Scale your food & beverage manufacturing business
Access the capital, space, and talent you need to grow. We are the backstage crew for Portland's food and beverage makers, processors, and packagers.
WHO WE HELP
Built for makers,
not menus
This program is built specifically for Portland's traded sector—the breweries, roasters, hot sauce makers, and CPG brands scaling beyond the region. If you produce it, package it, and ship it, you are in the right place.
• Breweries and craft beverage makers
• Coffee roasters and specialty tea producers
• Snacks and packaged food brands
WHAT WE OFFER
Everything you need to grow
Scaling a food business means solving real problems fast. We've built three core resources to help you move without the delays.
Business Support
Get subsidized, expert coaching on exporting, supply chain logistics, and navigating wholesale retail.
Community Connections
Join peer-to-peer networking groups, get direct buyer introductions, and collaborate with other industry brands.
The ecosystem and talent you need to scale
Portland’s food and beverage sector runs deep. The infrastructure, the workforce, the culture of innovation—it’s all here. You're not building alone.
35,900+
Industry jobs available
Access a massive, pre-trained workforce.
23%
Sector growth rate
Plug into a mature, thriving ecosystem.
#1
Test kitchen city
Launch where innovation sets national trends.
PORTLAND SUCCESS STORIES
From the makers
Hear from founders who have connected with Prosper Portland programs.
Let’s talk
Let us know what you’re building. We’ll show you how Portland can help you get it done!
Prefer to email? SmokerY@prosperportland.us