Thanks to everyone who turned out for our full-house forum on Thursday the 27th entitled, “Collaborating for Successful Regional Growth”. We had a terrific moderator and a panel of experts who talked us through what it takes to bring public and private sector together for smart regional infrastructure investments. As Oregon thinks about how to […]
Governor Kotek signs Oregon Chips Act After months of work in 2022 by the Semiconductor Taskforce and more continuted work by the Joint Semiconductor Committee, Senate Bill 4 reached Governor Kotek’s desk on Thursday and was signed. Elizabeth Mazzara Myers, WEA’s Executive Director, submitted an OpEd to Pamplin Media – What’s Next after SB4” – […]
Over the past few months, we here at WEA have been busy. From a standing room only legislative reception to forums that provided updates on the regional real estate market and the Interstate Bridge replacement project. We were the first business organization to host Congresswoman Andrea Salinas from Oregon’s new 6th district. We’ve also hosted […]
“Oregon Chips Act”, moves to Ways and Means Passing out of committee with a 12-2 vote Senate Bill 4, dubbed the “Oregon Chips Act”, moved out of the Joint Committee on Semiconductors last night. The bill calls for investments of $190 million for grant or loan incentives tied to state and local revenue for jobs […]
Celebrating Women’s History Month With the beginning of March we usher in Women’s History Month. “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories” is the theme for 2023. And so, we have invited women in leadership roles in politics, in broadcasting, in education and in business to our TWO forums this month. I hope you take a […]
Forum: Update on Interstate Bridge Replacement Program With a full audience in attendance, the experts closest to the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project provided an overview and some insight into how the work is progressing. The critical element for keeping the project on time is the willingness of the state legislature to commit $1 billion, matching […]
Message from the Executive Director At the December Board Retreat, it was reaffirmed that WEA members and leadership believe that we need a holistic approach to create smart economic growth. That means, yes, a healthy tax and incentive environment for business. It also means having a well-trained and well-paid workforce as well as a healthy […]
FORUM: Overview of the Westside’s Real Estate Environment Gain insights and perspective on the Westside’s real estate market with top producers and developers. Moderated by Blake Hering with Gantry, the panel will share the latest in the office, industrial, retail and multi-family sales sectors and developers. Thursday, January 26 | 7:30 – 9:00 am Embassy […]
Westside Economic Alliance turns 25! As we kick off 2023, WEA begins a year-long celebration of our 25th Anniversary. Throughout this year we will be taking time to look back at how our region has grown and changed over the last quarter century, while continuing to provide information and advocacy opportunities as we look ahead […]
As 2022 comes to a close, we have much to celebrate as we look ahead to 2023. A special thanks to our Board of Directors and Executive Committee who have shown an extraordinary level of commitment to WEA throughout the leadership transition of 2022. Members will be hearing more from me in the coming weeks […]