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February 2026

2026 State of the Economy

This report shows a region adjusting to slower population growth, weaker job performance, and mounting structural pressures requiring decisive action.
February 2026

Chamber releases 2026 Regional Policy Agenda

During these challenging economic times, our region must focus to reduce the tax burden, expand the tax base, invest in economic development projects and build housing.
February 2025

2025 State of the Economy

This report shows troubling economic trends and our region must become competitive or face the realities that other cities have faced - an urban doom loop.
February 2025

Chamber unveils 2025 Regional Policy Agenda

We have laid the groundwork for strong future economic growth. It is vital to work together with new leadership to keep Portland on track and drive economic recovery.
October 2024

Chamber supports Urban Renewal Plans and Tax Incremental Finance Districts

Portland Metro Chamber testifies in support of new Urban Renewal Plans and Tax Incremental Finance (TIF) Districts.
March 2024

Chamber cautions federal rule that impacts small business access to capital

The Portland Metro Chamber signed on to a letter with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other chambers across the county to raise concerns for the proposed rule known at the "Basel III Endgame."
February 2024

2024 State of the Economy

This report offers some modest improvements over last year’s checkup, but on critical measures like population growth and housing production, the region still has a long way to go.
February 2024

Chamber endorses Senate Bill 1553

On February 12, Jon Isaacs, the Executive Vice President of Public Affairs for the Portland Metro Chamber, spoke before the Joint Committee on Addiction and Community Safety Response, advocating for the endorsement of Senate Bill 1553.
State of Oregon. February 2024

Chamber testifies in support of House Bill 4002

On February 7, Jon Isaacs, the Executive Vice President of Public Affairs for the Portland Metro Chamber, addressed the Joint Committee on Addiction and Community Safety, advocating for immediate action against the rampant proliferation of fentanyl in Portland.