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	<title>Business Resources</title>
	<link>http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=29564</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:35:54 PDT</pubDate>
	<lastBuildDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:59:14 PDT</lastBuildDate>
	<description>City, county, and metro government business resources</description>

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	<title>Permitting: Portland Bureau of Transporation</title>
	<link>http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=56799&amp;a=404880</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:35:54 PDT</pubDate>
	<category>Regional Resources</category>
	
		<description><![CDATA[ Learn about street, parking, right of way permits, system development charges, and permitting updates<br> ]]></description>
	
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	<title>Business SmartTrips</title>
	<link>http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=56799&amp;a=404878</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:32:45 PDT</pubDate>
	<category>Regional Resources</category>
	
		<description><![CDATA[ SmartTrips information for businesses<br>]]></description>
	
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	<title>Contracting with the Portland Bureau of Transportation</title>
	<link>http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=56799&amp;a=387217</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 1 Mar 2012 14:13:15 PDT</pubDate>
	<category>Regional Resources</category>
	
		<description><![CDATA[ The Portland Bureau of Transportation contracts with the private sector to provide goods and services, professional and technical expertise and construction services<br>]]></description>
	
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	<title>Venture Portland</title>
	<link>http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=56804&amp;a=376116</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:52:22 PDT</pubDate>
	<category>Additional Resources</category>
	
		<description><![CDATA[ An alliance of the business district associations (BDAs) in Portland, Oregon.<br>]]></description>
	
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	<title>Sustainability at Work</title>
	<link>http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=56799&amp;a=375984</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:37:40 PDT</pubDate>
	<category>Regional Resources</category>
	
		<description><![CDATA[ Free resources for Portland businesses looking to create a more sustainable workplace<br>]]></description>
	
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	<title>Garbage, Recycling &amp; Composting</title>
	<link>http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=56799&amp;a=375982</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:36:52 PDT</pubDate>
	<category>Regional Resources</category>
	
		<description><![CDATA[ Bringing your business into compliance with the City's garbage, recycling & composting regulations<br>]]></description>
	
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	<title>Sign &amp; Awning Permits</title>
	<link>http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=56799&amp;a=375978</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:35:57 PDT</pubDate>
	<category>Regional Resources</category>
	
		<description><![CDATA[ Signs, awnings, banners and strobe lights located on private property and portable signs (commonly known as A-Boards) regardless of location are regulated by Title 32 (known as the sign code) of the Portland City Code.<br>]]></description>
	
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	<title>Doing Business with the City of Portland</title>
	<link>http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=56799&amp;a=375976</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:35:07 PDT</pubDate>
	<category>Regional Resources</category>
	
		<description><![CDATA[ Procurement Services<br>]]></description>
	
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	<title>Area Parking Permit Program (APPP)</title>
	<link>http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=56799&amp;a=375974</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:33:57 PDT</pubDate>
	<category>Regional Resources</category>
	
		<description><![CDATA[ Business information for the area parking permit program<br>]]></description>
	
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	<title>Zip Code Lookup</title>
	<link>http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=56799&amp;a=373203</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 8 Nov 2011 17:05:17 PDT</pubDate>
	<category>Regional Resources</category>
	
		<description></description>
	
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	<title>Portland Business Handbook</title>
	<link>http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=56799&amp;a=373183</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 8 Nov 2011 16:00:56 PDT</pubDate>
	<category>Regional Resources</category>
	
		<description><![CDATA[ Portland Development Commission handbook for general questions about starting a business in Portland<br>]]></description>
	
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	<title>Portland Community College Small Business Development Center</title>
	<link>http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=56799&amp;a=373062</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:40:07 PDT</pubDate>
	<category>Regional Resources</category>
	
		<description><![CDATA[ The CLIMB Small Business Development Center is funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Oregon Economic and Community Development Department.<br>]]></description>
	
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	<title>City/County Boundaries</title>
	<link>http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=56799&amp;a=373061</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:36:24 PDT</pubDate>
	<category>Regional Resources</category>
	
