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    Greater Portland Inc announces QPO's Expansion in Tualatin, Oregon Photo

    Greater Portland Inc announces QPO's Expansion in Tualatin, Oregon

    Sep 14 2023
    The following is an interview conducted by Monique Claiborne, President & CEO, GPI which appeared in Yahoo Finance and PRNewswire. The renewable energy storage system company, QPO, made a deliberate decision to choose Oregon, a move that underscores the state's flourishing business environment, strategic benefits, and exceptional quality of life.With 98%...Continue Reading
    Northwest Silicon Forest making moves to add to West Coast semiconductor ecosystem Photo

    Northwest Silicon Forest making moves to add to West Coast semiconductor ecosystem

    Sep 13 2023
    Article by GPI President and CEO, Monique Claiborne, and featured in Fierce Electronics. As communities across the United States face a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure federal CHIPS Act funds for the expansion and relocation of semiconductor operations, Oregon has made major state law changes to jump to the front of the...Continue Reading
    Investor News: Impacts of 2023 Oregon Legislative Session on Tax Credits and Incentives Photo

    Investor News: Impacts of 2023 Oregon Legislative Session on Tax Credits and Incentives

    Aug 15 2023
    Oregon offers numerous tax incentives for businesses considering expansion or relocation in the state.These programs, however, require many qualification considerations, with some updates being passed during the 2023 legislative session, including the following programs:Enterprise zone (EZ)Long-term rural enterprise zone (LTREZ)Strategic investment program (SIP)Oregon Investment Advantage (OIA)Click here to learn more. Contact...Continue Reading
    Op-ed: How Oregon's private colleges lay the groundwork for the state's future successes Photo

    Op-ed: How Oregon's private colleges lay the groundwork for the state's future successes

    Jun 28 2023
    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...Continue Reading
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    Research Study Provides Insight for Repositioning Greater Portland as a Great Place for Businesses

    Jun 8 2023
    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...Continue Reading
    OP-ED: Rehabilitating Portland's image Photo

    OP-ED: Rehabilitating Portland's image

    Jun 8 2023
    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...Continue Reading
    Oregon Solicits Interest from Semiconductor Firms for CHIPS Act Funding Photo

    Oregon Solicits Interest from Semiconductor Firms for CHIPS Act Funding

    Mar 29 2023
    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...Continue Reading
    Greater Portland Inc's planned marketing campaign featured in Portland Business Journal Photo

    Greater Portland Inc's planned marketing campaign featured in Portland Business Journal

    Mar 21 2023
    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...Continue Reading
    14 mayors share legislative, economic updates at GPI's annual Meet the Mayors event Photo

    14 mayors share legislative, economic updates at GPI's annual Meet the Mayors event

    Mar 2 2023
     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...Continue Reading
    GPI CEO Monique Claiborne wins national 40 Under 40 in Economic Development award Photo

    GPI CEO Monique Claiborne wins national 40 Under 40 in Economic Development award

    Feb 2 2023
    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...Continue Reading
    Twist Bioscience ships first products from 'Factory of the Future' in Wilsonville Photo

    Twist Bioscience ships first products from 'Factory of the Future' in Wilsonville

    Feb 2 2023
    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...Continue Reading
    17 Reasons to Move Your Business to Portland, Oregon Photo

    17 Reasons to Move Your Business to Portland, Oregon

    Jan 31 2023
      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...Continue Reading
    Jan Mason named chair of Greater Portland Economic Development District Photo

    Jan Mason named chair of Greater Portland Economic Development District

    Dec 15 2022
    Jan Mason named chair of Greater Portland Economic Development District Mason is Director of Communications and Equitable Development at Portland design firm Mackenzie, Continue Reading
    Oregon State researchers take key step toward improving lives of people with epilepsy Photo

    Oregon State researchers take key step toward improving lives of people with epilepsy

    Nov 29 2022
    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...Continue Reading
    GPI's World Athletics Championships familiarization tour wins economic development award Photo

