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Every year, at Business Leadership Evening, the Alliance honors a local businessperson whose leadership in our community has been exemplary. At the same time, the event provides an environment where business leaders can connect and hear from seasoned industry professionals on timely and relevant topics. This year was no exception. The October event was attended by 500 business leaders and it featured TrailBlazers President Larry Miller as the keynote speaker. In addition, our board proudly awarded NW Natural CEO Mark Dodson with the William S. Naito Outstanding Service Award. It was a distinction well deserved, and Mark's comments in accepting the award were humble and enlightening.

We consistently hear through both personal interaction and written responses to the yearly Alliance membership survey that members value the networking and business development opportunities offered through Alliance events. During this economic downturn, networking and business growth opportunities are more important than ever. Our extensive networking programs including Business Leads Exchange, ShopTalk and Business After Hours give members the opportunity to build relationships with potential clients, and lay the groundwork for ongoing business relationships that provide a return on investment for years to come. And with a sold out crowd at Vestas, last month we kicked off our newest event, Green Hour, where our members share their sustainability efforts while highlighting their business.

The Alliance draws from a rich pool of Portland talent and expertise to offer educational events to members looking for sound business advice. Our educational events such as Cornerstones for Success give small to mid-size business owners tools to help their companies grow, featuring knowledge and tips from experts on topics ranging from leveraging a Web site to procuring the financing your business needs.

By inviting local business leaders and officials to speak at events, the Alliance also encourages a sharing of information and ideas between decision-makers in the government and the business community. At a recent luncheon, Alliance members met with U.S. Congressman Greg Walden and Oregon State Treasurer Randall Edwards to discuss the state and federal response to the financial crisis on Wall Street. At the Alliance Annual Meeting, ESCO Corporation Chairman and CEO Steve Pratt shared his business success story with an audience of close to 1,000 attendees.

Not surprisingly, we have seen a steady rise in attendance at our events across the board, from networking and educational events to international events as well. This is due to increased interest in Alliance events, as well as an increase in the number of events the Alliance hosts. The charts below illustrate that increase in attendance, as well as the number of various meetings and events we host each year.

I encourage you to visit the events page on the Alliance Web site to sign up for some of our upcoming events such as the 2009 Economic Forecast with noted economist John Mitchell. If you have any questions about which of these events best fits your business needs, contact the Membership Department at 503.224.8684. I hope to see you there!

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2. Alliance Members Savings Showcase Dec. 3

Want to decrease business costs and save money? Then come to the Portland Business Alliance's new event Member-to-Member Savings Showcase. Alliance members will be showcasing their discounted products and services, which are offered exclusively to other Alliance members. Discounts range from office products to flower arrangements. Decrease costs, support the Portland business community and take advantage of the savings your membership affords you.

You too can increase visibility for your products and services by offering a member-to-member discount. Just log into our Members Only page to get started, www.portlandalliance.com/membersonly.

The Member-to-Member Savings Showcase will take place December 3 from 3 - 6 p.m. in the Lobby Conference Room at 200 S.W. Market St.

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3. Alliance Goes to China!

Alliance Board Member Dennis Rawlinson of the Miller Nash LLP is leading an Alliance delegation to China this April. The purpose of the trip is to build a deeper understanding of the business connections between the Portland-Vancouver Region and China, and to build relationships that will enable that relationship to grow in the years ahead. The Alliance delegation will see how such member companies as Nike, Intel, Bank of America, CH2MHill, PCC Structurals, the Port of Portland, ZGF and many others work in China, and members will talk about opportunities, such as how the region can export its expertise around sustainability and green buildings to the growing Chinese economy. In addition to working with member companies, the Alliance is working with Mayor-elect Sam Adams to develop the trip plan.

If you are interested in attending, click here to learn more about the trip or contact Sandra McDonough, 503.552.6762 or smcdonough@portlandalliance.com.

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4. Amanda Fritz to attend Small Business Council meeting Nov. 19

Share your concerns as a Portland area small business owner with the newly elected Portland City Commissioner Amanda Fritz at this month's Small Business Council meeting Nov. 19 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at 200 S.W. Market St. in the Lobby Conference Room. Commissioner Fritz will be on hand to hear your views on the Business License Fee, city budget priorities, permitting, the cumulative impact of fees and taxes, and other concerns. If you plan to attend, please contact Jason Little at 503.552.6759, or jlittle@portlandalliance.com.

