Black Business Association of Oregon

05/12/2025

The deadline is quickly approaching! If you are a past or current BBAO member, you are eligible to apply for this grant.

🚨 GRANT ALERT! 🚨

The Black Business Association of Oregon (BBAO) is excited to launch Round Two of the Reimagine Oregon Grant!
This grant is designed to fuel the growth, sustainability, and expansion of Black-owned businesses across Oregon. Based on feedback from Round One, we've updated the categories and funding amounts so we can better meet the needs of our community.

📅 Deadline to apply: May 23, 2025, at 5 PM
📢 Award notifications: Early June 2025

We’re here to break down barriers and build up Black-owned businesses—one grant at a time.

👉 Visit https://tinyurl.com/bbaogrant2025 and apply today!

Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

05/02/2025

🚨 GRANT ALERT! 🚨

The Black Business Association of Oregon (BBAO) is excited to launch Round Two of the Reimagine Oregon Grant!

This grant is designed to fuel the growth, sustainability, and expansion of Black-owned businesses across Oregon. Based on feedback from Round One, we've updated the categories and funding amounts so we can better meet the needs of our community.

📅 Deadline to apply: May 23, 2025, at 5 PM

📢 Award notifications: Early June 2025

We’re here to break down barriers and build up Black-owned businesses—one grant at a time.

👉 Visit https://tinyurl.com/bbaogrant2025 and apply today!

Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

11/19/2024

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10/19/2024

- BBAO grants and programs are now open! We have emergency, inventory, and tech grants available, tax prep and business credit programs, and direct technical assistance.

>>>Apply here: https://lnkd.in/g5W66RXQ

General eligibility requirements:
Must be a for-profit business with at least 51% Black ownership.
Must have active registration with the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office.
Must currently operate in Portland, OR (>2 years).
Must submit the last two years of business tax returns, including Schedule C

-Please note-
Applications will be accepted from October 1st to October 31st. You may apply for a grant or register for a program workshop, but please note that applicants can only apply for one grant OR one program. ALL applicants can apply for Direct Technical Assistance and meet with a Subject Matter Expert. Grant recipients and program participants will be notified by November 15th.

If you have any additional questions, please contact us at [email protected].

10/18/2024

Business Supplier Diversity Survey – Deadline is November 5

The Washington County Supplier Diversity Assessment Survey is now open! Businesses located and operating within Washington County's city and unincorporated areas are asked to share their recent experiences owning and operating businesses within Washington County.

Answers to these questions contribute to data that directly informs the work Washington County is conducting. The county is working to better understand the landscape of businesses across the county and how the county can create pathways for diverse businesses to work with the county as a supplier of professional goods and services.

Upon the completion of this survey, participants will be entered into a drawing for gift cards for local Washington County businesses. Take the 5-10-minute survey now – survey responses are due by Tuesday, November 5.

To begin, click on the survey link:

PURPOSE The responses to this survey will support the work Washington County is conducting. Washington county is working to better understand the landscape of businesses across the county and how the county can create pathways for diverse businesses to work with the county as a supplier for professi...

10/16/2024

The inaugural Black Wealth Summit is less than ONE WEEK away!

The Summit is Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 9 am-5 pm at The Evergreen PDX (618 SE ALDER ST PORTLAND, OR 97214). The welcome and opening remarks keynote speaker is Beatrice Dixon, with special guest Olympic Medalist Allyson Felix and co-founder Wes Felix of Saysh.

The Summit will showcase a variety of wealth-building strategies that Black and BIPOC families, founders, and their advocates can utilize to build wealth in this generation and strategies to preserve and create generational wealth planning. We encourage all to come and connect!

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gW4V-guw

10/09/2024

The BBAO is now offering TECH GRANTS along with inventory and emergency grants. Applications are accepted from October 1st to October 31st. You may apply for a grant or register for a program workshop, but please note that applicants can only apply for one grant OR one program. ALL applicants can apply for Direct Technical Assistance and meet with a Subject Matter Expert. Grant recipients and program participants will be notified by November 15th!

Check out our website to watch the grant information session video, which includes frequently asked questions. If you have any additional questions, please contact us at [email protected]!

Apply here: https://bbaoregon.org/grants/

10/01/2024

The application portal for the BBAO grants and programs is now OPEN!

From October 1 through October 31, majority Black-owned, for-profit businesses in Portland can apply for our open grant and program cycle! Grant recipients and program participants will be notified by November 15th.

On our website, you can access the previously recorded information session (frequently asked questions included) and apply for a grant specific to technology, inventory, emergency, direct technical assistance, or the business credit and tax preparation programs.

>>>Apply today: https://bbaoregon.org/grants/

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Economic Development is Community Development The Black Business Association of Oregon (BBAO) is an economic development organization that strives to achieve economic equity that is sustainable and lasting in the state of Oregon. Lance Randall, Executive Director The Black Business Association of Or...

09/24/2024

"On October 22, the The BFM Fund is teaming up with organizations the Black Business Association of Oregon to launch this once-in-a-lifetime line-up of talks and networking opportunities with some of the leading business minds in the country. The one-day, jam-packed meeting of minds is a rare chance to connect with nationally recognized business leaders and get information on how to create and sustain long-term multigenerational wealth, especially for communities of color." - Here Is Oregon Read full article: https://www.hereisoregon.com/sponsor-article/?ntv_acpl=1181585&ntv_acsc=0&ntv_ot=0&ntv_ui=814c1843-bf2d-417a-8690-8c5df0fa6735&prx_t=r10JAmcJqAkQcSA&ntv_ht=pO7xZgA

>>>Register here: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/bws2024

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09/17/2024

(RSVP NOW) The Black Business Association of Oregon Grants and Programs is hosting a virtual information session via Zoom on September 25 at 10 a.m.

Learn about the grants specific to technology, inventory, emergency, direct technical assistance, or programs like business credit and tax preparation. Applications open October 1!

RSVP HERE: https://lnkd.in/gue4HVa2

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Black Business Association of Oregon Grants and Programs Virtual Information Session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

09/05/2024

*Board member recruitment*
The Pathfinder Network (TPN) is currently looking to welcome new board members to help reach their mission: to provide systems-impacted individuals and families with the tools and support they need to be safe and thrive in our communities.

If you have experience with HR, Entrepreneurship, Education & Early Childhood, Community Engagement, Lived Experience with Systems, or another area of expertise that aligns with the mission, please apply!

Visit www.thepathfindernetwork.org/team/join-the-board/.

09/03/2024

Registration is now open for the inaugural Black Wealth Summit 2024, a groundbreaking event dedicated to empowering our community through wealth-building strategies, essential tools, and resources.

This Summit will unite diverse leaders in capital, finance, and
entrepreneurship to drive economic development and foster meaningful connections. Come gain insights from top financial experts and wealth strategists, network with peers and potential business partners, and access resources tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities within our community.

Date: October 22, 2024
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Location: The Evergreen PDX

Register now: https://lnkd.in/gW4V-guw
>Early Bird Tickets $99 through 9/18/2024
>General Registration $149

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