OpConnect Opened New Central Eastside Headquarters
The electric vehicle charging firm received $2.1 million in Prosper Portland loans for the August 2026 expansion.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Electric vehicle infrastructure company OpConnect officially opened its new headquarters at 115 SE Yamhill St. in the Central Eastside this August. The firm, which provides smart charging software to clients including the City of Portland and Portland General Electric, received $2.1 million in support from Prosper Portland.
Why it matters
The company’s expansion scales local manufacturing for fast chargers, helping the city work toward its net-zero carbon emission goals. The move marks a significant investment in the district's industrial sector as the firm looks to increase its presence across the region.
Prosper Portland provided $2.1 million in loans, including a $2 million working capital loan and a $100,000 forgivable job-creation loan. OpConnect plans to add 45 new jobs over the next five years, though the specific hiring schedule remains unknown.
The players
OpConnect
An electric vehicle infrastructure provider that uses software to manage smart charging stations.
Prosper Portland
The city's economic and urban development agency that provided $2.1 million in loans to support the company.
Dexter Turner
The CEO of OpConnect who previously sold a startup for $2.5 million.
Portland General Electric
A local utility provider that utilizes OpConnect's charging services.
The details
OpConnect utilizes a mix of Enterprise Zone incentives, workforce grants, and manufacturing programs provided by Prosper Portland to fuel its growth. The company’s technology converts OCPP-compliant hardware into smart chargers, serving a client base that spans 20 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The new facility in the Central Eastside will now serve as the central hub for this expanding operation.
Timeline
August 2026: OpConnect celebrated the grand opening of the new headquarters.
Next five years: The company expects to add 45 new jobs.
Beyond the Bridges
This move follows the city's broader efforts to incentivize clean-tech growth under the umbrella of its net-zero carbon emission goals. The expansion signals a continued commitment to keeping high-tech manufacturing within the Portland metro area rather than shifting operations elsewhere.
Residents in the Central Eastside may see increased economic activity near the new Yamhill Street facility as the company begins its five-year hiring push. Local workers interested in the new positions should watch for future job postings as the firm scales its manufacturing capacity.
The takeaway
The expansion shows how city-backed incentives are being used to anchor clean-energy manufacturing within the Central Eastside. Portlanders should track the progress of the 45 promised new jobs over the coming five-year growth cycle.
Further reading
Learn more about local clean-energy infrastructure developments in the Electric Vehicles section.
More information
For more information on the company’s services and technology, visit the Official OpConnect company website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon.
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