What's New - News Releases

December
29	Vanport Square Attains LEED Gold Status
29	PDC Announces 2009 Homebuyer Workshop Series
1	PDC Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
October
13	Deadline Drawing Near for Projects in Oregon Convention Center Urban Renewal Area
9	Oregon Manifest Handmade Bike Show Starts Friday
September
24	PDC Board Votes to Support Labor Contract
18	City Examines Potential Neighborhood Business District Revitalization Program
16	Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area Open House on Accomplishments and Future Priorities
August
29	PDC Contractor Starts Building Removal and Site Clearing Work
5	PDC Board Votes to Join City of Portland in Luba Appeal
July
8	Dawson Park Gazebo Rededication Celebration
2	PDC Announces Six Community Livibility Grants in the Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area
June
24	Funds Available for Projects in Oregon Convention Center Urban Renewal Area
12	PDC Commission Approves Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Action Plan
11	Patton Square Park Re-Opening Celebration
02	Special Meeting of PDC Budget Committee
May
15	Third Open House Planned For Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Gateway and Heritage Markers Project
14	Innovative And Sustainable Shaver Green Project Groundbreaking
13	Free Lead Hazard Test Kits Available to Local Resident
13	PDC Honors Urban Renewal Advisory Committee Members
09	PDC Provides Seed Money for Craft Distillers Guild Launch
05	4,500 Students Expected To Attend Northwest Youth Careers Expo
02	PDC to Host Fourth Annual Lents Community Resource Fair
April
29	“Wherever I Rest My Head: How Housing Helps Creativity Thrive”
18	PDC Secures $20 Million To Help First-Time Homebuyers In Portland
15	Spiffin’ Up Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
03	Handmade Bicycle Exhibit Opens Today At PDX
02	Public Meeting On North Interstate Corridor Plan
March
28	PDC Board Approves Centennial Mills Developer
25	Board Expected To Put PDC One Step Closer To Acquiring USPS Site
18	Grants Available To Reduce Lead-Based Paint in Homes
11	Centennial Mills Committee Forwards Recommendation
05	Community Livability Grants Available For Projects in Interstate URA
February
29	PDC Holds Second Open House On NE Portland Gateway Project
27	PDC Increases Spending On M/W/ESBs By 82 Percent
20	Firms Present Centennial Mills Plans Wednesday Evening
15	Third Open House Scheduled For Interstate Corridor Zoning Project
07	Centennial Mills Responses Open To Public Review
05	PDC Receives First Eastside Streetcar Risk Assessment
January
24	Vanport Square Phase I Celebrates Opening Today
23	Popular Storefront Program Receives Additional Funding
23	Vanport Square Phase I Celebrates Opening Tomorrow
17	PDC Begins Work On NE Portland Gateway Project
15	PDC Expands Homebuyer Assistance Programs
08	Free Lead Screening For Toys And Household Products At Fix-It Fair