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5. Take the Membership Survey by Nov. 21, win a prize!

A night's stay at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront hotel and two tickets to Portland Center Stage could be in your future; simply participate in the Alliance's annual Membership Survey by Nov. 21 and you'll be entered to win this great prize! In October, you should have received the Alliance's poll in your e-mail inbox. If you did not receive the e-mail, please click on the link below to participate in the survey; we want to hear from you!

The Alliance is a member-driven organization and we rely greatly on the honest suggestions and direction given by you, our members. Responses from the membership survey will help guide our programs, communication tools and policy initiatives to better serve members' needs. All survey information will be treated as confidential and will not be made public or shared with other entities. The Alliance will only release responses in aggregate form with the responses from other members. Please take a minute to complete the online survey before Nov. 21, and enter to win!

Take the survey >>

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6. SmallBiz Connection publications offer targeted advertising,
editorial opportunities

The Alliance's newest publication, Small Biz Connection will feature pertinent and timely themes for small business members in 2009. Reaching 1,700 business people in the Portland metro region every two months, this full-color e-publication features stories and guest columns important to small business owners. The themed issues will offer a greater opportunity for members to be featured in stories, offer story suggestions and create more relevant advertisements. Topics for 2009 will be:

January/February: State Legislature Preview
March/April: Resources for Small Business Owners
May/June: Summer Fun
July/August: Year in Review

The Small Biz Connection newsletter provides a great affordable opportunity for member businesses to reach this important sector. Take advantage of this opportunity to help your business grow by offering story suggestions: e-mail Megan Doern at mdoern@portlandalliance.com. Or, reserve your ad space in the SmallBiz Connection by calling the Membership Department at 503.224.8684.

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PUBLIC POLICY

7. The 2008 Election: Alliance Endorsement Results

The Portland Business Alliance Board of Directors took positions on a number of candidates, ballot and bond measures and a couple of local levies that were up for consideration yesterday. See current results below.

Alliance Endorsement Election Results (as of Thursday, November 6)

Candidates Endorsed	Election Result
Portland City Council: Amanda Fritz	Amanda Fritz: 72 percent Charles Lewis: 27 percent
Multnomah County Commission: Carla Piluso	Too close to call Diane McKeel: 49.8 percent Carla Piluso: 49.5 percent
Multnomah County Commission: Mike Delman	Judy Shiprack: 51 percent Mike Delman: 48 percent
Clackamas County Commission: Jim Bernard	Jim Bernard: 55 percent Ron Adams: 45 percent

Ballot Measures Endorsed	Position	Result
PCC Bond Measure	Support	Passed
Children's Investment Fund	Support	Passed: 70% to 30%
State Measure 59 (Federal deduction)	Oppose	Failed: 63% to 37%
State Measure 57 (Alternative to 61)	Support	Passed: 61% to 39%
State Measure 61 (Extended sentencing)	Oppose	Passing narrowly
State Measure 65 (Open primary)	Support	Failed: 66% to 34%
Gresham Public Safety Levy	Support	Failing: 52% to 48%
Centennial School Levy	Support	Failed: 56% to 44%

The board's endorsements were made based on a process that includes interviewing the viable candidates for various political offices and presenting a slate of recommendations to the board. Two-thirds of the board must agree before an official position is taken.

Additionally, the Portland Business Alliance took positions this month on several ballot measures in conjunction with Associated Oregon Industries, the Oregon Business Association and the Oregon Business Council. The organizations took the unusual step of issuing joint public positions because of the negative impact the measures 59 and 61 would have on the competitiveness of Oregon companies. The groups also weighed in on Measure 65.

