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In brief: The leaders of Clackamas Community College and the Oregon City School District shared how two voter-approved bonds are rebuilding local campuses, how career pathways now stretch from elementary school through apprenticeship, and why shrinking enrollment and unfunded mandates make the next few budget years the hardest part of the story. Event Recap The…

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In brief: All five Clackamas County commissioners closed out the Business in the County series in Oregon City with a wide-open question-and-answer session on three of the county’s hardest issues: affordable housing, an aging jail, and the recovery-oriented system of care breaking ground this summer. Event Recap The June 23 luncheon at the Abernethy Center…

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Oregon City now has its first dedicated destination management organization, and in under six months of active programming it has rebuilt the city’s tourism marketing engine, brought long-siloed organizations to the same table, and laid the groundwork for a visitor economy designed to serve residents first. Event Recap The May 2026 luncheon introduced attendees to…

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The April luncheon brought together experts to discuss the effects of state mandates on local housing in Clackamas County. Attendees gained insight into the current state of housing control and how it impacts their community. The forum offered a unique opportunity to engage with local leaders and learn about the future of housing in Clackamas…

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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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