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    Oregon chip industry supplier will quadruple its space with new Sherwood factory

    May 3 2022
    A Tigard company that supplies gas and chemical equipment to Oregon semiconductor manufacturers plans to quadruple its factory footprint this year by moving to a new site in Sherwood. The company, NSI, is moving from two buildings with a combined 15,000 square feet of manufacturing to a newly built, 62,000-square foo...Continue Reading
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    Q1 Greater Portland Market Insights Report Now Available

    Apr 18 2022
    Greater Portland Inc is proud to present its Q1 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, economi...Continue Reading
    Viewpoint: Why Oregon Should Be Concerned About Intel's Ohio Expansion Photo

    Viewpoint: Why Oregon Should Be Concerned About Intel's Ohio Expansion

    Jan 27 2022
    By Monique Claiborne, President & CEO, Greater Portland Inc This op-ed appeared in the Portland Business Journal. In the last six months, Intel has announced two $20 billion expansions: One at an existing Arizona complex, and one in Ohio, which did not have an existing chip manufacturing presence. If we weren’t concerne...Continue Reading
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    Meet the Greater Portland Inc Team

    Jan 25 2022
    By Greater Portland Inc. Get to know the Greater Portland Inc team through a few of our favorite things. You can find staff contact information here. Brittany Bagent, VP of Strategy Tenure 2 years Hometown Cincinnati, Ohio Favorite Local Attraction Silver Falls State Park Favorite Local Restaurant La Moule If you could invite any three people t...Continue Reading
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    Five-year Economic Strategy Charts New Course for Greater Portland Region

    Nov 9 2021
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 9, 2021 Media Contacts Greater Portland Inc Anna Marum anna.marum@greaterportlandinc.com 971-339-2012 Metro Constantino Khalaf constantino.khalaf@oregonmetro.gov 503-545-6450 Five-year economic strategy charts new course for Greater Portland region The strategy from Greater Portland Inc and Metro identifies 44 action items to drive equitable growth. Public- and private-sector leaders are invited to review the actions and partner with a lead organizatio...Continue Reading
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    New Amazon Sort Center in Canby to Employ Over 500

    Sep 17 2021
    AMAZON ANNOUNCES PLANS TO EXPAND OPERATIONS IN CANBY OREGON WITH NEW SORT CENTER  New Amazon facility will create more than 500 jobs in the Canby region with an average starting wage of $18 per hour, comprehensive benefits, and longer-term career opportunities for local residents  Amazon announced today it will open a ne...Continue Reading
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    Port of Portland Expands Container Service

    Sep 8 2021
    For Immediate Release • September 7, 2021  Susie Rantz • 503.415.6054 • susie.rantz@portofportland.com Port of Portland Welcomes New Marine Service to Terminal 6  Regional businesses and consumers will have more options to move products following pandemic supply chain issues  A year and a half after weekly container service returned to the Port of Portland’...Continue Reading
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    Meet Our Summit Keynote: Kofi Bonner, CEO of Detroit VC Firm Bedrock

    Sep 2 2021
    By Bedrock and Greater Portland Inc Kofi Bonner is the Chief Executive Officer at Bedrock, where he leads the full-service real estate company’s efforts to build thriving urban centers through transformational development, community partnerships and a commitment to support local small businesses. Kofi will be the keynote speaker at our Greater Portlan...Continue Reading
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    GPI is Hiring: Business Development Representative

    Aug 18 2021
    Join our team! Greater Portland Inc is hiring a full-time Business Development Representative to serve as a key team member to assist in attracting traded-sector companies to the Greater Portland region. Business Development Representative Department: Business Development  Reports to: VP of Business Development  FLSA Status: Exempt  Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000  Physical Strength: Light (L) Position summary  The Busines...Continue Reading
    Wilsonville Adopts First WIN Zone to Support Twist Bioscience's $70M Investment Photo

    Wilsonville Adopts First WIN Zone to Support Twist Bioscience's $70M Investment

    Aug 17 2021
    City of Wilsonville NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release August 17, 2021     CONTACT: Bill Evans, Communications and Marketing Manager  503-570-1502; evans@ci.wilsonville.or.us City Council Adopts First WIN Zone to Support Twist Bioscience’s $70 Million Capital Investment in Wilsonville WILSONVILLE, Ore. — At the August 16, 2021, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council approved the adoptio...Continue Reading
    Twist BioScience Doubles Wilsonville Lease, Qualifies for New Tax Incentive Program Photo

    Twist BioScience Doubles Wilsonville Lease, Qualifies for New Tax Incentive Program

    Jun 17 2021
    Twist Bioscience has doubled down on its investment in Greater Portland, exercising its right of first refusal to nearly double its "Factory of the Future" in Wilsonville from 110,000 square feet to 190,000 square feet. The facility, at ParkWorks Industry Center on Southwest Parkway Avenue, will house as many a...Continue Reading
    Workforce Development is Crucial to Economic Health Photo

    Workforce Development is Crucial to Economic Health

    May 12 2021
    This blog post originally appeared on Clackamas Workforce Partnership's website.  May 9-15 is Economic Development Week – an opportunity to take a moment to highlight local programs that create jobs, advance career opportunities, and increase the quality of life in communities everywhere. Especially now, as our region works together to hel...Continue Reading
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    GPI is Hiring: Engagement & Events Coordinator