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8. Alliance Post-election Review event features top political strategists Nov. 20

Seize the opportunity to hear top political strategists Jon Chandler, Len Bergstein and Mark Weiner review the 2008 general election and its implications for Oregon and the Portland region at our Post-election Review event Nov. 20 at the Governor Hotel. Participants will enjoy networking in a relaxed setting with food and beverage, and will be given the opportunity to ask questions. Seating is limited. Register now >>

9. Alliance engages with Mayor-elect Sam Adams on Portland's response to economic crisis

Alliance board members and staff met with Mayor-Elect Sam Adams and Commissioner Randy Leonard to discuss strategies the city might adopt to respond to the economic downturn. Adams reviewed the impact historical recessions have had on city revenue and asked for input and suggestions on how to manage possible reductions in the city's budget. Alliance Board Chair Steve Holwerda urged Adams to plan for a deeper and longer recession than those the city has experienced in the recent past and to assume a greater reduction in Business Income Tax revenue.

Additionally, Alliance members and others urged the city to maintain essential services and focus on policies and spending priorities that help create jobs and make the city attractive for new investment. It was suggested at the meeting that Commissioner Adams meet with representatives of the city's banking and financial services community and that meeting was also attended by a number of Alliance member representatives where some of the same themes were addressed. Alliance President and CEO Sandra McDonough is also working with Mayor-Elect Adams on a meeting to engage small business owners and our neighborhood business associations; watch for more information in the coming weeks.

DOWNTOWN

10. Sandra Rollinson named Chair of Downtown Retail Council

Sandra Rollinson, Senior Marketing Manager of Pioneer Place and a longtime downtown enthusiast, has been named Chair of the Downtown Retail Council. An active participant with both the Downtown Retail Council and Downtown Marketing Initiative for several years, she is also a native Oregonian and brings more than 20 years of experience in the shopping center industry. Sandra will be a strong voice for Portland's retail community in this new role.

11. Street Access for Everyone (SAFE) Update

The Alliance continues to work within the Street Access for Everyone (SAFE) Oversight Committee to improve citywide problems associated with street disorder and sidewalk nuisances. Over the past two years, the SAFE recommendations have resulted in implementation and expansion of multiple Day Access/Resource Centers, additional public seating and benches in areas designated "high pedestrian traffic areas," implementation of a public restroom plan, enactment of a sidewalk obstruction ordinance and creation of an oversight committee.

As part of the original agreement of the SAFE recommendations, the oversight committee will deliver a report to Portland City Council in November detailing what has occurred since initial passage of the sidewalk obstruction ordinance in 2007. The report may also create exposure for the sidewalk obstruction ordinance, which has been met with some resistance from a small number of groups or individuals that oppose the ordinance.

The Alliance and the SAFE Oversight Committee recognize the sidewalk obstruction ordinance is an integral and essential component to the SAFE recommendations and is an important engagement tool used by the Police to help direct people to services and eliminate nuisance behavior on the sidewalks. The Alliance needs your support in expressing the importance of continuing the ordinance as a part of the SAFE recommendations and as a necessary tool to promote downtown safety and livability for all. Please write, call or visit our elected Portland City Council officials and staff between now and mid-November to express your views about this very important work. For contact information, visit the Alliance Web site.

MEMBER SERVICES

12. 2009 Leadership Portland class networks with business professionals at Welcome Reception

Alliance members, business leaders and participants in the 2009 Leadership Portland class, including Dana Haynes and Toni Carlo (pictured), enjoyed an evening of networking at this year's Welcome Reception Oct. 27. The 2009 Class represents a cross-section of unique, talented and highly qualified professionals in the Portland community.

13. Green Hour re-cap

The Alliance's newest event, Green Hour, launched Oct. 29 at Vestas with a turnout of 90 attendees. Green Hour provides a networking venue and allows member businesses to showcase their green business practices, sustainable products and services. If you would like to showcase your organization's sustainable practices through a Green Hour event, please contact Membership Events Manager Christine Gatlin at cgatlin@portlandalliance.com, or 503.552.6742.

14. Alliance launches new Green Business Web section, eNewsletter category

Portland's businesses are innovative leaders in sustainable business practices and in green business development; now, a new special section of the Alliance Web site, Green Business, will feature the stories of these conscientious and cutting-edge member businesses. We encourage you to search this section to find local resources, strategies, and connections to businesses that are leading the way in green practices. Check out our green member news and information at www.portlandalliance.com/member_services/green-business.html.

