for our region.
Our job is to pull down barriers and connect people and local businesses who have been left out of the region’s economic growth to powerful opportunities.
Who we are
Using our resources, expertise, and influence, we create jobs, help locally owned businesses grow, and help attract more quality employers to the state.
A Thriving Region for Everyone
We believe in a prosperous region, where all people can satisfy their essential needs secure quality jobs and shared market access, and achieve multi-generational wealth. From the tens of thousands of good-paying jobs that support our lines of business to the engagement and support we provide to local businesses and regional industry clusters, we’re focused on creating economic opportunity for everyone who lives and works here. Our focus on creating economic opportunity is rooted in a commitment to the well-being of everyone who lives and works here.
Find out how the Port can support your business’ development Discover industrial development opportunities Learn how we’re leading innovation in Oregon’s mass timber industry
Investing at Home
Making life better for everyone in our region means taking care in how we operate and preparing for a healthy, sustainable future. We maintain and evolve essential infrastructure, making sure our region remains a great place to do business, visit, and live – today and well into the future.
We also take care to minimize our impacts on the environment, from air quality to wildlife management, to waste minimization and beyond. By 2050, we anticipate achieving net zero carbon for Port-controlled operations.
Learn about how we’re reducing our environmental impact See how we transformed PDX Check out what’s moving on our waterways Learn about regional connections at HIO
Putting Values First
We move with purpose in everything we do because we know that every interaction with us – whether it’s business partnerships, travel through our airports, or the jobs we create – has the potential to improve someone’s quality of life.
Excellent service, worker and site safety, leadership, and inclusion of all voices and perspectives are the core values that anchor our work.
This starts at home with our organizational culture. We prioritize inclusion, and connection through supportive workplace policy, expansive learning and development programming for all employees, and employee led resource groups.
Learn about how we’re reducing our environmental impact See how we transformed PDX Check out what’s moving on our waterways Learn about regional connections at HIO
Making Local Business Global
Our marine terminals are getting goods from local companies across the region to countries around the world.
Essential Connections for the Region
At Hillsboro and Troutdale airports, you’ll access regional transportation – plus flight training and recreational flying opportunities.