2007

December
12	Eastside Streetcar Risk Assessment Under Way
November
30	PDC Requests Extension Of BRAC Process
09	PDC To Recommend Postponement of 511 Building RFI
09	PDC Holds Community Meeting To Discuss The Future Of Urban Renewal
October
30	Public Invited To Open House For Interstate Light Rail Corridor Zoning Project
24	PDC Takes Action Giving Longtime N.E. Portland Non-Profit Hope For Capital Funding
19	Lead Safe Portland Event Offers Toy Screening, Blood Testing and Lead Awareness Workshops
16	Public Invited To Meet the Centennial Mills Development Teams
10	Blue Ribbon Committee Formed To Champion Portland Harbor Recommendations
05	Report On Green Building Products And Services Shows Economic Promise For Region
02	Portland Harbor Remediation Report To Be Rolled Out October 3
September
21	PDC Helps Sponsor Home-Buying Fairs
18	Partnership Retains Loaves & Fishes In Key Downtown Location
18	Four Housing Projects Aim To Help End Homelessness
05	Centennial Mills Developer Search Narrows to Three
August
09	Mercy Corps Development Moving Forward
08	PDC Offers Free Lead Screening For Toys And Household Products
06	Albina Triangle Slates Opening Celebration
06	PDC Wins Financial Reporting Award
02	Heritage Building Welcomes New Tenants
01	PDC Announces Eight Community Livability Grants In The Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area
July
27	Economic Development Program Reaches Nearly 500 Businesses in FY 06-07
26	PDC Sponsors Home-Buying Fairs
13	PDC Commissioners Re-Elected
12	SiC Processing announces ribbon-cutting for first US facility on Friday, July 13
June
01	Portland Regional Partners Will Hold Annual Meeting Tuesday, June 5, 2007
May
25	New PUBLIC parking Garage to open at riverplace
16	Small Business Advisory Council Presents Action Platform In Annual Report To City Council
08	Northwest Youth Careers Expo Scheduled
April
23	PDC Board Considers Amendments to Lents Town Center Urban Renewal Area
19	Third Annual Lents Resource Fair Slated for April
12	Spiffin' Up Martin Luther King Blvd. Event Scheduled
11	OHSU Release: Plan Framed to Spur Bioscience Development in the South Waterfront
10	Group MacKenzie Release: "Key Development" in Transformation of Central Eastside Opens
03	Request for Qualifications for Centennial Mills
March
23	PDC Names Economic Development Director
21	Community Livability Grants Available for Projects in the Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area
13	Commission Meeting Set For Wednesday
09	Public Invited To Open House For Interstate Light Rail Corridor Zoning Project
February
20	PDC Issues Request for Proposals for Development of Parcels at Riverplace
January
31	PDC to Assist Carl Greve Jewelers with Move to New Retail Space
11	PDC Adopts Construction Wage Policy
11	New Business Welcome Kit Launched: City Bureaus Join with PDC to Serve Portland Business Owners
09	Workshop Scheduled to Establish Income Guidelines for Affordable Housing Set-Aside
05	Restaurant Signs Lease for Location on N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
04	New Office Development in Lents Town Center Urban Renewal Area