Additionally, the monthly eNewsletter will feature member events and news related to green business, including sustainability award announcements, Energy Star designations and more. Watch for the Green Business section in next month's issue, and send your sustainability news to Megan Doern at mdoern@portlandalliance.com.

15. Green Business of the Month: Portland Roasting Company

Portland Roasting Company's vision for a sustainable world has spread globally. Through their sustainability program, Farm Friendly Direct, 85 percent of the organization's green coffee production helps farms to be self-sustaining through tree planting, construction of water treatment facilities and community centers, the building of schools and funding of teacher's salaries among other efforts.

"Farm Friendly Direct is about much more than just finding the best coffee," noted Marketing Manager Lisa Hough. "Long-term relationships are built with farmers and their communities, making for a steady supply of harvest and community prosperity for years to come."

On a local level, Portland Roasting Company has taken the lead in sustainability by becoming the first coffee roaster in the Pacific Northwest to offer an eco-friendly to-go cup - the ecotainer. A compostable sipper, this cup will divert thousands of disposable cups from area garbage cans and ultimately, landfills. A City of Portland certified BlueWorks business, the company has also demonstrated excellence in waste reduction, recycling and buying environmentally preferred products.

For more information about Portland Roasting Company's sustainability efforts, visit www.portlandroasting.com.

16. Alliance welcomes new Business Development Manager
Ron Shaffer

Last month, Ron Shaffer began his position as an Alliance Business Development Manager in the Membership department. Ron brings years of sales experience with him, including 15 years in display advertising for the Oregonian. Ron makes a great addition to the Alliance team.

17. Alliance member discount of the month: Express 1 of Oregon

Every day through the Members Only section of the Alliance Web site, members have the opportunity to highlight their businesses by offering discounts, or to take advantage of great discounts offered by other members. This month, Express 1 of Oregon is offering $25 off your first month’s bill of $100 or more for shipping services. Check out this offer and other Members Only discounts from Edible Arrangements, Home Video Studio, Michael Allen Harrison Corporate and more at www.portlandalliance.com/membersonly. To receive your log in information, contact Jason Little in the Membership Department at 503.552.6759, or jlittle@portlandalliance.com.

18. Alliance members save with Coast Office Products

As one of 12 minority-owned firms selected nationally for Office Depot's Tier One program, Coast Office Products is now offering discounted Office Depot office supplies to Portland Business Alliance members, at a savings of up to 50 percent on toner, paper, technology, office furniture, printing and other office needs. In addition to providing an easier way for businesses to meet diversity spending objectives, the Office Depot program was developed to facilitate the creation of minority and women owned businesses.

Coast Office Products combines the product quality and variety of Office Depot with the service reputation of Coast Industries, a Northeast Portland minority-owned family business founded in 1957. Coast Industries has built a solid national reputation based on quality and service, and is now positioned to offer business solutions for office needs with the launch of Coast Office Products.

Coast Office Products and Office Depot makes ordering easy for Alliance members with free next day delivery, plus the option to shop in any Office Depot stores nationwide and receive Alliance pricing at the register. Regardless of the size of your company, expect quality name brand products at competitive prices with excellent customer service.

To take advantage of Coast Office Products' online Internet ordering, free next-business-day delivery and automated order management, call
1-800-954-3566.

ALLIANCE EVENTS

19. Forum breakfast Nov. 19: The Oregon-China Connection

Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects LLP Managing Partner Bob Packard, Rogue Ales Founder Jeff Schulz and Eileen Drake Vice President of PCC Structurals, Inc. are selling their respective services and products in China; learn how they entered the market, and how Oregon's exports to China have continued to grow every year, reaching $1.4 billion in goods and services in 2007. Register now >>

The Alliance will also explore the deep connection between Oregon and China during its April 2009 Mission to China; Alliance members and staff will spend four days in Shanghai and four days in Beijing, where they will have the opportunity to participate in business and culture related activities. For more information or to register for this trip, contact the Government Relations Department at 503.224.8684. Register early; space is limited.

