https://www.greaterportlandinc.com Greater Portland Inc News Feed Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:38:18 +0000 en-US https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/61337/oregon-washington-go-big-on-workforce-development https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/61337/oregon-washington-go-big-on-workforce-development Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Companies looking for regions where the workforce is growing have new reasons to consider the Pacific Northwest, as both Oregon and Washington have made significant investments in expanding the regional talent pool in recent years. In Oregon Future Ready Oregon (FRO), a once-in-a-generation $200 million investment approved in 2022, was designed to... https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/60961/adi-expands-oregon-semiconductor-workforce-with-a-peoplefirst-vision-for-the-future https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/60961/adi-expands-oregon-semiconductor-workforce-with-a-peoplefirst-vision-for-the-future Mon, 06 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Download and Read a PDF of the Story Here. ©2024 Analog Devices, Inc.Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a global semiconductor leader, is making an exciting stride to contribute to the talent hub in Beaverton, Oregon, emphasizing the company's commitment to strengthening the regional workforce and supporting the broader U.S. technology sector. “We’re... https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/59592/claiborne-shares-new-playbook-to-attract-business https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/59592/claiborne-shares-new-playbook-to-attract-business Tue, 01 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000 photo by Sharon ThomasRemarks of Greater Portland Inc President and CEO Monique ClaiborneGreater Portland Economic SummitSeptember 24, 2024If you know me, you know I love sports.  The thrill of competition, the drive to excel, the relentless pursuit of victory—these are all things that resonate deeply with me.  And I see... https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/57731/nsi-expands-sherwood-branch-of-silicon-forest https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/57731/nsi-expands-sherwood-branch-of-silicon-forest Mon, 03 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000 New industrial space grows regional leadership in the semiconductor manufacturing supply chainView and share a PDF version of this article here.At the heart of the Silicon Forest are people, and at semiconductor industry supplier NSI in Sherwood, you can’t miss them. Before anyone enters the pristine manufacturing floor, they walk by... https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/56904/portlands-national-rise-previewed-by-new-data-at-greater-portland-inc https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/56904/portlands-national-rise-previewed-by-new-data-at-greater-portland-inc Tue, 09 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 CBRE data shows signs of optimism for regional comeback  PORTLAND, Ore. (April 8, 2024) – Oregonians looking for signs of the region’s economic comeback got a dose of optimism Monday with new data from commercial real estate firm CBRE highlighting Greater Portland’s ready workforce, high concentration of life sciences talent, and... https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/55756/claiborne-urges-legislature-to-invest-in-marketing-oregon-open-for-business-the-oregonian https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/55756/claiborne-urges-legislature-to-invest-in-marketing-oregon-open-for-business-the-oregonian Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000 As the 2024 Oregon short legislative session opened, local mayors and Greater Portland Inc CEO Monique Claiborne spoke to the Oregonian about the importance of investing in marketing Oregon to be sure companies can be best attracted to the region. Greater Portland Inc, as part of its support for improving the... https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/55755/gpis-meet-the-mayors-showcases-government-business-partnership-fox-12 https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/55755/gpis-meet-the-mayors-showcases-government-business-partnership-fox-12 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Mayor Travis Stovall of Gresham and Mayor Jaimie Fender of King City at 2024 Meet the MayorsFox 12 covered Greater Portland Inc’s “Meet the Mayors” event in January, including interviews with Mayor Lacy Beaty of Beaverton, Mayor Joe Buck of Lake Oswego, and Mayor Travis Stovall of Gresham. The story, from... https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/55572/microchip-a-case-study-of-oregons-publicprivate-partnerships-for-economic-development https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/55572/microchip-a-case-study-of-oregons-publicprivate-partnerships-for-economic-development Fri, 16 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000  When the U.S. Department of Commerce announced in January the first federal chips program dollars would go to Microchip’s semiconductor fab in Gresham it was a symbol of strength for the Silicon Forest. Home to one in seven U.S. semiconductor jobs against a backdrop of a national priority to increase domestic... https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/54766/gpis-monique-claiborne-appears-in-the-oregonian https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/54766/gpis-monique-claiborne-appears-in-the-oregonian