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By
Sam Brooks, Chair, Alliance Board of Directors 
If
you're ready to take your leadership and business skills to
the next level, be a part of Leadership Portland's class of
2009. Get the skills and understanding necessary for future
leadership positions with companies, civic organizations and
government in the Portland region, while networking with peers
and making connections that you'll use for years to come.
Alliance
Board Chair Emeritus Judy Peppler is "going red" this month
as part of the American Heart Association's 
In
February 1978, Trish Presting (then Trish Bacon) started with
the Portland Chamber of Commerce as a clerk/typist. Little
did she know that over the years she would become such an
integral part of the staff and a resource for so many people
looking for information about Portland. 
The
Alliance's annual trip to Washington, DC, is set for May 5-7.
The trip provides business and civic leaders from the Portland
region with the opportunity to meet with the Pacific Northwest
congressional delegation and discuss important regional business
issues. Representatives from businesses of all sizes are encouraged
to join the group. To find out more about how you can participate,
call the Alliance at 503.224.8684 or email B.J. Bachmeier
at 
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MEMBER EVENTS
12. Innotech, April 16-17
The Alliance is proud to be a sponsor of the fifth annual Oregon InnoTech on April 16-17, 2008 at the Oregon Convention Center. This year's event features internationally sought-after speaker Don Tapscott, author of Wikinomics: How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything. For information on exhibits and sponsorship of the 2008 InnoTech, please contact Sean Lowery.
13. International Council of Shopping Centers conference
Tuesday,
March 4, 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Doubletree Hotel-Lloyd Center, 1000 NE Multnomah
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) is the global trade association of the shopping center industry. Its 70,000 members include developers, shopping center owners, managers, marketing specialists, investors, lenders, retailers and other professionals as well as academics and public officials. The ICSC Alliance Program is designed for members of the public and private sectors to discuss retail related development issues, to explore how public/private partnerships can work together to synthesize the needs of the community while maintaining the interests of private investment strategies, and to have the opportunity to network and forge new relationships.
14. National Entrepreneurship Week coming in February
From February 23 to March 1, the Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education is sponsoring the second annual National Entrepreneurship Week, a celebration of the heritage of entrepreneurship in America. Join in the celebration by participating in one of the events happening all over the country during National Entrepreneurship Week, and supporting programs for the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
15. Marketing in an Uncertain Environment
February
12, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Aerie at Eagle Landing Golf course
10220 SE Causey Avenue, Happy Valley
One of the biggest challenges facing firms competing in an uncertain economy is where their next sale will come from. The program provides a broad overview of marketing functions, and how the marketing functions are used to create and sustain value leading to sales. The result of this program allows you to focus on customers and customer value, leading to a competitive advantage for you, resulting in new customers, more loyal customers, and more satisfied customers. For more information, contact the Austin Family Business Program at Oregon State University.
16. The Wine Outfitters to open NW Portland showroom
The Wine Outfitters, Portland's only full service wine cellar design and construction company, will be opening its first showroom February 19 at 2224 NW Quimby Street in Portland. The company will be celebrating the grand opening Tuesday through Saturday, with promotional gifts and events. The showroom will feature examples of wine storage options available to consumers. Up-close examples of racking, lighting, finishes and other storage and design options will be featured well as the opportunity to sit down with the design team to talk about the client's own project.
MEMBER NEWS
17. KGW announces new HD studio in Pioneer Square
On January 29, KGW Channel 8 announced that it will build and operate a permanent High Definition studio into the space in Pioneer Courthouse Square previously occupied by Powell's Books. The current designs for the space include floor to ceiling windows which will allow the public to see behind the scenes. According to its Web site, the station will eventually invest as much as a million dollars into the new facility.
18. Help grow the next generation of leaders through mentoring
Become a partner with Portland based non-profit, Incight, to help advance the careers of college students with disabilities. Incight's mission is to educate and employ people with disabilities. Only 16 percent of people with disabilities receive a college education and one out of five have a full time job. Incight's strategic focus is on changing these statistics through scholarships, internships, mentoring and job placements. You can help by providing internships or becoming a mentor.
Interested in providing an internship or becoming a mentor? Please contact Aubrie Abbott at Incight for more information, at 971.244.0305, aubrie@incight.org, Please visit the Incight Web site at www.incight.org for more information.
19. Is your company BEST material?
Apply for the City of Portland's BEST Awards, honoring companies that strive for sustainability and green business practices. Since 1993, the BEST Awards have been presented annually to Portland area companies demonstrating excellence in business practices that promote economic growth and environmental benefits.
BEST Award
winners will be announced at the annual BEST Awards Breakfast
on Thursday, April 17, 2008. The deadline to apply is
February 15!
20. Ashforth now Portland's largest owner of Class A office space in Central City
Making its fifth acquisition in two years and third in Portland's central business district, The Ashforth Company announced the acquisition of Pacwest Center on SW 5th Avenue. Ashforth, a real estate owner, investor, manager and developer, has expanded its presence on the West Coast by purchasing Pacwest Center with its partner GE Asset Management. This transaction closely follows four acquisitions on the West Coast: The Orrick Building (San Francisco) The Exchange Building (Seattle) as well as One Pacific Square and ODS Tower (both in Portland).
21. February Fitness Tip: Inspire someone you love!
Are you one of the lucky few fitness fanatics? You have no problem getting up every morning and getting to the gym for your workout or your early morning run. You've been exercising for years and couldn't imagine ever quitting? As personal trainers, it's our job to get new clients to the point where they've caught the exercise bug. This is when clients stop complaining about how much exercise hurts and how difficult it is to stick to their program and instead, start commenting on how exercise makes them feel so good and how they find they need it to de-stress, find energy or be more productive at work.
Unfortunately, most people never get hooked on exercise. They give up before their body starts to experience these wonderful feelings associated with the exercise "high." A new exerciser needs a ton of support. On their own, it's so easy to throw in the towel. But if they have friends, family or a personal trainer helping them with their pursuit towards a healthier lifestyle, they will be more likely to succeed.
For those of you veteran exercisers - those of you who've made it and succeeded with exercise - we have a challenge for you. Choose one person in your life - a friend, a parent, a sibling, a partner, a child, a co-worker, anyone who has expressed a desire to get fit - and take them under your wings and help them to get fit. You can share with them some of the obstacles you've overcome. You could introduce them to new, fun and exciting activities, share healthy recipes, or sign each other up to compete in a fun run or walk together. You could both consult with a personal trainer and do partner training at a reduced rate for each of you. There are so many ways you can help out! Consider it your Valentine's Day gift!
Alex and Sherri McMillan, M.Sc. have received numerous industry awards including IDEA Fitness Directors of the Year, IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year, CanFitPro Fitness Presenter of the Year and BBB Business of the Year. As fitness trainers, fitness columnists, authors of five books and manuals, stars in various fitness DVDs, and international fitness presenters, they are spokespersons for Nike, Nautilus, Twist Conditioning and PowerBar.
22. Upcoming Meetings
Feb.
6, Central City Standing Committee, noon
Feb. 8, President's Council, noon
Feb. 12, Communications Committee, 9:30 am
Feb. 12, Transportation Committee, noon
Feb. 19, Cornerstones for Success Committee, 3:30 pm
Feb. 27, Government Relations Committee, 7:30 am
Feb. 27, Small Business Council, 3 pm
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