20. Celebrate the season, support the community at Open House December 8

Join us for the annual Alliance Holiday Open House Monday, Dec. 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. Get to know Alliance staff, board members and network with other member businesses in a relaxed atmosphere. The Alliance will also be collecting canned food for the Oregon Food Bank; please bring two cans to donate, and help our community while having fun!
Register now >>

21. Greek Cusina hosts Business After Hours Nov. 12

Enjoy the fun and culture of the Greek Cusina, a Portland landmark, on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 5-7 p.m. at the Alliance's Business After Hours! Business After Hours offers an opportunity to create new business relationships by networking in a relaxed setting that offers delicious appetizers, door prizes, and refreshments from the no-host bar. Register now >>

22. Cornerstones Conversations: December 4

December 4, 7:30 a.m.
Hear from Experts, Share Best Practices, Grow Your Business

The Portland Business Alliance is taking a fresh approach to its Cornerstones events and putting a new emphasis on discussion and sharing of ideas between members. Experts from various fields will present information about timely and relevant topics to medium and small companies. Attendees will be encouraged to not only ask questions but to also share their own thoughts, experiences and best practices. Cornerstones Conversations will be part educational, part networking – all in an effort to help your business grow.

The first Cornerstones Conversation is Thursday, December 4 at 7:30 a.m. and will focus on the many resources – legal, marketing, financial and strategic planning – available to businesses. This event will be held at the Alliance conference room at 200 SW Market. Register now >>

23. Art Etc. First Friday celebration Nov. 7

Enjoy art and wine at Art Etc.'s first Friday event featuring Bend artist Susan Luckey Higdon Nov. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 537 SE Ash St., Suite 11. For more information visit www.art-etc.com.

24. Fall Arts Breakfast of Champions Nov. 13

Northwest Business for Culture and the Arts presents the Arts Breakfast of Champions Nov. 13 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Nines Hotel Ballroom, 525 S.W. Morrison Ave., Sixth Floor. The event honors businesses and business leaders for outstanding support of arts and culture. For more information or to register visit www.nwbca.org/content.cfm/PROGRAMS.

25. Film premier of MILK to benefit Outside In Nov. 14

On Nov. 14, Gus Van Sant will help Outside In celebrate its 40 years working with homeless youth and others in need through the premiere of MILK, a film that tells the story of prominent gay activist and San Francisco city politician Harvey Milk; all proceeds from the event will benefit Outside In; the event will be held at 8:30 p.m. at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Portland. Reserve your tickets

26. Australasian CHS Holiday Open House Nov. 15

Meet the Australasian College of Health Science staff, see the campus and take advantage of extra savings in the college store at the 4th Annual Holiday Open House Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Space is limited; RSVP at 503.244.0726 or www.achs.edu/course-desc.aspx?pid=118&id=6.

27. NEW Leadership Celebrates 2008 Oregon Women Leaders Dec. 4

The National Education for Women's Leadership Oregon will hold its second annual Women's Leadership Award ceremony, Thursday, Dec. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park. The event will honor former Marylhurst University President Nancy Wilgenbusch, State Senator Avel Gordly, Native American Youth and Family Center Executive Director Nichole Maher, and the Honorable Vera Katz. For more information visit www.newleadershiporegon.org.

28. Center for Education & Training offers Overcoming Challenges for Veterans seminar Dec. 10

Employers, health providers and citizens are invited to hear from an expert panel on signs of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, depression, and substance abuse in soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 12 to 2 p.m. at Montgomery Park, 2701 N.W. Vaughn Ave. Cost is $50; includes lunch. To register, e-mail Danny Slifman at dslifman@orpartnership.org, or call 503-244-5211. For more information, visit www.orpartnership.org.

29. Jacobsen's Flowers launches Signature Division gift baskets, gourmet treats

Licorice caramels, Northwest wines, local gourmet cheeses and chocolates, and beer or chardonnay brittle are just a few of the choices you'll find at Jacobsen's Flowers this holiday season. Newly added to the business's repertoire of goodies for friends, family and business associates, these gift baskets and boxes can be customized and sent to individuals, or a large number of clients. For more information on the new products and services, visit www.jacobsens.com, or call Jodie at 503.464.1234.

