NECN’s next Community Economic Development forum, at St. Andrew on February 1st

The Community Economic Development Council
of the
Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods
presents
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A Framework for Community Economic Development
in N/NE Portland

Learn how current state, regional and city policies shape neighborhood-level community economic development. Panelists will address how high-level policies translate into community benefits. Speakers will include representatives from state, regional, city and community perspectives. Q&A will follow panel presentations.

Wednesday, February 1st, from 7 – 9pm (6:30 schmooze & snacks)
St. Andrews Church, 806 NE Alberta, Portland, OR

This event is part of an ongoing speaker series. The series kicked-off November 1st with a highly successful event where over 100 people heard about the history of economic development in inner N/NE Portland.  Upcoming on April 3rd, we will bring together representatives from a variety of organizations addressing current resources for housing, food, transportation and all of the other components of an economically healthy community.   We will also be holding a workshop style event to gather information directly from community members about each of our own contributions and how we can share all share resources and strengthen our communities. For more information about the series, visit necoalition.org or call 503.823.4575.