Will Real Estate ever be “Real” again?
October 4 @ 4:10 am
Come hear representatives from both the public and private sectors discuss the myriad of challenges our local region is facing in trying to provide affordable housing to both existing families and those looking to move to our area. Never has the real estate industry faced a perfect storm as they do today in addressing the…
Working together to make a difference on the Homeless front
October 4 @ 4:10 am
We understand the homeless situation has an impact on many residents and businesses and resolving homelessness is actually a very complex problem for our community, state, and nation. Teamwork, collaborative partnerships, and trust are key. The speakers we’ll hear from at this meeting have many years of experience trying to figure out this puzzle and make progress. Jim…
2022 Travel Trends: At Home, Nearby, and Beyond
October 4 @ 4:10 am
With the coming end of the viral pandemic and the removal of the mask mandate, many people are anxious to make up for the shutdown during the last two years. In addition, older people recognize that they may not have as many healthy years left so they are booking flights and hotels in great numbers…
Why Can’t I Get What I Want?
October 4 @ 4:10 am
Join Oregon City Business Alliance & Empowering Oregon Manufacturing for a panel lunch discussing the current and future outlook for manufacturing locally and nationally. Learn how businesses like yours are solving supply chain challenges: Incoming: delivery delays, shipping costs & unavailable parts/materials Operational: absenteeism, unfilled positions & productivity decline from mandates Outgoing: scheduling deliveries & customer…
The Origin and Future of our Tight Labor Market
October 4 @ 4:10 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
October 4 @ 4:10 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
October 4 @ 4:10 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?
October 4 @ 4:10 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?
October 4 @ 4:10 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
October 4 @ 4:10 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…