30. University Venture Development Fund supports higher education, offers tax credit

A tax incentive program supporting higher education, innovation, and the Oregon economy, the University Venture Development Fund provides a 60 percent tax credit to donors who choose to support commercialization of promising university discoveries and campus-based entrepreneurial education. Contributions to the fund will help transform today's research and development into tomorrow's businesses, ensuring that new and nascent technologies emerging from university laboratories will have a better chance than ever to become commercially viable. For more information visit https://secure.dor.state.or.us/piti/index.cfm?action=topic&id=162.

31. RE/MAX receives Energy Star designation

The Environmental Protection Agency has presented the Energy Star designation to RE/MAX Equity Group. The award recognizes the effort to create earth-friendly living by RE/MAX; the company earned recognition by educating its employees, conserving resources and supporting green building practices. For more information visit www.remax.com.

32. British Columbia announces 2010 Olympics business opportunities

The Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics are coming sooner than you may think, and with them, an additional 1,400 concrete business opportunities! Many will be large contracts covering goods and services including cleaning, security, entertainment, consulting services, software/hardware, sound and video, arts and culture, tourism, hospitality, food and beverage and more.

The Province of British Columbia is working with the Portland Business Alliance to identify potential members for its 2010 Business Network - a free, online, and searchable supplier directory that showcases company supply capabilities to potential 2010 buyers, partners, and investors. The process is straightforward and takes only 10 minutes to complete: to register, click here.

To subscribe for e-mail notification when Requests for Proposals and other concrete procurement opportunities are posted to the 2010 Commerce Centre website, click here. For more information, please call the 2010 Commerce Centre at 1.888.778.2010 or 1.604.660.2020.

33. Community Warehouse call for donated items

Community Warehouse is out many essential items! Can you help? Donating any of the following items will help provide essential household goods to low-income families in need: pots and pans, cooking utensils, silverware, baking dishes, laundry baskets, kitchen knives, food storage containers (Tupperware, etc.), alarm clocks and blankets. Donations can be used and in good condition, and are tax deductible; call 503.235.8786 to schedule a pick-up.

34. ITT Tech celebrated new building with Grand Opening Oct. 29

On Oct. 29, Portland's ITT Technical Institute celebrated its recent move to a new, modern location at Cascade Station with a grand opening event and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The building houses 11 classrooms and seven labs, and is located on the TriMet MAX Red Line.

35. Intel continues commitment to education with $120 million investment

Intel has made a commitment to invest $120 million in math and science education to engage youth around the world - the Intel Foundation's single largest commitment ever. The investment will include continued sponsorship of the Intel Science Talent Search (STS) and Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), an outreach program to interest and excite youth and their teachers about math and science, and an online science community with a science fair alumni network that includes mentoring. It also includes significantly increasing international student participation in the Intel ISEF.

Intel also recently handed over to 280 local schools checks totaling $601,960. Every penny of that came from the Intel Involved Volunteer Matching Grant Program under which Intel donates $200 for every 20 hours Intel employees spend helping out at Oregon's schools.

The $601,960 total came from Intel Oregon employees volunteering in schools throughout the Portland Metro Area during the 2007-2008 school year. The total is up substantially from the $491,200 donated for the 2006-2007 school year and is a historical record since the program's inception.

36. Tonkon Torp attorneys named Best Lawyers in America

Twenty-five Tonkon Torp attorneys have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2009, the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession. To view the list of top lawyers, visit www.tonkon.com/news/dspRelease.cfm?newsID=143. Tonkon Torp was also ranked number one in Oregon and number one in Portland in the following practice areas: alternative dispute resolution, banking law, bankruptcy and creditor-debtor rights law, and immigration law.

