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Statement regarding County Chair inaction on Central Library violence

The Portland Metro Chamber, Downtown Portland Clean & Safe, the Downtown Retail Council, and numerous leaders from the community are demanding action from the county to address severe safety and public health issues at the Central Library. Resource

(Unfortunately) Another statement on continued County Chair inaction on Central Library violence

The Portland Metro Chamber, Downtown Portland Clean & Safe, the Downtown Retail Council, and numerous leaders from the community are demanding action from the county to address severe safety and public health issues at the Central Library. Resource

Downtown Portland saw consistent growth in foot traffic throughout 2025

Visitor foot traffic trends up near pre-pandemic levels, particularly Saturdays, though downtown office worker activity still lags Resource - News

Chamber opposes increase in Tourism & Lodging Taxes

HB 4134 would raise the ticket price rather than making it easier for people to come to Portland from around the state or country. Resource - Member Spotlight

Member Spotlight: Relay Resources

Meet our Chamber member, Relay Resources! Resource - Press Release

Black Business Association of Oregon’s Strategic Roadmap to guide legislative action for economic equity

The Strategic Roadmap will guide coordinated legislative advocacy to improve Black business opportunities and growth Resource - News

Chamber and We Play for Portland Coalition oppose proposed rideshare earnings mandate

The Chamber and a coalition of business and cultural organizations urge city council to reject any proposal that would impose an earnings mandate on rideshare companies. Resource - News

Portland, Seattle and Vancouver BC advance shared federal agenda

This combined federal agenda calls for prioritizing the Cascadia region to accelerate continued progress in the significantly altered, post pandemic, economic landscape. Resource - News

Chamber asks city to reconsider Arts Tax increase, questions legal authority

The Chamber believes that any attempt to implement changes to the Arts Tax without voter approval would exceed the council’s lawful authority under the charter.