November 14: Is there room for jobs in our regional economy?
Planning for future business growth and diversifying employment opportunities in the metropolitan region were the key topics of a regional forum last month hosted by Clackamas County Business Alliance and Westside Economic Alliance.
More than a 125 members and guests from across the region were treated to a variety of perspectives from 16 speakers, representing both the public and private sectors during a half-day conference in Tigard.
Metro Councilor Kathryn Harrington and members of “the Core Four” regional decision makers described their work with a 30-member Reserves Steering Committee in planning future urban growth areas for the next 50 years.
Joining Councilor Harrington on “the Core Four” are Washington County Commission Chair Tom Brian, Clackamas County Commissioner Martha Schrader and Multnomah County Commissioner Jeff Cogen.
Together these public officials have just one year to reach unanimous agreement and designate areas in the tri-county region to allow urban growth over the next 50 years.
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Power Point presentation - Kathryn Harrington
Power Point presentation from WorkSource Oregon
Power Point presentation from Roger Qualman of Norris Beggs & Simpson
Power Point presentation on "shovel ready" industrial sites - Jill Miles
Power Point presentation from Richard Whitman on the Big Look Task Force
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