MEDIA ADVISORY: 2025 Economic Summit Hosted By The Portland Metro Chamber On December 4 – RSVP Now - 12/01/25
MEDIA ADVISORY: 2025 Economic Summit Hosted by the Portland Metro Chamber on December 4 – RSVP Now
What: The Portland Metro Chamber will host a sold-out 2025 Economic Summit this Thursday, December 4th featuring dynamic presentations from regional leaders on how trade, investment, and regional development are shaping Portland's economy.
The event will begin with a keynote address on national and local economic trends; insights on the evolving dynamics of trade, investment, and regional economic development; and perspectives on the role of higher education in shaping competitive and resilient economies by Dr. Karl Scholz, President of the University of Oregon, and renowned economist Dr. Michael Knetter, president and CEO of the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association and senior advisor on the Wisconsin Investment Management Company (WISIMCO).
Following the keynote address, regional leaders from the trade infrastructure, tourism, and hospitality industries will provide a dynamic panel discussion, moderated by Blair Best of KGW. They will offer their perspectives on the larger economic trends influencing our region.
- Joining the panel:
- Kimberly Branam, Port of Portland
- Megan Conway, Travel Portland
- Katherine Lam, Bambuza Hospitality Group
- Moderator: Blair Best, KGW
Media are invited and encouraged to attend. Please RSVP with Monice Wong, mwong@portlandalliance.com. Please note if you will need space for camera equipment.
When: Thursday, December 4. Program will begin at 8:15 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m.
Where: The Ritz-Carlton Portland, 900 SW Washington St, Portland, OR 97205
Why: At a time when the region faces severe economic headwinds, this sold-out Economic Summit provides an opportunity for policymakers, business leaders, community leaders, and academics to learn from cross-sector experts about the regional economic climate and insights for the future.