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AUGUST 25, 2011 - WHERE DO WE GROW FROM HERE?
In an effort to control urban growth and enable orderly development, regional planners have designated a series of urban and rural reserves around the Portland metropolitan region. Seven areas now being considered for urban expansion are on the westside. Even if all of these areas are approved, this will only be a 1.5 percent expansion of the existing UGB - A place whree housing and jobs can locate over the next 20 years. The question remains, how much of our region's growth can occur inside the UGB, and where should the boundary be expanded to create new neighborhoods and employment centers.
To discuss these timely issues, Westside Economic Alliance and the Clackamas County Business Alliance invite you to attend an extended Breakfast Forum, focusing on our region's land use policies. Join us on Thursday, August 25 at the West End Building in Lake Oswego when we will welcome our guest speakers Metro President Tom Hughes, Port of Portland executive director Bill Wyatt, Hillsboro Mayor Jerry Willey, Wilsonville Mayor Tim Knapp, Beaverton Economic Development Director Don Mazziotti and Todd Britsch, president of New Home Trends, a data and research service for residential real estate markets in the Pacific Northwest.
See what both the public and private sector can do right now to help businesses realize economic and ecological benefits of producing more with less.
Interested in creating and sustaining jobs in our region? Learn from experts who will share their insight on development practices that help businesses thrive, while making efficient use of financial and natural resources.
Tracy Casavant is a leader in sustainable industrial and commercial development at both small and large scales. She specializes in eco-industrial development that enables businesses and governments to achieve mutual benefits. Tracy is president of Eco-Industrial Solutions Ltd in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Bert Gregory is a renowned expert in the development of resource-efficient structures and communities, and serves as a national leader, speaker and advocate for sustainable building and urbanism. Bert is the president and CEO of Seattle-based sustainable design firm, Mithun.
Andrew Mangan is co-founder and executive director of the United States Business Council for Sustainable Development, an association of businesses formed to create and deliver sustainable development projects. His work results in projects that generate economic returns while improving local communities and the environment -- the triple bottom line.
This jointly-sponsored breakfast forum will be held at the Holiday Inn in Wilsonville from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Tuesday, February 1st.
Register today by sending a check payable to Westside Economic Alliance or by calling 503.968.3100 with your Visa or MasterCard.
Download the Building Tomorrows Job Invite by clicking on the link below.
September 23, 2010 - Eight Candidates ~ Two Counties ~ One Region.
Featuring: Commissioner Bob Austin, Clackamas County #2 Commissioner Ann Lininger, Clackamas County #3 Greg Malinowski, Washington County #2 Greg Mecklem, Washington County #4 Jim Needham, Clackamas County #3 Mike Niehuser, Washington County #2 Paul Savas, Clackamas County #2 Bob Terry, Washington County #4
August 26, 2010 - Breakfast Forum - Recommendations for the Future Growth and Economic Recovery of our Region. Guest Speaker, Metro's Chief Operation Officer, Michael Jordan.
June 29, 2010 - Boardman and Your Energy Needs - How to fill the growing need for more electricity for customers, while at the same time addressing increased environmental requirements and the need to transition away from coal-generated power.
April 27, 2010 - Special Veteran's Forum - Employers: Help yourself. Help a Veteran. - Cancelled
February 23, 2010 - Economic Impact of Home Building - Does Growth Pay for Itself? - Learn about the economic impact of home building in the Portland Metropolitan area.
October 15, 2009 - Breakfast Forum - Strategies for a Sustainable and Prosperous Region, featuring Michael Jordan Chief Operations Officer for Metro
August 5, 2009 - Business and The Stimulus: The Real Deal? Featuring Clackamas County Commissioner, Ann Lininger and WICCO Executive Director, Kim Parker
April 27, 2009 - The Metro UGB Process – The Damascus Case Study. Featuring Dr. Leonie Janssen-Jansen
November 14, 2008 - Urban and Rural Reserves Forum with "Core 4"
June 4, 2008 - Annual Business Future Forum, featuring Dr. Thomas G. Jones, PhD.
February 13, 2008 - Metro's Urban and Rural Reserve Process
October 16, 2007 - Ballot Measures 49 and 50 Forum
July 24, 2007 -A Five Person Commission: Will it work in Clackamas County?
June 27, 2007 - The future of business and how it will change in Clackamas County.
February 28, 2007 - A Workforce Crisis? How to get immediate help and what needs to be done for the future?
November 29, 2006 - Where the Rubber Hits the Road: An inside look at the status of current and future transportation projects in Clackamas
August 9, 2006 - Metro Council's New Look at Regional Choices: What it is and developing an Alliance Response
