Let me start by saying thank you to everyone who has reached out to me with congratulations and offers of partnership as I start this new position with Westside Economic Alliance. We have a lot of exciting work ahead of us and I look forward to collaborating across the private and public sectors in service to WEA's mission.
As you may know, our longtime Communications Director Teresa Dunham served her last day a week ago. We thank her for her years of dedicated service and wish her well. As we work to fill her very big shoes, we will be making an adjustment to the newsletter, moving it to twice monthly starting next week, September 9. More details on that below.
Since starting a few weeks back, I've been busy coordinating a Governor's Forum. Today I am pleased to announce that we will be hosting all three candidates at a Regional Growth Governor's Forum with our partners from Columbia Corridor Association, Clackamas County Business Alliance, Homebuilders Association Metro Portland, NAIOP, Oregon Smart Growth, and Working Waterfront Coalition. Details will follow in next week's full newsletter. For now, please hold Monday October 10, 6:00 p.m. on your calendar for this virtual forum on Business, Workforce, Housing and Transportation.
Finally, we are thrilled to announce that Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici will be our featured speaker at the October 27 WEA Breakfast Forum. Registration details to follow.
Stay tuned for an updated schedule of events including member-only happy hours, winter social events and more. I look forward to serving you as your Executive Director. Please reach out to me if you would like to grab coffee or schedule a virtual meet and greet: Elizabeth@WestsideAlliance.org.