2006

December
27	PDC Releases New Appraisal for Third and Oak Property
19	PDC Hires New Director of Community Relations and Business Equity
12	PDC Board to Discuss Budget, 3rd and Oak Project, Framework Plans for Ankeny-Burnside and Centennial Mills
07	PDC Board Receives Annual Report on Diversity in Contracting; Board Also Directs Staff to Develop Construction Wage Policy
05	PDC Board Meeting to Include Discussions of Annual Diversity in Contracting Report and Work Session on Construction Wage Study
November
20	Portland Regional Partners Appoint Former Pacificorp VP as Executive Director
20	PDC Announces Five Community Livability Grants in the Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area
16	Public Meeting Notice: Meeting of the PDC Board of Commissioners by Conference Call
13	OBA & PDC Will Partner to Pitch Portland and Oregon to Biomed Industry at International Conference in Dusseldorf, Germany
13	Industry Breakfast Will Focus on Food Processing Initiative and Best Practices Study
October
27	PDC Will Partner With Food Innovation Center To Assist In Local Business Development
13	Public Meeting Notice – PDC Board of Commissioners Conference Call
06	Portland Area Eastern European Immigrant High School Girls See High Tech Career Possibilities at SEMI High Tech U October 11-13 in Hillsboro and Portland Innovative Program Addresses State's High Tech Workforce Needs—Students See Math and Science as Link to Some of Oregon's Highest Paying Jobs
06	Vanport Project on MLK Blvd. Slates Groundbreaking
September
25	Portland New Markets Fund One-Time Program
13	PDC Board Set to Initiate Broad Discussion on Construction Wages
11	Citizens Invited to Vancouver-Williams Open House
07	Special Meeting Notice
05	U.S. Barge Inks First Deal
August
25	Special Meeting Notice
16	PDC Releases Biodiesel Study Report is one of several economic development initiatives to support sustainable energy industries in the metro region
10	PDC Board Kicks Off Process to Consider Construction Wage Policy
01	Special Meeting Notice: Executive Session
July
14	Portland City Council Extends the Central Eastside Urban Renewal Plan Until 2018
13	PDC July 12 Board Action
11	Mark Rosenbaum Elected Chair of Portland Development Commission
07	Special Meeting Notice: PDC Board of Commissioners Special Meeting and Election of Officers
June
29	PDC's Board Adopts the FY 2006-07 Budget in Annual Meeting with Tax Supervising and Conservation Commission and MLK Action Plan
14	Community Livability Funds Available for Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area
09	It's Getting Crowded Out There: Upcoming Industry Breakfast Zeroes in on Responses to the Cost of Congestion
06	Columbia Knoll Celebrates Grand Opening
06	Community Open Houses Slated for Killingsworth Station Project in North Portland
May
23	"First Look" at Proposed Design for Manufacturing Center will be the Focus of Upcoming Metals Industry Breakfast
22	Portland Regional Partners will Hold Annual Meeting Thursday, May 25, 2006
15	Neighbors Gather for Fremont Groundbreaking
04	University of Oregon Signs Lease Agreement to Expand Portland Programs (related Fact Sheet)
04	4,000 Students Expected at Northwest Youth Careers Expo — Event showcases career and skill-building opportunities for students
April
26	Construction Starts on Key MLK Jr. Blvd. Commercial Project: King Food Market Site Ready for Development
26	Macy's Meier & Frank Building Renovation to Begin; Macy's to Keep Santaland & Historic Clock; Monorail on Permanent Display During Holidays
24	Northwest Youth Careers Expo Scheduled for Memorial Coliseum
21	Memorandum of Understanding Inked with Opus Northwest for Burnside Brideghead Project
20	PDC Issues Request for Qualifications for Redevelopment of Key Lloyd District Site
18	Community Partners Schedule Public Forum on Building a Pearl/River District for Families
18	Community Asked To Help Prioritize Safety Projects For Vancouver-Williams Corridor
12	Sage Hospitality Closes on Purchase of Top Floors in Meier & Frank Building
12	City of Portland release: Portland Closer to Becoming "Unwired" — MetroFi selected to build Portland wireless network
11	PDC Issues Request for Proposal for Killingsworth Station Project at Key Interstate Light Rail Station
10	Request for Proposals Issued for Key NE Portland Site
7	Special Meeting to Authorize the PDC Executive Director to Amend the South Waterfront Development Agreement in Accordance with an Amended Project Funding Plan
March
7	South Waterfront Neighborhood Park Takes Shape
February
22	Stimulating Innovative Manufacturing To Be Focus Of Upcoming Metals Industry Breakfast
15	Port Of Portland Commissioner Will Lead Discussion On Competitiveness At Upcoming Industry Breakfast
15	Online Success Is Focus Of E-Commerce Networking Lunch Tuesday, February 28, Mississippi Pizza Pub
13	University District Offers Development Opportunity
08	PDC Introduces "Project JumpStart" to Help Bring Homeownership Within Reach
06	PDC to Conduct February 8 Meeting in Gateway Urban Renewal Area
03	Clara Vista Townhomes Holds Grand Opening Celebration
01	PDC Releases Portland Aerial Tram Report Prepared by Pinnell/Busch Inc.
01	Grand Opening Slated for Clara Vista Townhomes
January
25	February 8 Commission Meeting to Take Place in Gateway Regional Center Urban Renewal Area
24	Mithun Wins Prestigious AIA Honor Award for Lloyd Crossing
20	Public Invited to Review Designs for Vanport Square Redevelopment Project
17	Notice of Special Meeting
6	Design Charrette: Changes Coming to Portland's Ankeny Plaza/Skidmore Fountain District

