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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 Oregon

OUR SERVICES

What BBAO does for you

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Business Retention & Expansion

We help retain Black businesses, foster growth, and improve their position in the marketplace.

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Entrepreneurial Development

We assess Black entrepreneurs and assist them with starting and establishing new businesses.

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Workforce Development

We work with existing companies to assess their workforce needs and match them with qualified Black employees

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Black Business Recruiting

We recruit Black businesses from around the country to set up operations in the state of Oregon.

OUR GOALS

What you can expect from us

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We partner with state and local agencies and businesses at every level, existing and emerging, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to invest and get involved in making our state more equitable.
We gather and track data that shows that we’re making a difference in the lives of Black residents, and how we are fostering growth and sustainability of Black businesses.
We help Black businesses create wealth, increase their revenue, and contribute more to the tax base which increases economic prosperity for the entire state of Oregon.

Colas Construction (BBAO Partner)

We partner with state and local agencies and businesses at every level, existing and emerging, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to invest and get involved in making our state more equitable.
We gather and track data that shows that we’re making a difference in the lives of Black residents, and how we are fostering growth and sustainability of Black businesses.
We help Black businesses create wealth, increase their revenue, and contribute more to the tax base which increases economic prosperity for the entire state of Oregon.

Let’s bring equity to Oregon together.
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I believe we can bring equity to the state of Oregon through genuine partnerships, significant investments, a detailed strategy, and an unwavering commitment to economic justice.

Lance Randall

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BBAO

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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…
From October 1st through October 31st, majority Black-owned, for-profit businesses operating 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 may access the information session previously recorded (frequently asked questions included) and apply for a grant specific to…

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The Black Business Association of Oregon helps Black business owners, like DB Desserts, retain, sustain and grow their business