37. Upcoming Meetings

November 11, Communications Committee, 9:30 am
November 11, Transportation Committee, noon
November 12, Sustainability Committee, 7:30 am
November 12, Government Relations Committee, 4 pm
November 14, President's Council, noon
November 18, Central City Standing Committee, noon
November 26, Small Business Council, 4 pm

November 2008 Newsletter

FROM THE CHAIR

1. Alliance events help member businesses grow

2. Alliance Members Savings Showcase Dec. 3

3. Alliance Goes to China!

4. Amanda Fritz to attend Small Business Council meeting Nov. 19

5. Take the Membership Survey by Nov. 21, win a prize!

7. The 2008 Election: Alliance Endorsement Results

9. Alliance engages with Mayor-elect Sam Adams on Portland's response to economic crisis

DOWNTOWN

10. Sandra Rollinson named Chair of Downtown Retail Council

11. Street Access for Everyone (SAFE) Update

MEMBER SERVICES

12. 2009 Leadership Portland class networks with business professionals at Welcome Reception

13. Green Hour re-cap

14. Alliance launches new Green Business Web section, eNewsletter category

15. Green Business of the Month: Portland Roasting Company

16. Alliance welcomes new Business Development Manager
Ron Shaffer

17. Alliance member discount of the month: Express 1 of Oregon

18. Alliance members save with Coast Office Products

ALLIANCE EVENTS

19. Forum breakfast Nov. 19: The Oregon-China Connection

20. Celebrate the season, support the community at Open House December 8

21. Greek Cusina hosts Business After Hours Nov. 12

22. Cornerstones Conversations: December 4

23. Art Etc. First Friday celebration Nov. 7

24. Fall Arts Breakfast of Champions Nov. 13

25. Film premier of MILK to benefit Outside In Nov. 14

26. Australasian CHS Holiday Open House Nov. 15

27. NEW Leadership Celebrates 2008 Oregon Women Leaders Dec. 4

28. Center for Education & Training offers Overcoming Challenges for Veterans seminar Dec. 10

29. Jacobsen's Flowers launches Signature Division gift baskets, gourmet treats

30. University Venture Development Fund supports higher education, offers tax credit

31. RE/MAX receives Energy Star designation

32. British Columbia announces 2010 Olympics business opportunities

33. Community Warehouse call for donated items

34. ITT Tech celebrated new building with Grand Opening Oct. 29

35. Intel continues commitment to education with $120 million investment

36. Tonkon Torp attorneys named Best Lawyers in America

37. Upcoming Meetings

November 2008 Newsletter

FROM THE CHAIR

1. Alliance events help member businesses grow

2. Alliance Members Savings Showcase Dec. 3

3. Alliance Goes to China!

4. Amanda Fritz to attend Small Business Council meeting Nov. 19

5. Take the Membership Survey by Nov. 21, win a prize!

7. The 2008 Election: Alliance Endorsement Results

9. Alliance engages with Mayor-elect Sam Adams on Portland's response to economic crisis

DOWNTOWN

10. Sandra Rollinson named Chair of Downtown Retail Council

11. Street Access for Everyone (SAFE) Update

MEMBER SERVICES

12. 2009 Leadership Portland class networks with business professionals at Welcome Reception

13. Green Hour re-cap

14. Alliance launches new Green Business Web section, eNewsletter category

15. Green Business of the Month: Portland Roasting Company

16. Alliance welcomes new Business Development Manager Ron Shaffer

17. Alliance member discount of the month: Express 1 of Oregon

18. Alliance members save with Coast Office Products

ALLIANCE EVENTS

19. Forum breakfast Nov. 19: The Oregon-China Connection

20. Celebrate the season, support the community at Open House December 8

21. Greek Cusina hosts Business After Hours Nov. 12

22. Cornerstones Conversations: December 4

23. Art Etc. First Friday celebration Nov. 7

24. Fall Arts Breakfast of Champions Nov. 13

25. Film premier of MILK to benefit Outside In Nov. 14

26. Australasian CHS Holiday Open House Nov. 15

27. NEW Leadership Celebrates 2008 Oregon Women Leaders Dec. 4

28. Center for Education & Training offers Overcoming Challenges for Veterans seminar Dec. 10

29. Jacobsen's Flowers launches Signature Division gift baskets, gourmet treats

30. University Venture Development Fund supports higher education, offers tax credit

31. RE/MAX receives Energy Star designation

32. British Columbia announces 2010 Olympics business opportunities

33. Community Warehouse call for donated items

34. ITT Tech celebrated new building with Grand Opening Oct. 29

35. Intel continues commitment to education with $120 million investment

36. Tonkon Torp attorneys named Best Lawyers in America

37. Upcoming Meetings

16. Alliance welcomes new Business Development Manager
Ron Shaffer