Alliance Committees
Portland Business Alliance committees are a great way to build strong relationships with other Alliance members, shape policy issues that impact your business and support the health of the overall organization. There are a number of opportunities and if you need more information or would like to find out which is right for you, please do not hesitate to contact your account representative or the appropriate staff member.
To join a committee, use the Committee Interest Form.
Advocacy and business issues:
International Trade and Federal Tax Policy:
Vibrant Downtown
Support the Alliance
Sustainability
Small Business
- Small Business Council
- Small Business Education Series
- Access to Capital Info Share
- Small Business Development Center Scholarship Program
Young Professionals & Civic Involvement
Events
Central City Standing Committee: Provides leadership in maintaining the appearance, safety and function of the Central City to keep it clean, safe and attractive.
For Members Interest In: Vibrant downtown; Committee chair is a member of the Alliance's board and its Executive Committee
Staff: VP of Downtown Services
Committee Chairs: Vanessa Sturgeon, TMT Development
Location: Portland Business Alliance office, 200 SW Market, Lobby Conference Room
Date: Third Tuesday of the month
Time: Noon - 1:30 p.m.
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Development Committee: Develops and reviews initiatives, programs and policies related to public spaces, land use, development and housing issues unique to the Central City.
For Members Interest In: Downtown development issues
Staff: VP of Downtown Services
Committee Chair: Tom Shimota, Pacific Real Estate Partners
Location: Portland Business Alliance office, 200 SW Market, Suite 150
Date: Meets as needed
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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. Members must be restaurateurs, hoteliers or retailers inside the downtown Clean & Safe District.
For Members Interest In: Downtown retail health and vibrancy
Staff: Lisa Frisch, Downtown Retail Development Manager
Committee Chair: William Palmer, Brooks Brothers
Location: Fox Tower at 820 SW Broadway, Suite 2040
Date: Second Wednesday of the month
Time: 8 - 9:30 a.m.
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EMERGE committee: Plans and executes EMERGE Exclusive events, EMERGE Excursion events and several EMERGE Engage events per year.
For Members Interest In: Young Professionals & Events
Staff: Mirabai Vogt, External Relations Representative
Committee Chair: Angela Hult, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
Location: Portland Business Alliance office, 200 SW Market, Suite 150
Date: Second Friday of the month
Time: noon - 1 p.m.
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Golf Scramble Task Force: Plans and executes annual golf scramble held in September. Active April through September.
For Members Interest In: Events
Staff: Christine Gatlin, Membership Events Manager
Task Force Chair: Lori Hensel, USI Northwest
Location: Portland Business Alliance office, 200 SW Market, Suite 150
Date: Meets as needed
Time: 8 a.m.
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Land Use Task Force: Develops and reviews public policy proposals related to the broad range of land use issues
For Members Interest In: Land use planning and development issues; members can select to be active or informed
Staff: Bernie Bottomly, VP of Government Relations/Economic Development
Task Force Chair: Lori Hensel, USI Northwest
Location: Portland Business Alliance office, 200 SW Market, Lobby Conference Room
Date: Meets as needed
Time: 8 a.m.
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Marketing Communications Committee: Plans and develops marketing and communications efforts that support the positioning of the Portland Business Alliance and the general business community; and advises on the Alliance's large-scale events. Chair sits on the Alliance's board and its Executive Committee.
For Members Interest In: Supporting the Alliance and marketing
Staff: Megan Doern, VP of Communications & Programming
Committee Chair: DJ Wilson, KGW Media Group
Location: Portland Business Alliance office, 200 SW Market, Suite 150
Date: Last Friday of the month
Time: 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Subcommittees: Public policy, event marketing, membership marketing, small business, and Clean & Safe
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Pacific Northwest International Trade Association (PNITA): Advocates and educates on issues to enhance international trade and remove barriers to global competition.
For Members Interest In: Public Policy and international trade. Following an initial orientation members are either active or informed.
Staff: Doug Badger, Director of PNITA
Location: Portland Business Alliance office, 200 SW Market, Suite 150
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PNITA Tax & Fiscal Policy: Works to advance PNITA's trade interests in federal trade policy negotiations and track regulatory developments that affect the competitiveness of Northwest businesses; identifies federal tax impediments that hinder regional businesses to compete effectively in the global marketplace, and works directly with congressional leaders and senior tax committee staff on draft legislation.
