BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oregon City Business Alliance - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Oregon City Business Alliance X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ocbusinessalliance.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oregon City Business Alliance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T025752 CREATED:20260115T231005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T163213Z UID:10000020-1777375800-1777381200@ocbusinessalliance.com SUMMARY:April 28th\, 2026 Forum - Density or Sprawl\, your choice. DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful lunch at the Oregon City Business Alliance Forum! \nHousing: Density or Sprawl\, your choice.\nThe luncheon will bring together experts to discuss the effects of state mandates on local housing in Clackamas County. Attendees will gain insight into the current state of housing control and how it impacts their community. This is a unique opportunity to engage with local leaders and learn about the future housing in Clackamas County. \n  \nFeatured Speakers: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Diana Helm\, Clackamas County Commissioner\n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Mitchell\, Oregon City Commissioner\n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Hemson\, Director of Policy and Government Affairs for Homebuilding Association of Greater Portland\n \n \n \n \n \n Seth Henderson\, Cofounder/Partner at Level Development NW\n \n \n\n\nDiana Helm\, Clackamas County Commissioner\, Former Mayor of Damascus\, former owner of Terra Casa in Damascus. She has served on multiple boards and committees\, both prior to and after the disincorporation of Damascus\, including the NCCC Board and the Government Affairs/Public Policy Team. She served on the Sunrise Water Board for 3 years\, was the WES AC Chair for 6 years\, and served on the Sunrise Corridor Steering Committee. She was appointed last May to the Board of County Commissioners.\nMike Mitchell\, Oregon City Commissioner\, Mike was appointed to the Oregon City Commission in October of 2022\, then was elected to a four-year term in November of 2024. Prior to the City Commission\, Mike was a Planning Commissioner for four years\, and before that served on several volunteer boards and commissions\, including the Parks and Recreation and Transportation Advisory Committees\, and the DOCA Board of Directors. Mike and his wife Karen have lived in the Caufield Neighborhood for 18 years. They have two grown children\, and are kept active by a rowdy three-year-old German Shepherd and Husky puppy.\nBen Hemson\, Director of Policy and Government Affairs for Homebuilding Association of Greater Portland\, Ben Hemson is the Director of Government Affairs for the Home Building Association of Greater Portland where he advocates for policies and processes that support the development of all housing types in six counties and 40 cities across the HBA’s service area. Prior to joining the HBA\, Ben oversaw economic development and business relations for the City of Bend and spent time working in government affairs and industrial demand roles in the energy industry. He holds a BS from Oregon State University and an MA in Public Affairs from the University of Florida.\nSeth Henderson\, Cofounder/Partner at Level Development NW\, Seth is a mixed-use\, multifamily developer with thirty years of construction and real estate development experience. Passionate about communities and his profession\, he is an Oregon City Planning Commissioner who serves on the Boards of the Oregon City Business Alliance (OCBA)\, Home Building Association (HBA)\, Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)\, Downtown Oregon City Association (DOCA)\, and Oregon City Chamber as well as the Urban Renewal Task Force for Wilsonville and Developer Advisory Group for Gresham. Certifications include Project Management Professional (PMP)\, Certified Construction Manager (CCM)\, and LEED AP\, with a BS in civil engineering from Washington University in St. Louis.\n\n  \n\nIf you would like to sponsor this event\, please email membership@ocbusinessalliance.com\nClick here to register for Zoom\n\nLuncheon Details:\n\nCost: $29 for OCBA members\, $35 for non-members\, $39 for all attendees for late registration after the end of the day on the Wednesday before the forum\, including payments at the door\, subject to availability.\nIf you want to become an OCBA member or renew your OCBA membership\, please go to our website and click the membership link for more information and registration.\nThis luncheon event is open to the public.\nWe are committed to a delightful dining experience for all at our forum. Guests with specific dietary needs can choose a plated meal for $35 (same for members and non-members) or select from the buffet\, with vegetarian\, dairy-free\, and gluten-free options clearly marked\, though specific options cannot be guaranteed. Please submit plated meal requests by the end of the day on the Wednesday before the forum.  \nPlease email membership@ocbusinessalliance.com with questions.