Portland Commons
A civic infrastructure for Portland

Portland deserves
better answers.

Portland Commons is a member-owned organization building the data infrastructure, business network, and civic tools Portland needs to thrive. We measure what matters, certify businesses that care, and make the numbers public.

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347

Certified Businesses

1,240

Jobs Created

89%

1-Year Survival Rate

$3.2K

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What We Build

Three pillars of a
stronger Portland

Civic Dashboard

Seven questions that drive Portland's story, answered with real data. Updated automatically from public records and government APIs.

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PCB Certification

Portland Commons Business certification signals quality, community commitment, and fair business practices to Portland residents.

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Benefits Calculator

See exactly how much you could save with Commons Credits, tax incentives, and the collective buying power of the network.

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Our Principles

Built on trust, verified by data

Community First

Every decision is measured by its impact on the people who live, work, and build in Portland.

Radical Transparency

Open data, open methodology, open books. If we can't show the math, we won't make the claim.

Earned Trust

The PCB seal means something because it's hard to get. Standards without enforcement are just suggestions.

Ready to join the Commons?

Whether you're a business owner, landlord, or resident who believes Portland can do better — there's a place for you here.

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