February 19, 2007

Dear Friends and Family,

Much has happened since since I last update this time site...

In mid-2005 I joined the Portland Development Commission and took charge of how the Portland area markets itself to the national and international business community. As the Senior Economic Development Manager for recruitment I work closely with my colleagues that focus on business retention and expansion in Portland. In addition, I serve as the liaison to all the regional governments to help design and implement an economic development strategy that will help the Portland area grow - in a manner that is suitable and sustainable for our region.

The PDC continues to be an embattled agency and it is challenging to maintain an esprit de corps. Of such stuff professionalism is made.

Jim