Planning and Development
Columbia River Economic Development Council--devoted to job creation and investment in Clark County.
Identity Clark County--seeks to assemble and focus corporate leadership and investment in a shared community agenda for economic expansion and vitality in Clark County, Washington.
Oregon Business Plan--the Oregon Business Plan has provided the strategic framework for Oregon's business and elected leaders, working together, to build a stronger, more competitive state economy.
Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association--a city and regional planning organization. The Oregon Chapter "tells the Oregon planning story" by providing chances for our chapter members to connect with one another at professional and social events, by offering continuing educational opportunities and by advocating for strong planning. The chapter is committed to advancing the art and science of planning and to making communities great places to live.
Portland Business Alliance--a private, non-profit association of business leaders working to ensure economic prosperity in the Portland region by providing strong leadership, partnership, and programs that encourage business growth and vitality.
Posper Portland--working to be a catalyst for positive change in the creation of a world-class 21st century city; a city in which economic prosperity, quality housing and employment opportunities are available to all. Its mission is to bring together resources to achieve Portland's vision of a diverse, sustainable community with healthy neighborhoods, a vibrant urban core, a strong regional economy and quality jobs for all citizens.
Greater Portland Inc.--provides support and services to companies seeking to relocate or expand in Greater Portland, a region that spans two states and seven counties and is committed to advancing regional economic development through job growth and investment.
Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council--The Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council (SWWDC) provides leadership and resources to increase economic development with a trained and productive workforce in Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania and Wahkiakum counties.
Washington State Chapter of the American Planning Association--an organization of people with an interest in land use, housing, transportation, environmental, economic and social planning. Among others, membership includes citizen planners, planning commissioners and other planning officials, and professional planners within the State of Washington and elsewhere.
Arts and Culture
Oregon Arts Commission--works to foster the development of the arts across Oregon and assure their excellence in order to enrich the lives of Oregonians.
Regional Arts and Culture Council--a publicly funded, non-profit organization with a mission to provide leadership, funding and advocacy for arts and culture throughout the tri-county Portland region.
Washington State Arts Commission--The Washington State Arts Commission (WSAC) is the state agency established in 1961 to support the arts as essential to the state's social, educational and economic growth, and to contribute to Washington's quality of life and the well being of its citizens. For more than 40 years, the work of this agency has been the conservation and development of the State's artistic resources. To do so, it has invested in strong, vibrant connections with artists, arts organizations and communities.
Community
Association of Washington Cities-- provides legislative representation, educational training, publications and resources, technical assistance, and member programs to 281 cities and towns in Washington State.
Alliance for Regional Stewardship--The Alliance for Regional Stewardship is a national peer-to-peer learning network of regional leaders who benefit by sharing experiences and working collaboratively on innovative approaches to common regional challenges. The Alliance is for proven leaders who recognize the interdependencies of their regions economy, environment, and society, and are seeking practical ways to effect change.
League of Oregon Cities--The League of Oregon Cities is a voluntary association of 240 incorporated cities throughout the state. Its core mission is to work for strong, livable communities, and its primary functions are to advocate, to inform and to educate. LOC partners with its member cities to help local government better serve citizens of Oregon.
Oregon Community Foundation--provides a common investment and grant management vehicle for private charitable gifts. The Foundation's three main functions are to: build a permanent charitable endowment by managing donors' individually tailored funds; make grants and scholarships from those funds; and provide leadership to address community needs