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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

2024 State of Downtown & the Central City

In this year's report, we document the first steps of the Central City recovery locally and in comparison with peer cities.
River view of the Fremont Bridge across the Willamette. February 2024

Chamber releases poll showing voters are concerned about quality of life

From December 13 to December 19, 2023, DHM Research conducted a hybrid survey of 500 registered voters in the tri-county area.
February 2024

Chamber unveils 2024 Policy Agenda

Over the past five years, Portland has faced a cascading series of crises that have measurably damaged our city’s reputation and spurred the realization that the condition on the streets is simply not consistent with Portland’s values.
January 2024

Chamber supports Housing Regulatory Relief Project and proposed amendments

On January 9, the Portland Metro Chamber, representing thousands of businesses and individuals committed to addressing Portland's pressing challenges, testified to the Portland City Council to express support for the Housing Regulatory Relief Project.
December 2023

2023 Regional Transportation Plan Adopted

The Metro Council formally approved the 2023 Regional Transportation Plan on November 30th. This collaborative effort between the Portland Metro Chamber and Oregon Metro includes the High-Capacity Transit Strategy.
December 2023

Governor Kotek unveils Central City Task Force recommendations

Governor Kotek and Co-Chair Dan McMillan, of The Standard, released a set of ten priority recommendations from the Portland Central City Task Force (PCCTF) to be carried out in early 2024.
November 2023

Chamber participates in Regional Housing Summit

Local leaders gathered to identify solutions for removing barriers in the production regional housing developments.
October 2023

Chamber advocates at county for expanding shelters, sobering center and hospitality security

On September 28, the Chamber supported Multnomah County's overall plan to spend SHS funds but expressed concerns that a 24/7 first responder drop-off services were not included.