Westside Economic Alliance

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Here's the latest:

Superintendents forum gets an "A"	Oregon Governor Kate Brown releases budget	WEA column takes a look at long term water supply & funding	Four new members join the Alliance


Oregon welcomed more than 50,000 new residents in a year	Oregon Economy still has the green light, but for how long?	Transportation Committee talks employee payroll tax	SW Corridor decisions on the move


Researching mobility and economic prosperity	It's a wrap on elections 2018	The most recent employment numbers	Kaiser Permanente about to welcome patients to new offices


Bonamici & Schrader address WEA forum guests	Changing faces on the Westside	WEA welcomes two new public members	Tualatin to Wilsonville traffic is about to flow easier


Conference gave perspectives on housing & transportation	Transportation Committee talks Interstate Bridge & more	WEA column focuses on "Intersectionality for planners"	Forbes names Portland area 3rd best for "business & careers"


Celebrating the beginning of a new Event Center	Forum brings together candidates for Washington County Chair	U.S. unemployment lowest since 1969, looks good here too	Brown announces he's leaving Hillsboro post


Land Use & Housing Committee gets a Clean Water update	Beaverton breaks ground on new Public Safety Center	Oregon's unemployment rate hits lowest level since 1976	WEA has four new members


Next WEA forum and events beyond	Willow Creek Crossing about to become a reality	Changing faces & places on the Westside	Building relationships the "Oregon way"


Senator Wyden talks federal issues with WEA crowd	COO supports cities' requests for UGB expansions	Economic forecast still shows a green light short term	Construction predicted to be a big job builder moving forward


Joint committee meeting brings WEA members into the process	Column looks at the industrial land process	WEA Board of Directors meets to discuss Metro Housing Bond and the Constitutional Amendment measures	TriMet to experience the biggest single expansion in history


Forum brings focus to the labor shortage	PCC President Mitsui testifies in DC	Virginia Garcia opens new wellness center at Cedar Hills	Thousands of tech jobs being advertised with Worksystems


Committee chats about land use in North Plains	Voters will see housing bond measure on November ballot	Local numbers are released	New members accepted


The Westside mayors entertain, inform	Tigard makes room for more jobs	TriMet to start 24 hour service for two lines	No Pot-holelandia on the Westside, roads get attention


Economic forecast - sweet with some bear watching	Special session done in a blink of an eye	Advisory committee's first meeting brings ideas for fall event	Local numbers, what does it all mean?


Joint meeting talks UGB expansion proposals	Economic, population growth slowing its roll according to report	Recent new members - welcome to WEA	WEA welcomes two new members


Labor seems to be biggest challenge for construction industry	ODOT is making plans for an improved Highway 217	OHSU & PCC Rock Creek name new presidents	Column focuses on new online tool for young job seekers


May the 4th be with the the Westside mayors	Golf registration is open	Paper, pressure & ink = beauty at Lithtex	WEA Board of Directors welcomes new director


Sharpen those pencils, it's voting time	Washington County workers earn highest wages in Oregon	Industrial land - not enough supply in the pipeline	JLL releases industrial lease report


Wilsonville "State of the City"	Committee hears about bond measure & payroll tax	ODOT collects value pricing feedback	Housing affordability improving short term say economist


Duyck's last "State of the County" brings a standing O	Gibson shares the future vision of growth in King City	Water program makes a splash with employers	Justice Center opens its door for those desperately in need


Pacific University is seeing a lot of lights, cameras, & action	Transportation Committee hears from TriMet & Scoop	Port is #1 for west coast auto exports	Column inspired by today's youth leadership


Election results in	Kaiser cuts the ribbon on a new medical, dental office	TriMet announces new GM & new Westside bus line	Forest Grove & Cornelius partner on "State of the City"


WEA Board supports two upcoming ballot measures	Keeping the water biz local	Washington County Sheriff is in recruiting mode	The Legacy Health Foundation receives a $5 million grant


New PSU President gives insight into university	WEA Transportation Committee meets with WTA to talk RTP	State releases quarterly budget forecast	Bridging the work skills gap - this month's column


Tigard gives "State of City" address Hamilton-style	WEA introduces new board member	Welcome new members	Hillsboro rises to the challenge during "State of the City"


Ogden gives his last State of the City address in Tualatin	Westside members working towards gold	Veterans have a new place to call home	Walmart Foundation awards more than $540,000 in grants


Study shows Comcast has half billion dollar economic impact	Local economic numbers continue to set growth records	Legislative Reception sees its biggest turn out thus far	Land Use learns about Metro's regional bond process


King City's inaugural "State of the City" address	An opportunity to up your committee involvement game	Committee talks Regional Transportation Options Strategy	Beaverton kicks off the "State of the City" season


Treece's column looks at recycling	Welcome new members	Nike names new buildings & share its new art additions	Gain a little, lose a little - local employment numbers