		<description><![CDATA[ Use the link below or contact the Permit Center at 503-823-7310 to determine of in City of Portland, or call Multnomah County at 503-988-3043<br>]]></description>
	
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	<title>Portland SCORE</title>
	<link>http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=56804&amp;a=372692</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 4 Nov 2011 16:27:55 PDT</pubDate>
	<category>Additional Resources</category>
	
		<description><![CDATA[ Volunteer counselors provide free and confidential one-on-one business consulting.<br>]]></description>
	
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	<title>Better Business Bureau</title>
	<link>http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=56804&amp;a=372691</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 4 Nov 2011 16:26:25 PDT</pubDate>
	<category>Additional Resources</category>
	
		<description><![CDATA[ Regional Better Business Bureau site. File a complaint, find an accredited business, or learn more.<br>]]></description>
	
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	<title>U.S. Small Business Administration</title>
	<link>http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=56803&amp;a=372690</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 4 Nov 2011 16:24:12 PDT</pubDate>
	<category>Federal Resources</category>
	
		<description><![CDATA[ Federal agency helping small business owners and entrepreneurs secure financing, technical assistance, training and federal contracts.<br>]]></description>
	
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	<title>Federal Employer Identification Number</title>
	<link>http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=56803&amp;a=372689</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 4 Nov 2011 16:22:32 PDT</pubDate>
	<category>Federal Resources</category>
	
		<description><![CDATA[ Free service to apply for and obtain an employer identification number.<br>]]></description>
	
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	<title>State of Oregon Business Information Center</title>
	<link>http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=56800&amp;a=372534</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 4 Nov 2011 08:31:45 PDT</pubDate>
	<category>State Resources</category>
	
		<description><![CDATA[ Starting or expanding a small business in Oregon<br>]]></description>
	
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	<title>Locate Your Business'  NAICS Code</title>
	<link>http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=56803&amp;a=300785</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 11:20:50 PDT</pubDate>
	<category>Federal Resources</category>
	
		<description><![CDATA[ US Industry classification number<br>]]></description>
	
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	<title>New Business Welcome Kit</title>
	<link>http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=56799&amp;a=222144</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:24:31 PDT</pubDate>
	<category>Regional Resources</category>
	
		<description></description>
	
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	<title>Permits: Development Services</title>
	<link>http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=56799&amp;a=75894</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2005 17:15:52 PDT</pubDate>
	<category>Regional Resources</category>
	
		<description><![CDATA[ Links to permit information, site development and sanitation, commercial permits, facility permits, electrical permits and inspections<br>]]></description>
	
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	<title>Tri-Met Tax</title>
	<link>http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=56799&amp;a=52850</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2004 09:52:54 PDT</pubDate>
	<category>Regional Resources</category>
	
		<description><![CDATA[ Payroll and Self-Employment Tax Information<br>]]></description>
	
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	<title>Oregon Statewide Smokefree Worksite Law</title>
	<link>http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=56800&amp;a=52114</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 4 Aug 2004 08:51:18 PDT</pubDate>
	<category>State Resources</category>
	
		<description><![CDATA[ Oregon Law (OAR 433.835-433.990)<br>]]></description>
	
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	<title>Landscape Contractors Board</title>
	<link>http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=56800&amp;a=52080</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 3 Aug 2004 16:34:53 PDT</pubDate>
	<category>State Resources</category>
	
		<description><![CDATA[ State board that regulates landscape construction through education, licensing dispute resolution and enforcement.<br>]]></description>
	
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	<title>Graffiti Removal</title>
	<link>http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=56799&amp;a=41569</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 2 Mar 2004 07:25:24 PDT</pubDate>
	<category>Regional Resources</category>
	
		<description><![CDATA[ Office of Neighborhood Involvement - Graffiti Abatement program works with concerned neighbors and business owners to identify, report, and remove graffiti.<br>]]></description>
	
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