2005

December
21	Development Opportunity At Riverplace PDC Issues Request for Proposals for Full City Block in Portland’s Downtown Waterfront Neighborhood
15	Portland Development Commission Approves Four New Enterprise Zone Agreements to Retain Nearly 500 Jobs, Create 111 More, Bring More Than $41 Million In Investment To Portland Economy
15	PDC, OHSU, North Macadam Investors, Trade Unions Commit to Recruiting More Women and Minorities to Participate In Union Apprenticeship Programs
2	Produce Row Cafe Debuts Live Recording Studio on Dec. 5 with Icons of Local and National Jazz Scene
November
29	Update on NW 3rd and 4th Avenue Construction; Street Trees Arrive and Much More
22	Public Walking Tour and Visioning Workshop to Discuss the Future of the Ankeny Plaza Area
18	Public Meeting Notice
16	Wentworth Building Slates Grand Opening; New Building Enhances Look of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
7	Public Input Sought At Open Houses: Help Choose a Permanent Home for the Portland Saturday Market
October
27	PDC Board Approves Disposition and Development Agreement for SW 3rd and Oak Property
21	Renovation Begins On Old Weimer Warehouse
20	City Leaders Applaud IKEA Decision to Locate A Store In The Airport Way Urban Renewal Area
20	Expanding in the U.S., Swedish Retailer IKEA Plans to Grow Pacific Northwest Presence with Portland Store as Region's 2nd
19	NW 13th Avenue Reopens After Improvements; Last Unpaved Street in Downtown Opens Spurring New Private Development
19	Developers/Neighbors Kick-Off Long-Awaited Renovation of the Heritage Building on MLK Blvd.
4	Lovejoy Columns To Be Relocated To New Home
September
29	Kenton's Denver Business District
16	City of Portland Seeks Wireless Service Provider
16	PDC Statement in Regard to Recent Audits
16	Audit Summary/PDC Response to City Auditor Report on PDC Internal Controls and complete text of City Auditor Report on PDC Internal Controls. (The City Auditor Report is also available from their website.)
16	Audit Summary/PDC Response to TKW Report on PDC Contracting and complete text of TKW Report on PDC Contracting
15	PDC Builds Consistency/Clarifies Methodology for Public Participation Procedures And Plans
15	Commission Board Accepts Report On Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy and Formation of Economic Development District
12	Commissioner Sam Adams to Join Old Town/Chinatown Leaders for Lunch
8	PDC to Conduct September 14 Meeting In Oregon Convention Center Urban Renewal Area
August
18	Killingsworth Street Improvement Project Holds Groundbreaking; Phase I Focuses on Connected to PCC Campus and Interstate MAX
10	Eric Parsons Elected Chair of Portland Development Commission
04	PDC to Host Second Community Meeting on Killingsworth Station Project
03	PDC Approves Settlement to Purchase Property Near the Oregon Convention Center
02	Public Meeting Notice
July
26	Portland Regional Partners Elect Executive Committee Leaders For 2005-06
22	Statement on Consulting Contract Error
22	Statement on Tracy Smith Resignation from PDC
18	UPDATE: Unwire Portland Schedules Public Workshop Keynote Speaker is City Commissioner Sam Adams (original release 7/11/05)
12	Addendum Issued to Oregon Convention Center Headquarters Hotel Selection Process
11	Unwire Portland Schedules Public Workshop Keynote Speaker is City Commissioner Sam Adams
1	PDC To Host Community Meetings On Killingsworth Station Project
1	Sal Kadri Joins PDC Commission
June
29	Bruce Warner Named PDC Executive Director
28	New PDC Executive Director and Interim Executive Director Media Availability
27	Notice of Special Meeting and Executive Session
22	Oregon Convention Center Headquarters Hotel Selection Process Extension Not To Exceed 90-Days
21	Notice of Executive Session
17	Business District Information Now Available Online
17	Public Meeting Notice and Notice Of Executive Session
15	PDC Executive Director Interviews Update
