Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, May 13, 2009, Page 11, Image 11

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May 13.2009
Vanport Square opened in January 2008 and features 14 local businesses - each of which owns their
space. The project recently achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Cold cer
tification for its environmentally sustainable construction. The project was developed by Vanport
Partners, LLC and was jointly funded by PDC and the Portland Family of Funds.
The Portland Development Commission believes th a t
economic opportunity should be shared throughout the
community. PDC is committed to working with its p a rt
ners to increase m inority home ownership, to create
opportunities for minority-owned, women-owned, and
emerging small businesses, and to value employee diver
sity. For more inform ation about how PDC is investing in
Portland's future, visit www.pdc.us.
SUPPORT LOCAL MERCHANTS
Local restaurants and store-owners
are the backbone of a healthy
economy. Shop locally and keep local
dollars working in our communities.
Investing in Portland's h'nture
PDC
PORTLAND DEVELOPMENT C O M M IS SIO N
222 NW Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
503.823.3200
www.pdc.us
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