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Welcome
to the Westside
Westside Economic Alliance is focused on the needs of the
Westside of the Portland, OR metropolitan region, which includes
Washington County and western Clackamas County, and the cities
of Beaverton, Cornelius, Durham, Forest Grove, Hillsboro,
Sherwood, Tigard, Tualatin and Wilsonville.
Westside Economic Alliance is a proactive organization that
invites private sector employers, non-profit organizations,
and real estate developers to sit at the same table as community
leaders to shape local public policy. The result is a unique
partnership that benefits both the businesses and communities
of the Westside.
By providing a business perspective in the public forum, serving
as a source of information and expertise on key public policy
issues, and encouraging job creation and economic development,
Westside Economic Alliance plays a leading role in managing
this high growth region.
Our
Mission:
- To
create an environment conducive to business and
personal growth,
- To
serve as a unified voice for members on issues uniquely
affecting the Westside,
- To
promote
and improve the image and visibility of the Westside as
an economic development locale, and
- To
challenge and influence policy decisions and regulations
impacting the economic vitality of our communities.
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Important Issues
to the Westside
Good news - Road work ahead!
read story here
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Merkley tours Westside water supply project
read story here
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Metro's Urban Growth Report
Highlights of the report
Urban Growth report
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Columbia River
Crossing Project
click here for more information
WEA testimony
click here to see testimony
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The designation of
urban and rural reserves
UGB study area
Map 6 Development Constraints
Click here for more information about the Reserves Steering Committee.
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The Portland City Council considers the rezoning of
Colwood National Golf Course
Click here for WEA testimony
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