Small Business and Entrepreneur Support

Small business owners and entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of a community. Whether it's the locally-owned cafe or the specialty retailer, or the well-established manufacturing business owner, the collective energy of small, locally-owned businesses create the unique character of a city's downtown and business community. Here in Cornelius we are fortunate to have an active entrepreneur network and a number of excellent small business success stories. Our staff are redoubling our efforts to create a business-friendly environment at the permit counter and in City Hall in order to foster a strong next generation of small business success stories. We are pleased to share the resources within this page to assist you in starting a business or grow your established business. Feel free to contact Community Development staff at (503) 357-3011 with any questions.

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Business Resources and Contacts

City of Cornelius
Apply for a City of Cornelius Business License

Community Development: Land Use, Zoning, Site Plans, Economic Development (503) 357-3011
Building Division: Permits (503) 992-3229
Police Department: (503) 359-1881
Fire Department: (503) 357-3840
Public Works & Engineering: (503) 357-3011
City Hall: Business License (503) 357-9112

State and Regional Resources

Washington County: (503) 846-8685
Oregon Business Development Dept (Business Oregon): (503) 986-0123
Greater Portland, Inc.: (503) 445-8065 
Port of Portland/PDX International Airport: (503) 944-7000
Centro Cultural: (503) 359-0446
Adelante Mujeres: (503) 992-0078
Columbia-Pacific Economic Development District: (503) 397-3099

Business Associations

Forest Grove/Cornelius Chamber Of Commerce: (503) 357-3006
Westside Economic Alliance: (503) 968-3100
Greater Portland, Inc.: (503) 445-8065 
Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber: (503) 222-0280
Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs: (503) 249-7744