City Hall
389 Congress Street
Room 209
Portland, ME 04101
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. View All Agendas and Minutes
Members
Tim Agnew
Coumcilor Tae Chong/Ex Officio Member
James Dowd, Secretary
Tom Dunne
Jon Jennings, City Manager/Ex Officio Member
Blaine Grimes, Treasurer
Jeffery Hicklin
Steve Lovejoy
Laura Readin
Julie Viola, President
Briana Volk
About the Board
The Portland Development Corporation (PDC), staffed by the Economic Development Department, provides a continuum of financial assistance to business and industry throughout the city and works to institute economic development programs in Portland to ensure compliance with the city’s goals, objectives, and requirements.
Formed by the city in 1991, the PDC reviews and approves all requests for loans from the City’s Revolving Loan Program (RLP) and has provided more than 100 Portland businesses with over $5.5 million in financial assistance.
For further information on the PDC loan programs, to download a loan application, or to learn about the comprehensive business assistance and advocacy programs offered to help streamline doing business in the city, please visit the Economic Development Department.
Eligibility
In order to qualify as a board member some or all of the following experience is required: commercial financing, small business operations, commercial real estate, and marketing.
Board members must have an interest in or be active in economic development. Residency in Portland is not required.
