Resources - Portland Metro Chamber

January 2026

U.S. Chamber welcomes House passage of SPEED Act, urges continued action on permitting reform

This Key Vote letter was sent to Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of H.R. 4776, the “Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act” (SPEED Act).

November 2025

U.S Chamber releases report on impacts of government shutdown to small businesses

This new study provides state-by-state information on how the federal government shutdown negatively impacted small businesses.

October 2025

Impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill on Oregon’s economy

The Chamber’s Breakfast Forum on Oct. 16 featured a keynote and panel on H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, exploring its economic impact on Oregon’s key sectors.

Portland cityscape with yellow pink sky and Mt. Hood.

September 2025

A Call for Unity – Sign on to the Letter

We encourage other organizations to sign-on to this letter, to show their opposition to the deployment of the federal troops.

September 2025

Oregon Leaders Unite Against Federal Troop Deployment

Letter from elected officials and community leaders tells the Trump Administration not to send in federal troops.

July 2025

2025 Legislative Session: Major wins for Portland’s economy

The 2025 legislative session brought significant victories for downtown Portland and the broader regional economy.

May 2025

Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver BC join forces on DC Fly-In

This year’s annual Washington D.C. advocacy fly-in builds on the strength of the Portland-Seattle collaboration, welcoming the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and Cascadia Innovation Corridor to the trip, making this a true Cascadia-wide delegation.

April 2025

Oregon’s trade economy remains strong amid global uncertainty

Oregon makes its mark in the global economy, new data shows 1 in 8 Oregon jobs tied to international trade.