MEDIA ADVISORY
Portland Metro Chamber to Host Forum on Gun Violence
PPB Chief and others participate in discussion on curbing gun violence in Portland
Portland, OR. – June 11, 2024 – The Portland Metro Chamber will host a discussion on gun violence and its impact on youth, families and the community on Thursday, June 13th.
The morning discussion will include Oregon’s Measure 114, the changes to firearm ownership and purchase requirements initiative, an update from Portland Police Bureau’s Focused Intervention Team (FIT), information on various local programs for at-risk youth, and ways law enforcement and community groups are working together to curb gun violence.
Portland Police Bureau Chief Bob Day will join the conversation. Other panelists include: Asianique Savage with the Oregon Alliance for Gun Safety, Lt. Israel Hill with PPB, Joe McFerrin II, Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center and Rosemary Anderson High School, and Dr. Kathleen Carlson, Director, OHSU Gun Violence Prevention Research Center.
WHO: Portland Metro Chamber
WHAT: Breakfast Forum: Gun Violence
WHEN: Thursday, June 13th 8:30am-10am
WHERE: Hilton Downtown Portland, 921 SW Sixth Avenue, Skyline Room (23rd floor)
ABOUT PORTLAND METRO CHAMBER
The Portland Metro Chamber is the leading voice for business in the region. The Chamber advocates for business at all levels of government to support commerce, community health and vibrancy, and the region’s overall prosperity. We offer a variety of networking opportunities for connecting and fostering growth in our region’s business community.
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