Economic Summit - Register Now

(from Don Russo, Marion County, DRusso@co.marion.or.us):

Leaders in Marion County,

Please join us. Just email me at drusso@co.marion.or.us if you wish to attend:

 "Economic Summit" 

Wednesday, October 17, 2012, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Keizer Civic Center

Purpose:

Learn more about significant economic forces in Marion County related to property values, land use, development and jobs, and to discuss ways we can work together.

A panel of speakers from the public and private sectors will share their insights:

• Mayor Lore Christopher, City of Keizer - Welcome
• Van Khieu, Marion County Assessor's Office - Future property tax revenue
• Jay Gordon, Willamette Valley Multiple Listing Service - Current market trends
• Jim Rue, Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development - Land use and urban growth boundary issues
• Alan Roodhouse, RPS Development - Challenges faced by developers 
• Nick Harville, SEDCOR - Challenges in creating jobs
• Suzanne Dufner, Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments - Regional planning and collaboration
• Angie Morris, Travel Salem - Impact of tourism

The "Economic Summit" is sponsored by the Marion County Economic Development Advisory Board, a group of 15 volunteers from different sectors of the economy who advise the Marion County Board of Commissioners.

Please share with boards, staff, volunteers and others you feel would want to attend.

Thank you.

Bill Cummins, Chair

Economic Development Advisory Board

Membership:

Ray Burstedt, SEDCOR

Bill Cummins, Diana Foods

Thomas Chambers, Mission Medical Imaging

David Christoff, Hallmark Properties

Mayor Lore Christopher, City of Keizer

Suzanne Dufner, Mid-Willamette Council of Governments

Mitchell Gee, Business Oregon

Terri Frohnmeyer, First Commercial of Oregon

Patricia Grose, Job Growers

Jay Kemble, Hospitality Associates

Angie Morris, Travel Salem

A.J. Nash, Fidelity National Title

James Rasmussen, Modern Building Systems

Alan Roodhouse, RPS Development

Larry Wells, Agriculture