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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 committed to building the talent that will drive the productivity of our new facilities,” said José García, Managing Director of Wafer Fab Sustainability and Autonomous Enterprise. “Having the right skilled workforce is essential for turning our cutting-edge fabs into thriving hubs of innovation.” Beaverton: A Thriving Tech Ecosystem ©2024 Analog Devices, Inc.Beaverton...

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 it all around me.  I see it when our region’s companies go head-to-head to recruit top talent.  I see it when they innovate, pushing boundaries to stay ahead of competitors.And I see it when our region’s stakeholders strategize and collaborate to ensure that Greater Portland is not just in the...

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 region and turning recommendations from Gov. Kotek’s Central City Task Force into law, is urging the state to dedicate at least $5M to market the Portland image to those outside the state. “It signals from the top to the bottom that we value what’s here and we want other folks to...

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 reporter Drew Marine, touched on how GPI’s work in partnership with state and federal government helped draw some of the first Chips Act dollars to Microchip in Gresham.  “Part of the reason why we were able to attract those dollars here to Gresham at the federal level was the fact that...

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 to assess Greater Portland’s readiness for growth.Their visit culminated in a Portland Business Journal feature, “Deloitte site selection team finds lots to like on Portland visit,” where Principal Darin Beulow shared that the region has “really good bones” and “a lot going for it”— diverse industries, talent, creativity, and an...

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. expansion.This four-day program—organized in partnership with the Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy and Innovation (GCCEI)—marks the first of its kind. It’s a bold step in positioning Portland as a gateway for international clean energy investment.The delegation, based at CENTRL Office, will:Connect with Oregon’s investment community through an Investor Roundtable &...

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 or would like to get involved, please contact Jocelyn Sanchez, GPI's Senior Manager of Stakeholder Relations.Here is the article as it appeared in the Portland Business Journal:This story is part of Advancing Portland, a series rooted in data collected from a Business Journal subscriber survey conducted in late January. Survey...

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 marketing firm that works with economic development and travel organizations around the globe, and Jorgenson Consulting, a leading national executive search firm serving organizations in non-profit, economic, and community development industries. An independent selection committee of six economic development leaders and site selection consultants evaluated nominations based on demonstration of...