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This forum summary was generated by AI, based on the forum transcript, and checked for accuracy by OCBA staff. Event Overview The Oregon City Business Alliance March Forum tackled one of the most consequential topics facing businesses and communities today: the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. Hosted by OCBA Board Chair Kent Zeigler and introduced…

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Event Overview The Oregon City Business Alliance February Forum brought together business leaders from three of Oregon City’s most visible industries to take stock of the local economic landscape. Moderated by Renate Mengelberg, the panel assembled voices from the restaurant, automotive, and financial services sectors—each navigating a shared set of pressures from different vantage points….

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Event Summary The Oregon City Business Alliance kicked off the year with a comprehensive forum featuring City Manager Tony Konkol, who delivered an annual update on Oregon City’s accomplishments, challenges, and priorities heading into 2026. The forum provided a candid look at infrastructure investments, housing development, downtown revitalization, parks planning, public safety, and the city’s…

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Event Overview The Oregon City Business Alliance hosted a November forum focused on the evolving state of healthcare in Oregon, with particular attention to aging populations, access to care, Medicaid funding pressures, and the cascading impacts of federal policy changes under H.R. 1. Moderated by Kristen Downey, the forum brought together leaders from hospital systems,…

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Event Overview At the Oregon City Business Alliance October 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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