A Call to Action for Inclusive Economic Growth
Advance Portland is a strategic call to action. Its central goal is to build a more inclusive, prosperous, competitive, and future-ready city focused on economic growth.
The Ambition
Portland will become a competitive 21st century city that aligns economic growth with equity and climate action. Portland will be a prosperous, vibrant, and healthy place for all its residents and businesses. It will be a national leader in the invention, commercialization, and broad use of green products. It will support and attract values-driven companies. Its businesses will focus on equity and inclusion, sustainability, and corporate engagement.
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Equity
Identify and disrupt the things that are holding BIPOC communities back. Ensure economic opportunities are more available to Black, Indigenous and People of Color.
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Growth
Portland must compete globally for investment and talent. Business growth, wealth creation and support for public services rely on both.
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Climate Action
Focus on economic growth opportunities that address the climate crisis and prepare Portland for the future.
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Partnership
Improve collaboration between government, industry, and community to create strategic growth-focused programs.
