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Public Policy issues

• Alliance releases update of Value of Jobs Action Plan
• Alliance releases Metro Council candidate questionnaire responses
• Alliance board endorses Eileen Brady for Mayor of Portland

Chamber news & events

• Forum to unveil Brookings Institute's Portland export strategy, Feb. 15
• Want to go to Cuba? Here's your chance! - August 2
• EMERGE Exclusive features Tony Hopson of Self Enhancement Inc., March 8
• First class of entrepreneuers graduates from targeted small business program

Downtown Clean & Safe updates

• Pop-up shops' sales jump 53 percent, retailers report growth in sales
• Blog: Clean & Safe Appreciation Day honors those who make a difference

Green business

• Next Green Hour hosted by Tonkon Torp, February 23
• Nation’s first Electric Avenue opens to public on PSU campus
• Portland ranks 16 out of 100 metro areas for ‘clean’ economy jobs

In the news

• Manufacturing locally takes KEEN to the White House
• The Columbian: Feds give green light to Columbia River Crossing
• PBJ: Daimler to hire 425 in Portland