\n\nSponsor:\n  \n \n  URL:https://ocbusinessalliance.com/event/april-28th-2026-housing/ LOCATION:Abernethy Center Ballroom\, 606 15th Street\, Oregon City\, OR\, United States GEO:45.361736;-122.599 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Abernethy Center Ballroom 606 15th Street Oregon City OR United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=606 15th Street:geo:-122.599,45.361736 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260526T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260526T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T025752 CREATED:20260115T234029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T134659Z UID:10000021-1779795000-1779800400@ocbusinessalliance.com SUMMARY:May 26th\, 2026 Forum - DMMO  - What’s a DMMO and how can it help discover and promote the best of Oregon City?  See why YOU should get involved in Oregon City Tourism DESCRIPTION:Join us for a business luncheon featuring Sylecia Johnston\, a global tourism leader with 15 years of expertise in sustainable destination development. Known for her systems-thinking approach and equity-centered leadership\, Sylecia will discuss how we can build resilient communities through strategic\, cross-sector collaboration. Come gain a fresh perspective on driving meaningful economic and social impact. \nSpeaker: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sylecia Johnston\, Contract Administrator for Destination Oregon City\n \n \n \n\nSylecia Johnston is the Contract Administrator for Destination Oregon City\, the city’s first dedicated destination management organization. She got her start in the DMO world at the Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau (home to Monterey Bay Aquarium\, Big Sur\, Pebble Beach\, and Carmel-by-the-Sea) and has spent the 15 years since leading tourism strategy and development across four continents\, including USAID-funded programs in Bangladesh and the South Caucasus. Most recently\, she served as DMO Solution Lead at Solimar International\, a global sustainable tourism consultancy\, and before that led contingent workforce operations for a Portland-based global experiential marketing agency. She’s an experienced project management professional with a Master’s in Sustainable Destination Management from George Washington University. After years of building destinations around the world\, she’s brought that expertise back to her own community\, putting it to work right here in Oregon City. \n\nIf you would like to sponsor this event\, please email membership@ocbusinessalliance.com\nClick here to register for Zoom\n\nLuncheon Details:\n\nCost: $29 for OCBA members\, $35 for non-members\, $39 for all attendees for late registration after the end of the day on the Wednesday before the forum\, including payments at the door\, subject to availability.\nIf you want to become an OCBA member or renew your OCBA membership\, please go to our website and click the membership link for more information and registration.\nThis luncheon event is open to the public.\nWe are committed to a delightful dining experience for all at our forum. Guests with specific dietary needs can choose a plated meal for $35 (same for members and non-members) or select from the buffet\, with vegetarian\, dairy-free\, and gluten-free options clearly marked\, though specific options cannot be guaranteed. Please submit plated meal requests by the end of the day on the Wednesday before the forum.  \nPlease email membership@ocbusinessalliance.com with questions. URL:https://ocbusinessalliance.com/event/may-26th-2026-forum-housing-horizons-luncheon/ LOCATION:Abernethy Center Ballroom\, 606 15th Street\, Oregon City\, OR\, United States GEO:45.361736;-122.599 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Abernethy Center Ballroom 606 15th Street Oregon City OR United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=606 15th Street:geo:-122.599,45.361736 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T025752 CREATED:20260115T233926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T173600Z UID:10000022-1782214200-1782219600@ocbusinessalliance.com SUMMARY:June 23rd\, 2026 Forum - Business in the County - Your County Commissioners tell what they are doing to make Safe\, Secure\, and Livable Communities.   Affordable housing\, New County Jail and Recovery oriented system of care at the Clackamas County Recovery campus. DESCRIPTION:The Oregon City Business Alliance (OCBA) invites you to join Clackamas County Commissioners as they outline three key goals for this term\, followed by open discussion. \n\nDoors open at 11:30 a.m. Paid admission includes lunch. Program from 12-1 p.m.\n\nBoard of County Commissioners: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chair Craig Roberts\n \n \n \n \n \n Commissioner Diana Helm\n \n \n \n \n \n Commissioner Paul Savas\n \n \n \n \n \n Commissioner Martha Schrader\n \n \n \n \n \n Commissioner Ben West\n \n \n\nGoals to be covered: \n\nAffordable Housing: By 2030\, 900 affordable housing units will be developed\, including an emphasis on the senior population and underserved parts of the County.\nJail: By 2028\, based upon best practices\, the County will complete preliminary design concepts and estimates for a new Clackamas County Jail.\nRecovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC): By 2027\, the County will continue to address homelessness\, mental health\, and substance use disorders through the completion and operations of the Clackamas County Recovery Campus.