13	PDC Seeking Public Comment on Draft Advisory Committee Policy
13	Statement from PDC Chair Matt Hennessee Regarding Independent Investigation
13	Four Finalists Selected for PDC Executive Director Position; and Notice of Public Meetings
8	Mark P. Rosenbaum Joins PDC Commission
8	Public Meeting Notice – Executive Session Notice of Time Change
7	Growth for Energy Technology Companies is the Focus for Panel Discussion and Lunch on Thursday, June 9
7	PDC Hosts Public Forums for the Community to Meet Executive Director Candidates
6	Discover E-Commerce Design Trends at Networking Lunch Thursday, June 16, Mississippi Pizza Pub
6	"Shippers: Challenges and Future Variables" Topic for Upcoming Industry Breakfast
6	Historic NW 13th Avenue Due for Paving, Other Improvements
3	Public Meeting Notice for Executive Sessions of the PDC Executive Director Search Committee
1	PDC to Conduct June 8 Meeting in Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area
1	PDC Report Highlights Successes, Challenges of River District Housing Strategy
1	PDC Readies New Public Participation Policy and Manual
May
31	Public Invited to Provide Input in Selecting New PDC Executive Director
25	PDC Outlines Next Steps to Consider Burnside Bridgehead Protest
19	Headquarters Hotel Developer Selection Process Extended One Month
19	Portland Regional Partners Will Hold Annual Meeting Monday, May 23, 2005
17	EPA Awards $200,000 Grant for Cleanup of South Waterfront Park Site
9	2,000 Students Expected at Metals Expo Showcase of Career and Skill-Building Opportunities
April
28	Public Presentation of Competitive Design Proposals for Fire Station #1
27	PDC Commissioners Select Opus Northwest for Burnside Bridgehead Project: Negotiations Slated to Begin Next Month
22	Public Meeting Notice–Executive Session
21	City Establishes New Loan Program Specifically Geared Toward the Needs of Small Business
18	Read the PDC Commissioners Statement Regarding the Selection Process for the Burnside Bridgehead Project.
15	PDC Executive Director Search Committee Formed
13	Public Meeting and Survey on Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Slated for April 20
13	PDC Commissioners and Directors Planning Retreat
6	Compiere to Locate in Portland
4	A Win-Win for Lents Community: $1 million grant for 92nd Avenue Improvements
March
18	PDC Opens Office In Lents Neighborhood
17	Portland Development Commission Budget Forum to Review Priorities and Proposed Projects for Fiscal Year 05/06
11	Open House for Headquarters Hotel Postponed; Will be Rescheduled for April
11	NW 3rd and 4th Avenue Open House Scheduled
11	Smart Growth Open House Scheduled for the North Macadam Urban Renewal Area
8	Public Invited To Hear About Plans For Meier And Frank Building Redevelopment
3	Executive Director to Leave Portland Development Commission
	Read Don Mazziotti's statement, 3-3-05 High-resolution photo of Don Mazziotti Read Matt Hennessee's statement, 3-3-05
1	Construction Underway On The Strand At Riverplace
February
11	NW 3rd and 4th Avenue Streetscape Project to Start Construction In March
7	Community Fair Showcases Success and Collaboration Between Lents Community and Public Agencies
3	Bertha M. Ferran joins PDC Commission
January
28	Burnside Bridgehead Amended Developer Selection, Public Process and Schedule
19	PDC Economic Development Program Adds Jobs, Targets Small Business
6	PDC Closes on Land Sale to National Meeting Company (NMC); Construction to Begin Immediately on NMC's New Facility; More Than Two Dozen Jobs Will Relocate to MLK Jr. Blvd.
5	Development Teams for Burnside Bridgehead Project Present Proposals to PDC Board of Commissioners
5	PDC Launches Evaluation and Public Participation Process for Headquarters Hotel Project
5	Electronic Commerce is the Focus For Networking Lunch on Thursday, January 27 Sponsored by PDC
4	PDC Closes On Land Sale To National Meeting Company (NMC) Construction To Begin Immediately On NMC’s New Facility

