By now you've gotten a taste of what Portland has to offer, which is a lot. And for these reasons and more, many people who come for a visit decide to stay forever. Portland is, after all, one of the country's most livable cities.

The metro area is home to nearly 2 million people (560,400 in city limits) and is located within a short drive to Mt. Hood & the Columbia River Gorge, the coast and to thriving wine country in the Willamette Valley.

Thanks to the city's progressive policies, we have an incredible recycling program, 262 miles of bike trails (for commuters and leisure riders), the nation's largest forested municipal park (Forest Park), an award-winning public transportation system, and top-notch universities and colleges.

Also, we're home to creative and high-tech companies including Nike, Adidas US, Columbia Sportswear, Intel, Hewlett Packard and more.

As you may have discovered on this website, Portland's many distinct neighborhoods offer plenty of living options. The Pearl District has sophisticated, modern lofts, while Hawthorne and other neighborhoods feature historic, beautifully-crafted homes and apartments.

For more information and to order a relocation package, please visit the Portland Business Alliance or contact Connie L. Carver at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 503.380.3191.