Portland Metro Chamber

We were delighted to celebrate the grand opening of our Chamber member, RobotLAB Portland!

RobotLAB Portland provides a wide range of autonomous solutions with a strong presence in hospitality, healthcare, senior living, retail, and education. Their advanced robotic solutions, AI technology, hands-on training programs, and ongoing support are transforming how Portland businesses operate by streamlining service, reducing operational costs, and increasing productivity.

RobotLAB Portland celebrated a joint grand opening with RobotLAB W. Oregon alongside the Portland Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Private 100 Awards, where RobotLAB Inc. is a Gold Sponsor.

Thank you, RobotLAB Portland, for investing in Portland and supporting our region’s economy!

On June 24, join 750+ business and civic leaders at this year's Annual Meeting, presented by U.S. Bank. Gather at the Moda Center to hear insights from Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon, Mayor Keith Wilson, and other regional leaders on what the future holds for our city.

June 24. 2:30-5:30 PM. Moda Center.
Register at PortlandMetroChamber.com

What does one of North America's most competitive urban economies look like up close? The Portland Metro Chamber's International Best Practices Trip took a delegation of Portland-area leaders to Vancouver, British Columbia to find out.

Recap article with insights and photos: https://bit.ly/4374YkC

A $60,000 report finds Oregon tax policy and constitutional limits create significant legal hurdles for a proposed charge on empty storefronts.

Read the PBJ article: https://bit.ly/49qdwqq

Free webinar for Portland employers: June 4, 11 AM to noon. Learn how to build a bike commute program that sticks, from e-bike subsidies to employee engagement, with real-world examples from OHSU and The Street Trust.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4uEodhC

The Chamber testified in support of the Homeownership Investment Ordinance, a proposal to direct $2.5 million toward affordable homeownership opportunities for Black households and historically displaced communities in North and Northeast Portland.

Homeownership is one of the strongest pathways to building generational wealth, and this ordinance takes direct aim at closing a gap with deep historical roots. We're calling on Portland City Council to get shovels in the ground.

Read the full testimony: https://bit.ly/4a2GNaL

Sign the petition to rename SW Jackson St. to SW Rose Hill St. by June 11.

Portland State University is working to honor Portland's Native community by renaming a three-block stretch of SW Jackson Street outside of Portland State’s Native American Student and Community Center. The change honors Rose Hill, a revered leader and educator in Portland’s Native community.

To make the change, PSU needs 2,500 Portland residents to sign the petition by June 11, 2026. Add your signature today!

Sign here: https://adobe.ly/432roDt

Photo credit: Portland State University

Leadership Portland applications close May 31—apply today! Don’t miss out on a chance to develop leadership skills, gain access to Portland’s top experts and decision-makers to better understand the inner workings of the city, and join a network of leaders who support one another in building a stronger Portland.

Application deadline: May 31

Application link: https://bit.ly/48i9Jux

Join the conversation shaping Portland's next chapter.

This year's Annual Meeting, presented by U.S. Bank, brings 750+ business and civic leaders to the Moda Center on June 24. Hear from Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon, Mayor Keith Wilson, and top elected leaders on what's next for our city.

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June 24. 2:30 to 5:30 PM. Moda Center
Register: https://bit.ly/41I7VHq