These 9 groups will receive Multnomah County funding to launch neighborhood events, initiatives in Portland

Multnomah County

is distributing a total of $250,000 to nine small businesses and nonprofits in an effort to boost

the local economy

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The county announced the recipients of the inaugural Community Vitality and Economy Opportunity Grants in a press release last week.

Multnomah County

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