    Apr 23 2021
    Come join our team! Greater Portland Inc is hiring a full-time Engagement and Events Coordinator to provide value to our investors, convene our partners around relevant issues and elevate the GPI brand. ENGAGEMENT AND EVENTS COORDINATOR Reports to: Marketing and Communications Manager FSLA Status: Exempt Location: Remote/Portland                                                                                             Salary Range: $45,000-$50,000 DOE                         About Greater Portlan...Continue Reading
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    7 Proof Points For Greater Portland's Emerging Bioscience Sector

    Apr 6 2021
    By Anna Marum Greater Portland's bioscience sector is booming. Genentech has expanded its operations here twice, and startups like AbSci and Twist Bioscience are growing quickly, thanks in part to large infusions of cash. Here's what local executives and industry experts had to say about the region's thriving bioscience cluster i...Continue Reading
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    GPI is Hiring: Graphic Designer & Social Media Coordinator

    Mar 5 2021
    Come join our team! Greater Portland Inc is hiring a part-time Graphic Designer & Social Media Coordinator to elevate Greater Portland's brand at a crucial time for our region.     GRAPHIC DESIGNER & SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR Hours: 20-25/week Pay: $22-$25/hour DOE Location: Remote/Portland Position Reports to: Marketing & Communications Manager About Greater Portland Inc We’re the region’...Continue Reading
    High-Tech Apparel Firm Oros Secures Federal Funding, Expands in Portland Photo

    High-Tech Apparel Firm Oros Secures Federal Funding, Expands in Portland

    Feb 18 2021
    Portland-based outwear company OROS is expanding its operations after securing federal funding in the budget passed by Congress earlier this year. OROS uses NASA technology to create technical apparel that can withstand extreme temperatures. The defense research & development funding will enable the U.S. military to hire the firm t...Continue Reading
    Genentech Doubles Down on Greater Portland with $175M Hillsboro Investment Photo

    Genentech Doubles Down on Greater Portland with $175M Hillsboro Investment

    Feb 12 2021
    Biotechnology giant Genentech is set to open its newest facility in Greater Portland by the end of 2021's first quarter. The $175-million, 130,000-square-foot facility in Hillsboro will be dedicated to the commercialization of individualized medicines, according to the Portland Business Journal.  South San Francisco-based Genentech said the building represents a “$17...Continue Reading
    Portland is a "Goldilocks Place" for Fintech Startups, Says Sila Money CEO Shamir Karkal Photo

    Portland is a "Goldilocks Place" for Fintech Startups, Says Sila Money CEO Shamir Karkal

    Feb 10 2021
    Greater Portland is poised to be the next big hub for financial tech companies. During a Jan. 27 virtual industry tour, co-hosted by Greater Portland Inc and SelectUSA, local fintech CEOs and industry experts shared the many advantages of starting, moving and growing a business in Greater Portland: We've got talent...Continue Reading
    Monique Claiborne Selected to Lead Greater Portland Inc Photo

    Monique Claiborne Selected to Lead Greater Portland Inc

    Feb 3 2021
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 3, 2021 Media Contact Anna Marum Greater Portland Inc 971-339-2012 anna.marum@greaterportlandinc.com Monique Claiborne selected to lead Greater Portland Inc  With international expertise and experience in business recruitment, government and finance, Claiborne is uniquely qualified to helm the regional economic development organization. PORTLAND, Ore. – The Greater Portland Inc (GPI) board of directors has named Moniqu...Continue Reading
    Microsoft Joins Apple, Intel in Grater Portland's Semiconductor Sector Photo

    Microsoft Joins Apple, Intel in Grater Portland's Semiconductor Sector

    Feb 2 2021
    Microsoft just made a key investment in Greater Portland: Its new office in Hillsboro will be its regional engineering hub.  "Microsoft is the latest tech giant to expand in the Portland area and tap the semiconductor and hardware talent pool that has grown around Intel's massive presence," the Portland Business Journa...Continue Reading
    Twist Bioscience's 'Factory of the Future' in Wilsonville to Add 400 Jobs Photo

    Twist Bioscience's 'Factory of the Future' in Wilsonville to Add 400 Jobs

    Jan 12 2021
    Greater Portland Inc is excited to announce that Twist Bioscience is building a “Factory of the Future” in Wilsonville, adding as many as 400 jobs to Greater Portland. This marks GPI’s largest business recruitment project to date, in terms of jobs, and it shows that the region remains an attractiv...Continue Reading
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    We're Hiring: Economic Recovery Coordinator (Part-Time)

    Dec 19 2020
    The Greater Portland Economic Development District, Greater Portland Inc's sister organization, is seeking a highly qualified candidate to serve as a part-time Economic Recovery Coordinator. This is an exciting new position created to support the implementation of the recently adopted Greater Portland Economic Recovery Plan. Position details and application instruction...Continue Reading
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    GPEDD, Metro Unveil Greater Portland Economic Recovery Plan

    Dec 9 2020
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Conacts Anna Marum Greater Portland Inc 971-339-2012 anna.marum@greaterportlandinc.com   Constantino Khalaaf Metro 503-545-6450 constantino.khalaf@oregonmetro.gov   GPEDD, Metro unveil Greater Portland Economic Recovery Plan The plan defines 47 responsive actions to support the region’s individuals and businesses most impacted by the pandemic-induced recession and initiate a robust equitable recovery. PORTLAND, Ore. – The Greater Portland Economic Development District (GPEDD) and Metr...Continue Reading
    GPI Offers Manufacturing Consulting Grants Photo

    GPI Offers Manufacturing Consulting Grants

    Nov 9 2020
    Greater Portland Inc is pleased to offer grants to local manufacturing firms in the form of consulting services to help those negatively affected by COVID-19 and related closures. These consulting services will be provided by Impact Washington and the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP). This grant is made possible b...Continue Reading

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