Portland Referendum Results & Chamber Complaint
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Click HERE to view the referendum results from the recent election.
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Click HERE to read a statement from our president and CEO, Quincy Hentzel.
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Click HERE to learn more about the complaint filed by the Chamber in regards to the Portland emergency wage.
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Click HERE to share your input on how Question A will affect your business.
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The Chamber Speaks Out:
Don’t use generations long gone to judge character of our neighbors today
On Sunday, April 4, 2021, our Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce Board Chair, Asha Echeverria, shared the Chamber's vision of choosing civility over divisiveness and acknowledging the past while working together for a better future. Our organization is committed to advancing racial equity and justice. We pledge to continue to advocate for policies that make our city and our region more inclusive and more diverse – setting the Portland region on a path toward its best days.
You can find that op-ed in the Portland Press Herald HERE
You can find that op-ed in the Portland Press Herald HERE
Your Chamber, Working for You!
The Portland Regional Chamber is an advocacy-focused organization, and businesses invest in the Chamber each year knowing that we are watching out for their best interests
Ongoing Advocacy Updates from the Chamber on COVID-19
The Portland Regional Chamber’s advocacy efforts are currently focused on informing our members and the community on the rapidly-changing COVID-19 pandemic. We are working to frequently update all of you on the latest developments on the following;
Please know that the Portland Regional Chamber is committed to keeping our members and the community informed on the COVID-19 pandemic and the latest developments. Please visit our Coronavirus Resources page for more information and resources and sign up for our newsletter for the most recent developments, live webinars, and other programming from the Chamber.
- local, state, and federal government efforts to respond to the pandemic
- financial assistance being made available to businesses (SBA, FAME, financial institutions)
- changes to state and federal legislation impacting the business community
- tips for both employers and employees on unemployment, health insurance, financial guidance, and more
Please know that the Portland Regional Chamber is committed to keeping our members and the community informed on the COVID-19 pandemic and the latest developments. Please visit our Coronavirus Resources page for more information and resources and sign up for our newsletter for the most recent developments, live webinars, and other programming from the Chamber.
Standing in Solidarity Against Racial and Social Injustice
The Portland Regional Chamber, along with our business community partners, are Standing in Solidarity Against Racial and Social Injustice. This is more than a statement - it's a call to action. Learn more, and pledge your solidarity HERE.
The Chamber serves to educate, organize, and advocate. We are a voice for businesses and employers when action is needed, and a resource for those seeking opportunities to get involved. Through continuous surveying and member engagement, we work to stay current on the most critical economic issues facing the Region. We're a champion for businesses like yours.
Our advocacy committee engages in issues that could negatively impact the business community, and carefully crafts strategic positions on policy matters. As a constant presence on the front lines representing the voice of Chamber members, our efforts ensure the Portland Region stays vibrant and prosperous for years to come.
Our advocacy committee engages in issues that could negatively impact the business community, and carefully crafts strategic positions on policy matters. As a constant presence on the front lines representing the voice of Chamber members, our efforts ensure the Portland Region stays vibrant and prosperous for years to come.
City Hall photo courtesy of VisitPortland.com