    GPI's World Athletics Championships familiarization tour wins economic development award

    Nov 22 2022
    Greater Portland Inc is proud to share that its familiarization tour, held in tandem with the 2022 World Athletics Championships, won an award for exceptional economic development marketing and promotions from OEDA, the Oregon Economic Development Association. (Full press release included below.) The location of this year's championships in...Continue Reading
    OSU researcher seeking battery 'paradigm shift' wins $3M federal grant Photo

    OSU researcher seeking battery 'paradigm shift' wins $3M federal grant

    Nov 17 2022
    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...Continue Reading
    Meet the companies leading Portland’s sustainable apparel cluster Photo

    Meet the companies leading Portland’s sustainable apparel cluster

    Nov 15 2022
    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...Continue Reading
    CBC asks what B.C. cities can learn from Portland ending single-family zoning Photo

    CBC asks what B.C. cities can learn from Portland ending single-family zoning

    Nov 11 2022
    As British Columbians prepare to welcome a new premier on Nov. 18, many are waiting to find out how much David Eby's proposal to end single-family zoning will help with the housing shortage. Eby, a former housing minister, became premier-designate in October after being acclaimed as leader of the New Democrats. He ended up...Continue Reading
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    Twist Bioscience sees impressive revenue growth as firm preps Wilsonville factory for new antibody discovery program

    Nov 10 2022
    Synthetic biology firm Twist Bioscience has seen its revenue expand quickly in recent years. According to a recent Forbes article, newly promoted President and COO Patrick Finn is on track to grow sales to $203 million for 2022, up from $2 million in 2016. This is good news for...Continue Reading
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    Portland, Multnomah County and Metro tax alignment to reduce business tax burden

    Nov 9 2022
    In October, the City of Portland, Multnomah County, and Metro voted to pass a tax alignment effort, effective January 2023 tax year. According to Portland Business Alliance President Andrew Hoan, the agreement will help level the playing field for Greater Portland businesses. The changes will have several, positive impacts,...Continue Reading
    Greater Portland Inc, Moss Adams discuss Oregon gubernatorial candidates Photo

    Greater Portland Inc, Moss Adams discuss Oregon gubernatorial candidates

    Oct 26 2022
    Oregon voters will elect a new governor on Nov. 8. Over the last several weeks, Monique Claiborne, president & CEO of Greater Portland Inc, the regional economic development organization, sat down with each of the three candidates in a series of interviews. The conversations cover key economic issues, including...Continue Reading
    Tina Kotek talks industrial land, promoting Portland and trade in Q&A with Greater Portland Inc Photo

    Tina Kotek talks industrial land, promoting Portland and trade in Q&A with Greater Portland Inc

    Oct 19 2022
    Oregon voters will elect a new governor on Nov. 8. Over the last several weeks, Monique Claiborne, president & CEO of Greater Portland Inc, the regional economic development organization, sat down with each of the three candidates in a series of interviews. The conversations cover key economic issues,...Continue Reading
    GPI releases Q3 Greater Portland Market Insights Report Photo

    GPI releases Q3 Greater Portland Market Insights Report

    Oct 14 2022
    Greater Portland Inc is proud to present its Q3 Greater Portland Market Insights Report, featuring bi-state regional data on employment, business expansions and industrial and office activity. As the only public-private organization dedicated to recruiting businesses to the entire region, the GPI team is constantly seeking out key community, economic...Continue Reading
    Op-ed: Oregon leaders must prioritize CHIPS funding now Photo

    Op-ed: Oregon leaders must prioritize CHIPS funding now

    Oct 14 2022
    This op-ed, written by Greater Portland Inc CEO Monique Claiborne, appeared in the Portland Business Journal. Through the new CHIPS for America Fund, the federal government is offering $39 billion to incentivize one of Oregon’s most important industries, but we are on track to miss out if state...Continue Reading

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