Thu, 07 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000 European alternative energy companies weigh NW expansions, says Portland booster on trade missionGPI CEO, Monique Claiborne, attended a 7-day mission to Brussels and Madrid hosted by the European Union. During this mission, she engaged in vital discussions with 10 US and 27 EU leaders on global economic vitality, spanning topics from... https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/54103/portland-government-makeover-paving-the-way-for-business-competitiveness https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/54103/portland-government-makeover-paving-the-way-for-business-competitiveness Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Portland Government Makeover: Paving the Way for Business CompetitivenessThe following is an article written by Monique Claiborne, President & CEO, GPI which appeared in Yahoo Finance and Market Watch. In the bustling landscape of economic development, Greater Portland Inc is delighted to witness the remarkable transformation that Portland's city government is undergoing, driven by... https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/65372/gpi-hosts-deloitte-site-selectors-key-takeaways https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/65372/gpi-hosts-deloitte-site-selectors-key-takeaways Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 This month, Greater Portland Inc hosted Deloitte Consulting’s Global Location Strategy team, whose members advise Fortune 500 companies on where to expand and invest.Over three days, Deloitte’s 15-person team explored the region, from Adidas North America and Analog Devices to the Columbia River Gorge, meeting employers, workers, and civic leaders... https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/65373/greater-portland-inc-hosts-south-korean-startups-in-hopes-of-getting-ground-floor-expansions https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/65373/greater-portland-inc-hosts-south-korean-startups-in-hopes-of-getting-ground-floor-expansions Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 I’m proud to share that Greater Portland Inc (GPI) successfully positioned Portland as the U.S. entry point for a cohort of ten Korean cleantech startups. The delegation will visit our region September 2–5 to explore GPI’s Soft-Land Program, with the goal of evaluating Portland as a base for their U.S... https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/51278/oped-how-oregons-private-colleges-lay-the-groundwork-for-the-states-future-successes https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/51278/oped-how-oregons-private-colleges-lay-the-groundwork-for-the-states-future-successes Wed, 28 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 This op-ed, written by Greater Portland Inc CEO Monique Claiborne, appeared in the Portland Business Journal.In the realm of economic development, it is vital that we recognize and harness the immense influence that academic institutions wield over the prosperity of states and regions.Oregon's private, nonprofit colleges and universities, in particular, have... https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/50983/oped-rehabilitating-portlands-image https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/50983/oped-rehabilitating-portlands-image Thu, 08 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 This op-ed, written by Greater Portland Inc CEO Monique Claiborne, appeared in the Portland Business Journal."We are asking Oregon lawmakers to consider a $5 million investment to implement (a marketing) strategy."Portland has had a rough couple of years and its reputation has taken a beating. Multnomah County’s population has declined in... https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/50982/research-study-provides-insight-for-repositioning-greater-portland-as-a-great-place-for-businesses https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/50982/research-study-provides-insight-for-repositioning-greater-portland-as-a-great-place-for-businesses Thu, 08 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2023Research Study Provides Insight for Repositioning Greater Portland as a Great Place for BusinessA recent survey commissioned by Greater Portland Inc (GPI) has provided insight into how the region can move forward to attract more economic activity and growth.   Greater Portland Inc (GPI) commissioned a study to... https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/49473/oregon-solicits-interest-from-semiconductor-firms-for-chips-act-funding https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/49473/oregon-solicits-interest-from-semiconductor-firms-for-chips-act-funding Wed, 29 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 29, 2023 State of Oregon Solicits Interest from Semiconductor Firms for CHIPS Act FundingBusiness Oregon is seeking written interest from semiconductor firms that would consider applying for a portion of the $190 million in funding expected to be available for Oregon semiconductor firms through Senate Bill 4.The funding... https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/49273/greater-portland-incs-planned-marketing-campaign-featured-in-portland-business-journal https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/49273/greater-portland-incs-planned-marketing-campaign-featured-in-portland-business-journal Tue, 21 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 Portland Business Journal reporter Malia