On June 4th, 2025, the Portland Metro Chamber held their 2025 Annual Meeting presented by U.S. Bank. Over 600 regional business leaders, policymakers, and community partners gathered at the Marriott in downtown Portland. Attendees united around a shared vision for Portland’s renewal and resilience: fostering economic growth, strengthening public-private collaboration, and revitalizing Portland’s downtown core.
Andrew Hoan, President and CEO of the Portland Metro Chamber, opened by highlighting Portland’s successes over the past year with public and private sectors working together to ensure that Portland’s future is bright.
Steve Isaak, Market Leader of U.S. Bank’s Global Industrials and Services Group for Oregon and Southwest Washington, reflected on the bank’s commitment to the Portland region and vision for the city’s future. U.S. Bank recently named Portland one of their 25 hub cities.
Jayathi Murthy, President of Oregon State University, released the university’s state economic impact report. President Murthy also announced that the Portland Metro Chamber has joined the Business for Federal Research Coalition.
Will Rasmussen, partner at Miller Nash and board chair of the Chamber, delivered an update on the Chamber’s Six-Month Portland Economic Action Plan. Emphasizing that investments in Oregon’s economic center will benefit the entire state and change the course of our city’s economy from a ‘doom loop’ to a ‘boom loop.’
Ciara Pressler, founder and CEO of PREGAME, had an enlightening conversation with Bill Flanagan, Special Advisor to the Pittsburgh Allegheny Conference offering insights on his city’s economic transformation and how Pittsburgh’s successes are applicable to Portland.
Nolan Lienhart, chair of the Optimism Committee with the Portland Central City Task Force, shared an update on the task force’s plan for revitalization and growth.
Lastly, Portland’s Mayor Keith Wilson announced the All In on Central City report—a call to action built on over 75 real projects and clear commitments across the region. The vision for our Central City is to become a gathering place for the region, a vibrant community in which people connect with one another beyond the workday.
Portland is at a critical crossroads in its evolution. The Portland Metro Chamber and affiliates are committed to making our city a vibrant, innovative, and prosperous place. We see a future in which the business community acts as the catalyst for Portland’s economic renaissance. As Andrew Hoan said in his introductory remarks, “Portland is on the rise.”
Honoring:
Prosper Portland was honored with the President’s Award for their immense contributions to the economic development of the city.
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