Member Services

Alliance Committees

Participating in an Alliance committee makes your Alliance membership work for you. Most committees are self-nominated. Committee involvement is open to any employee of our member businesses.

To join a committee, use the Committee Interest Form.

Government Relations

Central City Communications Membership

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

Staff: Mike Kuykendall, VP of Downtown Services
Committee Chairs: J.E. Isaac and Phil Kalberer
Location: 200 SW Market, Building Conference Room - Lobby Level
Date: third Tuesday of the month
Time: Noon - 1:30 pm

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

Staff: Megan Doern, Communications Director
Committee Chair: Carol Dillon
Location: Portland Business Alliance office, 200 SW Market, Suite 150
Date: second Tuesday of the month
Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am

Development Committee: Develops and reviews initiatives, programs and policies related to public spaces, land use, development and housing issues unique to the Central City.

Staff: Carly Riter, Government Relations Manager
Committee Chair: Eric Steinmeyer
Location: Portland Business Alliance office, 200 SW Market, Suite 150
Date: meets as needed

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.

Staff: Lisa Frisch, Downtown Retail Development Manager
Committee Chair: Sandra Rollinson
Location: Portland Mall Information Center, 519 SW 6th Ave
Date: second Thursday of the month
Time: 8 - 9:30 am

Downtown Retail Strategy Task Force: Reviews the recommendations and associated action items from the 2002 Downtown Retail Strategy to determine a future course of action for promoting and protecting the downtown Retail Core.

Staff: Carly Riter, Government Relations Manager
Committee Chair: Chris Kopca
Location: 200 SW Market, Building Conference Room - Lobby Level
Date: meets as needed

Golf Scramble Task Force: Plans and executes annual golf scramble held in September. Active April through September.

Staff: Christine Gatlin, Membership Events Manager
Task Force Chair: Walter Yeaw
Location: Portland Business Alliance office, 200 SW Market, Suite 150
Date: meets as needed
Time: 8 am

Government Relations Standing Committee: Makes public policy recommendations to the Alliance Board of Directors, oversees the Transportation & Land Use and Education committees and the Pacific Northwest International Trade Association Council.

Staff: Bernie Bottomly, VP of Government Relations/Econ. Development
Committee Chair: Jill Eiland
Location: 200 SW Market, Building Conference Room - Lobby Level
Date: fourth Wednesday of the month
Time: 4 - 5:30 pm

Pacific Northwest International Trade Association (PNITA): Advocates and educates on issues to enhance international trade and remove barriers to global competition.

Staff: Doug Badger, Director of PNITA
Location: Portland Business Alliance office, 200 SW Market, Suite 150

PNITA Trade Policy Committee: Works to advance PNITA's trade interests in federal trade policy negotiations and track regulatory developments that affect the competitiveness of Northwest businesses.

Staff: Doug Badger, Director of PNITA
Committee Chair: Walt Evans
Location: Portland Business Alliance office, 200 SW Market, Suite 150
Date: as scheduled

PNITA Tax & Fiscal Policy: 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.

Staff: Doug Badger, Director of PNITA
Committee Chair: Bruen Tucker
Location: Portland Business Alliance office, 200 SW Market, Suite 150
Date: as scheduled
Time: noon

President's Council: Council members act as membership mentors to new members and assist in member retention. Council oversees and solicits sponsors for many of the Alliance's member programs and events.

Staff: Peggy Anderson, Business Development Manager
Committee Chair: Guy Snyder
Location: 200 SW Market, Building Conference Room - Lobby Level
Date: second Friday of the month
Time: 11:45 am - 1 pm (brown bag lunch)

Public Safety Committee: Develops and reviews Central City public-safety oriented initiatives, policies and programs.

Staff: Norm Sharp, Director of Clean & Safe
Committee Chair: Vanessa Sturgeon
Location: Portland Business Alliance office, 200 SW Market, Suite 150
Date: meets as needed

Small Business Council: Works on implementation of the Small Business Prosperity Strategy developed by the Alliance, city, neighborhood and business organizations. Focus is on improving small-business representation on regional boards and commissions and accessibility of local business-development information and resources.

Staff: Brenda Falash, Director of Membership
Committee Chair: Debbie Kitchin
Location: 200 SW Market, Building Conference Room - Lobby Level
Date: third Wednesday of the month
Time: 4 - 5:30 pm

Sustainability Committee: Develops and reviews public policy proposals relating to the economic value of sustainable business practices.

Staff: Bernie Bottomly, VP of Government Relations/Econ. Development
Committee Chair: John Willis
Location: 200 SW Market, Building Conference Room - Lobby Level
Date: second Wednesday of the month Time: 7:30 - 9 am

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.

Staff: Bernie Bottomly, VP of Government Relations/Econ. Development
Committee Chair: David Knowles
Location: 200 SW Market, Building Conference Room - Lobby Level
Date: second Tuesday of the month
Time: Noon to 1:30 pm

Women's Golf Scramble Task Force: Plans and executes annual women's 9-hole golf scramble held in the spring. Active March through June.

Staff: Christine Gatlin, Membership Events Manager
Task Force Chair: Debbie Kitchin
Location: Portland Business Alliance office, 200 SW Market, Suite 150
Date: meets as needed

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