This week at NedSpace.pdx we are talking about the impact Prosper Portland has for entrepreneurs and small business in Portland. The events that bring Portland together as a community, the help they provide with grants, events, and education. The value they gave not only through the pandemic but continue to give as Portland navigates its way back. We need Prosper Portland to be able to continue doing what they do best – ignite and support Portland. Hear direct impact stories from small businesses at NedSpace, Portland’s OG co-working space.

What is happening:

Notice of Budget Committee Meetings

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to ORS 294.426(5), that Budget Committee meetings of Prosper Portland, Multnomah County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year (FY) July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, will be held on the following dates and times. The purpose of the meeting is to hear the Proposed Budget message and receive the Proposed Budget document.

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, the the Prosper Portland Budget Committee will hold a second Budget Committee meeting. The meeting will be at 4:00 p.m. All meetings are available to the public on the City’s YouTube Channel, eGov PDX, the Open Signal website, and Xfinity Channel 30 and 330.

The initial meeting of the Prosper Portland Budget Committee was held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, and included public testimony. The Wednesday, May 14 meeting will focus on Budget Committee questions and feedback. A final Budget Committee meeting to approve the budget will also provide opportunity for public testimony and is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Public testimony registration will be available beginning Friday, May 16 at 9:00 a.m.

To testify during the May 21st meeting (virtually or in-person), you must sign up in advance on the Council agenda at https://www.portland.gov/council/agenda. You may choose to testify virtually or in-person at City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor – 1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204. Learn more about attending a meeting in-person. Registration for virtual testimony closes one hour prior to the Council meeting. In-person testifiers must sign up before the agenda item is heard.

A copy of the FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget document may be inspected on the budget page.

Written testimony for current agenda items may be submitted on the Council agenda at https://www.portland.gov/council/agenda.

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Portland City Councilors:

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Entrepreneurs sharing their personal impact:

https://www.instagram.com/citizen0fth3w0rld/

https://www.instagram.com/notsew_weston/

https://www.instagram.com/fae.of.cascadia/

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Kate, Diverse Development Learning Services

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