The Origin and Future of our Tight Labor Market
May 12 @ 6:59 am
The tight labor market we are experiencing has been a critical pinch point in the recovery from the COVID pandemic shock. Many of the conversations about the tight labor market lead to assumptions about “overly generous unemployment insurance,” “lazy workers,” or “greedy workers.” The labor market is in fact very tight, among the tightest markets…
The Future of Work
May 12 @ 6:59 am
The modern workforce is facing a multitude of challenges and opportunities. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, many employers in Oregon and Clackamas County had difficulty finding and retaining workers with the skills needed for our most high-demand industries. The high costs, low availability, and lack of access to childcare, housing, healthcare, and educational opportunities created…
Catch the Latest (News) from the Leaders of Oregon City
May 12 @ 6:59 am
We are excited to have Tony Konkol, City Manager for Oregon City, and James Graham, City Economic Development Manager for Oregon City, share their vision and strategies on OC’s Economic Development plans for 2022. Oregon City has several large-scale projects in the pipeline for breaking ground in the near foreseeable future, and we are on…
What the Toll is going on with the I-205 Project?
May 12 @ 6:59 am
Join ODOT staff leading the I-205 Improvements Project and the I-205 Toll Project to learn more about these important regional efforts and have a conversation.The I-205 Improvements Project is part of a regional effort to manage congestion, increase predictable travel times, and reduce crashes. Project improvements will allow I-205 to remain open and passable following a major…
Is the Falls Project moving?
May 12 @ 6:59 am
Representatives from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde share their updated vision to transform Oregon City’s waterfront at the former Blue Heron Mill site and Willamette Falls into a vibrant mixed-use community. With the completion of the Legacy Project and associated Riverwalk, this unique destination will welcome visitors, spur economic redevelopment, restore native habitats and invest in sharing…
A Vibrant North End Community
May 12 @ 6:59 am
Eight years after the loss of The Rivers regional center and the Center Cal’s locating Cabela’s in Tualatin, a group of local developers have a vision to transform the Rossman Landfill, completing another leg of Oregon City’s 2004 Economic Development Strategy. Summit Development Group is a sophisticated, boutique development firm located in Tigard, Oregon. Of…
Urban Renewal – Does it work?
May 12 @ 6:59 am
For the March OCBA meeting, James Graham, Oregon City’s Economic Development Manager, and his team of consultants explain how Urban Renewal (UR) has been an effective tool in stimulating new economic development throughout the Metro region. For decades, local cities have been utilizing UR as a primary resource to stimulate new business and employment opportunities on difficult…
Reopening OC: Challenges and Opportunities
May 12 @ 6:59 am
With the vaccine rollout underway, various plans are being made to allow local small businesses to reopen and engage again with the public. Come hear Tim Duy, Economics Professor at U of O, and a member of the Governor’s Advisory Board on Economic Development, speak on what to expect with this new economy and what…
Good-bye 2020: Oregon City going forward into 2021!
May 12 @ 6:59 am
Please join Tony Konkol, the City Manager of Oregon City, and the Oregon City Business Alliance Board to review the challenges and accomplishments in 2020, and to learn about our city’s expectations and opportunities in 2021.
Clackamas County – What to Expect in 2021
May 12 @ 6:59 am
With so much happening this year in Clackamas County, come hear the latest on the difficult challenges, tragedies, and events that have affected our communities here in Clackamas County. This ranges from the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown to the massive destruction caused by the recent wildfires. We continue to also deal with transportation issues, the ongoing…
