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Barge by Fremont bridge on Willamette River April 2025

2025 State of Oregon Trade report

For years, Oregon has exported more than it imports resulting in a trade surplus. International trade in Oregon fuels local jobs, drives wage growth, and connects Oregon's economy to the world.
April 2025

Chamber Advocates for Preserving Business Tax Deductions

The Portland Metro Chamber has joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and organizations across the country in urging Congress to preserve the state and local business tax (B-SALT) deduction as […]
April 2025

Chamber and partners develop 2025 PNW shared federal agenda

PMC, the Seattle Metro Chamber, and other Cascadia partners share advocacy priorities for addressing policy and funding challenges across our region.
April 2025

Arcadis’ opens new office downtown Portland

We were thrilled to celebrate the ribbon cutting for Arcadis' new downtown Portland office! As a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, Arcadis is deepening its local roots to better serve clients and foster innovation across the Pacific Northwest. Their new space will serve as a hub for collaboration, growth, and regional impact.
April 2025

Melvin Mark buys Pearl District high rise

Melvin Mark Investors purchased the MachineWorks Building in the Pearl District for $28 million.
April 2025

Chamber Joins Coalition to Support Portland Waterfront Revival

The Portland Metro Chamber supports HB 2291 to Revitalize Portland's Festivals and Waterfront Park.
March 2025

Six-Month Portland Economic Action Plan

The Chamber is proposing a six-month action plan to kickstart our regional economy. These proposals are designed to make the greatest possible impact in the near-future.
February 2025

Chamber releases State of the Economy and State of Downtown & Central City reports

The Portland Metro Chamber released its annual analysis tracking population, jobs, housing affordability and other economic indicators highlighting the vital role of our region to the state.
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.