Event Overview At the Oregon City Business Alliance November Forum, representatives from Clackamas Community College (CCC) shared how the college is helping build a stronger, more resilient workforce across Clackamas County. The discussion focused on how CCC’s Workforce Development Services and Customized Training and Development teams are bridging education and employment—connecting job seekers with high-demand…
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Event Overview The September Oregon City Business Alliance forum featured Clackamas Water Environment Services’ (WES) ambitious $58.4 million Tri-City Water Resource Recovery Facility Outfall Project. Designed to serve the community through 2080, the project addressed aging infrastructure and future growth demands while navigating permitting, environmental protections, and community trust. Capital Program Manager Jeff Stallard presented…
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Event Overview At the August Oregon City Business Alliance Forum, members heard directly from two of Oregon’s most influential leaders: State Senator Mark Meek (D–20th District) and State Representative Christine Drazan (R–51st District, House Minority Leader). The discussion centered on Oregon’s economic future, transportation funding, housing, taxation, and how bipartisan collaboration—or lack thereof—shapes outcomes for…
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Event Overview The Oregon City Business Alliance hosted its July forum with a focus on downtown Oregon City’s growth, challenges, and opportunities following the County Courthouse’s transition to Red Soils. The forum highlighted how community events, private development, and public projects are reshaping the district. Speakers shared updates on economic vitality, new projects, and future…
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Event Overview The Oregon City Business Alliance hosted a panel forum focused on Caring Place, a multi-agency project aimed at addressing homelessness through coordinated community services. The event provided an in-depth look at how city and county agencies, nonprofits, and local leaders are coming together to launch a centralized service hub on Main Street in…
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Event Overview Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is an economic tool which can assist in achieving community vision. This forum will discuss the generalities of TIF and how this program has been successfully utilized by Urban Renewal Agencies to create beautiful places throughout Oregon. As equally important, the panel will touch upon what challenges they encountered…
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Event Overview The Oregon City Business Alliance welcomed Mary Kopriva from the Oregon Department of Energy and Nina Carlson from NW Natural for an in-depth forum on Oregon’s energy future. The speakers addressed key trends in energy use, rising utility costs, and the technologies shaping the transition to a more resilient and sustainable system. Kopriva…
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Key Takeaways Event Overview The Oregon City Business Alliance welcomed Metro Councilor Christine Lewis for an insightful discussion on major projects shaping the region. Lewis, who represents District 2 on the Metro Council, provided updates on housing, transportation, parks, and economic development. With her extensive background in public service and regional leadership, Lewis emphasized Metro’s…
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Key Takeaways Event Overview On January 28, the Oregon City Business Alliance held its first forum of 2025 at the Abernathy Center, featuring Oregon City City Manager Tony Konkol as the keynote speaker. The event focused on reviewing the city’s accomplishments, discussing major upcoming projects, and answering community questions. Local leaders, business owners, and residents…
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Event Details We invite you to join us as Clackamas Water Environment Services highlights the dedicated people who work to deliver safe, reliable drinking water to homes and businesses in Clackamas County. The Clackamas River supplies high-quality drinking water to over 300,000 people in Clackamas and Washington Counties. It is vitally important that our communities understand how…
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