\n\nLuncheon Details:\n\nCost: $29 for OCBA members\, $35 for non-members\, $39 for all attendees for late registration after the end of the day on the Wednesday before the forum\, including payments at the door\, subject to availability.\nThis is a public event—open to everyone\, not just members.\nSpecial plated meal option (for guests with dietary needs): $35 (same price for members and non-members; no buffet access). Requests must be submitted by the end of the day on the Wednesday before the event.\nPlease email membership@ocbusinessalliance.com with questions.\nJune OCBA Forum – Zoom Registration\n\nSponsors:\n \n  \n \n  URL:https://ocbusinessalliance.com/event/june-23-2026-forum/ LOCATION:Abernethy Center Ballroom\, 606 15th Street\, Oregon City\, OR\, United States GEO:45.361736;-122.599 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Abernethy Center Ballroom 606 15th Street Oregon City OR United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=606 15th Street:geo:-122.599,45.361736 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T025752 CREATED:20260115T234830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T174218Z UID:10000023-1785238200-1785243600@ocbusinessalliance.com SUMMARY:July 28th\, 2026 Forum - Willamette Falls Trust and the Waterfront - What is the latest on what’s happening on the West Linn side of Willamette Falls.  How will the 75 million dollar grant AND Urban renewal be used? DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful lunch at the Oregon City Business Alliance Forum! \n\nMore details to come!\nIf you would like to sponsor this event\, please email membership@ocbusinessalliance.com\nClick here to register for Zoom\n\nLuncheon Details:\n\nCost: $29 for OCBA members\, $35 for non-members\, $39 for all attendees for late registration after the end of the day on the Wednesday before the forum\, including payments at the door\, subject to availability.\nIf you want to become an OCBA member or renew your OCBA membership\, please go to our website and click the membership link for more information and registration.\nThis luncheon event is open to the public.\nWe are committed to a delightful dining experience for all at our forum. Guests with specific dietary needs can choose a plated meal for $35 (same for members and non-members) or select from the buffet\, with vegetarian\, dairy-free\, and gluten-free options clearly marked\, though specific options cannot be guaranteed. Please submit plated meal requests by the end of the day on the Wednesday before the forum.  \nPlease email membership@ocbusinessalliance.com with questions.\n\nSponsor:\n  \n \n  URL:https://ocbusinessalliance.com/event/july-28th-2026-forum/ LOCATION:Abernethy Center Ballroom\, 606 15th Street\, Oregon City\, OR\, United States GEO:45.361736;-122.599 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Abernethy Center Ballroom 606 15th Street Oregon City OR United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=606 15th Street:geo:-122.599,45.361736 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T025752 CREATED:20260115T235545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T185905Z UID:10000024-1787657400-1787662800@ocbusinessalliance.com SUMMARY:August 25th\, 2026 Forum - Today's Houselessness Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful lunch at the Oregon City Business Alliance Forum! \n\nMore details to come!\nIf you would like to sponsor this event\, please email membership@ocbusinessalliance.com\nClick here to register for Zoom\n\nLuncheon Details:\n\nCost: $29 for OCBA members\, $35 for non-members\, $39 for all attendees for late registration after the end of the day on the Wednesday before the forum\, including payments at the door\, subject to availability.\nIf you want to become an OCBA member or renew your OCBA membership\, please go to our website and click the membership link for more information and registration.\nThis luncheon event is open to the public.\nWe are committed to a delightful dining experience for all at our forum. Guests with specific dietary needs can choose a plated meal for $35 (same for members and non-members) or select from the buffet\, with vegetarian\, dairy-free\, and gluten-free options clearly marked\, though specific options cannot be guaranteed. Please submit plated meal requests by the end of the day on the Wednesday before the forum.  \nPlease email membership@ocbusinessalliance.com with questions.\n\nSponsor:\n  \n \n  URL:https://ocbusinessalliance.com/event/august-25th-2026-forum-todays-houselessness/ LOCATION:Abernethy Center Ballroom\, 606 15th Street\, Oregon City\, OR\, United States GEO:45.361736;-122.599 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Abernethy Center Ballroom 606 15th Street Oregon City OR United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=606 15th Street:geo:-122.599,45.361736 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T025752 CREATED:20260116T000058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T190111Z UID:10000025-1790076600-1790082000@ocbusinessalliance.com SUMMARY:September 22nd\, 2026 Forum - Education Looking Ahead Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful lunch at the Oregon City Business Alliance Forum! \n\nMore details to come!