rep. Dan Nguyen in his legislative office, represented by Maleek Owens and Khang Tran.

Showing up. Speaking up. Building opportunity.

02/13/2026

𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽: 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴

✅ Earns CCB Continuing Education Credits
Tired of loan rejections? Discover exactly what lenders look for—and how to position your business to get approved.

You'll Learn:
→ The 5 factors that make or break your application
→ How to build a "bankable" financial profile
→ Common mistakes that trigger automatic denials
→ Strategies for startup capital, expansion funding & working capital
📅 Tuesday, Feb 17 2026 | 5:30-7:30pm
📍 PBDG - 4444 SE 27th Ave, Portland
💰 FREE | Interactive Q&A included | Limited seating
👉 Register now: https://wkf.ms/40O0UFv

Perfect for contractors, service businesses, and growing companies seeking their next round of funding.
CCB Continuing Education Credits: Approved
Format: Interactive workshop with Q&A

02/08/2026

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02/04/2026

This City of Hillsboro Small Business Stabilization Program will help stabilize and retain small businesses in our community — especially those seeing a reduction in customer base resulting from ICE activity or experiencing economic instability. Grant applications will open on February 9.

Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded. A total of $200,000 is available.

Eligible industries include restaurants, mobile food services, food markets, bakeries, grocery stores, and retail stores.

Grant Program Timeline:
▪️ Monday, February 9: Grant applications open
▪️ Friday, February 27: Applications due by 5 pm
▪️ Wednesday, March 11: Applicants notified of decisions
▪️ Friday, March 20: Award funds released

Applicants, here's how to get ready:
- Review program goals & requirements
- Prepare 3 years of financial reports
- Develop a plan for how the money would be used

The Hillsboro City Council approved the creation of the Small Business Stabilization Program in response to community feedback about the harmful impacts of federal immigration enforcement on local businesses in Hillsboro.

Learn more about eligibility, application support, and more: https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/our-city/departments/city-manager-s-office/hillsboro-101/ice-response-city-of-hillsboro-actions/small-business-stabilization-program