Investor Testimonials
Numerous public and private organizations and businesses support GPI, because they’re committed to growing our regional economy and marketing Greater Portland to the world to attract companies seeking to expand or relocate.Click on the logos below to learn why GPI partners support the recruitment of new businesses and jobs that help position the region as a global hub for economic excellence.
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Jim PiroPresident and CEO, Portland General ElectricPortland General Electric invested early in GPI because our success is inextricably linked to the success of the communities we serve. The healthier and more competitive our metro region businesses are, the more our economy is bolstered and our region experiences sustained long-term growth.
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Mike GolubPresident of Operations, Portland TimbersWe have been an investor and advocate of Greater Portland for several years and believe resolutely that GPI’S mission is critically important to the region. We are big believers. -
Tom HughesCorporate Affairs Manager, adidas AmericaWe choose to invest in Greater Portland Inc. because we see it as an investment in the corporate community as a whole. Retaining and bringing new business to the greater Portland area benefits all businesses in the region and is a valuable recruiting tool for us. -
Bob KnightPresident, Clark CollegeAs we add programs and adapt we need a direct line with business leaders. GPI provides us with that and helps us make sure our efforts are in sync with regional efforts. -
Ron AdamsVice President of Research, Oregon State UniversityOregon State University sees GPI as an important linkage in furthering our mission to impact economic development across the region. This linkage helps guide our development of talent that will lead to successful businesses and it helps us discover pathways toward commercialization of our high impact research results.GPI is beneficial to the region and to OSU. -
Tim LeavittMayor, City of Vancouver, WAVery simply, we're members of GPI because, in the long run, regional cooperation is the most effective approach to economic development and growth of available jobs.
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