2004

December
23	Portland’s Best Christmas Present Ever: 137 Jobs - Physicians’ Hospital Opens Today
22	City Council to Soon Vote on Critical Next Step in Meier & Frank Building Redevelopment
22	Five Firms Submit Formal Proposals For Headquarters Hotel
2	Manufacturing and Engineering Center to Be Focus of Metals Industry Breakfast December 8
November
29	Station Place Parking Garage Opens Tomorrow; 413 New Parking Spaces Ready For Pearl District
24	City Council Approves Willamette Industrial Urban Renewal Area To Assist Businesses And Bring Jobs To Portland
24	Federal Allocation Moves Mixed Income Neighborhood In South Waterfront One Step Closer
19	Public Meeting Notice: Tue, Nov 23, 3PM Agenda.
19	Searchable Real Estate Database Now Available on PDC Website — Portland Prospector provides detailed online information on available sites and buildings for site selectors
17	PDC Board of Commissioners Moves to Two Monthly Meetings/Implements Other Public Participation Initiatives
15	Grand Opening Slated for Springwater Commons
2	PDC/PSU Construction Contracting Fair
October
27	Homebuying Workshop Offered By Portland Development Commission
27	PDC Teams With Zero Waste Alliance on Sustainable Business Assistance Program — Matching grant program focuses on energy efficiencies that protect and create jobs
22	Public Open House Scheduled On OCC Blocks Development Plan
19	HUD Awards $24.6 Million in National Grants to Redevelop Brownfields and to Create Thousands of Jobs in 17 Communities — Portland $2 million grant can help create and retain 800 permanent jobs and spur $466 million in investment
15	The Oregon Clinic P.C. To Build Medical Office Complex In Gateway District
15	Enterprise Zone Agreements Will Retain 233 Jobs, Create 53, Bring Nearly $20 Million In Investment
13	Open Meadow Celebrates Grand Opening Of Newly Renovated Transition Programs Building
11	Grand Opening Of Open Meadow Transition Programs Building
11	Banks’ Role In Regional Recovery Is The Subject Of The Portland Ambassadors October 27 Business Forum
11	Arts’ Effect On Regional Economy To Be Focus Of Oct. 22 “Brown Bag” Presentation
5	BUSINESSINPORTLAND Website Adds New Features
5	PDC Business Loans Help 42 Local Businesses Grow
1	Formal Request For Proposals Issued For Development Of Headquarters Hotel
September
22	Historic Home Treated To New Coat Of Paint This Week
22	PDC Is Moving And What’s Old Is New Again
15	Breaking Ground On First Capital Improvement Project For The Gateway Urban Renewal Area
13	PDC Taps Bob Alexander For Economic Development Director Post
8	PDC Business Retention And Expansion Program Helps Add More Than 2,000 Jobs in Fiscal 03-04
7	Public Open House: Discuss and Learn about a Proposed New Urban Renewal Area
August
23	Public Exhibition Recounting The History of Urban Renewal in Downtown Portland
11	Assistance Encourages Hispanic-Owned Businesses to Expand In Portland
July
28	Fire Station Finds New Home in Old Town/Chinatown
27	Gateway Area Hospital Returns to Local Physician Owernship/Will Reopen This Fall
22	185 Jobs Coming to the Central Eastside's Holman Building
14	PDC Announces Five Housing Projects Eligible for $1.95 Million In Funding Through Spring Rfp Process
14	Public/Private Business Recruitment Model Chalks Up Win: Oregon Steel Mills to Construct New Pipe Mill in Portland
June
21	Vibrant Communities That Welcome Diversity and New Ideas Attract Young Talented Workers — The "Young and the Restless" study shows Portland holds strong appeal for young adults
15	Electronic Commerce Is The Focus For PDC-Sponsored Networking Lunch On Thursday, June 17
10	City Council Approves Third Amendment To South Waterfront Development Agreement
10	PDC Board Updated On Opportunities Facing The Vanport Square Project - Progress, Opportunities and Constraints Guide Project Which is Seen as Catalytic Project in Northeast Portland
9	Airport Way Urban Renewal Area Reaches Major Milestone - PDC’s second largest urban renewal area reaches maximum indebtedness and begins winding down activity
8	PDC Assistance Helps Huggy Bear Cupboards Remain in Portland Area Location
7	Newsroom Launched
May
10	First-Ever Metals Manufacturing Trade Fair Scheduled For May 12
7	Portland New Markets Fund to Receive $100 Million in New Markets Tax Credits
6	Portland Emerges As One of Five Sites Considered For New Siltronic Plant
April
16	Open House for Portland Pedestrian Wayfinding Signage Project
March
23	Event Planned To "Launch" Holman Building Riverfront Redevelopment
10	City Council Extends The Downtown Waterfront Urban Renewal Area Four More Years
8	Ceremony Planned To Switch On New Lights At Lents Park
4	Housing Project With Focus On Sustainability Earns National Honor
February
12	Portland Youth Builders To Construct New Single Family Home At Killingsworth Court
10	EDA Grant Provides Boost to Local Economic Development Efforts (photos from event)
9	New Housing Moving In Along Interstate MAX: Development team selected for "Killingsworth Station" project
3	PDC Completes Purchase Of The Grant Warehouse
January
26	Lents Town Center Housing Opens
8	Integra Telecom announces consolidation in Portland

