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 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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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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Welcome to our latest video featuring an insightful event with the Board of County Commissioners! This special event was designed for members of the business community to hear directly from the commissioners about their recent achievements and goals for the upcoming year. In this video, you’ll gain valuable insights into the county’s plans and have…
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Join us for a business lunch with renowned Economist Mark McMullen. This is a unique opportunity to engage with a thought leader in the field and gain valuable insights into the current economic landscape. Mark McMullen’s expertise and experience promise an enlightening discussion that can benefit your business strategies. Oregon’s economy has behaved very differently…
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Hear about West Linn City Council 2024 Priorities and other updates including ODOT’s tolling plans, new transit services proposed by TriMet, tribal engagement, Willamette Falls Locks, and major planning efforts for our Waterfront area, and the Highway 43 corridor. Speaker: Rory Bialostosky– Mayor, West Linn Mary Baumgardner– Council President, West Linn John Williams– City Manager,…
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“What’s past is prologue…” quoth the Bard. Or is it? Come and hear Tony Konkol, City Manager for Oregon City, reflect on the City’s accomplishments of 2023 and aspirations for 2024. There’s always something happening in Oregon’s First City and surrounding community; from the Court House to the Cove; from Tolling to Tourism; Parks to…
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