Prosper Portland
Joel Devalcourt is an experienced project manager and entrepreneur with a strong background in public policy, real estate development, and community economic development. Currently serving as a Project Manager at Prosper Portland since March 2022, Joel has also co-founded Dark Heart Chili Sauce and held roles such as Land Use and Economic Development Advisor in Mayor Sam Liccardo's Office in San Jose. Joel's consultancy experience includes working with organizations like Woodsong Associates, LLC, and Covia, focusing on development endorsement and project management for mixed-income projects. With a Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of New Orleans and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and Film from Hampshire College, Joel combines academic knowledge with practical expertise in the field.
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Prosper Portland
Prosper Portland is an economic and urban development agency that focus on building an equitable economy by carrying out a comprehensive range of economic development programs that support small business, improve access to workforce training, and create jobs for Portland residents. They work with partners to drive public attention and resources todifferent areas of the city, which helps Portland realize capital projects – parks, streetscape improvements, community centers –that would not happen on their own, making it a better place to live for all Portlanders.Prosper Portland is headed by an executive director who reports to a five-member, volunteer board of local citizens appointed by the mayor and approved by City Council. The structure allows them to exercise independence in program implementation and resource allocation.