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The Portland Business Alliance serves as the leading voice for business in the region, advocating at all levels of government on policy issues that impact employers and support the region’s economic vitality. Members actively participate in shaping our advocacy agenda.
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Portland Leadership PAC
The Portland Leadership Political Action Committee (PAC) is the Alliance's small donor committee. It can only accept personal contributions of $100 or less.
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Central City Standing Committee
Consider public policy proposals related to downtown vibrancy, economic development and livability. Meets every 3rd Thursday of odd-numbered months (Jan, March, May, etc.). This committee informs our member-driven policy agenda.
Chair: Graciela Cowger, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Staff: Jay Clark, Director, Government Affairs
Chair: Graciela Cowger, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Staff: Jay Clark, Director, Government Affairs

Land Use and Housing Committee
Reviews public policy proposals related to a broad range of local and regional land use and development issues. Meets every 4th Wednesday of even-numbered months (Feb, April, June, August, etc.). This committee informs our member-driven policy agenda.
Chair: Allison Reynolds, Stoel Rives, LLP
Staff: Jay Clark, Director, Government Affairs

Small Business Council
Serves as a forum for small business members to hear from and engage with government agencies regarding new programs and policies. Meets every 3rd Wednesday of even-numbered months (Feb, April, June, August, etc.). This committee informs our member-driven policy agenda.
Chair: Diane Economaki, Fuze7 Marketing
Staff: Jay Clark, Director, Government Affairs
Chair: Diane Economaki, Fuze7 Marketing
Staff: Jay Clark, Director, Government Affairs

Transportation & Economic Development Committee
Evaluate public policy proposals related to transportation topics including freight mobility, transit, infrastructure projects, policies and funding. Meets every 4th Tuesday of odd-numbered months (Jan, March, May, etc.). This committee informs our member-driven policy agenda.
Chair:
Staff: Jay Clark, Director, Government Affairs
Chair:
Staff: Jay Clark, Director, Government Affairs
Prosperity Champions
Prosperity Champions promotes collaboration, cooperation, and a focus on shared community values. Your organization can join Prosperity Champions by making a contribution to the Portland Business Alliance PAC. As members, you have access to monthly events with candidates in key races, as well as quarterly receptions with elected officials.
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Pacific Northwest International Trade Association
Pacific Northwest International Trade Association (PNITA) is an affiliate organization of the Portland Business Alliance. PNITA is dedicated to supporting the global competitiveness of our region through education and advocacy on issues affecting Pacific Northwest industries reliant on international commerce.
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economic reports
As part of the Value of Jobs Coalition, the Alliance has a vision for the Portland region: To create a prosperous, healthy community with a good quality of life for everyone. This starts with more private-sector jobs. A series of reports by the coalition shows why family-wage, private-sector job creation must be a regional priority.
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