For Members Interest In: Public Policy and International Trade. Following an initial orientation members are either active or informed.
Staff: Doug Badger, Director of PNITA
Committee Chair: Walt Evans, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Location: Portland Business Alliance office, 200 SW Market, Suite 150
Date: Meets as needed
Time: noon
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President's Council: Council members act as membership mentors to new members and assist in member retention. Members also serve as event Ambassadors. Eligibility begins after six months of membership and once the member has attended all events at least once.
For Members Interest In: Supporting the Alliance
Staff: Erin McDonough, VP of Membership & Small Business
Committee Chair: Seth Warren, Camp Fire Columbia
Location: Portland Business Alliance office, 200 SW Market, Lobby Conference Room
Date: Second Friday of the month
Time: 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. (snacks and drinks provided; pizza party quarterly)
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Public Policy Committee: Serves as a forum for members to give input on public policy that impacts business. All members are welcome to participate.
For Members Interest In: Public Policy and interacting with elected officials, committee chair sits on Alliance board and its Government Relations Committee
Staff: Bernie Bottomly, VP of Government Relations/Economic Development
Committee Chair: TBD
Location: Portland Business Alliance office, 200 SW Market, Lobby Conference Room
Date: Quarterly - May, July, September and November
Time: 8 - 9:30 a.m.
Subcommittees:
Lunch with Leaders: Serves as a forum for Alliance members to connect with elected officials in a small question and answer setting. Members pay for their own lunch ($20).
Special Task Forces: Provide an opportunity for members with specific self-selected areas of expertise to provide input on public policy issues on an as needed basis.
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Public Safety Committee: Develops and reviews Central City public-safety oriented initiatives, policies and programs.
For Members Interest In: Safe and vibrant downtown
Staff: Norm Sharp, Director of Clean & Safe
Committee Chair: Mark Schlesinger, Schlesinger Companies
Location: Portland Business Alliance office, 200 SW Market, Suite 150
Date: Meets as needed
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Small Business Council: Serves as a forum for small business members to hear from select government agencies regarding new programs and policies and provides an opportunity for small business members to give informed input on public policy issues.
For Members Interest In: Public Policy and small business; Chair is a member of the Alliance board and participates on its Government Relations and Executive committees; members can select to be active or informed
Staff: Carly Riter, Government Relations Director
Committee Chair: Debbie Kitchin, Interworks LLC
Location: Portland Business Alliance office, 200 SW Market, Lobby Conference Room
Date: Third Wednesday of the month
Time: 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Subcommittees:
Small Business Education Series, Access to Capital Info Share Group and Small Business Development Center Scholarship Program
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Sustainability Round Table: Provides an avenue for like-minded members to get together to share information and network. Supports Green Hour events and a quarterly Green Bag Lunch presentation to share knowledge with the broad membership.
For Members Interest In: Sustainability, green business; members can select to be active or informed
Staff: Kate Kaufman, Senior Account Executive
Committee Chair: John Willis, CH2M HILL
Location: Portland Business Alliance office, 200 SW Market, Lobby Conference Room
Date: TBD
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Transportation Committee: Develops and reviews public policy proposals related to the broad range of transportation systems, mass transit, freight mobility and fair and adequate transportation funding.
For Members Interest In: Public Policy and issues impacting the region's transportation systems and mobility
Staff: Bernie Bottomly, VP of Government Relations/Economic Development
Committee Chair: David Knowles, CH2M HILL
Location: Portland Business Alliance office, 200 SW Market, Lobby Conference Room
Date: Quarterly - March, June, September and December
Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
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Women's Golf Scramble Task Force: Plans and executes annual women's 9-hole golf scramble held in the spring. Active March through June.
For FEMALE Members Interest In: Planing and executing annual women's 9-hole golf tournament
Staff: Christine Gatlin, Membership Events Manager
Task Force Chair: TBD
Location: Portland Business Alliance office, 200 SW Market, Suite 150
Date: Meets as needed
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