Spencer interviewed Greater Portland Inc President & CEO Monique Claiborne as part of the paper's Advancing Portland series. GPI is launching a large-scale marketing campaign to recruit more businesses to the region and grow our economy. If you'd like to learn more about our campaign... https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/48967/14-mayors-share-legislative-economic-updates-at-gpis-annual-meet-the-mayors-event https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/48967/14-mayors-share-legislative-economic-updates-at-gpis-annual-meet-the-mayors-event Thu, 02 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000  Fourteen Portland-area mayors met on Thursday, Feb. 23, to share their legislative and economic priorities for the year, which included addressing homelessness/housing supply, attracting industry, boosting climate resiliency and supporting workers through access to childcare and broadband.The annual meeting was hosted by the Metropolitan Mayors' Consortium and Greater Portland Inc’s... https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/48401/twist-bioscience-ships-first-products-from-factory-of-the-future-in-wilsonville https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/48401/twist-bioscience-ships-first-products-from-factory-of-the-future-in-wilsonville Thu, 02 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Twist Bioscience has shipped the first products from its second production facility, the Factory of the Future, located in Wilsonville, Oregon.“These initial shipments of Twist Oligo Pools and Gene Fragments are the start of what we believe will be significant capacity and revenue growth enabled by the Factory of the... https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/48394/gpi-ceo-monique-claiborne-wins-national-40-under-40-in-economic-development-award https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/48394/gpi-ceo-monique-claiborne-wins-national-40-under-40-in-economic-development-award Thu, 02 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Monique Claiborne, President & CEO of Greater Portland Inc, has been awarded the 2023 Economic Development 40 Under 40 Award, a national award recognizing rising stars under 40 years old in the economic development industry. The awards program is hosted by Development Counsellors International (DCI), a New York-based integrated... https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/48370/17-reasons-to-move-your-business-to-portland-oregon https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/48370/17-reasons-to-move-your-business-to-portland-oregon Tue, 31 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000   Greater Portland is on the rise. Its thriving economy, highly educated workforce and attractive cost of living make it a great place to start or grow a business. The region's strategic location, strong transportation system and abundant natural resources make it an ideal place to call... https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/47645/jan-mason-named-chair-of-greater-portland-economic-development-district https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/47645/jan-mason-named-chair-of-greater-portland-economic-development-district Thu, 15 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 15, 2022 Media Contacts Anna Marum Greater Portland Inc anna.marum@greaterportlandinc.com 971-339-2012   Erica Perez Perez Public Relations Erica@perezpublicrelations.com 503-473-5282     Jan Mason named chair of Greater Portland Economic Development District Mason is Director of Communications and Equitable Development... https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/47334/oregon-state-researchers-take-key-step-toward-improving-lives-of-people-with-epilepsy https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/47334/oregon-state-researchers-take-key-step-toward-improving-lives-of-people-with-epilepsy Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 CORVALLIS, Ore. – Researchers in the Oregon State University College of Engineering have taken a key step toward improving the lives of patients with epilepsy by developing a sensor system for quickly testing their saliva to see if they have the correct level of anti-epileptic medicine in their system... https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/47077/osu-researcher-seeking-battery-paradigm-shift-wins-3m-federal-grant https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/47077/osu-researcher-seeking-battery-paradigm-shift-wins-3m-federal-grant Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 An Oregon State University researcher will use a $3 million federal grant to study a battery technology that avoids the use of elements that could come into short supply as electric vehicle adoption expands. Xiulei “David” Ji, professor of chemistry at Oregon State, will lead a team that includes researchers... https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/47071/meet-the-companies-leading-portlands-sustainable-apparel-cluster https://www.greaterportlandinc.com/news-and-events/news/p/item/47071/meet-the-companies-leading-portlands-sustainable-apparel-cluster Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Footwear and apparel makers are becoming more conscious of the environmental impact of products that contain polyester-based and synthetic materials that will live on for centuries in landfills, unable to decompose. Portland is a footwear and apparel industry mecca, home to three industry leaders — Nike, Adidas and Columbia...