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Solving Problems, Not
Running Programs
by S enator A vei . G ordey
What Is the Interim W ork Group
on Economic and Community
Group R eport to Im plem ent “A?w
D irections”
Ihe Interim W oikG m upreached three
basic findings in its report. These are:
1. Principles for Investment o f R e
The Interim W ork G roup on Eco
nomic and C om m unity D evelopment
was chartered by the 1997 Legislature to
im plem ent “N ew Directions” for eco
nomic development in Oregon envisioned
by the 1995-97 Biennial Report o f the
Economic Developm ent Commission.
The 15 m em ber w ork group is com
prised o f legislators, representatives o f
local governm ents, the G overnor’s of
sources
The visions, goals, and priorities o f
regions and their com m unities should
drive the p lan n ing and investm ent
processses o f state agencies. Both local
priorities and state or federal interests
should be respected in the investment o f
state, local and federal funds, the prin
ciples established by the work group for
investment o f state resources include:
fice, the Economic Developm ent C om
mission and the p n vate sector. The work
group w as charged with reviewing the
work o f com m unity developm ent agen
cies including the Economic Develop
ment Departm ent and recom mending
how to im plem ent "N ew Directions" in
economic and com m unity developm ent
in Oregon. During the past year, the
Interim W ork G roup has brought to
gether an array o f interests to provide the
framework in w hich O regon should ap
proach econom ic and com m unity devel
a. Flexibility of state structures and
processes to meet local needs
b. Use of partnerships in decision
making
c. Demonstrated accountability
d. Efficiency of public investments
and assistance for local priorities
2, Need for Regional
Partnerships and Integration
opment into the next century.
Nen< Directions Focuses the
Efforts o f the Interim Work Group
Inclusiveness - Support distressed
comm unities and populations that have
not shared in the economic boom;
S ustainability - Ensure economic
strategies reinforce O regon’s long term
prosperity and livability.
C om petitiveness - Focus economic
assistance on businesses that are starting
up o r already doing business in Oregon;
and Partnerships - Link state investments
and initiatives thataffect local comm uni-
ties.
R ecom m endations o f the D ork
“I ’ve always fe lt that our sta te’s minority
entrepreneurs have shown the same kind o f
pioneering spirit that made Oregon famous.
They had the courage to take a risk and to follow
a dream. As a result, our state s thriving minor
ity-owned businesses play a vital role in our
economy, creating jobs and helping keep our
strong quality’ o f life. As these enterprises grow
and expand, i t ’s importantfor minority business
owners to instill that same pioneering spirit in
their community, and to encourage more women
and minorities to start new businesses. That will
be good fo r all Oregonians. ”
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Ron Wyden
Oregon Senator
Ron Wyden, Oregon Senator
Senator Avel Gordly
5. Coordination o f Resources an d
A dequate Funding
Coordinate and allocate financial and
other resources based on regional and
community-identified priorities andstate-
wide concerns through the regional part-
nerships'eommunity solutions process.
Though the new system will improve
utilization o f whatever level o f funding is
available for economic and community
development, the current level o f funding
is inadequate to address the needs o f
Oregon communities, to leverage other
public and private resources, and gain real
commitment by all parties to measurable
outcomes. The work group strongly rec
ommends that depleted funds be recapi
talized and increased lunding be provided
to accomplish state priorities for eco
nomic and community developm ent
Senator Avel G ordly (D-Portland)
represents District 10 w hich includes
parts o f Northeast and Southeast Port
land. Sen. G ordly is vice-chair o f the
Interim Senate C om m ittee on Trade and
Economic Development, and is a m em
ber o f the W oik G roup that developed
this report. The report was presented to
the G overnor on Septem ber 22,1998.
Establish regionally organized part
nerships, supported by a team o f region
ally located state com m unity solutions,
representatives, to m ore effectively and
efficiently integrate local, state, federal
and private sectoractivi ties, set regional
priorities and resolve com m unity and
regional issues. Each region will have
an opportunity to pilot a partnership
m odel that is determ ined to be the m ost
effective w ay for it to address its ow n
problem s and key issues. This is in
tended to establish a w ay to m ove from
a categorical approach o f m aking regu
latory decisions and funding projects to
an integrated approach to problem solv
ing and decision m aking. It is a m ajor
shift that applies to all com m unity solu
tions agencies, but is recom m ended to
be a pervasive transition throughout
state agencies as a better w ay to deliver
public services.
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BUILDING THE
Saluting our Ewterglug arirb
Businesses
THE PORTLAND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Teamwork • Involvement • Commitment
The Port of Portland is working with minority
enterprises to develop sources which create
opportunities for DBE participation. We’re
working with the construction industry, the
professional services industry, material supply
companies, minority agencies, the Small Business
Administration, financial/bonding organizations,
other public agencies and private enterprises.
We want to understand the needs of the DBE
community, and meet these needs.
For information about business or contract
opportunities, call 503/731-7593.
For employment opportunities with the
Port of Portland, call 503/731-7480
or visit the Port’s web site at
www. portofportlandor. com
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PORT OF PORTLAND
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is proud of the minority-owned businesses in the OAME
Cascade Plaza business incubator. We salute the following
North Portland incubator businesses:
DESIGN-A-WELD*
MAGNETIC ATTRACTIONS
Manufacturer of Refrigerator
Metal M illing and Lathing
Esau W illiams, Owner
Magnets of All Types
*M inority-owned
Marilyn Riggs, Owner
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BECKER & NADEN
Manufacturer of the Easeltech
hand tool for manicurists
Cherie Naden, Owner
IPM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Insect Control Systems
Philipp Kirsch, Owner
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Each of these businesses has received a small business loan through
PDC's Economic Development Department. The business incubator
program provides support to budding entrepreneurs until they can get a
solid financial start. Another emerging business then takes their place.
If you would like more information on small business loans
from the Portland Development Commission,
please contact Wally Zw ingli at 823-3321.
PDC supports minority-owned businesses because
we know that successful small businesses are the
backbone o f a healthy local economy.
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