Fwd: Exploring Economic Development: Wed, Feb 1st, 6:30-9pm, St. Andrews Kiernan Community Center

Come hear more about how current state, regional and city policies shape neighborhood-level economic development! 

The Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods' Community Economic Development Council (CEDC) is pleased to announce and invite you to their second event in a Speakers Series. Exploring Economic Development is a opportunity to understand the policies and influences of neighborhood economic development.

Panelists will address how current governmental policies and programs set the stage for community work and translate into community benefits. Panel Speakers include: 

- Karen Wilde Goddin, Managing Director of the Business, Innovation and Trade Division, Oregon Business Development Department

- Charles A. Wilhoite, Commissioner, Portland Development Commission and Managing Director, Willamette Management Associates.

- John R. Williams, Deputy Director - Planning and Development, Metro

- Rey España, Director of Community Development, Native American Youth and Family Center
Q & A will follow panel presentations. 

Please join us on Wed. February 1st at 6:30pm for networking and refreshments and from 7pm -9pm for the program. The event will be held at the Kiernan Community Center at St Andrew Catholic Church 806 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211-4530.

For more info, see our facebook event page (link below) or visit our website: www.necoalition.org or call 503.823.4575

http://www.facebook.com/events/280722221986146/

Hope you can join us for the evening! Please feel free to share this invitation with your networks.

Paige

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Paige S. Coleman, MBA

Executive Director

Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, a non-profit organization building livable N/NE Portland neighborhoods through highly-inclusive civic engagement connecting neighbors, community and meaningful initiatives!

4815 NE 7th Avenue, Portland, OR 97211 (located at the King Neighborhood Facility/King School)

503.823.4575 main  .  503.823.3151 direct  .  503.823.3150 fax  .  paige@necoalition.org  .  www.necoalition.org