2003

December
18	Construction Completed On Improvements To Union Station Forecourt & Sixth Avenue Extension
17	Not Yet Done with Downtown Waterfront: PDC Votes to Extend Urban Renewal Area Plan
3	PDC Business Loans In Fiscal Year 2002-03 Help 25 Local Businesses Grow
November
14	Portland Hospital Service Corporation Celebrates Opening Of New Facility In Airport Way
13	Pacific Northwest Positioned as Central to Smart Energy Economy
6	Mayor Vera Katz Appoints Eric Parsons to the Portland Development Commission
October
21	Online Tool Helps Portland Businesses Tap Into Economic Development Funding; Citizens May Find Property Information Helpful Too
16	City of Portland Proclaims October Lead Poisoning Prevention Month
14	Portland Development Commission And Fannie Mae Announce Enhancements To Community Renovation Loan
13	Work Officially Begins On Portland’s Next Great Neighborhood
3	24 Month Rate Guarantee Program Successful, Second Round of Funds Available in City of Portland (prepared by Oregon Housing and Community Services)
September
29	Portland Regional Partners Announce New Structure And Expansion To Support Economic Revitalization
29	Sprucing up Lloyd District: Derelict Parking Lot Gets a Makeover
24	Thortex To Locate In Portland
17	Industrial Redevelopment Key To Portland’s Economic Future
17	South Waterfront Redevelopment Project Wins National Phoenix Award
August
12	PDC Sponsors Metals And Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Breakfast
12	Construction Starts On Improvements To Union Station Forecourt & Sixth Avenue Extension
8	PDC Announces Five Rental Projects Receiving Funding
July
15	PDC Board Approves New Economic Opportunity Fund To Stimulate Job Growth And Investment
11	Matt Hennessee Elected Chair of Portland Development Commission
June
23	Portland's Local Governments Receive $700,000 in Grants From Environmental Protection Agency
23	South Waterfront Central District Project Moves Forward
19	Station Place Starts Construction; Project Brings Senior Housing, Parking and Retail to River District
19	Lents Slates Two Open Houses to Gather Input to Revitalization Strategy
10	PDC Offers Two New Resources to Help Businesses Prosper
6	Storefront Improvement Program Announces Program Changes in Select Target Areas Effective July 1, 2003
May
28	PDC Taps New Housing Director
13	Portland Development Commission Statement and Fact Sheet Regarding Pending Commission Action on Headquarters Hotel
1	PDC Website Rated One of Top Ten Economic Development Websites by Editor of Muninet Guide and Review
April
7	Report to be Presented on Clean Energy Industry in the Northwest
March
17	Draft Gateway Housing Implementation Strategy to Be Focus of Meeting
February
24	Online Business Resource Gets New Look to Better Assist Local Businesses in Tough Economic Times
14	Draft Gateway Housing Implementation Strategy to be Focus of Meeting
12	Regional Arts and Culture Council Announces Move to Creative Services Center
January
23	Planning Begins for Second River District Park
14	Food Chain Films Prospers Locally, Expands Beyond Portland
10	PDC Financial Assistance Catapults Businesses into Expanded Operations, New Territory
8	PDC to Increase Affordable Housing Production Goals; Agency Will Also Examine Increasing Production of Moderate and Market-Rate Housing

2002

December
17	Portland Hospital Service Corporation Breaks Ground On New Facility In Airport Way
11	Business Retention Effort In Airport Way Retains 150 Jobs
November
14	PDC's Diversity In Contracting Utilization Hits 27.5 Percent
13	Path-breaking PSU/PDC Agreement to Spark University District Development
6	City Council Unanimously Approves Old Town/Chinatown Streetscape Project; Improvements Slated for N.W. 3rd and 4th Avenues
4	PDC Offers Two Public Forums On Its Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Budget; Commission Staff Also Doing Outreach to 23 Community Groups
October
22	Firms Selected For Design Of North Park Square
21	PDC Parcel Wins Design Award
16	Free Small Business Workshop Slated For Lents And Gateway Businesses
September
23	Public Meeting Notice
19	PDC Commissioners Approve Enterprise Zone Contract With Cardinal Aluminum
12	PDC Contracts With Team To Recommend Opportunities For Downtown Waterfront Development
10	John Russell Named Chair of Portland Development Commission
10	Small Business Fair Offers Resources, Education
2	PDC Housing Director Announces Seven Projects Eligible For $2.73 Million In Funding
August
29	Lance G. Harris Joins PDC As Director Of Business Process Technology
28	PDC Executive Director Addresses Portland Ambassadors About Regional Economic Development Initiatives
19	Public Comment Sought On City's Economic Development Strategy
15	PDC Business Finance Program Helps Three Local Businesses Grow
6	PDC Receives Federal Brownfields Grant For North Macadam District Handbook
5	First Business Participates In Interstate Loan Program
July
31	Public Meeting Notice
22	Old Town/Chinatown Streetscape Project - Slates Third Public Open House
June
29	Jamison Square Grand Opening Ceremony
27	Main Street Construction Starts on NE Alberta St.
26	Mayor Vera Katz Appoints Matt Hennessee and Janice Wilson to the Portland Development Commission
14	Public Meeting Notice
12	PDC Board Endorses Efforts Associated with the Columbia River Channel Deepening Project
5	Mayer/Reed Receives International Design Award for Portland's Eastbank Esplanade
May
29	SBA and IRS Team Up To Provide Tax Resource for Portland Small Businesses
23	New Residential Streets in Lents Complete
15	Mayor Katz, Business Community Kick Off New Economic Development Strategy
9	PDC Acquires Best Western Hotel In Lloyd District
8	PDC Partners With Bosco-Milligan Foundation to Preserve Historic Cast Iron Collection
7	Portland Area Receives State Designation as Electronic Commerce Zone
April
23	New Business Loan Program to Aid N. Interstate Businesses
3	Vestas Wind Systems to Enter Into Final Negotiations to Establish a North American Headquarters in Portland
March
12	Urban Renewal Property Information Now Available on Web Site
8	PDC Acquires Airport Way Property to Encourage Quality Job Creation
February
22	Public Forum of the Oregon Supreme Court Decision of Shilo vs. Multnomah County et al.
12	Mayor Selects "Blue Ribbon Panel" to Create City's New Economic Development Strategy
8	Old Town / Chinatown Streetscape Project Slates Second Public Open House
January
31	PDC Hires Small Business Advocate
10	Portland Development Commission adopts comprehensive Green Building Policy

