Marion County- Economic Summit

Please join us to examine two issues: how significant pressures are effecting economic development in Marion County, and how growth and new development can create jobs and increase property tax receipts for schools and government.

• Mayor Lore Christopher, City of Keizer - Welcome
• Van Khieu, Marion County Assessor's Office - Future property tax revenue
• Jay Gordon, Willamette Valley Multiple Listing Service - Current market trends
• Jim Rue, Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development - Land use and urban growth boundary issues
• Alan Roodhouse, RPS Development - Challenges faced by developers 
• Nick Harville, SEDCOR - Challenges in creating jobs
• Suzanne Dufner, Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments - Regional planning and collaboration
• Angie Morris, Travel Salem - Impact of tourism 

To register, simply respond via email to:

drusso@co.marion.or.us

Please provide your current contact information.

There is no fee. A modest buffet will open at 5:00 pm during the social hour; the program begins at 6:00 pm.

Registration deadline is October 10.

This Economic Summit is sponsored by the Marion County Economic Development Advisory Board, a group of volunteers working to strengthen our economy.

Bill Cummins, Chair

Economic Development Advisory Board

Plant Engineer and Operations Manager

Diana Foods, Silverton

503-874-2114

Don Russo

Economic Development Manager

Marion County Board of Commissioners

503-589-3264