Committee Interest Form

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Government Relations
Government Relations Standing Committee: Makes public policy recommendations to the Alliance Board, oversees the Transportation & Land Use and Education committees and the Pacific Northwest International Trade Association Council.
Transportation Committee: Develops and reviews public policy proposals on the broad range of transportation systems, mass transit, freight mobility and fair and adequate transportation funding.
Education Committee: Develops and reviews policy proposals on K-12, undergraduate and post-graduate education.
Pacific Northwest International Trade Association (PNITA) Council: Advocates and educates on issues to enhance international trade and remove barriers to global competition.

PNITA Policy Committees:
Trade Policy
Tax & Fiscal Policy

Central City
Central City Standing Committee: Provides leadership in maintaining the appearance, safety and function of the Central City to keep it clean, safe and attractive. Oversees the following committees and councils:

Downtown Retail Council: Conducts cooperative retail promotions. Oversees implementation of the Downtown Retail Strategy and represents the collective interests of downtown retailers to elected governmental bodies. Operates the downtown Business Improvement District. Members must be restaurateurs, hoteliers or retailers inside the downtown Business Improvement District.
Marketing Committee: Helps develop and execute the City of Portland's downtown marketing plan and partners with other organizations on region-wide marketing initiatives. Advises the Alliance on member and community communications strategies.
Public Safety Committee: Develops and reviews Central City public-safety oriented initiatives, policies and programs.
Development Committee: Develops and reviews initiatives, programs and policies related to public spaces, land use, development and housing issues unique to the Central City.

Communications
Communications Committee: Develop communication strategy to enhance the perception of business in the region.

Membership
Membership Committee: Promotes Alliance membership by developing and promoting programs and assisting new and current members so they receive maximum value from membership. Oversees the following councils and committees:

Cornerstones for Success Committee: Plans and develops topics for the Cornerstones event to help small to mid-size businesses grow.
Leadership Portland Committee: Interviews and selects class participants, reviews and creates curriculum, requirements, and project guidelines and presents qualified candidates for graduation.
President's Council: Council members act as membership mentors and assist in member retention. Council oversees and solicits sponsors for many of the Alliance's member programs and events.
Small Business Council: Works on implementation of the Small Business Prosperity Strategy developed by the Alliance, city, neighborhood and business organizations.

Membership Task Forces:
Golf Scramble: Plans and executes annual golf scramble held in September. (Active April through September.)

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