2001

December
12	Norris Lozano Joins PDC as Resource Development Director
10	Tree Lighting, Open House Brings Holiday Cheer to Lents Neighborhood
6	Strategy to Bolster Downtown Retail Underway
4	Oppportunity Gateway to Hold Presentation and Discussion on Gateway's Urban Future
3	Old Town / Chinatown Streetscape Project Holds Kick Off - Lion Dancers to Perform Twice
November
20	PDC Business Finance Program Helps Local Businesses Thrive in Tough Economic Times
16	Poised for Profit' Report: Clean Energy Industry to Power New Job Surge In Portland and the Pacific Northwest
8	PDC Taps Economic Development Director, Promotes Key Staff and Selects Small Business Manager
6	Planning for NW 3rd and 4th Avenues Streetscape Improvements Kicks off With Public Involvement Events
1	PDC's Popular Storefront Improvement Program Expands to Three New Areas of the City
1	Lewis C. Bowers Joins PDC as Senior Development Manager
October
10	Minority-owned businesses earn greater percentage of Portland Development Commission contract dollars
September
8	Rosemont Commons Opens in the Piedmont Neighborhood
7	Public Invited to Eastbank Esplanade Urban Fair and Illuminata Parade
August
10	Portland Development Commission Opens New Customer Service Center August 14
8	Henry (Chip) Lazenby Named PDC General Counsel
July
24	Community Forums to Focus to Focus on Empowerment Zones
6	Public Meeting Notice
June
22	City Council Approves Gateway Regional Center Urban Renewal Area
20	PDC Seeks Proposals for $3.2 million in Improvements Along the Portland Streetcar Line from West Burnside to SW Market
14	New Vision Outlined for Lloyd District
May
30	PDC Names Wyman Winston as new Director of Housing
25	Eastbank Esplanade Phase I and II along with Steel Bridge Walkway and Public Boat Dock Open to the Public
23	PDC Seismic Loan Helps Ecotrust "Support" New Home
22	Regional Investment Board allocates $1.7 million in Economic and Community Development Funds 2001 Community & Economic Development Projects approved for funding under Oregon's Regional Investment Program
18	PDC Taps Baruti Artharee for Deputy Director Post
April
3	PDC Selects Don Mazziotti Executive Director
March
14	PDC to Acquire Airport Way Property to Encourage Quality Job Creation
6	Three Finalists Selected for PDC Executive Director Position
5	Public Meeting Will Discuss Site for Replacement Housing for the Danmoore Hotel
February
15	Public Invited to Share Centerpiece Ideas for Downtown Lents
14	PDC Authorizes Master Predevelopment Agreement for "Museum Place"
January
22	Portland Development Commission Announces Housing Projects Chosen for $2.3 million in Funding
10	PDC Commissioners Accept "Fremont/MLK Vision Study"

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