\nIf you would like to sponsor this event\, please email membership@ocbusinessalliance.com\nClick here to register for Zoom\n\nLuncheon Details:\n\nCost: $29 for OCBA members\, $35 for non-members\, $39 for all attendees for late registration after the end of the day on the Wednesday before the forum\, including payments at the door\, subject to availability.\nIf you want to become an OCBA member or renew your OCBA membership\, please go to our website and click the membership link for more information and registration.\nThis luncheon event is open to the public.\nWe are committed to a delightful dining experience for all at our forum. Guests with specific dietary needs can choose a plated meal for $35 (same for members and non-members) or select from the buffet\, with vegetarian\, dairy-free\, and gluten-free options clearly marked\, though specific options cannot be guaranteed. Please submit plated meal requests by the end of the day on the Wednesday before the forum.  \nPlease email membership@ocbusinessalliance.com with questions.\n\nSponsor:\n  \n \n  URL:https://ocbusinessalliance.com/event/september-22nd-2026-forum-education/ LOCATION:Abernethy Center Ballroom\, 606 15th Street\, Oregon City\, OR\, United States GEO:45.361736;-122.599 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Abernethy Center Ballroom 606 15th Street Oregon City OR United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=606 15th Street:geo:-122.599,45.361736 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T025752 CREATED:20260116T000614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T190215Z UID:10000026-1793100600-1793106000@ocbusinessalliance.com SUMMARY:October 27th\, 2026 Forum - Healthcare on the Horizon Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful lunch at the Oregon City Business Alliance Forum! \n\nMore details to come!\nIf you would like to sponsor this event\, please email membership@ocbusinessalliance.com\nClick here to register for Zoom\n\nLuncheon Details:\n\nCost: $29 for OCBA members\, $35 for non-members\, $39 for all attendees for late registration after the end of the day on the Wednesday before the forum\, including payments at the door\, subject to availability.\nIf you want to become an OCBA member or renew your OCBA membership\, please go to our website and click the membership link for more information and registration.\nThis luncheon event is open to the public.\nWe are committed to a delightful dining experience for all at our forum. Guests with specific dietary needs can choose a plated meal for $35 (same for members and non-members) or select from the buffet\, with vegetarian\, dairy-free\, and gluten-free options clearly marked\, though specific options cannot be guaranteed. Please submit plated meal requests by the end of the day on the Wednesday before the forum.  \nPlease email membership@ocbusinessalliance.com with questions.\n\nSponsor:\n  \n \n  URL:https://ocbusinessalliance.com/event/october-27th-2026-healthcare/ LOCATION:Abernethy Center Ballroom\, 606 15th Street\, Oregon City\, OR\, United States GEO:45.361736;-122.599 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Abernethy Center Ballroom 606 15th Street Oregon City OR United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=606 15th Street:geo:-122.599,45.361736 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T025752 CREATED:20260116T001119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T190331Z UID:10000027-1794915000-1794920400@ocbusinessalliance.com SUMMARY:November 17th\, 2026 Forum - Water Environment Services Luncheon - Liquid Ledger DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful lunch at the Oregon City Business Alliance Forum! \n\nMore details to come!\nIf you would like to sponsor this event\, please email membership@ocbusinessalliance.com\nClick here to register for Zoom\n\nLuncheon Details:\n\nCost: $29 for OCBA members\, $35 for non-members\, $39 for all attendees for late registration after the end of the day on the Wednesday before the forum\, including payments at the door\, subject to availability.\nIf you want to become an OCBA member or renew your OCBA membership\, please go to our website and click the membership link for more information and registration.\nThis luncheon event is open to the public.\nWe are committed to a delightful dining experience for all at our forum. Guests with specific dietary needs can choose a plated meal for $35 (same for members and non-members) or select from the buffet\, with vegetarian\, dairy-free\, and gluten-free options clearly marked\, though specific options cannot be guaranteed. Please submit plated meal requests by the end of the day on the Wednesday before the forum.  \nPlease email membership@ocbusinessalliance.com with questions.\n\nSponsor:\n  \n \n  URL:https://ocbusinessalliance.com/event/novemebr-17th-2026-forum-wes/ LOCATION:Abernethy Center Ballroom\, 606 15th Street\, Oregon City\, OR\, United States GEO:45.361736;-122.599 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Abernethy Center Ballroom 606 15th Street Oregon City OR United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=606 15th Street:geo:-122.599,45.361736 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR